About PRDC TRUST

PRDC TRUST is a voluntary organization registered under the Indian Trust Act in the state of Tamil Nadu. We currently work on projects and programs aimed at promoting and strengthening the livelihood, welfare and development of the poor tribal and rural communities in the Gudalur Block of the Nilgiri Hills. This involves organizing them, enhancing their capabilities, introducing new ways of improving their income and linking them to banks, markets and other health, welfare and economic services. Experienced professional teams based in the field use their skills and knowledge to alleviate poverty by working directly with these communities.

PRDC TRUST was established in 2008 by Mr. G.SUBRAMANIYAM, the director, along with local tribal leaders, in response to the deplorable socio-economic conditions of the tribal communities in the region. Tribal people were living in an acute state of poverty, suffering daily from a lack of basic needs and amenities. Most of the tribal population could not even afford one decent meal per day, had no proper clothes to protect themselves against rain and cold, and lived in very basic homes which were not adequately resistant against the tough weather conditions.

PRDC TRUST feels that our promotion of livelihoods is tangible and our impacts significant. Therefore PRDC TRUST concentrates on sustainable livelihood projects after careful analysis of the local environment in a scientific/rational way while making interventions that are relevant through our continued action, reflection and learning. In addition to Income Generation Projects, PRDC TRUST programs also involve a myriad of activities to promote the health status of our beneficiaries, support with education for tribal children, community development projects and the empowerment of women through the establishment of self-help groups. We have successfully implemented such initiatives in 21 hamlets of the Pandalur and Gudalur Taluks.

We have become increasingly aware and concerned about the severe challenges faced by disabled people in the Nilgiri region, and are launching a community based rehabilitation project to address these problems and to empower and improve the living conditions of this extremely vulnerable sector of society. An essential part of this project is advocacy, awareness campaigns and building networks to help change perceptions, overcome discrimination and improve the rights of those with disabilities.