Partnerships
Partnerships
At IRDMS, partnerships are the foundation of our impact. We work collaboratively with government bodies, international development agencies, corporate CSR initiatives, research institutions, and grassroots community organizations to co-create sustainable solutions for rural development. Our partnership model is built on trust, mutual respect, and shared commitment to inclusive growth. Whether it's implementing livelihood programs, promoting climate resilience, or improving health services, our partners play a critical role in scaling innovations and deepening outreach across Odisha.
Stakeholders
IRDMS engages with a diverse range of stakeholders including tribal communities, women’s groups, youth, government departments, financial institutions, civil society organizations, and multilateral donors. These stakeholders are at the heart of our participatory development model. We ensure their voices are included in planning, execution, and monitoring of interventions, thereby creating ownership and long-term sustainability. Our community-first approach ensures that programs are contextually relevant and socially inclusive, building resilient systems at the grassroots level..
Why Partner with IRDMS?
With nearly three decades of grassroots experience, IRDMS has built a strong reputation as a trusted development partner in Odisha. Our deep understanding of tribal and rural ecosystems, proven program implementation capacity, and commitment to transparency make us an ideal collaborator. We offer field-tested solutions, scalable models, robust community networks, and strong alignment with SDGs and government priorities. Partners benefit from our localized insights, professional management systems, and our track record of impactful, high-compliance project delivery.:
Knowledge Partners
IRDMS believes that innovation and impact grow stronger through knowledge sharing. We collaborate with academic institutions, research bodies, and thematic experts to continuously refine our approaches, integrate best practices, and generate evidence-based learning. These partnerships have helped us design context-sensitive interventions, build capacity across sectors, and influence policy discourse on rural development. Our knowledge partners contribute to program design, impact assessments, training content development, and strategic planning—making them vital to our mission of inclusive, sustainable change..:
- NABARD – Technical guidance and support in watershed and natural resource management
- Odisha Watershed Development Mission (OWDM) – Capacity building in NRM and participatory irrigation
- World Bank – Climate-resilient agriculture and institutional strengthening under OIIPCRA
- IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development) – Tribal empowerment and livelihood enhancement under OPELIP
- DFID (UK Government – Department for International Development) – Support in tribal development and food security initiatives
- WFP (United Nations World Food Programme) – Food and nutrition security interventions
- RDI (Rural Development Institute) – Support in land rights and tenure security for tribal households
- National Health Mission (NHM) – Knowledge sharing in community health and SRH awareness
- NACO (National AIDS Control Organization) – Technical guidance for HIV/AIDS intervention strategies