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AGRICULTURE
Sustainable Agriculture
Trainings, workshops and exposure visits to improve productivity, income and nutritional security.
EXPLORE
WHO WE ARE
Working with communities, building a sustainable future.
25+
YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
CENTRE FOR INTEGRATED RURAL & TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT
MORE ABOUT CIRTD
Empowering rural and tribal communities through sustainable development.
CIRTD is a non-profit organization registered in 2000–2001 under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. As a community-based organization, CIRTD works with socio-economically vulnerable tribal and agrarian communities across five blocks of Sundargarh district, Odisha.
Our work gives special attention to women, children, adolescents and youth, with a strong focus on sustainable livelihoods, community empowerment, natural resources and inclusive development.
Community Focused Working with vulnerable communities
Sustainable Development Livelihoods and natural resources
Inclusive Approach Women, children and youth
DISCOVER CIRTD
Learn more about our work, communities and development initiatives.
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OUR VISION
A society where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.
We dream of a society where all men and women, irrespective of caste and creed, race and religion, enjoy equal rights and opportunities for self-development and fulfilment.
We also envision a healthy environment with clean air, water and soil, supported by sustainable and participatory approaches to development.
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OUR MISSION
Enabling communities to create resilient and sustainable livelihoods.
CIRTD works alongside rural and tribal communities to strengthen their capacities, promote sustainable livelihoods and improve access to opportunities and resources.
Through community participation, natural farming, environmental stewardship and inclusive development, we work towards lasting and meaningful change.
Sustainable development begins with empowered communities. Together, we can create a future where people and nature thrive.
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FOUNDER'S MESSAGE CIRTD
A MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDER
Rooted in purpose, driven by people.
As I reflect on our journey, I'm reminded of the resilience and potential of rural communities. Our organization was born out of a passion to support natural farming, empower rural livelihoods, and promote self-sustainable living.
"The earth provides enough for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed."
We began with a simple yet profound realization: natural farming has the potential to transform lives, restore ecosystems and strengthen food security.
Sustainability Protecting natural resources
Empowerment Strengthening rural communities
Community Working together for change
WHAT WE DO
CIRTD Activities
Working together with communities for sustainable livelihoods, environmental protection and inclusive development.
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KEY AREAS
OF WORK
OF WORK
FEATURED
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AGRICULTURE & LIVELIHOOD
Promotion of Minor Millets
CIRTD has over 18 years of experience working with tribal communities in livelihood promotion, capacity building, farming practices, networking and grassroots development.
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Community
Engagement
Engagement
Sustainable
Livelihoods
Livelihoods
Capacity
Building
Building
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COMMUNITY RIGHTS
Community
Community
Forest Rights
Strengthening communities to protect land, water and forests through awareness and training.
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ENVIRONMENT
Conservation of Environment
Raising awareness on environmental conditions and impacts of industrial pollution.
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CAPACITY BUILDING
Other Activities
A dedicated team with diverse expertise working for holistic community development.
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OUR IMPACT
Creating Change Where It Matters
For more than two decades, CIRTD has been working alongside rural and tribal communities to promote sustainable livelihoods, social inclusion and community-led development.
25+
Years of Community Development
Decades of experience working with communities towards inclusive and sustainable development.
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Blocks Reached
Working across rural and tribal communities in Sundargarh district, Odisha.
1000+
Community Members
Supporting farmers, women, youth and community institutions through various initiatives.
50+
Villages Reached
Grassroots interventions designed around local needs, knowledge and community priorities.
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Major Areas of Work
Agriculture, forests, environment, livelihoods, tribal development and community empowerment.
100+
Training & Awareness Programmes
Building knowledge, skills and awareness through community-based learning and capacity building.
WHERE WE WORK
Explore Our Work
Working With Communities Across Sundargarh
CIRTD works closely with rural and tribal communities across Sundargarh district, Odisha. Our grassroots programmes focus on sustainable livelihoods, agriculture, forest rights, environmental protection and community empowerment.
Sundargarh District Odisha, India
OUR GEOGRAPHIC REACH
Sundargarh, Odisha
Hemgir Active Block
Balisankara Active Block
Rajgangpur Active Block
Kutra Active Block
Subdega Active Block
Tangarpali Active Block
CIRTD
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Hemgir
Active block where CIRTD works with rural and tribal communities.
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Balisankara
Active block for community-led development and grassroots interventions.
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Rajgangpur
Active block supporting community participation and development initiatives.
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Kutra
Active block supporting sustainable livelihoods and community empowerment.
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Subdega
Active block for grassroots development and community-based initiatives.
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Tangarpali
Active block supporting community participation and development activities.
Testimonials
What People