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Centre for Rural Development

Enables marginalized communities in Namakkal District through comprehensive development programmes

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About

  • Headquarters

    Namakkal, Tamil Nadu

  • Since

    1996

Centre for Rural Development (CRD) is a non-profit organisation based in Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu. It was established in 1996 and is committed to Read more serving marginalized and vulnerable families, regardless of factors like caste, religion, or language. CRD's dedicated team, with strong educational backgrounds and extensive social work experience, strives to bring about positive changes in the lives of marginalized groups, including women, children, youth, Dalits, tribal communities, and persons with disabilities in Namakkal district. Its success is measured by its ability to help these marginalized individuals thrive. CRD's vision is to empower the poor and marginalized towards self-sustainability, and its mission involves providing a wide range of services, including social mobilization, training, education, healthcare, sanitation, and agricultural support. Through these holistic development initiatives, CRD aims to uplift and empower the communities it serves, fostering a brighter future for those in need.

Demographies Served

Cause Area

Sector

Sub Sector

Programs

  • Social Welfare Programmes

    District

    State

    CRD engages in a range of humanitarian efforts, including empowering women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), child development programmes, and youth empowerment initiatives. It conducts health and sanitation awareness programmes and advocates for environmental conservation. CRD is actively involved in income generation programmes and provides educational support. The organisation also establishes Child Protection Committees and Village Development Committees, promoting vermicomposting, organic cultivation, and inter-crop farming. CRD supports farmers through associations, offers non-formal education for adult women, and constructs a People Resource Training Center. Integrated farming and technical guidance for tribal farmers are key initiatives, along with awareness programmes on cattle rearing and assistance for handicraft artisans. Additionally, CRD runs a de-addiction programme for those struggling with alcohol addiction.

Leadership Team

  • T Annadurai

    President

  • Lourdusamy

    Vice - President

  • Xavier Arputham

    Secretary

  • C Megala

    Treasurer

  • M Sasikala

    Executive Member

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

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

  • Registration ID

    11/96

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    TN/2017/0156156

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    11/39 Raja oill Mill campus, Opp to New municipal corporation office.Thirugengode Road. Namakkal, 637001

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society

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