Jalpaiguri Vivekananda Education Society (JVES) is a Non-Governmental Organization registered under the West Bengal Societies Act, 1961 incorporated in 2002 to provide educational support for marginalized people and young bright students. The key objective of the society slowly culminated towards skill enhancement of the small and marginal farmers which became essential to form the foundation of a strong healthy society. We observed it is high time that something needs to be done to bring life back to nature, provide a positive livelihood impact and sustain our biodiversity.
With this approach, the founding members came across many like-minded people and the team evolved with participation from experts in sustainable farming practices, environmentalists, entrepreneurs and community leaders.
The organization is bestowed with a young and diverse team who are open to accepting and adapting to the changes happening all around us & we have collaborated with several organizations, research institutions & universities, progressive farmers, etc. To bring these path-breaking technologies and innovative solutions to help preserve our biodiversity, approach food production sustainably and merge innovative tech-driven solutions with Vriksha Ayurveda practices.
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Chairwoman
Secretary & Project Director
Treasurer & Head Admin
Vice Chairman & Finance Head
Organic Agronomy Practices
Global Trade & Capacity Development
Former State Mycologist, Dept. of Agriculture, GOWB
Consultant - IT & New Initiatives
Consultant - Supply Chain Management
Formation of JVES as a family trust for promoting educational institutions in Siliguri.
Diversification planned from educational institution to skill-based organization with a major focus on agriculture and allied sectors.
Bio village Project in 10 villages in West Bengal
Allocation of mobile soil testing laboratory under national project on soil health & fertility management and public-private partnership agreement with Dept. of Agriculture, Govt. of West Bengal for providing Soil Analysis and soil health card support to the farmers.
Pre-commercial and large-scale trial of climate-resilient submergent variety of paddy (chirang Sub-1) under a project funded by IRRI (International Rice Research Institute)
Agri-extension project on potato and boro paddy double transplanting project under joint funding of IRRI and CIP (International Potato Center)
Swachata hi seva hain project from DAC&FW-Govt. of India for W. Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh with focus on agri-waste decomposers in the field.
Soil health & fertility management project - analyzed over 48K Soil Samples in 4 years for farmers of Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling and Uttar Dinajpur districts of West Bengal.
Empaneled as Regional Council for implementation of PGS India Organic Certification programme under the National Centre for Organic Farming (NCOF) currently National Centre for Organic & Natural Farming (NCONF). Receive projects for 120 Clusters in West Bengal and 550 Clusters in Uttar Pradesh. Reach the milestones of 33.5K+ farmers,11K+ hectares , and project values of 150 million INR.
Empaneled as Training Provider under NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) GOI and PBSSD (Paschim Banga Society for Skill Development) Govt of West Bengal for Agri-skilling under Skill Development projects
Setting up of Lucknow office at Raghunandan Ashiana. Awarded Regional Council for 78 clusters under Namame Gange organic farming projects (PGS) under the Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh
Secured the tender on promotion of organic farming clusters with a specific focus on certification and market linkage for 20K Mahila Kisans covering 24 districts, with a project value 70 Million INR. under Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (UPSRLM).
Empaneled as CBBO under CSS Central Pool with SFAC, NCDC and UPDASP for promoting 25 FPOs 18 in WB, 7 in UP districts, 19K+ farmers, 7K hectares, project value 8 million
Setting up of Kolkata office at the campus of ICAR -National Institute of Natural Fibre Engineering and Technology. Secured additional allotment under State Sector Scheme (UPDASP & SIMA) in UP – 20 FPOs allocated, 3 UP districts, 5k hectares.
Our vision is of a future where agriculture serves as a cornerstone of rural development, providing economic opportunities while preserving the natural environment for future generations. Through our efforts, we aim to build resilient communities that are equipped to adapt to challenges and seize opportunities in an ever-changing world.
Our mission is to empower rural communities by fostering thriving livelihoods and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. We believe in the transformative power of agriculture to not only provide sustenance but also to drive economic growth and environmental stewardship in rural areas.
Central to our mission is a commitment to sustainability. We recognize the delicate balance between agricultural productivity and environmental health, and we are dedicated to promoting practices that enhance both. Through education, training, and access to innovative technologies, we empower farmers to cultivate land in ways that conserve natural resources, protect biodiversity, and mitigate climate change.
We prioritize community engagement and collaboration, understanding that sustainable development is best achieved through collective action. By facilitating partnerships between farmers, local organizations,
