Building Sustainable Communities through Education & Action.
Uttarakhand Seva Nidhi works to empower mountain communities with environmental education, women’s leadership, and sustainable livelihoods.
Our Mission
Empowering communities to build sustainable futures.
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Community Empowerment
We help communities shape sustainable lives for future generations through education.
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Environment & Development
We connect environment and development, building trust to address social and ecological changes.
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Education & Participation
Together with communities, we understand village ecosystems and modern challenges.
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Focus Areas
Our programmes address environment, climate, education, women’s empowerment, health and livelihoods.
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About Us
Uttarakhand Seva Nidhi Paryavaran Shiksha Sansthan (USNPSS)
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Over time, our activities increased and diversified, leading to the creation of the Uttarakhand Seva Nidhi Paryavaran Shiksha Sansthan (USNPSS), a registered non-profit society. In English, the name means the Uttarakhand Environmental Education Centre (UEEC).
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Shri B. D. Pande
Sri Madhava Ashish
Shri Anil Bordia
Dr. M. G. Jackson

Events
Workshops, Seminars & Lectures
We organize regular workshops on environment, education, development, gender and socio-economic issues for community organisations, women, youth and educators. State and national level seminars and lectures are hosted at Almora, bringing together citizens, experts and policy makers.
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B. D. Pande Memorial Lectures with eminent speakers like Dr. Karan Singh, Hamid Ansari, Javed Akhtar & CNR Rao.
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State-level “Samvad” interactive workshops (since 2009) engaging citizens, CBOs and officials.
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“Sangoshthi” monthly discussion programme started in 2018 for topical issues with keynote speakers.
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281+
Partner Organisations -
37+
Years of Service -
19
‘Muskaan’ Issues Published -
4+
Major National Awards
Research & Publications
Discover our reports, publications and educational resources.
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Annual Reports
Download our Annual Reports from 2013–14 to 2023–24 showcasing our work in education, environment, gender, health and livelihood.
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Educational Materials
Pamphlets, booklets, posters and an environmental atlas in Hindi to support our preschool and community programmes.
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Magazines & Newsletters
Annual magazine “Nanda” and bi-annual children’s newsletter “Muskaan” (19 issues till July 2024) featuring stories, poems and artwork.
Our Work
We create impact through Education, Environment, Women’s Empowerment, Health and Livelihood.
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Education
Programmes for all age groups from Balwadis to Computer Literacy.
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Environment & Energy
Projects on land, water, forest rehabilitation and sustainable energy.
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Women’s Empowerment
Literacy, life skills, gender sensitivity and leadership for women.
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Water & Sanitation
Basic and preventive health education, safe water and sanitation.