Institute for Integrated Rural Development - IIRD

Institute for Integrated Rural Development - IIRD

Established in 2004, IIRD has been empanelled and approved by various Departments, Ministries and PSUs; it has been enlisted with international organizations under different initiatives. With the corporate office in Shimla, IIRD has been operating through four Missions having ten Thematic Centres, and two Sub-Missions across the country by establishing regional chapters in Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Bhubaneswar, Chandauli, Ghaziabad, Kasganj and Modinagar. During the FY 2013-14, IIRD travelled one more step by installing its chapter in Nigeria and is gradually trying to expand in other countries, as well.
The main focus of all interventions under different Centres and Missions is to create more employment opportunities to enhance the quality of life of the people it serves, besides remaining environmentally conscious.
The organization endeavours to adopt innovative approaches in all its activities with maximum use of technology and optimum use of resources to make the operation impact oriented, transparent and participatory.
Ever since its inception, IIRD has been striving to contribute in the process of integrated planning, partner with government programs to promote sustainable development with participatory approach. For tangible contribution in various fields of development process, IIRD has been enjoying the status of one of the leading developmental organizations.