A Vote of Confidence from the Grassroots: Over 40 Sarpanchs Pledge Support to GJKS Mission

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Real change happens when the community takes ownership of it. At GJKS, we have always believed in working with the village, not just in the village.

Today, that belief was validated in the most powerful way possible.

In a landmark gathering, between 40 to 50 Sarpanchs (Village Heads) from across the region came together to formally appreciate the work of GJKS and pledge their unwavering support for our future initiatives.

The Ultimate Validation

The Sarpanch is the pulse of the village. They know every family, every struggle, and every need of their constituency. For such a large number of elected representatives to stand up and endorse an NGO is rare.

It serves as the ultimate “Quality Check” for our work. It confirms that our initiatives—from the SHG livelihood centers and 24×7 Library —are making a visible, tangible difference in the lives of the people.

Moving from Appreciation to Action

This gathering was not just about speeches; it was about strategy.
The Sarpanchs have pledged to support GJKS by:

  1. Providing Infrastructure: Helping identify land or vacant community buildings for new libraries and training centers.

  2. Mobilization: Encouraging more women and youth in their respective villages to join our skill development programs.

  3. Conflict Resolution: Acting as mediators to ensure our programs run smoothly without local hurdles.

“We Have Seen the Change”

The sentiment of the gathering was best summarized by one of the senior Sarpanchs present:
“We have seen NGOs come and go. But GJKS has stayed. We see our daughters working on computers, our women running businesses, and our children studying in the library. This is the development we voted for, and we will support it with full force.”

A Stronger Alliance for the Future

With the backing of the local administration, the path ahead for GJKS is clearer and smoother. This alliance between Civil Society (GJKS) and Local Governance (Sarpanchs) creates a powerful engine for development.

We are deeply humbled by this trust. It fuels our determination to reach not just 50, but 500 villages in the years to come.

Together with the leaders of the soil, we build a better Ballia.