About Jan Mitra Nyas (JMN)
A trusted human rights organization established in 1999, working tirelessly to ensure basic rights for marginalized communities in India.
Contact Information
Address
SA 4/2 A, Daulatpur, Varanasi-221002, UP, India
Phone
+91-9935599333 / +91-9935599330
Primary Email
pvchr.india@gmail.com
Alternative Email
shruti@pvchr.asia
Our Websites & Resources
Financial Overview
Geographic Context
Varanasi is located 797 Km South East of New Delhi and 320 Km South East of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh.
Our Mission
To provide basic rights to all, to eliminate situations that cause the exploitation of vulnerable and marginalized groups, and to start a movement for a people-friendly society through an inter-institutional approach.
Our Vision
To establish a true, vibrant, and fully entrenched democratic society through the Jan Mitra concept, where there shall be no violation of civil rights granted to a citizen by the state.
Key Leadership
Shruti Nagvanshi
Managing Trustee
Lenin Raghuvanshi
Founder & Senior Advisor
Sant Vivek Das
Board Chair
Board of Trustees
Establishment Purpose
JMN works to ensure basic rights for marginalized groups in Indian society, including children, women, Dalits, and tribes. The organization aims to establish the rule of law through participatory activism against issues such as extrajudicial killing, police torture, hunger, bonded labour, and injustice by the caste system.
Our Work & Impact
Over two decades of extensive work with victims of torture, police violence, and caste-based discrimination
Core Focus Areas
Torture Survivor Support
Comprehensive program for survivors of torture and organized violence
Model Villages
Developing sustainable community models for marginalized populations
Women & Children
Protection and empowerment programs for vulnerable women and children
Advocacy & Campaign
National lobby, campaign and advocacy for policy change
Historical Impact (2017 - 2024)
Recent Activities (2023-2024)
Health & Education
Conducted awareness workshops focusing on maternal and child health, benefitting over 1,500 women
Youth Leadership
Organized training programs for more than 500 young leaders in activism and human rights
Food Security
Kitchen Gardening Initiative among 1,500 marginalized families, cultivating 10,000 quintals of organic vegetables
Child Protection
Successfully intervened and stopped over 10 cases of child marriage
Empowering Victims of Torture
Strengthening victim support and building information bridges through innovative technology
Project Goal
To empower victims of torture by significantly enhancing victim support services—including capacity building, psycho-social support, and legal assistance—by leveraging technology, research, and community-based solutions.
Project Components
Online Peer Learning Community
Developing the Connect+ ICT platform and conducting capacity-building programs
Trauma Management Tools
Facilitating institutional interventions and developing assessment tools
Testimonial Therapy
Offering trauma-informed psychosocial support and peer counseling
Research & Communication
Action-oriented research and strategic communication for policy impact
Connect+ Platform
An ICT-based platform serving as a safe and accessible space for victims to share stories, seek guidance, and connect with professionals and peer support groups.
A bridge from silence to voice, and from isolation to solidarity.
Platform Features
Safe Space
Secure environment for survivors to share experiences and seek support
Peer Support
Connect with other survivors and professional support networks
Resource Hub
Information on legal rights, mental health services, and government schemes
Technology Bridge
Leveraging ICT to create survivor-centric support systems
Networks & Affiliations
Collaborating with international organizations, grassroots NGOs, and human rights networks
Key Partnerships
International Organizations
National Networks
Regional Partnerships
Collaborative Impact
Through strategic partnerships, we amplify our impact, share best practices, and create a united front against human rights violations across South Asia and beyond.