Empowering Change,
Inspiring Social Impact

At Govardhan Ecovillage, we’re not just transforming lives within; we’re sparking social impact in surrounding communities. Our initiatives promote well-being, sustainability, and empowerment - creating a ripple of positive change.

Govardhan Rural Developement

The founding story of Govardhan Rural Development (GRD) traces back to 2010, inspired by His Holiness Radhanath Swami Maharaj. Recognizing the poverty in rural Palghar, despite its proximity to Mumbai, GRD launched initiatives focusing on empowering tribal communities and addressing systemic challenges like rain-fed agriculture, low income, and social issues. The mission emphasizes holistic development through efforts spanning agriculture, women’s empowerment, skill development, education, healthcare, and water resource management.

The organization operates under the vision of energizing and empowering rural households, driving sustainability and self-reliance across multiple fronts. GRD has also implemented impactful projects like Seeds for Life to conserve and promote native seed varieties, alongside significant advancements in infrastructure and community programs.

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Our program aims to stabilize the rural community on their own land through innovative and pragmatic programs. These pilot projects support income generation through improvised sustainable agriculture.

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Our WRD program aims at facilitating perennial irrigation facility for farmers and the drinking water facility aims at reducing stress on women folks who walk long distance every day for fetching a few pots of water.

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We believe women are the real architects of our society. Thus we aim at improving the condition of women in rural areas to bring them at the forefront of rural development. An all-encompassing participatory approach assures women all-round development, inside and outside, their homes.

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Farmers without his farm or a villager without land ownership, needs livelihood assistance.  We aim to rescue the most vulnerable section of society, through skill training in starting micro-enterprises. This helps them to receive sustained income throughout the year. Thus giving stability, security, and hope for a self-reliant future.

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To receive a quality education is the fundamental right of children today. Education should equip them for the present and future. Such an approach helps them become the true architects of their future and contribute to the building of a vibrant community.

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Apart from mainstream education, there is a need to develop vocational skills. Our programs to upskill allow the youth to harness their inner potential and develop an alternate direction. This provides them with multiple avenues to explore and adapt, while being part of the community at the same time.

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Our healthcare program makes medical assistance available, accessible and affordable in the remotest areas of rural habitation. Mobile clinics, where patients are screened and taken to our nearest center to treat their ailments, are of huge help. We also train youth in palliative care thus generating additional employment avenues.

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Govardhan Rural Developement

The founding story of Govardhan Rural Development (GRD) traces back to 2010, inspired by His Holiness Radhanath Swami Maharaj. Recognizing the poverty in rural Palghar, despite its proximity to Mumbai, GRD launched initiatives focusing on empowering tribal communities and addressing systemic challenges like rain-fed agriculture, low income, and social issues. The mission emphasizes holistic development through efforts spanning agriculture, women’s empowerment, skill development, education, healthcare, and water resource management.

The organization operates under the vision of energizing and empowering rural households, driving sustainability and self-reliance across multiple fronts. GRD has also implemented impactful projects like Seeds for Life to conserve and promote native seed varieties, alongside significant advancements in infrastructure and community programs.

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Govardhan Annakshetra

Govardhan Annakshetra's Mission is inspired by the direction given by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder Acharya of ISKCON. One day after a grand festival celebration, the compassionate leader saw poor children fighting packs of dogs over scrap of food. This unnerving scene laid to resolve to fight hunger ensuring no one remains hungry.

The sincere directive has committed several programs towards achieving the goal of zero hunger for over 40 years. Govardhan Annakshetra as a program resolves to act based on this inspiration.  Nutritious meals are served daily at Govardhan Ecovillage free of cost ensuring no one goes hungry.

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Govardhan Skill Center

Govardhan Skill Centre (GSC) is a comprehensive vocational training initiative established in 2016 at the Govardhan Eco Village. It provides skill development programs that emphasize practical training, values-based education, and community upliftment. With state-of-the-art infrastructure inaugurated in 2021, the center offers accredited courses in areas such as rural technology, tailoring, and electrical and welding techniques.

The center's mission is to empower youth and women, creating opportunities for self-reliance through skills that are industry-relevant and community-focused. Under the leadership of Maithili Desai and a dedicated team, GSC integrates discipline, values, and practical expertise into its training, while promoting a healthy, sustainable lifestyle through strict policies on substance use and ethical conduct

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Govardhan Goshala

The Govardhan Eco Village Goshala, established in 2003, serves as a sanctuary for 104 cows, bulls, and calves, with plans to expand to 150 in the near future. The Goshala emphasizes holistic care by maintaining dedicated zones for different groups such as milking cows, bulls, and pregnant cows, ensuring proper health monitoring and special diets. Elderly cows and bulls are also given specialized attention. Treating cows as family members, the Goshala promotes compassion and ecological sustainability while encouraging community involvement through volunteer activities like feeding and adopting cows

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Spiritual & Cultural Education

Focuses on spiritual education and sustainable living, where book distribution forms a key part of Govardhan Ecovillage. These activities align with our vision of sharing ancient wisdom for modern challenges​. We integrate book distribution with other community and cultural programs.

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