Who We Are

Major Accomplishment

Institute for Development of Youth, Women and Child is founded by Mr. Sadiq Agwan in the year 1988. The organization is registered under the Societies Registration Act, Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, CSR,  12A and  80G of Income tax act.  The working area covers Chhindwara and Seoni districts of MP state by implementing substantial measures for sustainable development of the rural and tribal community through a process of participation. 

Simultaneously, focus is on comprehensive development in all spheres of life, Social (education, health), Economic (resource utilization, up-gradation of productivity, savings and capital formation),  Political (awareness, solidarity,  representation) for the community to have equal and unrestricted access to opportunities for development. The organization has completed its 34 years of existence.  The working area was selected on the basis of its remoteness and backwardness in terms of both socially and economically. 

 The target group is consisting by 90% STs, 5% SCs and 5% general. The focused area of work of the organization  is to mobilize local community around  socio-economic  issues affecting their livelihood and improve their living conditions,  Strengthening their skills, capacities and knowledge base to enhance their employment opportunities.  Women are active and equal participants at all levels i.e. village and cluster levels. Watershed Management, Sustainable Agriculture development by promoting organic farming and SMART practices, Safe Migration, Skill Building,  Facilitating SHGs along with Micro Credits for Income generating activities are the core areas under livelihood development  Environment, Awareness building and legal aid, Addressing malnutrition among children, Preventive Health measures  Elementary education helps to improve quality of life of local community. 

Financial support was received from the State and Central Government, National and International donors. At present  major financial supporters are  “ITC” under  “Mission Sunhera Kal” and Jhabua Power Limited (JPL) under CSR funding. Support has been also received from Dignity alliance to support Migrant Resilience Center to promote  Safe migration. 

The head quarter of IDYWC is based at Amarwara which is situated 40 km away from the district head quarter Chhindwara. Chhindwara is connected with rail and road and is about 165 km from Nagpur and about 350 km from Bhopal (the state Capital).  The organization has its own campus at Amarwara with computerized system of Accounts.