Our mission
Communities with a stronger voice.
Empower forest-dependent communities through participatory forest governance and equitable development, with particular attention to tribal populations, women and marginalised groups.
About Vanasamakhya
Rooted in the forest.
Led by people.
A collective journey towards stronger community institutions, sustainable livelihoods and shared stewardship of natural resources.
Who we are
A collective rooted
in community.
Vanasamakhya was founded in 2002 as a collective network of Village Forest Committees (VFCs / VSSs) within the Joint Forest Management framework.
We work alongside forest-dependent Scheduled Tribe communities to strengthen participatory governance, sustainable natural resource management and equitable rural development.
Our programmes in Mulugu district bring together orchard development, producer organisations, natural farming, women’s enterprise and practical skill development.
Our goal
Sustainable resources. Secure livelihoods.
Coordinate forest and livelihood management, strengthen Village Forest Committees and advance equitable participation and self-reliance.
How we work
Participation is our starting point.
01
Build local institutions
Strengthen VFCs and local Vanasamakhyas through capacity building, cooperation and inclusive representation.
02
Connect knowledge and resources
Bring together communities, government and civil society to resolve issues and support practical livelihood improvements.
03
Support long-term ownership
Combine local decision-making with training, technical support, convergence and market connections.
Our journey
From forest institutions
to connected livelihoods.
2002
Vanasamakhya established
A collective network of Village Forest Committees begins its work.
2024–25
Venkatapuram Wadi development
181 Wadis established in the first year of the project.
2025–26
Institutions and livelihoods strengthened
326 Wadis cumulative; Medaram FPO’s first full operational year; women’s enterprise and skills programmes.
2026
New farming and market pathways
Natural farming activities, further Wadi planting and the NABARD Mango Festival support the next phase.
Let’s work together
Good partnerships.
Lasting possibilities.
Explore collaboration in tribal livelihoods, community institutions and sustainable natural resource management.
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