Jagran Jan Vikas Samiti (JJVS) has evolved over a period of time viewing and analyzing poor socio-economic status of the tribal in south Rajasthan. For many decades tribals of the region have undergone exploitation in the hands of powerful people and has received bare benefit from the development programmes introduced by the Government. Looking to the miserable and poor conditions of these tribal some young and enthusiastic people from village VALI (situated 55 km. from Udaipur) after much discussion decided to work for the upliftment of these people through JJVS.
JJVS is a non- profitable voluntary organisation registred under Society Registration Act 1958 founded in 1985, The society is also registered under the foreign contribution (Regulation) act- FCRA of 1976 with the ministry of Home affairs. Society is dedicated to the tribal welfare in Udaipur district of Rajasthan, India. The name of the organization "Jagran Jan Vikas Samiti" originated from the word "Jagran" means Public Awareness for their self development through organized efforts.

Jagran Jan Vikas Samiti - As an Implementing Agency
The work of JJVS is spread over the entire Tribal Belt of Sarada, Salumber, Girwa, Jhadol and Dhariyawad Tehsil of District Udaipur. Jagran has determined to organise the local tribal for their better livelihood and working for the protection and development of environment. JJVS is working in the field of Integrated Rural Development, promotion of Traditional Health System and Involvement and Advocacy for the social issues having a definite bearing of the life of people.
Jagran has come forward with a strong faith that its efforts will uplift the socio economic condition of those people who have been neglected and denied their rightful share of the society for centuries. The Organization has decided to work jointly with the people inviting them to participate actively in solving their own problems. The Organization wishes to support their reasonable demand and decision and encourage them to discover and utilise the available natural resources. Jagran trusts that the spread of education will help them to overcome their deep rooted superstitions and social evils.

Broadly speaking the objective of JJVS is as here under:
• Conserve environment
• Work for overall development of the area.
• Encourage agriculture-based industries.
• Identity and solve the local problem
• Bring awareness toward health and education
• Establishing liaison with govt. Dept for effective implementation of the plans and programme.
• Organize community to raise voice for the right and duties.

Jagran visualize the establishment and strengthening of a social order and system. Where the basic needs of all are fulfilled, removal of economic inequalities, individuals and society have access to create thinking and democratic decision making, enjoys equal social status and where the power is exercised by all in a responsible manner for the common good.
Such social order, based on human dignity should emerge from the people themselves; concretely it means a first distribution of resources, their regeneration and growth in which opportunities are created for all. Such a social order would be required to eliminate the exploitative factors from society through programs that create social awareness and organisation of people for their rights through peaceful means.

Workers and Infrastructure
The Organisation has opened three furnished offices in its own buildings at Udaipur, Vali, Jaisamand and one in a hired building at Chansda for the effective supervision of the work of 22 permanent, 7 temporary, 55 honorary and 250 volunteer workers. The Organisation possesses 3 jeeps and 8 motorcycles to help its workers reach field stations located in the remote areas. At a distance of 100 Km. from Udaipur a piece of 20 bighas of land is now being developed to house a hospital, training centre, hostel, and old care centre. A small herbal garden and forest is also coming up on the same land.

Organizational Capacity
JJVS is already working in 6 states of India and is planing to expand it to other states on traditional health and other areas of work as well. The working plan for expansion of its traditional health component in other states of India and two SAARC countries have already been finalized.
In Rajasthan, JJVS is planing to expand its program activities other than Traditional Health in 3 districts of Rajasthan. These districts are Rajasamand, Banswara and Dungarpur. Some of the proposals has been planned and may be operationalised by the financial Year 2001-2002.
JJVS has a strong team of 22 permanent staff (comprising engineers, Taxonomist, Ayurvedic Doctors, MSW professionals, Agriculture, Finance, EDP Assistant, etc), 7 part time staff and more than 250 field volunteers as on March 31,2000. Who generally operate all the project activities under the guidance of project coordinators. JJVS has a panel of experts/consultants on different areas of work. In case of infrastructural base, JJVS has its head office in Udaipur district with herbal garden, 4 Field offices located in Rajasthan, 3 semi furnished training centers, 4 herbal gardens, manufacturing unit of herbal medicines/products, pharmacy, marketing cell and herbal clinic at Udaipur head office.
In order to strengthen the project activity and the information centers contain diverse database. Up gradation of new information technology also planned for the further training of staff. Several opportunities has been provided to staff for participation in national events
JJVS is the main project implementation cum coordinating agency for Catholic Relief Services and OXFAM for the Udaipur District.