Institute Of Social Development

Promotes equitable and sustainable development by empowering marginalized communities through research, training, and collective action

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  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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About

  • Headquarters

    Udaipur, Rajasthan

  • Since

    1998

The Institute of Social Development (ISD) is a non-profit organisation committed to fostering equitable and sustainable development. With a strong foc Read moreus on community well-being, ISD adopts a people-centric approach, placing individuals at the heart of all developmental initiatives. Through a combination of research, training, capacity building, technical support, and direct programme implementation, it addresses the needs of society’s most disadvantaged groups. Its efforts are especially geared toward empowering women, girls, and youth with 21st-century leadership skills, encouraging active participation in reducing poverty and inequality. ISD promotes collective action and mutual care to enhance the capabilities of individuals and communities, aiming to create a foundation for long-term, inclusive growth. With an emphasis on empowerment and sustainability, the Institute strives to bring about visible and meaningful improvements in social development across marginalized populations.

Impact

The Institute of Social Development has positively impacted over 1,200 young individuals, empowered more than 800 women, and supported the livelihoods of 2,500 farmers.

Programs

  • Research and Academic Projects

    A series of impactful research and academic projects have been undertaken across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, focusing on education for marginalized communities, social work curriculum development, domestic violence, disability inclusion, and tribal welfare. These initiatives, supported by government bodies like NCERT, Ministry of Social Justice, and Tribal Affairs, have aimed at strengthening policy implementation, enhancing vocational training outcomes, and fostering inclusive growth through targeted studies and development programmes in underserved regions.

  • Projects For Young People

    ISD has implemented diverse initiatives targeting young people across Rajasthan, including a pilot model school in Udaipur aimed for statewide expansion, digital literacy programs for children in conflict with the law in cities like Ajmer and Kota, and water skill training in Udaipur. Also, a business development programme in Banswara has supported young women in establishing sustainable menstrual product enterprises, with support from CASA-India, promoting empowerment through livelihood opportunities.

Leadership Team

  • Siddharth Sankhla

    Vice Chairman

  • Chhatrapal Singh Chundawat

    Executive Member

  • T Dak

    Director

  • Rajesh Sharma

    President

  • Ankur Kachhwaha

    Secretary

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATI0735L

  • Registration ID

    106/udaipur/1997-98

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    RJ/2017/0180709

  • 12A

    AAATI0735LE20104

  • 80G

    AAATI0735LF20104

  • FCRA

    1256900083

  • CSR Registration Number

    CSR00006539

Location

  • Headquarters

    49, Mahaveer Nagar, Sector-4, HiranMagri, Udaipur, 313002

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society