Established in the year 1991, under the far sighted vision of Singh Sahib Giani Kirpal Singh Ji, the organization was established keeping in view of the vision given by Guru Arjan Dev Ji in his words "Vasdi Sanghan Apaar Anup Ramdaspur".

Amritsar Vikas Manch is a registered NGO comprising of socially committed teachers, doctors, professionals, advocates, government officials, industrialists , businessmen with a vision of guiding the overall development of the Holy city - Amritsar. Its strength are this group of concerned individuals from different walks of life who really care for their city.

The organization is playing an active role for all round development of the city by taking up issues related to airport, roads, pollution and civic amenities with concerned authorities.

The organization as NGO is also listed with Punjab State Council for Science & Technology for giving an advisory & supportive role in Environment related issues.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

• Providing a forum for discussion of common problems faced by the citizens' and redress thereof.

• Monitoring and guiding development of the city according to master plan.

• Spreading awareness about the importance of healthy environment for leading a good life and making Amritsar a more liveable city.

• Creating awareness among citizens for more effective utilization of resources.

• Identifying major issues in the development of the town through the association of experts.

• Holding/Organising seminars and discussions on avenues for further development of Amritsar as a global tourist destination.

• Discovering and exploiting ways and means for promoting rain water harvesting and ground water recharge, planting trees involving educational institutions and stirring the youth to do the same.