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Stories of impact, program milestones, and community voices from JGVT's work across Jharkhand.

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Child Rights · Case Study

झारखंड ग्रामीण विकास ट्रस्ट ने एक नाबालिग बालिका को वधू बनने से बचाया

JGVT Saves a 15-Year-Old Girl from Child Marriage in Dhanbad

On July 14, 2023, information reached JGVT that a 15-year-old girl was being prepared for marriage at the Gadgadiya Shiv Temple, Nirsa, with a young man from outside the area. JGVT's field worker immediately acted — verifying the girl's age through school records, which confirmed she was indeed only 15 years old.

The information was immediately reported to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Dhanbad. Acting on the CWC's communication, the Block Development Officer of Baghmar (also the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer) issued orders and the Ramkanali Police Station officers reached the spot, successfully stopping the child marriage.

Subsequently, under the leadership of Panchayat Mukhiya Shri Niranjan Gop of Jamu aTand, the girl's father signed a legal bond committing not to arrange her marriage until she turns 18, and to ensure she completes her education until then.

One intervention. One girl's future protected. This is JGVT at work.

Recent Updates

Latest from JGVT

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Education

50 Girls Receive Scholarship Support in Rural Dhanbad

JGVT facilitated scholarship applications for 50 girls from marginalized families, enabling them to continue their secondary and higher secondary education without financial burden.

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Women Empowerment

3-Day Leadership Camp Empowers 80 Rural Women

An intensive workshop helped 80 women from Dhanbad's rural blocks build skills in financial literacy, legal rights, and community decision-making — preparing them for SHG leadership roles.

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Legal Aid

JGVT Supports 12 Domestic Violence Survivors Access Justice

Working alongside local CWCs and police, JGVT assisted 12 domestic violence survivors in filing FIRs, accessing shelter, and receiving legal representation in Dhanbad district.

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Health

Free Health Camp Reaches 300 Women in Remote Villages

JGVT organized a two-day health camp in collaboration with district health authorities, providing free check-ups, nutrition counseling, and government scheme registration to 300+ women.

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Livelihood

30 Women Launch Tailoring Cooperative in Mahuda

After completing JGVT's vocational training program, 30 women in Mahuda formed a cooperative tailoring unit — now generating regular income and becoming economically independent.

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Child Marriage Prevention

Community Awareness Drive Reaches 15 Villages

JGVT's mobile awareness team conducted street plays, community meetings, and school assemblies in 15 villages, reaching over 2,000 residents with messages about child marriage's legal and human costs.

In The Press

Media Coverage

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Prabhat Khabar

Coverage of JGVT's child marriage prevention work in Baghmar Block, highlighting the July 2023 case.

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Hindustan

Report on JGVT's women empowerment programs and their impact on self-help groups in rural Dhanbad.

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Doordarshan

Feature segment on JGVT's grassroots approach to stopping domestic violence in Jharkhand's tribal communities.