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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
- Not involved in within village politics
- Not playing politics within the organization
- Working with the Government or politicians, but no underhand deals
- Secular
- No leaning towards any religion
- No leaning towards any caste
- Innovative
- Improvements in existing projects
- Innovation in new projects
- Innovation in Products and Processes
- Innovations using both “bottom up approach” and inputs from experts external to the village
- Credible
- Honest
- Transparent – Financial and Processes
- Trustworthy – “Commit and Deliver”
- Reporting – “Accurate and Timely”
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