Overview of NIWAD
NATIONAL INTEGRATED WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST (NIWAD) is a non-profit voluntary agency registered under the Indian Trust Act in 2005. The Chief Functionary, a woman with an M.Sc. in Extension Education and an M.Phil in Sociology, demonstrated her commitment to community development during her three-year involvement in Community Development Services in a village, while pursuing her research degree. Inspired by her experiences, she has dedicated her life to serving the poor. NIWAD operates with a high-profile Board of Directors.
For the first time, NIWAD has engaged in the preparation of a 5-year strategic document. To facilitate this process, the organization formed a subcommittee, enabling the evolution of specific tasks and planning exercises. The guidance provided by the DHWANI Foundation was instrumental in revisiting organizational milestones, mission, vision, and values, as well as identifying gaps in impact among target groups. This effort also served to reconnect with stakeholders, including the community, donors, government officials, and internal stakeholders such as Board Trustees and staff, recharging and motivating them to envision the organization's future over the next five years.
Following the "Visioning Exercise for 5-Year SP Document" methodology, NIWAD facilitated a collaborative process where stakeholders actively contributed to creating a plan for the organization's most desirable future. The result of this exercise was the development of goals, sub-goals, strategies, major projects, and programs for NIWAD.
NIWAD is a Non-profit making voluntary agency which registered under Indian Trust Act. The Chief Functionary of the Trust is a woman during her research the experience gained during her study period and involved in Community Development Services worked at a village in field segment period of one year., She decided to render her services to the marginalised community forever based on her inspiration and experience. During 2005, She formed a Trust Namely (NIWAD), The prime motto of the trust is “Empowering Women, conservation of Natural Resources and Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture in a community driven development approach”. With this determination, the organisation engaged in livelihood program, Skill Development Training to the more than 15000 small and marginal farmers and tribal, Un-Employed Youth and Environmental Solutions in 7 blocks in and around the Salem district.
NIWAD Trust Works with Tribal community in Salem District. The tribal population is 27% in 5 Hill Ranges, Periyakalrayan, China kalrayan, Pachamalai, Aranoothumalai, Vellimalai.etc. Every year more than 80 families are migrating out of 646 families from Pachamalai reserve forest moved to Salem town in seeking of livelihood. 26% of dairy based family loss their regular income due to improper Agricultural and livelihood technologies.
Considering the above cited problems, the organisation Current projects are Agriculture and allied - Nurturing of FPO’s, Environment and Forest Programmes– TBGP (Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Conservation greening project) Incisive approach for Afforestation, Eco development villages, DPR, constructing of water storage structures, social enterprises for forest dependants, convergence with Government departments and NRM activities for forest wildlife protection. Farm and OFF Farm - Convergence of entrepreneur - Increasing technical support towards shift from traditional to export Business. (Hand loom, Millet valued products and dairy and Goatry activities and Agro forestry Social forestry and agricultural commodity based retail outlets,) forward and backward linkages for MSME activities and networking for Mark linkages (Trifed, eNorm, ONGC, India Mart, Local exhibition, and National level Trade fairs
The Service such as forming 350 SHG groups to provided micro credit services to empower the women by covering the 4680 families. All the target members have been imparted training on organization, accounts and entrepreneurship. After which the groups started to lend money to the members at a low interest for agricultural and other purposes. The members repay the loan in due - time. The members, who were previously severely affected by money lenders, are now able to get the loan from their own savings at a very low interest and use it for agricultural and other purposes including marriages, medical expenses housing, Farm equipment’s, education etc. NIWAD has facilitated in getting bank loans for various micro enterprises for SHG members to earn their livelihoods. The groups are effectively brought under an insurance scheme exclusively designed for the rural and urban poor.
In addition to 600 joint liability groups formed by covering 6000 and formed 150 farmers interest groups by covering 3000 small and marginal farmers to improve their well-being through innovative farming practices. As result of that the crop production increased and farmers are able to purchase the agricultural input in reasonable rate and sold their products directly to retailers and wholesalers without middle man involvement. Last one-decade origination provided financial assistance to 13680 families in the tune of 21.16 Cr through formal banking services.
NIWAD Journey
| Program Name | Description |
| 2005 | Trust Registration Under Indian Trust Act |
| 2006 | Received 12A, 80 G, form State Government |
| 2008 | Received FCRA from Ministry of External affairs. |
| 2009 | Best Social worker Award given to Managing Trustee of NIWAD for District consultant in ATMA scheme by District Agricultural management Salem. |
| 2010 | Selected One of the members in VFC Council in Salem District. |
| 2014 | Champions award for Promoting 300 SHG with 4500 members to Managing Trustee of NIWAD Trust by PUDUVALVU SCHEME. |
| 2016 | Best Sanitation Ambassador Award for constructing 3213 IHHL in Rural and 1017 in Urban in Salem District given Managing Trustee of NIWAD by DRDA - SBM Scheme – Salem. |
| 2018 | Award for Covering 5800 Small and marginal women farmers in Women empowerment & Farming Sector to Founder of NIWAD by Ministry of Rural Development and panchayth Raj In Salem district. |
| 2019 | Champions award for promotion of 2000 JLG with 10000 beneficiaries to Managing Trustee of NIWAD by Bank of Baroda, Salem. |
| 2020 | Champions award for promotion of 1500 JLG with 7500 beneficiaries to Managing Trustee of NIWAD by Bank of Baroda, Salem. |
| 2021 | Appointed as Mentor for Tribal interventions under Ministry of Tribal Welfare Government of India |
| 2023 | Received CSR certificate from Ministry of corporate affairs |
VISION
" Sustainable livelihood for marginalized community”
MISSION
“Empower underprivileged community to thrive in their livelihoods”
“Promoting resilience farming to ensure shared prosperity."
“Empower tribal communities to promote sustainable forest conservation practices.”
VALUES:
Equality:
Ensuring equal opportunities for all farmers, irrespective of their background.
Innovation:
Transparency:
Networking/Collaboration:
Self-Regulation:
About founder:
As the Chairman of NIWAD TRUST, it is with great humility and dedication that I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our supporters and partners. Together, we are committed to serving and supporting the most vulnerable communities in northern districts of Tamil Nadu, including women, children, small and marginal farmers, and vulnerable tribes.Our mission is to empower these communities through education, healthcare, sustainable farming practices, and socio-economic development initiatives. With your continued support, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most, creating a brighter and more equitable future for all. Thank you for your unwavering support and belief in our cause
| S.no | Requirements | Numbers As on March 2029 |
| 1 | No of Districts | 3 |
| 2 | No of Blocks | 5 |
| 3 | No of Panchayats | 25 |
| 4 | No of Villages | 64 |
| 5 | Farmers Interest Group | 480 |
| 6 | Micro Credit groups | 365 |
| 7 | Farmers Producer organization Farm based Non-Farm based | 4 |
| 8 | No of Retail outlet shops | 1 |
| 9 | No of members (SHG/FIG) | 5725 |
| 10 | Handloom weaver’s groups and Members | 100 members |
| 11 | Credit support to target groups -amount | 11 Cr |
| 12 | Dairy unit – Collection centers | 5 |
| 13 | Goat rearing unit | 3 |
| 14 | Knowledge Resource Centre | 1 |
| 15 | Agri Tool Bank/ Customer hiring center | 1 |
| 16 | Seed Bank | 1 |
| 17 | Multipurpose Skill cum Training Centre for Organization | - |
| 18 | No of infrastructure create in Schools No of building constructed in schools No of schools benefited No of students benefited No of evening remedial centers in function No of students covered No of Model villages (100 % all facilities) No of individual toilets | 5 10 1250 150 |
| 19 | No of training conducted for staff No of members and leaders under gone different training programme No of members covered social security scheme No of members received convergence support | 30 25 5000 3500 |
| 20 | No of members received marketing services for farm and off farm commodities | 2500 |
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