The Society seeks to build progressive self-reliant rural communities - adopting a holistic approach - by providing services in healthcare, environment, sanitation, primary education, adult literacy and skills development. The Society currently works in 400 villages in 20 districts of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal and Karnataka - positively transforming the lives of nearly 2 million people. To identify the needs of the village, the Society conducts a preliminary profiling of the village covering the following aspects: Demographic, social & economic profile of households.Basic amenities already available in the village.Availability of and access to welfare institutions.Resource base and utilisation.Employment status of residents.Existence of village-based organisations.Village 'Visioning' exercises.These assessments reveal urgent needs that the Society seeks to address.