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Institute of Rural Research and Development
IRRADAn initiative of the S.M. Sehgal
Foundation
Together, we empower rural India
WELCOME TO IRRAD!FINDING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR POVERTY ERADICATION IN INDIA
Jane Schukoske, CEO, IRRADJanuary 10, 2014
Together, We Empower Rural India
Institute of Rural Research and Development
IRRAD
An initiative of the S.M. Sehgal Foundation
Together, we empower rural India
MISSIONOur mission is to strengthen community-led development initiatives to achieve positive social, economic and environmental change across rural India.
VISIONWe envision every person across rural India empowered to lead a more secure and prosperous life.
APPROACH• Community participation in integrated village development• Scale tested, replicable models
- good governance through pachayat raj institutions and citizen participation- water management- agricultural income enhancement
• Knowledge institute
S.M. Sehgal Foundation, registered as a trust in India since 1999
ABOUT IRRAD
Together, We Empower Rural India
Institute of Rural Research and Development
IRRAD
An initiative of the S.M. Sehgal Foundation
Together, we empower rural India
IRRAD’S FOCUS AREAS
Water
Rural Governance
Provides water solutions
Ensures citizen participationBuilds capacity of village-level institutions
Agriculture
Enhances farmers’ income
Sanitation, Hygiene and Health
Promotes hygiene
Research: evidence-based
interventions
Research: evidence-based
interventions
Together, We Empower Rural India
Institute of Rural Research and Development
IRRAD
An initiative of the S.M. Sehgal Foundation
Together, we empower rural India
Initial Outreach Area: District Mewat, Haryana
431 villages, 1.1 million people, limited access to media
• Low literacy rate: 56.1% , Female Literacy: 37.6%• Patriarchic and conservative community• Water scarcity; 14% villages have sweet water, rest are saline• Dependence on agriculture and allied activities: 78%• Poor health indicators:
Institutional deliveries: 14.8% Maternal Mortality Rate: 275 per 100,000 live births Access to toilet facilities: 16.2%• Family Size: 7; Girls married before 18 years: 43.2%• Fading local culture• Low awareness about government programs
Sources: Census 2011; District Level Household and Facility Survey-III, 2010; Sample Registration Survey 2011
Together, We Empower Rural India
Institute of Rural Research and Development
IRRAD
An initiative of the S.M. Sehgal Foundation
Together, we empower rural India
IRRAD’S WORK IN MEWAT DISTRICT, HARYANA
Together, We Empower Rural India
Institute of Rural Research and Development
IRRAD
An initiative of the S.M. Sehgal Foundation
Together, we empower rural IndiaVillage
-level
institutions
are capable of supplying
public
goods
and services
Citizen
s demand accountable, transparent village governanc
e
Good Village Governance
Supply-side interventions
Build capacities of village-level institutions
Demand-side interventions
Raise villagers’ awareness of their
rights and entitlements
VILLAGE GOVERNANCE
Together, We Empower Rural India
Institute of Rural Research and Development
IRRAD
An initiative of the S.M. Sehgal Foundation
Together, we empower rural India
High value in small radius where little access to mainstream media
• Community run: rural voices
• Strengthens community communications
• Serves as a bridge between the village-level institutions and villagers
• Brings relevant knowledge and culture
• Enables other community media (e.g., audio sms)
COMMUNITY RADIO
Together, We Empower Rural India
Institute of Rural Research and Development
IRRAD
An initiative of the S.M. Sehgal Foundation
Together, we empower rural India
• Good rural governance program: 76,000 citizens engaged
• Capacity building of 1,400 community leaders (trainers of trainees) in
Mewat District
• Harvesting water in villages: 271 dry villages served; check dams, culverts, loose stone
structures built
• Adoption of modern agricultural practices: 4567 field demonstrations
• Alfaz-e-Mewat FM 107.8 broadcasts 12 hours daily and reaches 183 villages
• Scientific analysis: study of ground realities, village needs, implementation of
government schemes and NGO interventions
IRRAD’S IMPACT
Together, We Empower Rural India
Institute of Rural Research and Development
IRRAD
An initiative of the S.M. Sehgal Foundation
Together, we empower rural India
BEST PRACTICES IN DEVELOPMENT
• Community ownership: villagers share their views and knowledge in defining village problems, develop local solutions and participate as decision makers
• Access to information: publications, meetings, wall paintings, community radio and mobile phone technology
• Local Institution building: through strengthening capacities of panchayat raj, citizen involvement, and effective communication with block, district and state government officials
• Scientific approach in implementation: baseline, monitoring and evaluation, and impact assessment of projects
• Replication of tested apt solutions and leverage of government schemes
Together, We Empower Rural India
Institute of Rural Research and Development
IRRAD
An initiative of the S.M. Sehgal Foundation
Together, we empower rural India
Reach us at:[email protected] / www.irrad.org
Institute of Rural Research and Development(an initiative of S.M. Sehgal Foundation)Plot No. 34, Sector 44, Institutional Area
Gurgaon 122003, Haryana, India