Since its establishment in 1997, People’s Endeavour for Social Changes (PESCH) has emerged as a grassroots movement dedicated to empowering marginalized and tribal communities in the North East region of India. With an unwavering commitment to justice, dignity, and sustainability, PESCH has built a legacy rooted in participatory development, indigenous knowledge, and systemic change.
1.Championing Indigenous Livelihoods PESCH has played a pioneering role in promoting sustainable livelihood models grounded in local contexts. By introducing and scaling up practices like:
• Sloping Agricultural Land Technology (SALT)
• Livestock banks (piggery, goatery, country chicken)                                         • Community-managed kitchen gardens and nurseries
• Value addition to local produce (like GI-tagged Tamenglong Orange and Sibilong Naga Chilli)
PESCH has helped hundreds of farming families increase their food security, incomes, and climate resilience.

2. Institutional Building and Women Empowerment
A core pillar of PESCH’s legacy lies in the empowerment of women and youth through:
• Formation and strengthening of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Village Level Federations
• Youth clubs and skill development programs
• Leadership training, financial literacy, and collective entrepreneurship
These grassroots institutions have not only fostered self-reliance but also ensured a greater role for women and youth in village governance and development planning.