Since 2008 Jalna Maharashtra
Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD)
Since last 17 years Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) has dedicated to sustainable livelihoods and environmental conservation, rural development, including relief and rehabilitation during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Welcome to Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD)
Since last 17 years Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development (CARD) has dedicated to sustainable livelihoods and environmental conservation, rural development, including relief and rehabilitation during the Covid-19 pandemic.
On the historic day of 9th August, 2008, which is the Revolution Day of Indian Independence, highly educated young men and women, with a passion for social work, have established a Non Governmental Organization at Chanegaon, Tq. Badnapur, Dist. Jalna, namely Center for Agriculture and Rural Development [CARD] for Agriculture and Sustainable Village Development.
The CARD has completed 17 years on 9th August, 2025.
The CARD is registered under The Mumbai Public Trust Act, 1950, The Societies Registration Act, 1860 and MCA, so also under The Income Tax Act, the Central Government has issued Certificates u/S. 12A,80G, CSR1, Under FCRA 2010.
Our Core Work Areas
Natural resources development and management, village industries, women empowerment, information and technology, human resource development, agriculture and rural.
Agriculture
Women Empowerment
Health & Hygiene
Education
Environment
Youth & Skill
Achievements
It can be seen from the work done by it in culminating the efforts on behalf of the CARD team for the purpose of development, crisis relief and rehabilitation. Various projects of agriculture and sustainable village development have been undertaken through the CARD since its inception.
Skill & Placements
In this, mainly 300 youths have been trained in skill development and jobs have been provided to them in various corporate companies in Metro Cities. Supported by Smile Foundation & KSWA-Future Group.
Sustainable Livelihood
It is noteworthy to mention that, 60 widows, abandoned and poor needy women have been trained in sewing and sewing machines have been distributed to them free of charge. Supported by AFARM under USHA Silai School.
Drought Relief NRM Work Employment
CARD has provided employment to eight thousand laborers in 20 villages of Badnapur Tahsil were provided employment through MNREGA during the ongoing drought relief program as Village Level Organization (VLO) Supported by Jansathi Dushkal Nivaran Manch.
COVID 19 Relief Work
For the last 2 years, 4500 poor and needy families in Jalna, Buldhana, Osmanabad, Nanded, West Melghat affected by Covid-19 Pandemic, have been provided with food grains, grocery materials and food for thirteen days continuously for the migrant labourers returning from the city to the village on foot. The CARD has provided security face guard, gloves, N-95 mask, sanitizer, etc. to 200 Police Personnel. COVID 19 awareness and health screening campaign to counter the 3rd wave of Corona.
Amazon Award Recognition
Amazon Award Recognition
Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD) has been honoured with a prestigious award from Amazon, recognising our dedication and impactful work towards empowering rural communities. This recognition is a testament to the relentless efforts of our team in transforming lives through sustainable livelihoods, women empowerment, and agricultural development across Maharashtra.
We are deeply grateful to Amazon for acknowledging our mission and inspiring us to continue our journey of creating lasting positive change in the lives of underprivileged communities.
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