About Us
Akhil Gramin Yuva Vikas Samiti (AGYVS), established in 1975, is one of Bihar's premier NGOs dedicated to empowering marginalized communities. For nearly five decades, AGYVS has worked to mainstream these communities through social and economic development, improving living conditions, education, health, leadership, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods.
Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi and Jai Prakash Narayan, and guided by the principles of K.D. Diwan, AGYVS envisions a just and equal society. Today, AGYVS serves 11,377 villages across 326 Gram Panchayats in 21 blocks of Bihar, with a strong focus on education for Dalit, Mahadalit, and Minority communities.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To establish a just society where no one remains hungry, unemployed, illiterate, or exploited.
Mission
To educate, organize, and empower the rural poor, promoting development as a liberating force aimed at social justice, economic growth, and self-reliance.
Our Core Values
Social Justice & Equity
Gender Equality & Diversity
Autonomy
Collective Action & Solidarity
Accountability
Self-Sufficiency
Our Leadership
Subodh Kumar Pandey
Secretary & CEO
With over 25 years of grassroots and organizational experience, he leads AGYVS in program implementation, donor coordination, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring impactful and sustainable change.
Legal Status
| S. No. | Particulars | Registration No. | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered under Societies Registration Act XXI, 1860 | 154 | 22.08.1978 |
| 2 | Registration under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 | 031140039 | 12.03.1997 |
| 3 | Income Tax & Other Registration -12A -80G -PAN | AAAJA0552HE19977 AAAJA0552HF20213 AAAJA0552H | 06.10.2021 14.10.2021 29.05.1991 |
| 4 | Registration No. at NITI AYOG NGO Portal | BR/2009/0019600 | 01.01.2009 |
| 5 | Registered under MCA for CSR funding | CSR00016346 | 15.10.2021 |