# Gangakashi Women’s Udyami Association (GK Udyami)

> Gangakashi Women’s Udyami Association (GK Udyami) is a women-led association in Baragaon Nandur, Rahuri, Maharashtra, working on women entrepreneurship, rural livelihoods, organic agriculture and community welfare.

Marathi name: गंगाकाशी वुमेन्स उद्यमी असोसिएशन (GK उद्यमी).

## Key facts

- Type: Women-led non-profit association (NGO), India
- Location: Baragaon Nandur, Tal. Rahuri, Dist. Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, PIN 413705, India
- Area served: Baragaon Nandur and surrounding villages of Rahuri taluka, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra
- Focus areas: women entrepreneurship, rural livelihoods, organic agriculture, community welfare, education and skill development
- Vision: To place the tools of progress into the hands of those who feed and build our nation: our farmers and rural women.
- Mission: To equip women with skills, business knowledge and a supportive network so they can build sustainable livelihoods.
- Directors: Vimal Vikhe Bhujadi, Gitanjali Gade Pawar, Shilpa Vane Pawar, Sayali Rohom Pawar
- 12A registration no.: AAMCG4689EE20261
- 80G registration no.: AAMCG4689EF20261 (donations are tax-deductible under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961)
- Phone / WhatsApp: +91 91851 16755
- Email: gkudyami.org@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gk.udyami
- Website languages: English (https://gkudyami.org/) and Marathi (https://gkudyami.org/mr/)

## How to donate

- UPI: ganga75880794@barodampay
- Bank transfer: Gangakashi Woman’s Udyami Association, Bank of Baroda, Rahuri branch, A/c no. 42110200000794, IFSC BARB0RAHURI
- Donation page: https://gkudyami.org/donate/

## Pages

- [Home](https://gkudyami.org/): overview, focus areas, recent work, message from the directors
- [About us](https://gkudyami.org/about/): story, vision, mission, objectives, team
- [Activities](https://gkudyami.org/activities/): record of programmes and events with photos
- [Donate](https://gkudyami.org/donate/): UPI, bank transfer, 12A/80G details
- [Enquiry](https://gkudyami.org/enquiry/): volunteer, programme participation, CSR partnership, collaboration
- [Contact](https://gkudyami.org/contact/): address, phone, email, map

## Activities

- [Navrang Dandiya Mahotsav 2026](https://gkudyami.org/activities/navrang-dandiya-2026/) (14–16 October 2026, Late Bapusaheb Eknath Patil Gade Mangal Karyalay, Baragaon Nandur, Tal. Rahuri): Three evenings of dandiya, music and celebration that brought the women of Baragaon Nandur together for Navratri.
- [Grocery distribution to families](https://gkudyami.org/activities/grocery-distribution-2026/) (29 September 2026, Baragaon Nandur, Tal. Rahuri): Grocery kits handed over to families in need in Baragaon Nandur.
- [Ashadhi Ekadashi celebration & tree plantation](https://gkudyami.org/activities/ashadhi-ekadashi-2026/) (24 July 2026, Rajmudra’s Kids World, Baragaon Nandur, Tal. Rahuri): Celebrating Ashadhi Ekadashi with young children dressed as Vitthal and Rukmini, followed by a tree plantation.
- [Haldi Kunku & inauguration of the association](https://gkudyami.org/activities/haldi-kunku-2026/) (23 January 2026, Dattakrupa Niwas, Baragaon Nandur, Tal. Rahuri, Dist. Ahilyanagar): The association was formally inaugurated with a Makar Sankranti Haldi Kunku programme for women of the village.

## FAQ

### What is Gangakashi Women’s Udyami Association (GK Udyami)?
Gangakashi Women’s Udyami Association, also called GK Udyami, is a women-led association based in Baragaon Nandur, Taluka Rahuri, District Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra (PIN 413705). It works on women entrepreneurship, rural livelihoods, organic agriculture and community welfare.

### Where does GK Udyami work?
GK Udyami works with farmers, rural women and families in Baragaon Nandur and the surrounding villages of Rahuri taluka in Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra, India.

### Are donations to GK Udyami tax-deductible?
Yes. Donations are tax-deductible under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. The association holds 12A registration (AAMCG4689EE20261) and 80G registration (AAMCG4689EF20261). Share your PAN after donating to receive the 80G certificate.

### How can I donate?
You can donate by UPI (ganga75880794@barodampay) or by bank transfer to Gangakashi Woman’s Udyami Association, Bank of Baroda, Rahuri branch, A/c no. 42110200000794, IFSC BARB0RAHURI.

### How can I volunteer or partner through CSR?
Send an enquiry through the Enquiry page, email gkudyami.org@gmail.com, or call/WhatsApp +91 91851 16755. Companies can partner on livelihood, skill development and welfare programmes.

### What activities has GK Udyami organised?
Recent activities include the Haldi Kunku programme and inauguration of the association (January 2026), Ashadhi Ekadashi celebrations with children and a tree plantation (July 2026), grocery kit distribution to families (September 2026) and the Navrang Dandiya Mahotsav (October 2026).