Kumaun Grameen Udyog

Kumaun Grameen Udyog (KGU) is a social enterprise that works on supporting sustainable livelihoods in rural Kumaun in the Uttarakhand Himalayas in India. The organization currently works with close to 600 farmers and over 400 artisans, most of whom are women. Kumaun Grameen Udyog’s products include crafts and agri-produce. In the crafts department, KGU produces hand-woven and hand-knitted items, and KGU’s agri-products include jams, chutneys, herbs, local grains, and cold-pressed oils and scrubs.


The livelihoods initiative follows a two-pronged approach:

  • Utilize local resources, such as regional herbs and fruits, to supplement the incomes of families in the region; and
  • Introduce new skill sets, such as weaving, to expand employment opportunities for the local community.


This dual approach acknowledges that, while agriculture is a significant aspect of the livelihoods of people in Kumaun, its high volatility necessitates alternative sources of income.

Member category Major Groups Organizations
Country India
Area Asia and the Pacific
Specific Region(s) Kumaon rtegion of Uttarakhand
Head Anurag Chatrath
Focal Point title Managing Director
Focal Point Anurag Chatrath
Alternate Focal Point title Head - Agri Division
Alternate Focal Point Anamika Das
Address Kumaun Grammen Udyog, Village and P.O. Kasiyalekh, District Nainital, Uttarakhand, India
Email [email protected]
Email 2 [email protected]
Website https://www.kilmora.in/
27/11/2021
Electoral Group Asia and the Pacific Major Groups
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