World class learning for anyone, anywhere for Increasing Knowledge. Let your creativity shine and start bighting your future today and impress your audiences.
World class learning for anyone, anywhere for Increasing Knowledge. Let your creativity shine and start bighting your future today and impress your audiences.
World class learning for anyone, anywhere for Increasing Knowledge. Let your creativity shine and start bighting your future today and impress your audiences.
Centre for Grassroot Development Research and Action (CGDRA) is a state-level non-governmental organization established by a group of devoted researchers, social workers and professionals with the noble mission of promoting multi-faceted rural development. The organization was registered under the Madhya Pradesh Society Registration Act, 1973 as the Association of Grassroot Development Research and Action in the year 1996. CGDRA is also registered under Section 12A and 80G (5)(vi) of the Income Tax Act. Since the majority of the Indian population resides in villages, continuous efforts are required for socio-economic development, employment generation, education, healthcare awareness, technology adoption and environmental sustainability in rural areas. In order to address these challenges and responsibilities, CGDRA has been actively working in the fields of Panchayati Raj, Agriculture, Science & Technology, Environment, Health Research, Skill Development and Capacity Building.
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At CGDRA, we believe education and skill development are the strongest tools for social transformation. Our commitment is to provide quality training, meaningful opportunities, and a platform for individuals and communities to grow with confidence and dignity.
Dr. Avinendra Singh Chouhan is the Core Visionary Founder & Director of Centre for Grassroot Development Research & Action. After completing his M.Phil. and Doctorate in Political Science, he envisioned serving communities for the upliftment of people. He became a social entrepreneur and established this organization with a mission to create meaningful social impact.
Through his hard work and dedication, he actively contributed to agricultural, rural, and urban development, with a strong focus on training and skill development. In 2013, he founded his dream project, Centre for Grassroot Development Research & Action (CGDRA), to support the economic empowerment of rural youth and adults.
For more than 23 years, he has been devoted to social service and has guided the organization towards sustainable livelihood generation and skill development initiatives. He continues to expand and strengthen a team of like-minded professionals to further the organization's vision and journey.
Strengthening rural development through advanced training, education, research, capacity building and industry partnerships.
Driving sustainable growth through skill development, agriculture innovation, tourism, renewable energy, and rural empowerment programs.
Advanced livelihood and entrepreneurship training programmes for rural youth and farmers across Madhya Pradesh.
NABARDIndustry-sponsored skill development initiatives in collaboration with leading corporate partners.
CSR InitiativeCapacity building programmes for Panchayat representatives with MGSIRD, Jabalpur.
GovernanceHospitality, tourism and service sector skill training with Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board.
TourismRenewable energy and Jaiv Urja Mitra development programmes focused on sustainable rural growth.
Green EnergyMechanic and operator training programmes under Agriculture Engineering Department, Bhopal.
AgricultureOur campus is thoughtfully designed to provide a peaceful, productive, and nature-friendly environment that supports learning, training, collaboration, and community engagement.
Providing new and contextual opportunities, knowledge, skills, and resources to poor and marginalized communities while optimizing their potential. We aim to engage communities in sustainable income generation activities by improving their educational and health standards, ensuring integrated and inclusive development.