NATURAL INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL CHANGE AND RESOURCE GENERATION (NISARG) is one of the social development organization of Odisha established in the year 1989 and involved in rural development field since last 28 years with the continuous efforts by its dedicated professional staffs .NISARG has the vision to improve the standard of living of poor & neglected people of Odisha and India at large. The organization has the mission to eradicate extreme poverty & hunger, ensuring social inclusion and justice, good governance and citizen’s right.
Women empowerment is the prime focus to enhance their capacity and update their skills towards economic growth. NISARG is also necessitated in the field of education, health and sanitation , sustainable agriculture, environment protection program, Animal protection , child rights & protection . NISARG has already taken bold action against social evils like female feticide, dowry, Child marriage, gender discrimination, alcoholism, and also forced marriage. NISARG has spread consciousness among the people for abolishment of social evils. NISARG works with community people directly and also through NGO partners to make distinctive development of the society.
Led by local people, we tackle the causes of violence at the root, and rebuild lives after war has torn communities apart. We believe in restoring hope to those who have been outcast from society.
Education is the most powerful weapon which can be used to change the world .As NISARG has aimed at the changes of the society towards progression, education is the crucial focal point of this organization. NISARG initiated education for the children, women, youth and farmers on various need based trades as different issues like health.
• The roles, functions, and programs, such as microfinance, capacity building, and self-reliance like steps taken by NISARG are given below:- • Develop community capacities through capacity building; • Improve communities’ ability, skill, and knowledge to mobilize resources; • Help the community to plan and evaluate projects; • Help communities solve problems and gain mastery over their lives; • Motivate communities to participate in projects that help them improve the quality of their lives; • Encourage program participants to coordinate meetings, plan community activities, and be practical in community initiatives; • Mobilize communities to be self-reliant; • Assist communities to discover their own potential and rely on their own resources; • Help community members to access jobs, improve their incomes and economic situations through microfinance.
