P E R G - Livelihood Activities

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Project for Ecosystem Restoration in Gujarat

Strategic Collaboration: PMU-PERG (JICA Project)

Empowering 14,000+ Grassroots Entrepreneurs across Gujarat

We have built the network and the infrastructure. We are now seeking mission-driven partners to scale the impact.

8 Key Clusters

Our groundbreaking livelihood initiative is operating in 8 strategic clusters throughout Gujarat, supporting over 1400 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and empowering more than 14,000 women. These members are the backbone of the project, skilled in creating high-quality, sustainable forest products and contributing essential labor to their communities.

The Gujarat Forest Department, under a JICA-funded project, has successfully established a robust network of 1,400 Self-Help Groups (SHGs), structurally organized into 8 strategic clusters for seamless administration.

To ensure operational excellence and market readiness, each cluster is led by dedicated professional management, including a Cluster Manager and a Cluster Coordinator.

Why Partner with Us? The Strength of Scale & Support

This initiative offers a unique, high-potential opportunity for corporate buyers, social entrepreneurs, and NGOs to source high-quality products at scale.

Economies of Scale: All 1,400 SHGs ( >14000 women) are organized into eight clusters. Each cluster serves as a single point of contact for its respective SHGs to manage day-to-day operations, significantly streamlining communication and unlocking economies of scale.

Substantial Financial Backing: Every single SHG is equipped with a ₹1,00,000 rolling fund dedicated to business operations, alongside comprehensive funding for advanced training and cluster-level equipment installation.

Guaranteed Reliability: Backed by structured training, continuous institutional support, and solid financial foundations, these SHGs represent a highly reliable, successful, and sustainable supply chain.

Institutional Supervision: Partners benefit from the advantage of economies of scale, professional field-level supervision, and the overarching guidance of the Gujarat Forest Department.

We invite forward-thinking organizations to partner with these clusters, buy in bulk, scale their impact, and drive sustainable rural growth.

Note on Engagement & Autonomy

The Role of the Gujarat Forest Department: The Department acts strictly as a facilitator to foster rural entrepreneurship and community growth. It holds no commercial or business interest in the revenues generated by these activities. All SHGs enjoy complete functional and financial autonomy.

Accordingly, any formal association, commercial contract, or procurement partnership will be established directly with the SHGs or through their respective cluster managements. The Department does not provide direct financial support, funding, or commercial engagements to external partners.

Connect With Us

Seize this opportunity to expand your business footprint while creating measurable social impact.

Reach out to the nearest Cluster Manager on the numbers given below today to explore partnership opportunities and become a vital part of this transformative mission.

Cluster

Aravalli Greens

Co-operative Society Limited

Location

Khedbrahma,

Sabarkantha

aravalligcsl@gmail.com

Mobile

8799395010

Cluster

Balaram Greens

Co-operative Society Limited

Location

Palanpur,

Banaskantha

balaramgcsl@gmail.com

Mobile

8799395003

Cluster

Ambika Greens

Co-operative Society Limited

Location

Ambaji,

Banaskantha

ambikagcsl@gmail.com

Mobile

8799395004

Cluster

Bhavmor Greens

Co-operative Society Limited

Location

Palitana,

Bhavnagar

bhavmorgcsl@gmail.com

Mobile

8799395005

Cluster

Girnar Greens

Co-operative Society Limited

Location

Plasava,

Junagadh

girnargcsl@gmail.com

Mobile

8799395006

Cluster

Orsang Greens

Co-operative Society Limited

Location

Mandalva,

Chhota Udepur

orsanggcsl@gmail.com

Mobile

8799395007

Cluster

Panam Greens

Co-operative Society Limited

Location

Morwa,

Panchmahal

panamgcsl@gmail.com

Mobile

8799395008

Cluster

Gir Sakhi Greens

Co-operative Society Limited

Location

Ambardi,

Amreli

girsakhigcsl@gmail.com

Mobile

8799395002

For issues pertaining to more than one cluster please contact PERG dedicated livellihood team on 8799395001

Activities list and number of SHGs involved in the same in each cluster

It may be noted that while certain activities , as given below, are identified by the SHGs , they are completely open to any business idea as long as marketing is taken care by the partner agency. So in nutshell any product that SHGs can make and the agency can sell in bulk is a win-win deal.

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Project for Ecosystem Restoration in Gujarat

Strategic Collaboration: PMU-PERG (JICA Project)

Empowering 14,000+ Grassroots Entrepreneurs across Gujarat

We have built the network and the infrastructure. We are now seeking mission-driven partners to scale the impact.

8 Key Clusters

The Gujarat Forest Department, under a JICA-funded project, has successfully established a robust network of 1,400 Self-Help Groups (SHGs), structurally organized into 8 strategic clusters for seamless administration.

To ensure operational excellence and market readiness, each cluster is led by dedicated professional management, including a Cluster Manager and a Cluster Coordinator.

Why Partner with Us? The Strength of Scale & Support

This initiative offers a unique, high-potential opportunity for corporate buyers, social entrepreneurs, and NGOs to source high-quality products at scale.

Economies of Scale: All 1,400 SHGs ( >14000 women) are organized into eight clusters. Each cluster serves as a single point of contact for its respective SHGs to manage day-to-day operations, significantly streamlining communication and unlocking economies of scale.

Substantial Financial Backing: Every single SHG is equipped with a ₹1,00,000 rolling fund dedicated to business operations, alongside comprehensive funding for advanced training and cluster-level equipment installation.

Guaranteed Reliability: Backed by structured training, continuous institutional support, and solid financial foundations, these SHGs represent a highly reliable, successful, and sustainable supply chain.

Institutional Supervision: Partners benefit from the advantage of economies of scale, professional field-level supervision, and the overarching guidance of the Gujarat Forest Department.

We invite forward-thinking organizations to partner with these clusters, buy in bulk, scale their impact, and drive sustainable rural growth.

Note on Engagement & Autonomy

The Role of the Gujarat Forest Department: The Department acts strictly as a facilitator to foster rural entrepreneurship and community growth. It holds no commercial or business interest in the revenues generated by these activities. All SHGs enjoy complete functional and financial autonomy.

Accordingly, any formal association, commercial contract, or procurement partnership will be established directly with the SHGs or through their respective cluster managements. The Department does not provide direct financial support, funding, or commercial engagements to external partners.

Connect With Us

Seize this opportunity to expand your business footprint while creating measurable social impact.

Reach out to the nearest Cluster Manager on the numbers given below today to explore partnership opportunities and become a vital part of this transformative mission.

For issues pertaining to more than one cluster please contact PERG dedicated livellihood team on 8799395001

Contact us: 📍 Project Office: Chief Project Director and Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, PMU-PERG, A/4, Aranya Bhavan, Sector-10/A, Gandhinagar - 382010, Gujarat.

Contact us:
📍 Project Office: Chief Project Director and Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, PMU-PERG, A/4, Aranya Bhavan, Sector-10/A, Gandhinagar - 382010, Gujarat.