Research

The organisation undertakes research, planning, monitoring and evaluation in its thematic areas and also gives policy level suggestions and recommendations.

Research from Grassroots and Field to Corporate Board Rooms on issues of environmental and social sustainability, community development and concern has been our thrust. Based on principles of participatory research appraisal by engaging with all the stakeholders we have been able to generate findings that have helped to achieve a win-win situation for all the stakeholders. This has facilitated growth and development with respect, dignity and upholding the criterion of environmental preservation and conservation. The organisation has directed its efforts in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by partnering with the industry towards fulfilment of SDGs Goal 9 and 17 (Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation and Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development). Besides the above all our studies for industry are engrained with the values and principles of United Nation Global Compact, guidelines as per Companies Act 2013 and internationally accepted norms and standards like SDGs and Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI). Preparation of Detailed Project Reports, Need Assessment Study, Social Impact Assessment, Socio Economic Survey, Society Perception Decentralization based Planning etc are some of the activities that are undertaken for both  rural and urban areas. The list of some of the important studies undertaken is as follows:-

  1. Social Impact Evaluation / Social Audit Study for  BALCO , Chhattisgarh (2017)  for its CSR Department
  2. Need Assessment Study for BALCO at Kawardha, Mainapt and Chotia (2016), Chhattisgarh for its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Department (2016)
  3. District level BRGF planning of Chattarpur, Tikamgarh and Betul districts of state Madhya Pradesh and Rajnandgaon district of Chattisgarh (2012-2017) As a technical support Institute for   Ministry of Panchayati Raj, India
  4. A study to understand the status of women and child’s health in operational areas of ACC, Keymore (2013-2014) Supported by ACC Ltd, Keymore
  5. Detail Project Report under IWMP Kawardha and Balaghat (2013-14) supported by Zila Panchayat
  6. Detailed Project Report under Integrated Micro Plan (IMP) for Bhainsdehi Block of Betul District (2013-2014) under MGNERGA supported by Zila Panchayat
  7. Detail Project Report under Integrated Micro Plan (IMP), Integrated water shed Management programme (IWMP) for Amla, Bhainsdehi, Chicholi of Betul District, Kawardha, Mandla and Chhindwara.  (2012-2013) under MGNERGA supported by Zila Panchayat
  8. District level BRGF DPR of Mandla district (2006-2011) Supported by Zila Panchayat Mandla
  9. A study for Decentralization Planning under Planning Commission in Shehdol, Betul and Dindori (2010-2011) Supported State Planning Commission, M.P.
  10. A study on traditional agriculture practices of tribals in three districts of Madhya Pradesh. (2010-2011, 2011-12) Supported by Madhya Pradesh Council for Science and Technology
  11. Identification of potential trades under government sponsored SGSY Programme. The studies were conducted for Zila Panchayats Mandla (2008-2010) Supported by Zila Panchayat
  12. Perspective Plan under NREGA for Dist. Deoghar and Girdi (2013) Supported by Dept. of Rural Development, Govt. of Jharkhand