Every child deserves true belonging.
We partner with communities to build lasting access to education, clean water, and healthcare, led by the people who live there.
See annual reports - full program and financial accounting, every year.
184,000+
People reached
62
Communities partnered
310
Local staff employed
14
Years in the field
Building lasting self-reliance in rural Odisha
We focus on hands-on grassroots work: educating children, training women in marketable skills, and bringing clean drinking water to remote villages.
Field Reach
1 Program
Harvest Festival – Celebrating Agricultural Heritage & Community
A community harvest festival celebrating agriculture, farming traditions, local produce and the contribution of farming communities.
Children’s Day Celebration 2022
A special Children’s Day celebration bringing children together through activities, recognition and joyful community participation.
Community Enterprise
Children’s Day Celebration 2022
1 program in education & children development
Field Reach
1 Program
Community Health & Child Health Check-up Programme
A community health initiative providing health check-ups and basic medical care for children and promoting awareness about child health and wellbeing.
Real-time projects creating change
Solar-Powered Cold Storage for Sustainable Agriculture
A solar-powered cold storage solution helping farmers reduce post-harvest losses and preserve agricultural produce through clean and sustainable energy.
Programs we're highlighting
Jagannath panda
Founder & chairperson
“Our mission is to create self-sustaining communities where every child has access to education, clean water, and dignity.”
Direct Field Governance
Audited Statutory Balance Sheets
The people driving change on the ground
From village field coordinators to project directors, meet the dedicated specialists turning our community programs into sustainable grassroots impact.
founder
Jagannath Panda
founder
Jagannath Panda is the Founder of CSDR, providing leadership and strategic direction to the organisation’s work in sustainable development and community empowerment. He supports the planning and implementation of initiatives focused on rural development, sustainable agriculture, livelihoods, education, women empowerment and community well-being.
Executive Director
Rita Rani Rout
Executive Director
Rita Rani Rout serves as the Executive Director of CSDR, contributing to the organization’s vision, programme implementation and community-focused development initiatives. She supports the planning and coordination of projects focused on sustainable development, women empowerment, livelihoods, health, education and community development.
Program manager
Satya Suravit Dev Chandan Panda
Program manager
Leads CSDR’s agriculture and livelihood development initiatives, focusing on sustainable agriculture, farmer support, rural livelihoods, appropriate agricultural technologies and community-based development.
Stories of Change & Field Events
Real journeys from tribal villages and upcoming dates to visit our programs on the ground.
Skill Development Training Programme on Plate & Palm Leaf Making
Deogarh
“A skill development training programme empowering women with practical skills in plate and palm leaf making for sustainable livelihood opportunities.”
New Community Camps Coming Soon
Check back for the upcoming tribal health camp dates.
Reports, Ground Media & Publications
Every rupee accounted for and audited. Transparent field documentation and independent financial filings.
Audited Annual Reports
Full balance sheets, income-expenditure statements, and independent auditor notes published annually.
Photo & Video Archive
Direct dispatches and high-resolution photo archives from our village centers and medical camps.
Research & Publications
Community health baseline surveys, livelihood project toolkits, and ground impact analyses.
Women Empowerment through Skill Development
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Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods: A Community-Based Approach
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Verified statutory compliance & public accountability
80G Tax Exemption
Eligible donors receive 50% tax deduction under Indian IT Act, 1961.
12A Non-Profit Reg.
Officially registered charitable trust with Directorate of Income Tax.
FCRA Compliance
Authorized by Ministry of Home Affairs for statutory foreign grant audits.
NITI Aayog Darpan
Verified on Govt. of India NGO Darpan database for public accountability.
Annual financial balance sheets audited and published publicly every year (3+ programs audited)
100% of programs run directly by our 3+ local ground coordinators.
Serving all tribal and rural communities with complete neutrality and dignity.
Trusted by Industry Leaders, CSR Funds & Foundations
Collaborating to scale sustainable, measurable grassroots impact
Careers & Grassroots Volunteering
Work alongside community leaders to build lasting, dignified social change. Explore current openings or join our global volunteer network.
Field news & press updates
Be a part of lasting grassroots change.
Whether you want to volunteer your skills, partner with our ground team on CSR initiatives, or visit our village centers in Odisha, we welcome your collaboration.