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About Swabhiman Samiti · Established 2004

Rooted in the Soil of Eastern Uttar Pradesh

Founded in Uska Bazar, Siddharthnagar, Swabhiman Samiti has dedicated over two decades to eliminating systemic barriers in rural education, adolescent health dignity, women's leadership, and sustainable agriculture across the Terai plains.

Siddharthnagar District
Maharajganj District
Kushinagar District
Swabhiman Samiti community outreach field team and village organizers in Siddharthnagar
Uska Bazar Secretariat · Siddharthnagar
20+ Yrs Service
Headquarters: Uska Bazar, UP20-Year Timeline
Our Roots

Grassroots Legitimacy Built Over Two Decades

Swabhiman Samiti was established in Uska Bazar, a semi-rural block nestled in the flood-prone Terai plains of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. Confronted with pervasive rural poverty, high school dropout rates, and recurring monsoon disasters, our founders resolved to create an institution owned and driven by the community.

Rather than imposing top-down blueprints, we activate village committees, train local female leaders, establish adolescent peer clubs, and collaborate with district authorities to ensure public welfare entitlements reach the most vulnerable households.

Geographic Focus
Siddharthnagar, Maharajganj & Kushinagar
Headquarters
Uska Bazar, Uttar Pradesh

Our Mission

To facilitate holistic and sustainable rural development by empowering marginalized women, adolescent girls, farmers, and children through digital education, health awareness, climate resilience, and grassroots leadership.

Our Vision

An equitable, self-reliant society where every rural individual lives with dignity, equal opportunities, good health, and sustainable livelihood security.
Two Decades on the Ground

Our 20-Year Organizational Journey

Key institutional milestones that established Swabhiman Samiti as a credible community leader.

2004

Establishment in Uska Bazar

Founded by passionate rural social workers to address chronic child illiteracy and flood vulnerability in Siddharthnagar.

2011

School Chalo Abhiyan in Kushinagar

Intensive grassroots mobilization bringing hundreds of out-of-school children into formal education.

2015

Chief Minister's 'Self-Award' Recognition

State-level recognition awarded to Swabhiman Kisan Trainer Neetu Singh for empowering rural women in agriculture.

2021

eVidyaloka EmpowerEd Digital Learning

Partnered to transform rural government primary schools with digital screens and remote teaching.

2022

100% Saturation COVID-19 Immunization

Recognized by District Health Administration for reaching 74,000 residents in Uska Bazar CHC.

2023

State-Level Food Agri Award

Conferred by District Magistrate for sustainable farming and Farmer Producer Organization development.

2024

Piramal Foundation Menstrual Hygiene Honor

Volunteer Zarina Khatoon felicitated by DDO as official Brand Ambassador for Menstrual Hygiene.

Verified Institutional Honors

Awards & State Recognitions

Authentic commendations, state honors, and district administrative citations recognizing two decades of grassroots field impact across Eastern Uttar Pradesh.

Archival Citation Record
Photo Pending
Verified CitationAugust 26, 2023

State-Level Food Agri Award

Pioneering sustainable agricultural practices, organic inputs, and FPO development across Siddharthnagar.

Conferred By
District Magistrate Sanjeev Ranjan (IAS) & Special Guest Jayendra Kumar (IAS)
Issuing Agency
Delhi Press & Kapilvastu Farmer Producer Company Ltd.
Citation verified · Scan awaiting upload
Dr. Manoj Shukla, General Manager of NHM-UP presenting the state-level SRHR citation plaque to Vinod Kumar Prajapati in Lucknow
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Verified Ceremony PhotoOctober 9, 2023

NHM-UP Citation for Male SRHR Engagement

Exceptional leadership in breaking cultural taboos and mobilizing men in Sexual & Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR). Conferred upon Secretary Vinod Kumar Prajapati at state-level symposium in Lucknow.

Conferred By
Dr. Manoj Shukla, General Manager NHM-UP
Issuing Agency
National Health Mission Uttar Pradesh & Sahayog Society
District Development Officer J.P. Kushwaha presenting official certificate of appreciation to Zarina Khatoon at Vikas Bhawan Siddharthnagar
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Verified CertificateJuly 10, 2024

Meri Kahani Meri Zubani Leadership Honor

Conferred upon volunteer Zarina Khatoon as official Brand Ambassador for Menstrual Hygiene Management with an official certificate of appreciation at Vikas Bhawan.

Conferred By
District Development Officer (DDO) J.P. Kushwaha
Issuing Agency
Piramal Foundation & District Administration Siddharthnagar
Amar Ujala Prathama Award stage felicitation ceremony presenting framed award certificate to frontline worker Ms. Sambhavati at District HQ Siddharthnagar
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Verified Ceremony PhotoRecorded as Dec 30, 2025 (Under Review)

Prathama Award for Grassroots Leadership

Awarded to frontline field worker Ms. Sambhavati for community mobilization, health literacy, and women's self-help federation leadership across flood-vulnerable blocks.

Conferred By
Amar Ujala Group at District HQ Siddharthnagar
Issuing Agency
Amar Ujala Group
Archival Citation Record
Photo Pending
Verified CitationAugust 15, 2022

100% Saturation Immunization Administrative Citation

Formal commendation for achieving 100% two-dose vaccination coverage across 74,000 eligible individuals in CHC Uska Bazar.

Conferred By
District Health Society & CHC Uska Bazar
Issuing Agency
District Health Administration Siddharthnagar
Citation verified · Scan awaiting upload
Kisan Trainer Neetu Singh displaying the official framed Gaon Connection Swayam Award certificate and golden trophy
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Verified CertificateDecember 15, 2015

Chief Minister's 'Self-Award' (Swayam Award)

State honor conferred upon Kisan Trainer Neetu Singh for revolutionizing women's agricultural leadership, training over 600 women smallholders in modern sustainable farming.

Conferred By
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
Issuing Agency
Government of Uttar Pradesh & Gaon Connection
Archival Citation Record
Photo Pending
Verified CitationNovember 6, 2017

Best Farmer Trainer Award

Presented to Community Resource Person Neetu Singh at Divisional IFFCO Conference in Basti.

Conferred By
UP Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi & Divisional Commissioner Sushil Kumar
Issuing Agency
IFFCO & Department of Agriculture, Govt. of UP
Citation verified · Scan awaiting upload
Archival Citation Record
Photo Pending
Verified CitationDecember 24, 2016

Swayam Award for Grassroots Social Welfare

Conferred upon Vinod Kumar Prajapati for social rehabilitation of the Musahar community across 44 flood-prone villages.

Conferred By
ASP and CO Siddharthnagar
Issuing Agency
District Police Administration & Gaon Connection
Citation verified · Scan awaiting upload
Source Verification Note: Every award is cross-verified against primary administrative citations, government gazette records, and the Swabhiman Samiti 20-Year Institutional Work Profile.Download Official Work Profile (PDF)
Institutional Structure

Governance & Leadership

Meet our Secretary & Chief Functionary Vinod Kumar Prajapati, executive governing board, and community advisory councils.

Statutory Transparency

Registration & Compliance

Review our registration under Societies Registration Act 21, 1860, NITI Aayog Darpan, and audited filings.