Rooted in the belief that real change begins with communities, GVSS has spent decades building trust, strengthening local leadership and walking alongside those often left behind.
The Gram Vikas Sewa Sansthan (GVSS) is a value-based non-governmental organisation dedicated to the holistic development of rural communities in Uttar Pradesh. Its foundational values are equity and equality, participation, transparency and effectiveness.
GVSS has been working in the field of development right since its inception, backed by a strong staff team, an engaged board of members, a guiding advisory council, committed funding agencies and other allies who have enabled this journey to continue and grow.
Our work spans education, health and nutrition, sustainable livelihood, and environment and climate change — touching the lives of over 7 lakh people across rural Uttar Pradesh.
"Working for equity and equality, participation, transparency and effectiveness in rural development."
We believe every person, regardless of caste, gender or economic status, deserves equal rights, opportunities and dignity. Our programmes prioritise the most marginalised.
Communities are not beneficiaries but partners. Every programme is co-designed with local voices, ensuring ownership, relevance and lasting impact.
We maintain open and honest communication with all stakeholders — communities, donors and government — and publish our accounts and reports publicly.
We hold ourselves to high standards of programme quality, monitoring and evaluation, continuously learning and adapting to ensure real impact on the ground.
Our work is guided by strong ethical principles, ensuring every rupee of donor funds is used with the utmost accountability for community benefit.
We build programmes that communities can own and sustain beyond project cycles, creating systems that outlast external support and foster self-reliance.
Gram Vikas Sewa Sansthan is a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Registration No. [Reg. No.], registered in Uttar Pradesh, India.
GVSS holds valid 12A and 80G certifications from the Income Tax Department of India, allowing donors to avail 50% tax exemption on contributions made to the organisation.
GVSS is registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), enabling us to legally receive international donations and grants to support our development programmes.
GVSS is eligible to receive CSR funding under Schedule VII of the Companies Act 2013. Corporates can partner with us to fulfil their CSR obligations through meaningful community development.
Our accounts are audited annually by a certified chartered accountant. Annual reports and financial statements are available for download in our Resources section, demonstrating our commitment to transparency.
GVSS operates primarily in Amethi and surrounding districts of Uttar Pradesh, with programmes touching communities across multiple blocks and gram panchayats.
with outreach into neighbouring districts of Sultanpur, Raebareli & Lucknow
Programme Leadership
Education & Literacy
Health & Nutrition
Sustainable Livelihoods
GVSS has a dedicated team of field workers, programme staff and support personnel committed to community development.
GVSS is grateful for the support of our funding partners and associations who make our work possible.