Dhar Kshetriya Vikas Sansthan (DKVS)
Dhar Kshetriya Vikas Sansthan (DKVS) is a registered non-profit organization working for the sustainable development and social upliftment of hill communities, with a strong focus on agriculture-based livelihoods and eco-compliant practices. Established in 2016 and registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, DKVS is rooted in the belief that collaborating with nature is the key to a better and sustainable future.
Uttarakhand’s hill regions face unique challenges—over 90% of cultivable land is rain-fed and mountainous, while nearly 70% of the population depends on agriculture. Traditional farming methods, shrinking landholdings, and limited market access have led to low farm incomes and large-scale rural migration. DKVS was formed to address these challenges by introducing innovative, sustainable, and high-value agricultural solutions tailored for hilly regions.
What We Do
Over the past 8–9 years, DKVS has been actively working to enhance farmers’ incomes through the promotion of aromatic, medicinal, horticultural, and high-value crops, combined with modern agricultural practices and assured market linkages.
We have mobilized, trained, and supported more than 10,000 farmers across Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and Meghalaya. These farmers are successfully cultivating crops such as Lavender, Rosemary, Dandelion, Thyme, Oregano, and Damask Rose over an area of approximately 565 hectares.
Our approach goes beyond cultivation—we provide end-to-end support, including:
Training and capacity building
Quality planting material
On-field technical assistance
Processing and value addition
Buy-back arrangements to ensure assured income
Our Mission
To empower rural and hill communities by:
Increasing per-farmer income through high-value aromatic and medicinal crops
Promoting sustainable agriculture alongside traditional farming
Reducing rural migration by creating local employment opportunities
Equipping farmers with modern agricultural techniques and infrastructure
Strengthening market access through value addition and buy-back systems
Encouraging rural youth participation in agriculture-based enterprises
Our Vision
To build self-reliant, resilient, and economically sustainable hill communities by promoting climate-resilient agriculture, conserving indigenous biodiversity, and creating long-term livelihood opportunities rooted in nature and science.
Our Ecosystem & Partnerships
DKVS works closely with leading research institutions, government bodies, and industry partners to ensure scientific credibility and technical excellence. We receive continuous guidance and collaboration from reputed institutions such as:
CSIR–CIMAP, Lucknow
CSIR–IIIM, Jammu
Centre for Aromatic Plants (CAP), Dehradun
Herbal Research & Development Institute (HRDI), Gopeshwar
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University
Kumaun University, Nainital
Department of Agriculture & Horticulture, Government of Uttarakhand
Through these collaborations, DKVS bridges the gap between research, farmers, and markets.
Legal & Organizational Details
Registered Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
Year of Registration: 2016
Registered Office: Mussoorie, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
DARPAN Unique ID: UA/2023/0344381
12A & 80G Exemptions: Available
PAN & GST: Registered