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Indian Society for Rural Development (ISRD)

The Indian Society for Rural Development (ISRD) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) founded by Mr. Sudhir Sabat in Odisha, India. With more than 38 years of dedicated service, ISRD works to empower marginalized and vulnerable communities through integrated and sustainable development initiatives. Our key thematic areas include Health and Well-being, Quality Education, Livelihood Promotion, Climate Action and Environmental Sustainability, and Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. Through these programs, ISRD aims to build inclusive, resilient, and self-reliant communities. Operating across the districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, and Nabarangpur, the organization collaborates with government departments, development partners, and community-based institutions to ensure equitable access to opportunities and social justice. Guided by the vision of a just and empowered society, ISRD continues to create lasting impact through education, empowerment, and collective action.

Headquarter Country

India

Geographies served

India

Issue areas addressed

Education

Communities served

Environment, Indigenous peoples, People in poverty

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SDGS FOCUS

SDG 13 - Climate Action

SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

SDG 4 - Quality Education

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

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Sudhir Sabat

Indian Society for Rural Development (ISRD)

 India

 Berhampur

Motivation to be part of Catalyst now: Mr. Sudhir Sabat, the Founder of ISRD, has demonstrated leadership and compassion since his childhood. He began teaching underprivileged children after school, believing that education is the most powerful tool to change lives and break the cycle of poverty. With his own limited resources, he established a school for poor children, which was later integrated into the Government education system. The land for the school still belongs to him, and he continues to serve as an Advisory Board Member of that high school. His lifelong commitment to spreading education and empowering the underprivileged remains the guiding inspiration for ISRD. Through Catalyst, he aims to expand this impact, adopting new approaches to drive sustainable social transformation.
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