Programmes
1. Sustainable Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment Programme
Focus on enhancing income and resilience of rural and tribal households.
Key Components:
Climate-resilient agriculture (millets, pulses, horticulture)
NTFP value chain development and market linkages
Promotion of FPOs, SHGs, and rural enterprises
Skill development and youth entrepreneurship
2. Climate Resilience & Natural Resource Management Programme
Strengthening ecosystem-based livelihoods and climate adaptation.
Key Components:
Watershed development and water conservation
Agroecology and biodiversity conservation
Community forest governance (CFR/FRA support)
Soil health and sustainable land use
3. Food, Nutrition & Community Health Programme
Addressing malnutrition and improving health outcomes.
Key Components:
Nutrition-sensitive agriculture & kitchen gardens
Maternal and child health awareness
WASH & environmental health interventions
Community-based nutrition models
4. Women Empowerment & Social Inclusion Programme
Promoting gender equity and leadership.
Key Components:
Strengthening SHGs and federations
Gender sensitization and rights awareness
Financial inclusion and access to entitlements
Leadership development of women and youth
5. Rights, Institutions and Governance Programme
Enhancing democratic participation and access to rights.
Key Components:
Participatory village development planning
FRA implementation and land rights
Convergence with government schemes
Capacity building of PRI institutions
6. Geosciences, Environment & Disaster Resilience Programme
Integrating geology and science into development.
Key Components:
Groundwater and soil resource management
Disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation
Geo-based planning for rural development
Sustainable mining and land restoration
7. Research, Knowledge & Policy Engagement Programme
Evidence-based development and policy engagement.
Key Components:
Baseline, impact evaluations, and action research
Documentation of best practices
Policy briefs and stakeholder consultations
Knowledge platforms and publications

