Pragathi Association For Rural Development

PARD INDIA has made significant strides in empowering underserved rural communities since its inception in 2011. Over the past 14 years, the organisation has positively impacted hundreds of thousands of lives through targeted, sustainable interventions aligned with human development and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In the field of rural education, PARD INDIA’s After School Education Program has provided over 506,000 hours of free education and benefited more than 17,000 V-kids, while the Village Knowledge Centre Program has delivered 31,905 hours of IT training to youth and students, expanding digital literacy in remote areas. Scholarship initiatives like the V-Kid Knowledge Boost and V-Kid Scholarship Program have supported hundreds of children through structured educational continuity Under its Building Positive Communities Project, PARD INDIA has served over 26,000 cooked meals to vulnerable populations, conducted 55 medical camps and blood donation drives benefitting more than 34,000 people, and empowered youth and women — including training over 250 women through the “Power of Sewing” project to create sustainable livelihoods. Environmental stewardship remains another key milestone, with PARD INDIA planting over 12,000 trees, fostering greener rural ecosystems and promoting community participation in the Swachh Bharat mission. These achievements reflect PARD INDIA’s sustained commitment to education, health, nutrition, skill development, and community empowerment — driving measurable impact at the grassroots across dozens of villages and thousands of lives.

https://www.pardindia.org/awards-and-recognitions Recognized at national and regional levels for PARD INDIA’s consistent contribution to grassroots development and humanitarian service. Honoured for impactful interventions in education, health care, women empowerment, livelihood development, and emergency response. Received service excellence and social impact awards from reputed civil society organizations and community institutions. Felicitated by eminent public representatives, social leaders, and partner institutions for sustained voluntary service. Acknowledged for transparent operations, measurable outcomes, and community-centric program delivery. Appreciated for reaching underserved rural and marginalized communities with scalable and sustainable development models.