About Us
Bardoli Welfare Society (BWS) is a registered non-governmental organization established on January 15, 2010, in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, under the leadership of Chairman Ramlakhan Choudhary. Guided by a human-centric philosophy, the organization works to empower marginalized communities with dignity and care while promoting self-reliance. BWS focuses on vocational training, handicrafts-based livelihood support, public healthcare outreach, and inclusive programs for specially-abled individuals. The society has organized 156 health camps, trained 115 individuals in vocational skills, empowered 88 women, and provided specialized support to 79 persons with disabilities. Registered with NITI Aayog’s NGO Darpan and holding 12A, 80G, and FCRA certifications, BWS ensures transparency while creating sustainable social and economic impact.
A Journey of Hope and Transformation
The Beginning: A Vision for Change:The Bardoli Welfare Society was founded on January 15, 2010, with a clear vision to create a more inclusive and equitable society where marginalized communities could live with dignity and opportunity. Recognizing the growing challenges of poverty, unemployment, limited healthcare access, and social inequality in and around Katni, the founders sought to establish an organization that would move beyond charity and focus on sustainable empowerment. Their goal was to equip individuals with skills, awareness, and support systems that would enable long-term self-reliance.
Overcoming Challenges: The Road to Progress
The Bardoli Welfare Society (BWS) has overcome multiple challenges while working toward social and economic empowerment in Central India. Limited financial resources and strict regulatory requirements required the organization to adopt strong governance practices and maintain transparency to build trust among donors and stakeholders.
Social barriers such as gender inequality, low literacy, and stigma toward marginalized groups initially restricted community participation. Through awareness campaigns and consistent grassroots engagement, BWS successfully fostered acceptance and encouraged inclusive development.
Operational difficulties, including healthcare access, market opportunities for artisans, and the digital divide, were addressed through mobile health camps, vocational training, and livelihood programs. These adaptive strategies have enabled BWS to convert challenges into pathways for sustainable progress.
Growth and Impact: Changing Lives, One Step at a Time
The Bardoli Welfare Society improves lives through healthcare, skill development, and community empowerment programs that support marginalized groups in achieving stability and self-reliance. Its initiatives have enabled individuals to access medical care, gain employment skills, and achieve economic independence, with special focus on women and specially-abled persons.
Through continuous grassroots efforts, BWS creates lasting social change by promoting dignity, inclusion, and sustainable community development—one step at a time.
Looking Ahead: A Future of Possibilities
Agricultural Sustainability
A primary focus is the "Building a Better Future for Farmers" initiative, which aims to integrate modern, eco-friendly practices with rural economic systems to ensure food security and sustainable livelihoods for farming families.
Strategic Scaling of Handicrafts
By leveraging its empanelment with the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), the society intends to broaden the market reach of its rural artisans. This includes establishing stable economic identities for disadvantaged men and women through state-level exhibitions and potentially digital marketplaces.
Youth-Centric Skill Evolution
BWS plans to expand its vocational training portfolio beyond traditional crafts to ensure Katni's youth are technologically fluent. The goal is to equip the younger generation with contemporary professional skills to prevent forced urban migration while still preserving cultural heritage.
