IRRAD is an initiative of the S M Sehgal Foundation, registered
as a Trust since 1999 to further the wellbeing of rural communities in India.
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INSTITUTE OF RURAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

IRRAD is an initiative of the S M Sehgal Foundation, registered as a Trust since 1999 to further the wellbeing of rural communities in India.


THE VISION

IRRAD envisions rural people across India motivated and empowered to make their lives more secure and prosperous through education, better health, improved skills and supportive governance.
 
 

THE MISSION

To implement Integrated Sustainable Village Development (ISVD) in select village clusters, build capacity in rural development, undertake rural research, improve village governance, and serve as a premier knowledge institution for rural development and poverty reduction in India.

THE OBJECTIVES

IRRAD addresses its mission through the following objectives:

Develop need-based strategies and programs for poverty alleviation through a sustainable model for rural development (ISVD).

Undertake research and create knowledge on sustainable and replicable models of rural development.

Build capacities for rural development through training programs and a network of partner organizations.

Analyze the impacts of local, state and national policies on rural development, helping the rural poor make best use of policies intended to benefit them; and advocate for policy reforms when needed.
 

GUIDING PRINCIPLES
  • Pro-Women
  • Pro-Children
  • Non-Political
  • Secular
  • Innovative
  • Credible