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Giridih, Jharkhand • Reg. 5488/IV 36/98
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REG: 5488/IV 36/98 • 12A • 80G • 25+ Yrs

An Equitable, Just Society Free from Exploitation

Inspired by the historic JP Movement and Chhatra Yuva Sangarsh Vahini. Championing constitutional literacy, Forest Rights (FRA), and MGNREGA social auditing across Jharkhand since 1998.

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"Educate, Agitate, Organise."

— बाबासाहेब डॉ. भीमराव अम्बेडकर

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Babasaheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Babasaheb Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
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Research & Policy Perspectives

Core Research & Perspectives (3 Articles)

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Heritage & Philosophy
4 min readEst. 1998

Commitment to Equality: From the Heritage of the JP Movement to Ambedkar Social Institute

Founded in Giridih in 1998, ASI translates Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan's Total Revolution into grassroots empowerment and statutory parity.

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Forest Rights & Governance
4 min readFRA 2006

Forest Rights, Livelihood, and Gram Swaraj: A Blueprint for Sustainable Development

Pioneering legal community titles under FRA 2006, MGNREGA wage security, and sustainable bio-agriculture across rural Jharkhand.

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Accountability & Audit
3 min read12A • 80G • FCRA

Transparency, Social Audit, and Policy Advocacy: Institutional Accountability

Accredited statutory integrity through Tally-driven financial audits, grassroots social auditing, and statewide MGNREGA advocacy.

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Grassroots Movements & Campaigns

Grassroots Campaigns: Ongoing & Milestones

Current Active Campaigns

Ongoing / सक्रिय Campaign Brief

Ongoing Campaign: Forest Rights (FRA) & Gram Swaraj Action 2026

Active field campaign facilitating Individual and Community Forest Rights (CFR) across 100+ Gram Sabhas in Giridih district.

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Archived & Milestone Campaigns

Milestone Archive Archive Report

Milestone Movement: Chhatra Yuva Sangarsh Vahini & Land Rights Heritage

Foundational civil resistance movement securing statutory land ownership for marginalized rural women and landless families.

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Organizational Heritage

Grassroots Organizing & Gram Sabhas for Community Justice

Founded on 31st December 1998, Ambedkar Social Institute was established by volunteers of Chhatra Yuva Sangarsh Vahini inspired by Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan. Founder-Secretary Mr. Ramdeo Vishwabandhu has led rights-based advocacy for over two decades across tribal & Dalit regions of Jharkhand.

Intensive Focus
Giridih, Deori, Bengabad & Pirtand Blocks
Extensive Reach
All 24 Districts of Jharkhand State
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Ground Chaupal & Gram Sabha Action
Giridih, Jharkhand • Ambedkar Social Institute
Citizen Rights Desk

Citizen Rights & Grievance Desk

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Governing Leadership

Board of Trustees & Office Bearers

Executive governing body accredited under Indian Trust Act 1882

President

Sanju Devi (संजू देवी)

Social Worker • Vill. Sirsiya, Giridih

Founder & Secretary

Ramdeo Vishwabandhu

Bhandaridih, Giridih • 09304363559

Treasurer

Badri Das (बद्री दास)

Social Activist • Vill. Maheshlundi

Trustee Member

Smt. Mukta Mani

Social Worker • Bhandaridih, Giridih

Trustee Member

Shiv Shankar Azad

Karhadih, Jamua, Giridih

Trustee Member

Wajir Das (वजीर दास)

Bedmuka, Giridih

Trustee Member

Monosol Kisku

Bhalkuddar, Bengabad

Statutory Body

Indian Trust Act 1882

Registered under DC Office, Giridih

Press & Media Desk

Press Releases & Official Dispatches

Official Statement October 2026

Memorandum Submitted to Deputy Commissioner Giridih on Pending FRA Community Forest Titles

Delegation led by ASI Founder-Secretary urges time-bound verification and resolution of community land claims across Pirtand and Bengabad blocks.

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Policy Advocacy August 2026

Statewide Joint Consultation on MGNREGA Wage Disparity and NMMS Attendance Challenges

Civil society groups table comprehensive charter to Labour Department highlighting biometric and connectivity issues in remote tribal hamlets.

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Statutory Governance

Legal Status & Audited Accounts

Legal Registrations & Approvals

Trust Act 1882:5488/IV 36/98
Income Tax 12A:AAATA9005DE20044
Income Tax 80G:AAATA9005DF20216
FCRA Registration:337730014
NGO Darpan ID:JH/2017/0171587

Audited Accounts (Jaypee & Co., CA)

FYIncomeExpenditure
2023-24₹15,94,740₹18,75,476
2022-23₹12,58,832₹12,76,864
2021-22₹21,64,485₹22,11,933
Indian Bank, Giridih (A/c 20685509462) • FCRA: SBI New Delhi Main
Contact & Secretariat

Registered Office & Contact Secretariat

Ambedkar Social Institute (ASI)

Bhandaridih, Giridih – 815301 (Jharkhand, India)
Official Portal: www.ambedkarsi.org

Mr. Ramdeo Vishwabandhu (Secretary)

Cell: 09304363559

Official Dispatch Email

asijharkhand@gmail.com