About us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
Vanvasi Seva Kendra has an interesting genesis. The underdeveloped Kaimur plateau area of Bihar attracted the attention of Late Jay Prakash Narayan and some of his associates in course of drought and famine relief work through Bihar Relief Committee during 1966-67. Inhuman coercive measures adopted by the Govt. officials and money lenders for recovery of loans from the famine hit tribal population of Adhaura towards the end of 1967 came to J.P.’s notice and he inspired his associates to establish Vanvasi Seva Kendra(V.S.K.) for sustained service and upliftment of local forest dwellers and tribals. Thus, Vanvasi Seva Kendra came into existence in 1968 and was registered in 1969 as a voluntary organisation under Societies Registration Act, 1860
Late Jay Prakash Narayan
Late Hari Krishna Thakur
Structure
Vanvasi Seva Kendra is a secular, non-party, non-profit voluntary organisation managed by a group of social workers, farmers, educationists and professionals. The core committee consists of seven life members; whereas the larger body (Executive Committee) consists of21 members, including 7 life members and 14 ordinary members nominated by the former for a term of three years The larger body elects President & Secretary, and other office bearers. In addition there are sub-committees for specific activities, projects and purposes.President and Secretary are assisted by a team of professionals to implement the decisions of the executive committee and manage day to day affairs.
Governing Body
Dr. Sadanand Rai
President
Smt. Soma Roy Acharjee
Vice President
Sri Awadhesh Kumar Sharma
Secretary
Dr. Bisheshwar Mishra
Treasurer