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About Us
Empowering tribal and rural communities in Nilgiri District
The Centre for Tribal and Rural Development (CTRD) Trust is a dedicated voluntary organization. For three decades we have been working on projects and programs that aim to promote and strengthen the livelihood, welfare and development of the marginalized and disadvanaged tribal and rural communities of the Nilgiri and Coimbatore Districts.
- Health
- Education
- Housing & Infrastucture
- Eonomic welfare and livelihood
- Social welfare & empowerment
- Enviromental sustainability
35
YEARS
OF EXPERENCE
Who we support
The Live Of The Adivasis
The Adivasis are the original inhabitants of the Indian subcontinent, who have been living in various regions for centuries. One of these regions is the Nilgiris, a mountain range in southern India, which is part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. The Nilgiris is home to seven primitive tribal groups, who all have a low population and are distinguished by their own language, religion, art and way of life. The Adivasis in the Nilgiris have a close relationship with nature and live in harmony with their environment. They use the resources of the land and the forests sustainably and respectfully. 7 villages are located in the Coimbatore District, the Palamalai community.
Recent Projects
How We Empower Tribal Communities
The project is supporting the tribal communities in the establishment of organic kitchen gardens by providing the necessary equipment and knowledge. The beneficiaries receive training on proper cultivation techniques, including sowing, pruning and maintaining the garden.
The project seeks to alleviate poverty and to promote sustainable livelihoods by generating income for Adivasi small-scale tea farmers through the cultivation of organic and fair traded Green Tea.
insights and update
Our Recent News
Empowering Tribal Communities With Solar Energy.
Our Solar Street Light Project aims to transform the lives of tribal communities by bringing sustainable and reliable lighting to their villages. This initiative also fosters a sense of ownership and pride with in the community as we actively involve local members in the installation and maintenance of these system.…
Green Energy For Tribal Communities.
The Solar street light distribution and installation is the significant step towards the sustainable development and community safety. The collaborative effort resulted in the tangible improvements with the potential for long term benefits as the tribal community embraces renewable energy. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our partners Green Energy…
World Sickle Cell Awareness Day.
On Sickle Cell Awareness Day, we stand together to raise awareness about Sickle Cell anaemia, a genetic blood disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. The day is a remainder of the strength and resilience of those living with this condition and their families. On this day we express our…
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Download Our Latest Brochure
We have recently published a new brochure that highlights their projects aimed at empowering women and children, improving health and education, infrastructure such as water supply and housing and providing micro pensions for people in these communities.
About Us
Our Sustainable Developement Goals
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the United Nations’ 193 member states in September 2015 as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The SDGs consist of 169 targets and are a universal agreement to end poverty and all its dimensions, and to create a just, secure, and equal world for people, planet, and prosperity. CTRD Trust considers five of these goals particularly important:
- Good Health and Well-being: CTRD Trust is committed to improving the health and well-being of women and children in rural communities.
- Quality Education: CTRD Trust implements projects to improve educational opportunities for children in rural communities.
- Clean Water and Sanitation: CTRD Trust is working to improve access to clean water and sanitation facilities in rural communities.
- No Poverty: CTRD Trust is working to reduce poverty in rural communities by implementing projects that improve livelihoods.
- Gender Equality: CTRD Trust is working to promote gender equality in rural communities.
- Affordable and Clean Energy: CTRD Trust is working to improve access to affordable energy
Founder &
Managing Trustee
RS Ranganathen
Inside
A Few Words From The Founder
The journey of 46 years of professional experience in the development sector started in 1977 with General Employees Union Supported by International Federation of Plantation Agriculture and Allied Workers (IFPAW) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) for coffee plantation laborers in Coorg District, Karnataka. Five years of extensive work for the welfare of the poor coffee labors laid a concrete foundation for my future as development sector career to serve the most vulnerable and poor communities. My experience as a field level social worker in drought prone Ramnad district with the rural workers organization for three years helped me to understand and to take initiatives to fight against poverty, illiteracy, health issues and livelihood based problems.cIn 1988, with a vision of development of the primitive tribal groups and rural poor communities in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu I founded the Center for Tribals and Rural Development Trust.
CONTACT US
Center for Tribals and rural development trust
19/129 Eallamanna, Mangorange, The Nilgiris - 643 220,
Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
Tel: +91 94430 20232 / WhatsApp: +91 75501 52381
Email: info@ctrd.in, ctrdtrust@gmail.com
Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
Tel: +91 94430 20232 / WhatsApp: +91 75501 52381
Email: info@ctrd.in, ctrdtrust@gmail.com