Women’s Empowerment
GBS believes that lasting social change begins with empowering women at the grassroots level. By organizing women into Self Help Groups (SHGs), GBS has created a strong community network that enables women — especially from backward castes and classes — to stand up for their rights, achieve financial independence, and lead healthier lives.
Over 6,600 SHGs have been formed across 78 villages, bringing together more than 7,000 women from marginalized communities in Rajasthan.
6,600+SHGs Formed
78Villages
7,000+Women
5+Income Sectors
GBS conducted in-depth research on the process of desertification in the Aravalli ranges in district Jaipur, examining ecological decline, biodiversity loss, and the human factors driving environmental degradation.
- Existence of forest, wild animals and birds 20–50 years before in the area
- Demographic statistics of that historical period
- Sources of livelihood at that time
- Cultivation and animal husbandry practices
- Process of deforestation over decades
- Endangered species of animals and plants
- Threatened plants from sandy habitats
- Thar Desert gravel habitat plants endangered
- Multiple bird species under threat
- Rare and severely endangered animal species documented
- Rapid loss of forest cover and green belts
- Loss of natural habitat
- Impact of global warming and climate change
- Hunting for meat, skin, nails and organs
- Inadequate legal protection measures
- Low community awareness about biodiversity
