Organisation aiming to implement Integrated Sustainable Village Development (ISVD) in select village clusters, build capacity in rural development, undertake rural research, improve village governance, and serve as a premier knowledge institution for rural development and poverty reduction in India.
IRRAD addresses its mission through the following objectives:
- Develop need-based strategies and programs for poverty alleviation through a sustainable model for rural development (ISVD)
- Undertake research and create knowledge on sustainable and replicable models of rural development
- Build capacities for rural development through training programs and a network of partner organizations
- Analyze the impacts of local, state and national policies on rural development, helping the rural poor make best use of policies intended to benefit them; and advocate for policy reforms when needed