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GVT is a National Level Organization established by Krishak Bharti Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO) with the support of Government of India and Department for International Development (DFID), UK. Working since 1992 under the aegis of KRIBHCO, GVT has managed projects costing Rs. 111 crore during 1992-2006. Until 2005-06, it was directly funded by DFID. It is run as a trust; overseen by a Board of Trustees, which includes two Directors from Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.

It has about 438 employees working in ten states (Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar and Jharkhand). During the financial year 2011-12, it managed projects costing Rs.27.6 crore and is expected to cross Rs. 35 crore in financial year 2012-13.

The underlying strategy behind GVT's approach to rural development and livelihood improvement is to promote skill development & income generating activities; encourage social entrepreneurship; improve farm productivity & add value to farm and non-farm activities; provide market linkages for rural output (produce, goods or services); build capacity for sustainable and healthy approach to use of natural resources, agriculture related inputs and watershed management; and reduce risk & vulnerabilities relating to nutrition, health and shelter.more