Jharkhand Mahila Jagriti

Jharkhand Mahila Jagriti (JMJA) is a registered NGO operating since 2008 that works for gender equality and women empowerment across Hazaribagh, Chatra, Koderma, and Ramgarh districts of Jharkhand. The organization organizes women into self-help groups, provides education and health services, and advocates for legal rights to help marginalized communities manage their lives with dignity. It has formed over 250 women's self-help groups and partners with more than 10 donor agencies to achieve its goals.

The organization has been providing services for over 18 years since its inception in 2008. It operates in three districts and blocks, having reached 3 districts and blocks so far. The entity is registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 with registration number 537/2008-09.

JMJA operates in the Hazaribagh, Chatra, Koderma, and Ramgarh districts of Jharkhand. Its registered address is Amritnagar, Korrah, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand 825301. The organization focuses its efforts on these specific regions to empower local women and communities.

The organization can be contacted via the phone number +91 7992338134 or by email at [email protected]. These are the official business contact details provided for inquiries and engagement.

The organization has formed over 250 women's self-help groups that focus on micro-credit, savings, and bank linkage. Members receive training in stitching, tailoring, embroidery, mushroom cultivation, and farming to build financial independence.

JMJA runs remedial and non-formal education centers for out-of-school children and provides scholarship support. The organization aims to establish a free school for girls to improve literacy and educational access in the region.

The organization conducts free health camps and provides anemia and nutrition awareness programs for rural women. It also focuses on mother-and-child care and adolescent health, including education on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

JMJA advocates against child marriage, trafficking, and domestic violence through street plays and legal support. It educates the community about laws such as the POCSO Act, the Domestic Violence Act, and POSH to ensure gender justice.

The organization offers vocational and digital skill training for youth and women, along with linkages to skill institutions. It also promotes enterprise development to help participants achieve higher incomes through entrepreneurship.

JMJA works on forest protection committees, agro-forestry, and horticulture to improve livelihoods. It also implements water recharge ('dobha') and sustainable organic farming practices to protect the environment.

The organization believes in a community-led approach where women are at the center of decision-making. Rather than handing down solutions, it builds skills and confidence by organizing women into groups and linking them to their rights and opportunities.

The organization addresses challenges such as 38% of women never attending school and 38% marrying before age 18 in the 20-24 age group. It also tackles issues where 32% were employed in the past 12 months and 31% faced physical or sexual violence, based on National Family Health Survey indicators.

The organization recently collaborated with Jiv Daya Foundation for a nutrition drive in June 2026. It also launched a Jute Bag Project in July 2022 and a Jute Bag Making initiative in June 2022 to promote local skills.

The organization's website states that either everyone lives in a decent world or nobody does, quoting George Orwell. This philosophy drives their mission to empower women to lead change in Jharkhand.

The official website of Jharkhand Mahila Jagriti is jharmj.com.