Basic Integrated Rural Development Society (BIRDS)
The Basic Integrated Rural Development Society (BIRDS) works for the upliftment of the poor and marginalized sections of society, irrespective of caste, creed, color or sex, in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu.
About Us
Basic Integrated Rural Development Society (BIRDS)
We address the socioeconomic issues related to the marginalized section of society by organizing awareness initiatives, health camps and skill developments classes.
Basic Integrated Rural Development Society (BIRDS) was formed and registered in 1991 in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu as a society for making voluntary services. Dr. C Chinnalagar the founder and secretary joining with other social activists formed the society with the purpose of uplifting the poor and marginalized people, irrespective of caste, creed, and sex. The society was developed as an NGO working with the mission of empowering rural communities to address their socio-economic problems on their own and through self-help efforts.
OBJECTIVES:
Addressing the social problems, poverty, and environmental degradation by involving the rural poor and marginalized to achieve development in the field of health and education, social welfare and protection, women and child development, agriculture and environment, livelihood, and human rights promotion.
Our focus areas
An integrated approach to build a equitable and empowered society
CHILDREN RIGHTS
RURAL DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION
HEALTH
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
AGRICULTURE
Mission & Vision
OUR VISION
BIRDS envisions a society with prime concerns for human dignity, equity, and peace that seeks harmony with nature.
OUR MISSION
Empowering rural communities to address their socio-economic problems on their own through skill development trainings and awareness classes.
Our Programs
Sustainable Agriculture
BIRDS enables and empowers small farmers to have a self-sufficient livelihood. They are trained by BIRDS to cultivate indigenous varieties of organic food products using low-input and renewable resources, to maintain the fertility of soils, and the genetic diversity of production. Totally, 129 farmers got involved in the last five years and are inclined to take up organic farming. BIRDS is planning to train 500 farmers and is making attempts in this regard.
Promotion of Basic Education
BIRDS runs a residential school at its training center, Vedasandur, conducting classes I to VIII. The school was started six years ago, responding to the problem of child labor and rehabilitating drop-out children. 60 children from low-income families and orphans are admitted every year. We provided free food, accommodation, uniforms, books, and medical care. BIRDS is considering to include more children in this regard.
Green clubs for rural children
Groups of school-going children in the villages have organized a green club in the villages of Dindigul (D). They are oriented to promote the local environment through conservation and eco-friendly practices in their daily lives. We have conducted events for tree plantationss and maintained kitchen gardens to avoid plastic and polythene.
Our Activities
23-Dec-2023
Vocational Training
Women are trained on social issues and how to develop their villages. More than 200 women are trained every year with capacity building training. The development of perspectives increases their freedom, strengthens their social rights, and contributes to human development.09-Dec-2022
Micro Credit
Income generating activities were initiated by SHG women for income generation. BIRDS organized loans for its members through banks and institutions. Nearly 200 members are helped every year. The loans help them attain higher economic standards with asset creation securing their daily lives.
11-Jan-2022
Covid-19 support
Considering the miserable conditions of the people, particularly the wage workers who have lost their jobs during the prolonged lockdown, BIRDS made efforts to mitigate their woes through relief activities. It distributed 21000 food packets total in and around Vedasandur. We distributed food to more than 700 families for 15 days. Raw food materials were distributed to 350 families to meet their needs for one week.
BIRDS is making efforts to help the affected people in three ways.
• Providing relief to meet the needs for food
• Educational support to children, including nutrition
• Livelihood support to those who lost jobs
Members
Board Members
P Muthusonaiamma
President
C Chinnalagar
Secretary
S Sathyavani
TreasurerTeam Members
P Balasubramanian
None
M Muthuraj
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Account Number: 605805022421
Bank: ICICI BANK
Branch: Dindigul
IFSC Code: ICIC0006058
All donations are eligible for tax savings under 80G.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Volunteer with us for making a difference in somebody's life and also it is a good opportunity for you to give back to the society. For more information, mail us at chinnaalagar@yahoo.co.in
Get in touch
Mailing Address
Basic Integrated Rural Development Society Ariyapithanpatty, Thattarapatti Post Vedasandur Taluk Pincode- 624710. Dindigul (D), Tamilnadu, India
Email Address
chinnaalagar@yahoo.co.in
Phone Number
8760093444 / 9345280993
Basic Integrated Rural Development Society Ariyapithanpatty.
