Established in 1969, Tagore Society for Rural Development (TSRD) has worked for more than five decades to build self-reliant, inclusive and sustainable rural communities.
Inspired by Rabindranath Tagore's vision for rural reconstruction and the ideals of self-reliance and community participation, TSRD works with marginalized communities across West Bengal and Jharkhand through locally rooted development programmes.
Building self-reliant rural communities through participatory development, capacity building and community ownership, with a special focus on creating opportunities for women.
Inclusive rural communities where people can live with dignity, opportunity and self-respect, with greater control over their own development.
TSRD addresses interconnected rural challenges through programmes designed around local needs, community participation and sustainable development.
Since 1969, TSRD has worked alongside marginalized rural communities to strengthen livelihoods, build local capacities and create inclusive development opportunities.
Our approach is rooted in community participation, local ownership and long-term sustainability, ensuring that people are not simply beneficiaries of development but active partners in shaping it.
People are at the centre of every programme, actively participating in planning, implementation, monitoring and decision-making.
We build skills, institutions and leadership so local communities can continue driving development beyond individual projects.
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Through the collective support of donors, volunteers and partners, we provide education, healthcare, food and emergency relief to communities in need, creating hope, dignity and lasting positive change.
Sustainable rural transformation cannot happen in isolation. Over the years, TSRD has collaborated with government departments, development institutions, philanthropic organisations, corporate partners, financial institutions and international agencies to expand the scale and effectiveness of community development programmes.
Bharat Rural Livelihood Foundation (BRLF) · Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India · CINI–Tata Trusts · Azim Premji Philanthropic Initiatives · Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS) · NABARD · PRADAN · VB Net Foundation · Child Protection Foundation of India · Tata Chemicals Society for Rural Development (TCSRD) · Rotary Club · Coal India · WRIDD–WBADMIP, Government of West Bengal · Agriculture Department, Government of West Bengal · SEEDS India · V-Guard · Banking Institutions · IndusInd Bank Limited
Ford Foundation, USA · Kari Kubel Stiftung (KKS), Germany · NETZ Bangladesh · Felissimo Forest Foundation, Japan · Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) · Sustain Plus through CINI Tata Trusts · International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) · IGSS · IR–UK
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For over five decades, Tagore Society for Rural Development (TSRD) has worked with rural communities to create sustainable livelihoods, strengthen local institutions and build pathways towards self-reliance.
Local people participate in identifying needs, planning programmes, implementation and monitoring—creating solutions rooted in real community priorities.
TSRD follows structured planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes, with transparency and accountability embedded in its organisational values.
Our programmes connect livelihoods, agriculture, women empowerment, education, health, child protection, environmental action and disaster resilience.
Working across rural communities in West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Strengthening women's participation, livelihoods and collective leadership.
Including mangrove plantations supporting environmental restoration in the Sundarbans.
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Tagore Society for Rural Development (TSRD) is a rural development organisation established in 1969. It works with marginalized communities to promote self-reliance, inclusion and sustainable development.
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