Grameena Vikas Samithi (GVS) is a registered non-profit voluntary organization established in 1990 with a deep commitment to improving the lives of rural communities, protecting natural ecosystems, and promoting sustainable development. Founded by a group of socially conscious and educated individuals inspired by humanitarian values, GVS has consistently worked towards empowering marginalized communities, particularly small and marginal farmers, tribal families, women, children, and economically vulnerable sections of society.
Headquartered in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, GVS was founded with a clear vision to address the pressing challenges of poverty, environmental degradation, declining agricultural productivity, biodiversity loss, and lack of livelihood opportunities in rural regions. Since its inception, the organization has been dedicated to building resilient communities through sustainable agriculture, ecological restoration, skill development, health awareness, women empowerment, and environmental conservation.Under the visionary leadership of Mr. Levaka Surya Narayana Reddy, who comes from a farming background and deeply understands the struggles of rural communities, GVS has evolved into a grassroots development organization committed to restoring harmony between people, agriculture, and nature.
For more than three decades, Grameena Vikas Samithi has worked tirelessly to uplift rural and tribal communities by introducing sustainable and eco-friendly development models. The organization has implemented various community-based initiatives including integrated farming systems, agroecology promotion, climate-smart agriculture, environmental awareness campaigns, women self-help group formation, health awareness programmes, biodiversity conservation, and livelihood enhancement projects.
GVS has actively promoted Low External Inputs and Sustainable Agriculture (LEISA) and integrated farming approaches to improve productivity while conserving soil, water, and biodiversity. The organization has supported farming communities in adopting sustainable agricultural practices that reduce dependency on harmful chemicals and enhance resilience against climate change.Over the years, GVS has collaborated with farmers, researchers, educational institutions, civil society organizations, and government departments to build practical, community-driven solutions for sustainable rural development.
At Grameena Vikas Samithi (GVS), our vision extends beyond community development — we envision a future where humanity and nature coexist in harmony, creating resilient, healthy, and self-sustaining communities for generations to come. We aspire to build a society where every rural family has access to sustainable livelihoods, clean and healthy environments, nutritious food, and equal opportunities for growth.GVS dreams of a future where agriculture is practiced in an eco-friendly and climate-resilient manner.
Our vision also includes creating awareness among younger generations about environmental responsibility, natural resource conservation, and social harmony so they become future custodians of sustainable development. We strive for a world where women are empowered, vulnerable communities are uplifted, biodiversity flourishes, indigenous cattle and native species are protected, and every individual contributes to building a greener, healthier, and more sustainable planet.
Our mission at Grameena Vikas Samithi is to empower rural, tribal, and marginalized communities through sustainable development practices that restore ecosystems, strengthen livelihoods, and promote social well-being.We are committed to conserving natural resources by promoting sustainable land management, agroecology, biodiversity protection, and environmentally responsible agricultural systems. Through eco-friendly interventions and indigenous knowledge-based solutions, we work to rebuild soil health, improve productivity, conserve water, and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Our mission is to support small and marginal farmers, especially those living in drought-prone and environmentally vulnerable regions, by equipping them with sustainable agricultural practices, integrated farming systems, natural farming methods, and climate-smart technologies that improve both productivity and resilience.We aim to preserve and promote indigenous resources, including native livestock breeds and traditional farming knowledge, while encouraging innovation that strengthens ecological balance and long-term sustainability.
Grameena Vikas Samithi (GVS), Tirupati was established by a group of socially conscious and educated individuals inspired by the humanitarian vision of Shri Baba Saheb Amte, the renowned social reformer and Templeton Prize recipient, whose lifelong dedication toward addressing poverty, illiteracy, hunger, environmental degradation, and social inequality became the guiding force behind the organization. Motivated by a deep sense of responsibility toward vulnerable communities, GVS was founded with a commitment to uplift the livelihoods of marginalized and underprivileged sections of society, creating opportunities for sustainable growth, dignity, and social transformation.
Under the visionary leadership of Mr. Levaka Surya Narayana Reddy, Founder and President of GVS, the organization has remained firmly rooted in rural realities and community welfare. Coming from a farming family in the drought-prone region of YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, Mr. Reddy personally witnessed the hardships, struggles, and uncertainties faced by farming communities. These early life experiences shaped his compassion, values, and unwavering commitment to empowering farmers and rural families, inspiring him to dedicate his life toward creating sustainable solutions that restore hope, resilience, and prosperity among the most disadvantaged communities.