Rural Development Council

Empowers historically marginalized communities through grassroots mobilization and collective action for social justice and sustainable livelihoods

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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About

  • Headquarters

    Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu

  • Since

    1990

The Rural Development Council (RDC) operates in Denkanikottai Taluk, Krishnagiri district, and Walajabad, Kancheepuram, focusing on empowering histori Read morecally marginalized Adivasi and Dalit communities. These communities have suffered due to exploitative mainstream practices affecting their symbiotic relationship with forests and sustainable livelihoods. RDC primarily works in 120 remote, hilly villages among the Irula Tribes, focusing on women and children who lack access to traditional resources and rights, in areas previously untouched by development initiatives. Comprising activists dedicated to social justice, RDC aims to bring lasting change to the living conditions of vulnerable communities. Through mass mobilization and organizing into village-level "Grama Sangams," RDC facilitates collective action to address issues of dignity, identity, and livelihood entitlements. The organization responds to social, political, cultural, and economic injustices faced by Adivasi and Dalit communities, leveraging years of ground-level engagement and activism to drive social transformation.

Impact

The Rural Development Council's impact includes establishing 20 primary schools, providing evening study centres benefiting 375 children, issuing 11,230 community certificates, facilitating 7,380 Aadhar cards for tribal members, granting house pattas to 1,558 individuals, offering regular screening and care for 1,800 ANC and PNC mothers, assisting 3,200 people in receiving old age pension, and distributing 5,623 ration cards.

Programs

  • Education Programmes

    The organisation focuses on enhancing education and literacy rates among tribal children, with a special emphasis on girls' education, while also addressing issues like child labour and child marriages. Through various strategies such as parental awareness campaigns and supplementary education programs, it aims to improve access to basic needs and government welfare schemes for target communities. It has established evening study centres in operational villages, benefiting hundreds of school-going children, and has set up a resourceful library to promote literacy and learning. Additionally, the organisation provides support to deserving students, ensuring they continue their education without interruption, and offers personal involvement with families, especially during challenging times like the pandemic, providing provisions, medical support, counselling, and in-person visits to ensure their well-being and education.

  • Healthcare Programmes

    The organisation focuses on improving healthcare access for tribal communities across 123 villages through a mobile medical unit supported by the National Health Mission. Services include free health check-ups for pregnant and lactating mothers, nutritional supplements, and special medical camps to address prevalent health issues like malnutrition and anaemia. Additionally, they conduct health awareness camps, promote healthy habits, and collaborate with primary health centres to enhance healthcare initiatives. Another initiative, "Home Again," provides inclusive living spaces and supportive services for people with psychosocial disabilities, promoting community integration and well-being without being considered a mental health establishment.

Leadership Team

  • Nandhini R

    President

  • Nagamma S

    Vice - President

  • Gowri K

    Secretary

  • Agnes Vimala

    Treasurer

  • Jobe Jesentha J

    Executive Member

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

    AABTR0215R

  • Registration ID

    27 1990

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    TN/2016/0109170

  • 12A

    AABTR0215RE20044

  • 80G

    AABTR0215RF20216

  • FCRA

    075820280

  • CSR Registration Number

    CSR00004455

Location

  • Headquarters

    51, Bypass Road, Denkanikottai, Krishnagiri, 635107

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society