India’s multi layered pluralistic society needs a strong, discrimination-free society based on the values of
mutual respect, cooperation and coexistence establishing the attributes of liberty and equality. Undoubtedly
over the years there has been consistent efforts from all corners of the society towards upliftment of the
most marginalized communities, the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes Women and children in the country our
society is far away from reaching the goal of equity and equality in terms of dignity and right to
opportunities of education, livelihood and expression for all.
Despite significant increases in literacy, livelihood, employment and other attributes, the socially
disadvantaged groups of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe populations, continues to aggravate inequalities
in educational, employment and asset capabilities between different groups. The vulnerabilities have further
amplified by the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, virtually reducing down the opportunities since March 2020.
Dalit Vikas Abhiyan Samiti (DVAS) has sustained its developmental pace to augment the increased participation
of these marginalized communities to promote organic as well as inorganic growth of an individual and the
community through increased exposure and development of core competency thereby leading to the development of
intrinsic skill and managerial capabilities.
I am privileged to present to you our Annual Report for 2020-2021 in your hands. I take the opportunity to
thank the members of the Governing Board, General Body for their strategic inputs, motivation and support in
realizing our mission. I would also like to thank our thematic associates without whose support our journey
would not be complete, and our donors. Sincere thanks to each one of my colleagues at DVAS without which this
achievement was simple not possible for their continued support and cooperation.
Thanks,