In Bihar, earning a livelihood is often not a matter of choice—it’s a daily struggle for survival.

With shrinking landholdings, low farm productivity, and the growing impact of climate change, agriculture—the backbone of rural life—can no longer sustain families the way it once did. Frequent floods destroy crops. Youth are forced to migrate. Women remain trapped in unpaid or invisible work.

And after crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of migrants returned home—jobless, anxious, and uncertain.

At Bihar Dalit Vikas Samiti (BDVS), we see this not as a crisis alone—but as an opportunity to reimagine livelihoods that are local, sustainable, and rooted in dignity.

We work to:

• Promote entrepreneurship and small-scale industries like tailoring, food processing, and handicrafts
• Build market-ready skills in youth and women through training and mentoring
• Encourage eco-friendly, home-based enterprises that are resilient to climate shocks
• Advocate for rural employment policies that create opportunities close to home

Alternative livelihoods are not just about income. They are about restoring pride, reducing migration, and helping families thrive where they are.

Every person deserves more than survival. They deserve the chance to live with purpose, stability, and hope.

And that is the future we’re building—one skill, one enterprise, one life at a time.