About
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Headquarters
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
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Since
1999
Dinabandhu Foundation focuses on educational and socio-economic development activities. It was established in 1999 by Mrs. Shovana Devi in memory of h Read moreer late husband, Mr. Dinabandhu Panigrahi, whose educational journey from a humble background led to him earning two Master's Degrees, one from Patna University and the other from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom, thanks to a Commonwealth Scholarship. He was deeply involved in educational administration, including setting up a successful school in his native village. The Foundation registered as a Trust, carries out formal education through the Trident Academy of Technology, offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Engineering, Biotechnology, and Computer Applications. Additionally, they engage in skill development, vocational education, and various social initiatives. It aims to utilize corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds for grassroots projects, ensuring proper utilization. Dinabandhu Foundation's vision is to provide high-quality education and improve the livelihoods of both rural and urban communities in India. It focuses on skill development and empowerment of the underprivileged. Its mission includes fostering excellence in the younger generation, promoting positive thinking, encouraging a thirst for knowledge, innovative research in emerging technologies, and efficient management of CSR funds for impactful social change.
Programs
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Education Programme
Dinabandhu Foundation, through Trident Academy of Technology, is committed to providing exceptional technical education and developing well-rounded professionals. Trident's reputation for quality education and a focus on nurturing leaders with values is well-established. Its vision is to be a leader in Eastern India's human resource development, driven by educational excellence. Its mission is to cultivate holistic excellence in students, fostering a spirit of positive thinking, knowledge thirst, innovative thinking, and ethical research in emerging technologies for the betterment of society.
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Skill Development Programme
Dinabandhu Foundation's SKILL'EM collaborates with the NSDC to empower youth in Eastern and North Eastern India, focusing on underdeveloped areas with Scheduled Tribe populations. It offers placement-linked skill training, livelihood support, and entrepreneurship programmes. It runs a dedicated institution for pre-placement and soft skills training. The team comprises highly qualified professionals. SKILL'EM operates in three divisions: Corporate Training, Institutional Training, and Vocational Training, partnering with NSDC and the Government of India, particularly targeting regions with significant Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste populations to uplift economically disadvantaged communities.
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATD7338L
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Registration ID
4859
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VO ID / Darpan ID
OR/2014/0083474
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12A
AAATD7338LE20211
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Parent Organisation
Trident Group of Institutions
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust