BASTAB N.G.O.
REG NO: RS/KAM(M-55)/240 / A-21/632 of 2009-2010
Registered under NITI Aayog (Unique ID: As / 2017 / 0116056)
12A Registration No: AABAB0908J25KL01
CSR Registration No: CSR0081716
Registered NGO under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
BASTAB — Empowering communities in Assam
We run health camps, livelihood projects, skill training and community development programs that create lasting impact. Join us in making a difference.
About Bastab
BASTAB N.G.O. is a voluntary, non-governmental organization based in Assam, registered on 23rd March 2010 under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860 (Vide Registration No. RS/KAM (M-55)/240/A-21/632 of 2009-2010).
The word “BASTAB” (meaning “Reality” in Assamese) reflects our mission to create tangible and meaningful impact for communities in need of support, opportunities, and empowerment. Since our inception, we have focused on understanding the socio-economic realities of Assam and introducing positive, sustainable interventions to foster holistic development.
Our Key Initiatives
- Healthcare: Delivering essential health services in some of the most underdeveloped areas of Assam, including mobile clinics and nutrition screenings.
- Agri-Horticulture: Promoting scalable agri-horticulture projects to support economically disadvantaged communities and improve livelihoods.
- Fisheries Development: Developing fisheries and related livelihood projects that utilize local land resources for the benefit of marginalised groups.
- Skill Development: Implementing capacity-building programs that enable steady income generation with minimal financial barriers.
- Handloom & Handicrafts: Supporting traditional handloom and handicraft initiatives as alternative livelihood opportunities.
Recognition & Collaboration
We are privileged to be a member of the District Level Task Force on Women and Children (via Govt. letter no. SWD 351/2015271 dated 23/09/2019 in Kamrup (M)). Through this platform, we collaborate with government authorities and other stakeholders to strengthen services and programme delivery for women and children in accordance with government guidelines.
Response During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic slowed many regular activities and affected our members. Despite these challenges, BASTAB continued to follow up with local entrepreneurs and provided targeted medical assistance and relief where needed.
Our Commitment
As a socio-economic voluntary organization, BASTAB N.G.O. remains committed to inclusive and sustainable development. Since 2010, we have worked across multiple sectors to empower marginalised communities, create dignified livelihood opportunities, and promote long-term community resilience.
Mission
To empower women and the underprivileged with knowledge, skills, and health awareness to build resilient communities with dignity.
Vision
To guide communities toward self-reliant livelihoods and sustainable social outcomes through inclusive development.
Our Achievement in Documentary Production
1. Video documentary on heritage silk of Assam
Muga, Nuni Pat and Eri — including Ahimsa silk — are among Assam’s most admired silks. To preserve and promote this heritage, we produced a documentary that documents the full life cycle of these highly valued silks, highlights the people who nurture them, and explores how they can be developed into commercially viable, high-value products.
2. Documentary on silk-producing entrepreneur — Mr. Narmohon Das
Mr. Narmohon Das has been closely associated with BASTAB for many years. A skilled innovator in yarn development (Nuni Pat, Muga, Eri), natural dyeing and handloom production, Mr. Das shared his technical knowledge and personal journey in a dedicated documentary. The film highlights the challenges he faced, his craftsmanship, and the hurdles confronting weavers — including gaps in agency support — and promotes solutions for enabling commercial production of traditional weaves.