Who We Are

About Us

Seven Sisters Development Assistance (SeSTA) collectivizes women to form Self Help Groups (SHGs), builds their capabilities, and strengthens livelihood systems. It is a culmination of efforts to initiate development work to empower communities in remote rural areas of NE India.

Registered in 2011, SeSTA works with 160,000 families across 2,540 villages in 24 districts of Assam, Meghalaya, and Tripura, enhancing livelihoods through women collectivization and diversified practices like scientific agriculture and livestock rearing. It strengthens SHGs, VOs, PGs, and FPOs, impacting over 250,000 individuals, and promotes a market-centric agri-economy and access to entitlements. Supported by notable agencies, SeSTA envisions a vibrant, inclusive society in North East India through holistic development interventions and strategic partnerships. 

Since 2011

SeSTA in Numbers

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Awards & Accolades

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#2022

SeSTA has been selected as one of #GROW’s100 – a collection of stellar grassroots organizations from across India! The GROW Fund is a first-of-its-kind initiative by EdelGive Foundation aiming towards building a resilient civil society and strengthening 100 grassroots organizations from across India over a period of 24 months.

#2023

Top 5 NGOs in India for bridging the gender digital divide through the Women Connect Challenge India, supported by Reliance Foundation.

#2021

Top 10 NGO award under Environment Category by HCL Foundation

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#2021

Finalist of Org Impact Awards under 'Fighting Hunger & Poverty'

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#2019

Tech4dev Fellowship for Technology innovation Awarded by Chintu Gudiya Foundation, USA- 2019

#2019

Best NGO award in Finance & Accounts processes in NE region Awarded by IGSSS

#2019

Polestar Award for best NGO in livelihoods Awarded by Polestar Foundation-

#2014

India Development Marketplace Award By World Bank

Blogs

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From Chulha to Champions of Change

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Junmoni Buragohain’s Journey of Financial Inclusion

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Echoes of Arengdo: A Symphony of Ginger, Grit, and Growth

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