Our History
Bhartiya Gramotthan Sanstha was founded on 23rd Dec 1989, under the societies registration Act, 1860. The name of the organization signifies " Organisation meant for development of indian village". Gradually the organization.
Holistic Development for Garhwal’s Future – Empowering Women, Families & Communities Since 1989
“Our History in Motion
A Live Sketch Documentary”
A Live Sketch Of
Late Shri P. M. Chandola
Founder Director & Former President Of Bhartiya Gramotthan Sanstha From 23/12/1989 to 13/09/2019
Earlier Late Shri P. M. Chandola worked in Gandhi Ashram from 1954 to 1961. He looked after the Production Centre and Showroom there. He got initiation and training from Gandhi Ashram, Delhi and Meerut. He was employee in Khadi and Village Industries Commission from 1963 to 1988 where he looked after Production cum Income Generation Activities of the Department.
In 1988, he took voluntary retirement from Khadi Commission to start his lifelong aim of providing self employment opportunities to the rural women of Uttarakhand. He initially started a small unit of weaving shawls and pankhi at Vill- Dandi, Dist- Dehradun at his residence. This unit produced shawls and pankhi made of Uttarakhand wool which is a product of sheeps of Uttarakhand After that he rented a shop at Kailash Gate, Rishikesh and associated many women beneficiaries with him and provided them with many trainings.
Our efforts and achievements stand as a testament to our continuous commitment to sustainable impact.”
