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Uddhar Vikas Sanstha is a ‘Development wing’ of the Province of the Religious of Jesus and Mary, Pune. It is a full-fledged registered non-profit, non-government, mission-oriented organization of the Religious of Jesus and Mary – Province of Pune, to promote social welfare, relief and development programmes of women, adolescent girls, children, farmers, differently abled and elderly people in the State of Maharashtra.

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The Congregation of the Religious of Jesus and Mary, is a religious organization founded in 1818 and is spread across 27 nations providing education to poorest of the poor enabling them to overcome situation of poverty and improve their living conditions deriving inspiration and learnings from its Foundress Saint Claudine Thevenet. The Sisters of the CJM have served in India since 1842 and have committed for creation of more just and humane society based on the inspiration and zeal of their Foundress.

Presently through its educational institutions it is catering to over thousands of girl children to pursue formal education from pre-primary, primary, secondary to higher secondary levels. It is also working in providing health care services focusing on preventive and curative measures through its dispensaries. It wishes to sustain and continue its work of empowering the poor and promote their sustainable development through education and health interventions.   


It was registered to undertake socio-economic, cultural and educational development programmes of the Province of Jesus and Mary, Pune in the State of Maharashtra.

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Registered NGO 'Uddhar Vikas Sanstha' in Pune

In order to continue the existing Development Welfare Services and Projects in a more effective and sustainable manner, the sisters now have a registered NGO 'Uddhar Vikas Sanstha' in Pune. This NGO is the official Social Welfare Wing of CJM-Pune, through which they will promote their educational and welfare services and programmes. Uddhar Vikas Sanstha will generate local funds and resources from well- wishers, benefactors, alumni, friends and parents. The principal aim and objective of this NGO is to cater to the needs of the poor girls, women, children and youth, through the existing Jesus and Mary Centres. All the welfare and development services carried out during the past years will now be continued through 'Uddhar Vikas Sanstha', Pune.

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