Institute of Rural Development & Management Studies (IRDMS) highlights organisation’s commitment and perservance for upliftment of the people remained lagged behind in this age of rapid development and specifically who are facing the brunt of the unheeded developmental processes in the rural pockets of the state of Odisha. Besides the social development organisation focused on the much required developmental impact on our nature. It has extended its horizon covering 567 villages across 19 C.D. blocks in 10 districts of Odisha. IRDMS is working in major NRM based projects and in each project organisation is taking care of the process impact on the environment and simultaneous public awareness and efforts for least impact on our natural resources. During the process organisation forged new partnerships and liaised with many agencies for resource mobilization and effective implementation of various projects. In the journey of development many organizations and like-minded people contributed immensely for the growth of the organization. I take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to all of them. At the outset I express my sincere thanks to the district and Block level officials of our operational areas who are provided all kind of assistance in executing our projects. I am thankful to our donors and supporting agencies that have stood by us and reposed their faith on the organisation. I am thankful to NACO-OSACS, UNWFP, World Bank, Ministry of Forest & Environment, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, OTELP, OWDM, Department of Water Resources, Mahanadi Coal Fields Ltd. and NCDS for providing their sincere support to us. The staff of the organisation worked tirelessly for all the projects implemented by the organization. Without their sincere efforts the organization would not have achieved the success. I sincerely hope that all these people and organisations will continue to support us in future also.bb

Brahmananda Rout

Secretary,IRDMS