Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP) (translation: Indian Development Council) is a member of Sangh Parivar.
History The BVP, founded in 1963 on the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda is a right-wing voluntary organisation. It was initially formed with name - Citizens Council to mobilize people against Chinese attacks on Indian territory but was later renamed and registered as a society on 10 July 1963. Its primary purpose is to organize Indian citizens for philanthropic work. BVP is a member of Sangh Parivar.
Activities Bharat Vikas Parishad's manifesto includes social organizing for social reforms.
Donations to fight against Novel Corona Virus BVP's regional branches were seen distributing sanitizers and raising awareness about precautions to prevent COVID-19 from spreading. Distribution of ration among people was also done. In September 2020, BVP donated 2.11 crore to the PM Cares fund.
Scholarship for students Scholarship for students are also distributed by BVP's regional branches.
Skill development for blinds Under a social outreach program BVP hosts skill development program for the blind.
Awards +Awarded to Bharat Vikas ParishadYearAwardPlaceAwarded by1995National AwardDelhiPresident of India2004National AwardLudhianaPresident of India2007FICCI AwardsLudhianaPrime Minister of India2008Nirmal Gram PuraskarDelhiPresident of India
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