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Rural Development Society

Empower communities for development initiatives

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  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Bankura, West Bengal

  • Since

    1977

The Rural Development Society drives integrated development programs in the Chhotonagpur region, striving to uplift socio-culturally oppressed and eco Read morenomically disadvantaged communities through a participatory approach. Initially focused on the remote areas of Bankura district, West Bengal, the organization has expanded its reach to Jharkhand and Odisha, positively impacting over 50,000 rural and underprivileged individuals.


Action

RDS focuses on integrated development programs in the Chhotonagpur region, aiming to mainstream the rural socio-culturally oppressed and economically exploited masses through a people's participatory approach.

Demographies Served

Cause Area

Sector

Impact

Today, RDS initiatives impact over 50,000 rural and underprivileged individuals across Bankura district in West Bengal, and parts of Jharkhand and Orissa.

Vision & Mission

The mission of RDS is to empower and uplift the socio-economically disadvantaged communities in rural areas.

Programs

  • Women Empowerment

    State

    Under the Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarojgar Yojana (SGSY), the Rural Development Society (RDS), in collaboration with partner organizations, facilitated the formation of over 500 women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in West Bengal, fostering financial inclusion and empowerment.

    Key initiatives included:

    Organizing awareness camps to educate rural women on SGSY benefits.
    Conducting surveys and focus groups to assess family needs.
    Hosting orientation meetings to guide SHG formation.

  • Healthcare Initiatives

    State

    Improving access to healthcare services and promoting health awareness in rural communities.

Milestones & Track Record

RDS has expanded its operations from the remote areas of Bankura district, West Bengal, to Jharkhand and Orissa.

Leadership Team

  • Kalyan Kumar Kisku

    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

    AAAAR3195G

  • Registration ID

    S 20457

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    WB/2013/0057109

  • 12A

    AAAAR3195GE20057

  • 80G

    AAAAR3195GF20055

  • FCRA

    146980012

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    63Q6+CG4, Central Church Compound,College Road, Bankura, 722101

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society

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