YCDA is a voluntary organization registered in the year 1993...

YAVARD focuses on facilitating organization building process of the people at grassroot level. In the operational areas, our activities are mostly directed towards facilitating the empowerment of poor and marginalized tribal and other backward sections of the society through issue based campaigns, developing alternative leadership from among the poor and enabling them to participate in the mainstream development. Towards this end, the organization has taken sincere efforts in initiating dialogues, organizing issue focused discussion meetings, organizing training programs and workshops on various socio-economic issues, panchayati raj, marketing of minor forest produces by the SHGs, govt. welfare schemes, spreading awareness on different local and national issues.

Convergence of government schemes and capacity building of village institutions to carry out development are the main strategy that WOSCA follows.

VIKALPA is a registered NGO, striving to improve the lives and livelihoods of the poor...

Shramik Shakti Sangathan (SSS) was established in 1984 and started...

Sambalpur Integrated Development Institute (SIDI),a non-government...

Registered in 2001, Society for Harmonious Renaissance of Ideas through...

Sundargarh Gramya Unnayan Pratisthan (SGUP) was established in 1990 to work toward social, political and economic emancipation of tribal communities of Sundargarh districts through promotion of peoples’ organization, capacity building, and livelihood development through sustainable natural resource management, networking and advocacy based on rights.

SGF aims to facilitate the resource poor to release their creative potentialities for the holistic development as a whole through integrated approach, which encompasses socio-economic, cultural and environmental development of the area of operation.

SEWAK is a grass root level organization native to Sundargarh district. Compliments to the dedicated workmanship of a team of pioneering young minds that inspired by a strong inner impulsion to add to the assuagement for marginalized people in their own and neighbouring settlements brought this organization in to existence.

SEWA, founded in 1992 and based in Jharsuguda, aspires to achieve affluence...

As we move forward, society needs to engage with compassion and empathy with those who are left behind, treating them as equals.”

Registered in 1988, Lokadrusti presently covers Nuapada, Kalahandi...

In order to overcome the emerging issues like poverty, drought .... 

Janasahajya emerged in the development scenario of Kalahandi....

IMTS facilitate empowerment of marginalized class through undertaking study and research on Educational programmes, facilitate sustainable development process through localized and justified in production and distribution system, facilitate to raise voice against discrimination based on caste, gender and religion and disseminate information on potential areas for developmental interventions.

Indian Grameen Services (IGS) is a not-for-profit Company, registered under the Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956 (corresponding to Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013), and established in February 26, 1987 as an action research organisation.

Ideal Development Agency has been working on sustainable development...

Harsha Trust is a not for profit organization that works with the tribal and the poor....

Spread across diverse ecological and social geographies, FES works towards...

It strives to enable people to analyse the situation of their deprivation and to motivate them to confront the situation through a collective action thereby giving the reference community an opportunity to realise their fullest potential 

CYSD (Centre for Youth and Social Development) is a non-government and non-profit...

BGS is working for the development of the weaker section of the society...

AJKA is committed to bring about positive changes in the quality of lives of the trial communications and deprived people. Income and employment generation is a continuous process of bringing positive change in the socio-economic status of all community members, including the marginalized people integrating rights and entitlements through direct community participation.

ADHIKAR is a registered NGO based in Balangir district and working...

ADARSA, a registered NGO, aims to build a self-reliant, inclusive society free from discrimination. Its mission is to empower marginalized communities - especially women and children - by promoting social and economic development, advocating for basic rights and promoting a harmonious, educated, and healthy environment for future generations.

Agragamee, an NGO, registered in 1987, works to advance holistic tribal development across India, especially in Odisha, by mobilizing communities for self-sustaining initiatives. It promotes social justice, self-reliance, and total human development through awareness, local organization building, and improving the economic conditions of poor communities by strengthening their skills and resources.

CPSW-KENDUBHATA, established on 25 June 2013 in Nuapada district, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving rural livelihoods by promoting sustainable agriculture, preventing distress migration, and addressing drought-related vulnerabilities. 

Centre for Sustainable Development and Research (CSDR), Deogarh is a registered non-profit organisation committed to empowering marginalized communities through sustainable and inclusive development. 

The Institute of Rural Development and Management Studies (IRDMS), founded in 1995, is a not-for-profit organization working across Odisha to empower marginalized communities. Operating from Bhubaneswar with ten regional offices, it strengthens livelihoods, promotes community health, and ensures access to rights for tribal, Dalit, women, and other underserved groups. 

Jagruti, founded on 15 November 1982 and registered in 1990 under the Societies Registration Act, is a non-profit organization working for tribal, Dalit, women, children, and other vulnerable communities in Kandhamal, Koraput, and Kalahandi districts of Odisha for over three decades. Since its inception, Jagruti has followed a people-centred approach, prioritizing community needs and collective action in identifying issues, planning, monitoring, and assessment.

Mahashakti Foundation, established in 2004 in Kalahandi with support from the FARR-CARE CASHE Programme backed by DFID, is dedicated to promoting sustainable livelihoods and inclusive services for underprivileged communities in Odisha. Over the past 20 years.

The Regional Centre for Development Cooperation (RCDC), registered under the Societies Registration Act and FCRA, was founded in 1993 by five young professionals committed to the rights and dignity of marginalized communities and to indigenous natural resource management. Believing that community-led stewardship of natural resources can address major development challenges, RCDC has become one of Odisha’s leading NGOs in Natural Resource Management and Climate Change. Known for its field-driven research, transparent practices, and policy engagement, RCDC now works across nine backward districts in four key areas: community-based natural resource management, WASH and nutrition, climate-resilient development and disaster risk reduction, and sustainability-focused future investments.

SAKTI SIKHA is a development organization registered under the Society Registration Act, founded in 1996 by experienced social work graduates. The organization has established a strong presence in Odisha’s development sector. Its core focus areas include livelihood promotion, education, preventive health practices, social enterprise, and eco-resource management. Working in regions marked by deep poverty and limited livelihood options, SAKTI SIKHA introduces innovative livelihood interventions and strengthens access to essential services. It has successfully promoted community-owned and democratically managed institutions such as SHGs, farmer groups, village development committees, and forest protection groups. Emphasizing self-reliance, capacity building, and participatory governance, the organization actively collaborates with Panchayati Raj Institutions, recognizing their vital role in sustainable grassroots development.

Sparsh Social Foundation is a Section 8 not-for-profit organization dedicated to implementing CSR initiatives across thematic areas outlined in Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. Over the past five years, the foundation has focused on expanding livelihood opportunities for women, farmers, and youth. Its interventions include mobilizing and strengthening women’s Self-Help Groups to promote group-based enterprises, supporting Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to enhance farm incomes, and advancing water resource conservation and development. Additionally, the foundation fosters youth leadership and empowerment through digital learning centres and promotes traditional livelihoods such as handicrafts and bamboo jewellery.

Vikash, founded in 1986, is a leading NGO in Odisha working across 16 districts to promote sustainable, community-driven development aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Rooted in the belief that true development emerges from community strength, Vikash supports local institutions and emphasizes human initiative over charity. Its work spans disability rehabilitation, livelihood development, inclusive education, agriculture and allied sectors, climate-resilient farming, water and sanitation, mental health, urban governance, disaster preparedness, and environmental protection. Women’s empowerment is central to its approach, with skill-building, entrepreneurship development, and SHG strengthening enabling economic independence and social upliftment.

SHANTI MAITREE is a non-government, non-profit organization established by committed development activists to serve tribal and other marginalized communities. Registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860, it emphasizes transparent governance and active community participation. Since its inception, the organization has implemented various welfare and development programs, particularly in tribal areas. Guided by its mission, SHANTI MAITREE works to improve quality of life through health and livelihood interventions, with a strong focus on women’s empowerment, child care, and sustainable socio-economic development.

The Human Development, established in 2004, is a voluntary organization dedicated to people-centred, culturally sensitive, and ecologically sound development for poor and underprivileged communities in Odisha. Working across eight districts, it follows a rights-based approach to promote justice, socio-economic upliftment, food security, sustainable livelihoods, and basic health services. The organization’s key focus areas include climate-resilient agriculture, natural farming, integrated farming systems, millet promotion, crop diversification, farmer producer organization (FPO) development, and post-harvest management and marketing under major state initiatives such as OIIPCRA, BPKP, PKVY, SPPIF, OMM, and CDP.

PRASTUTEE, a nonprofit organization registered under the Societies Registration Act (1860) and FCRA (1976), has been working since 1997 in Koraput district to improve the socio-economic conditions of vulnerable rural and tribal communities. With over two decades of experience, the organization focuses on empowering people for sustainable natural resource management, environmental protection, population education, and women’s health. Its holistic approach spans livelihood promotion and climate resilience, public health and education, participatory governance, disaster preparedness, and gender-focused development across key regions.