SIMAR

Mission

*To foster voluntary action at grassroots for restoration of deteriorating mountain eco-system and bolster the rural incomes in Uttaranchal. *To promote and strengthen people’s institutions at the grassroots to take care of the well being of mountain communities and eco-systems. *To improve quality of life and promote self-reliance for mountain communities, especially disadvantaged groups- women, poor, artisan and farmer.

Programs

• Natural Resource Management Project in Pinder Valley • Project to empower women for sustainable management of natural resources • Program to create awareness against female foeticide

Funded Projects on GlobalGiving

Empower 2,000 women in the Rural Himalayas

Personnel Overview

Brij Mohan Kandpal - Project lead
Trained as an Agronomist. Over 15 years experience in: • Documentation and evaluation of rural development issues, policies and projects • Diversification of risk in cash crop farming • Appropriate low-cost rural technology projects • Design of capacity building and community projects • Project management and technical support to voluntary organizations for natural resource management

Rama Shankar Pandey - Project Coordinator
Trained as a technical consultant and possesses 8 years’ experience in designing and construction of low-cost appropriate rural technologies mentioned in the proposed project above.

Rewa Pandey - Community Motivator
Trained as community motivator and possesses 6 years experience in community mobilization.

Personnel Statistics

Brij Mohan Kandpal,
Secretary
Founded in 1997
Employees: 8
Volunteers: 5

Financial Statistics

Budget (2006): $ 28,000
Budget (2005): $ 24,500
Maximum Budget: $ 28,000
Overhead: 15 %
Other funding sources: Consultancy services Donation from individuals Sir Ratan Tata Trust
Religious Affiliation: none