ECRC Krishnagiri Celebrates First Anniversary
District Collector Mr. C. Dinesh Kumar, IAS inaugurated the celebration. Two clients from Bihar and Madhya Pradesh were reintegrated with their families.
Since 2002
Striving for Social Justice for Irular Tribes and Dalits
Empowering indigenous communities in Tamil Nadu through integrated programs in health, education, and sustainable livelihoods.
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22 Tribal Youth Join TATA Electronics
Our youth empowerment program successfully placed 22 tribal youth in employment at TATA Electronics through vocational training initiatives.
Melagiri Natural Products Pvt Ltd Launched
A Section 8 company owned by 200 tribal shareholders, promoting value-added NTFP products for sustainable livelihoods.
Our Impact
đď¸120Villages Covered
đ248Students in Study Centers
đ33,200Medical Care Access
đ11,230Community Certificates
đŞŞ7,380Aadhar Cards Issued
đ5,623Ration Cards for Families
đŤ22Anganwadis Established
đ20Primary Schools Built
đłď¸22Tribal PRI Representatives
đż500Livelihood Beneficiaries
Who We Are
Empowering Tribal Communities Since 2002
Rural Development Council (RDC) is a registered non-profit organization working towards the socio-economic empowerment of Irular Adivasi and Dalit communities in the remote hilly areas of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu.
Our focus is on enabling women and children from these communities who are at risk of exploitation. Through integrated programs in health, education, and livelihood, we work to transform lives and build self-reliant communities.
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Our Programs
Integrated initiatives addressing health, education, livelihood, and community development.
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Education
Evening study centers, dropout prevention, and promoting higher education for tribal children.
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Healthcare
Mobile medical units serving 125+ villages with ANC/PNC care, screening, and health camps.
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Livelihood
NTFP value addition, Thenkani Federation, and Melagiri Natural Products enterprise.
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Youth Empowerment
Leadership development, vocational training, and youth committees across villages.
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Mental Health
Home Again community living and ECRC emergency care for psychosocial rehabilitation.
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Climate Change
Environmental conservation, sustainable farming, and tribal knowledge for climate resilience.
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