JATAN SANSTHAN is a grassroots NGO working with the rural population of the districts of Rajsamand, Udaipur and Bhilwada, within the state of Rajasthan. Jatan covers 250 villages across various blocks including Railmagra, Amet, Mawli and Gangapur. Since its establishment in 2001, Jatan has designed and implemented various initiatives geared towards improving the social and demographic indicators of the marginalized population of Railmagra block in Rajsamand, with a special emphasis on youth groups. In the last 9 years, Jatan has worked on programs ranging from women empowerment and youth development to migration. Its scope of association has covered various existing and emerging drawbacks in rural communities occurring due to lack of basic resources, health care, education and employment.

Mission

Jatan strives to empower the youth of Rajasthan by giving them a platform where they can freely express their concerns. Jatan also provides them with information that enables them to seek social and scientific solutions thereby helping them become agents of change in their communities. Jatan tries to increase the active participation of young people across the country in decision making, policy formulation and advocacy in various forums both at the national and international level.

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