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IRD-Institute for Rural Development , Vijayapur

Enriching environment and livelihood enhancement of women in rural areas.

Institute for Rural Development predominantly focuses on sustainable environmental practices and improving the livelihood of women in rural areas through the formation of self-help groups and skill development training. Registered under the Karnataka Societies Act of 1960, we have also extended our activities to developing rural areas and centralizing the Panchayat Raj System and Local bodies for better governance. Our founder, Dr. Babu G. Sajjan is an expert in the field of implementing environmental programs, renewable energy, solid waste management, rural sanitation, and vermicomposting. Our collective initiatives have sustainably improved the environment and helped more than 2,000 women to be self-reliant.

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Mr. Farmer - distributing Climate Smart kits to farmers

As part of the Mr. Farmer project in the Kengeri Hobli region of Bangalore, the Institute for Rural Development (IRD) - Vijayapur provided 10 farmers with a package consisting of 1 beekeeping Box, 1 vermicompost unit, 1 biocharcoal set, and 25 plant saplings each. Demonstrations of the Bee-Keeping set, Vermicompost unit, and Bio-charcoal Sets were

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IEC Activities under Jal Jeevan Mission

As part of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), IRD - Institute for Rural Development, Vijayapur, organized school events comprising Essay Writing and Drawing Competitions across various villages in Vijayapur District, Karnataka. These activities were aimed at raising awareness among school children about water, sanitation, and the responsible usage of wa

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Account Number - 08542200042017
Bank - Canara Bank Vijayapur
Branch - Jalanagar
IFSC Code - CNRB0002391

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