Nirja Vikas Vardhini | Empowering Women, Transforming Lives

Welcome to Nirja Vikas Vardhini

Together we can make the world better

Empowered people living with dignity and contributing as equal partners in development. A voluntary grass-root NGO based in Ahmednagar district since 2001.

Our Vision

A world where every underprivileged woman leads with confidence, independence and dignity.

Our Mission

Empowering underprivileged women through skill-based training to build sustainable futures for their families and society.

Programs & Trainings

Real skill-building programs that have transformed hundreds of lives across rural Maharashtra.

Bamboo Training

Tribal Skill

30 tribal people from Kumshed in Akole Taluka, Dist. Ahmednagar were taught the art of bamboo craft making. Funded by Agriculture Department — duration: 1 month.

Agarbatti Making

Tribal Skill

30 tribal people from Abitkhind in Akole Taluka were taught the art of making Agarbatti. Funded by Agriculture Department — duration: 1 month.

Tailoring Training

NULM Scheme

30 women from Sangamner Nagarpalika area received tailoring training under the NULM Scheme for BPL girls and women — 3 months, funded by central government.

Bamboo Craft Training

Tribal Skill

30 tribal people from Kumshed in Akole Taluka were taught bamboo craft making. Agriculture Department funded, duration: 1 month.

Pickle, Papad & Masala

NULM Scheme

25 tribal women from Pimpri Nagarpalika area received training under the NULM Scheme for BPL women — 3 months, funded by central government.

Beauty Parlour Training

NULM Scheme

30 women from Sangamner Nagarpalika area received beauty parlour training under the NULM Scheme for BPL women — 3 months, central government funded.

What they're saying about Nirja

Real stories. Real transformation. Real women who built their futures with Nirja Vikas Vardhini.

My name is Kirti Mule. I completed my Beauty parlour course at Nirja Vikas Vardhini in 2018-19. I received great guidance from Aparna Madam who also supported me in opening my own parlour. I now make between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000 each month. I owe Nirja Vikas Vardhini a lifetime of gratitude.

Kirti Mule

Beauty Parlour Entrepreneur

I am Jaya Pawbake. I underwent training at Nirja Vikas Vardhini in 2011-12. Aparna madam helped me a lot with my ITI exam. Today I proudly own my own beauty parlour named "Sanz Srungar" in Sangamner, generating a monthly income of ₹13,000 to ₹17,000. All thanks to Nirja Vikas Vardhini.

Jaya Pawbake

Owner, Sanz Srungar Parlour

I am Manisha Pawar, a former student of Nirja Vikas Vardhini. My tailoring training in 2010-11 laid the foundation for my career as a designer blouse and dressmaker. I now earn ₹8,000 to ₹10,000 per month. All thanks to Sujata madam and my mentor Aparna Madam.

Manisha Pawar

Designer & Dressmaker

My name is Mayuri Kasar from Otur. I came to Sangamner for the beauty parlour course in 2010-11. Aparna Ma'am supported me constantly until I opened my own parlour "Nakshatra" in Otur. I will be forever grateful to Aparna ma'am and Nirja Vikas Vardhini.

Mayuri Kasar

Owner, Nakshatra Parlour, Otur

My name is Minal Thakur from Sangamner. I completed my basic and advanced Beauty parlour course at Nirja Vikas Vardhini. I am self-sufficient and now earn ₹16,000 to ₹20,000 a month. I feel immense gratitude towards Aparna Ma'am for the training. I thank Nirja Vikas Vardhini for all my success.