Dinabandhu Foundation For Educational Research And Socio Economic Development

Strives to advance education, skill development, and socio-economic empowerment, utilizing a legacy of determination and a vision for a brighter future

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About

  • Headquarters

    Bhubaneswar, Odisha

  • 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

  • Education Programme

    District
    State

    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.

  • Skill Development Programme

    District
    State

    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.

Leadership Team

  • Dr. B B Panigrahi

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Smitarani Panigrahi

    Managing Trustee

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

    AAATD7338L

  • Registration ID

    4859

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    OR/2014/0083474

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    AAATD7338LE20211

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    Infocity, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751024

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Other Details

  • Parent Organisation

    Trident Group of Institutions

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust