Nidan has re-energized its commitment to rural development by re-launching targeted initiatives in partnership with its CSR collaborators across key districts in Bihar, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra. These efforts are rooted in the belief that holistic rural development holds the transformative power to uplift underserved and marginalized communities. By focusing on critical areas such as health, sanitation, nutrition, environmental sustainability, education, and livelihood enhancement, the program aims to create a lasting impact on the lives of those most in need. Each intervention is designed to address local challenges while empowering communities to take charge of their own development journey.

With a strong foundation of grassroots experience and deep institutional capability, Nidan is strategically implementing these initiatives in Madhubani district (Bihar), Chatra district (Jharkhand), and Dhule district (Maharashtra). These regions, while rich in potential, face numerous socio-economic hurdles that require inclusive, people-centric solutions. Nidan’s approach blends innovation with community engagement to ensure meaningful change, and our dedicated teams on the ground are working tirelessly to translate these visions into measurable outcomes. Together with our CSR partners, we are committed to building healthier, more resilient, and self-sustaining rural communities.

Madhubani

Rural communities in Bihar, especially aspirational districts like Madhubani face persistent challenges that hinder sustainable development and inclusive growth. The district has a low literacy rate of 58.6%, with significant gender disparity—female literacy lags at around 47%. Small and marginal farmers dominate the agrarian landscape, often lacking modern inputs, or market access. The district has a sizable population of artisans, especially women engaged  Mithila painting, — though often without formal recognition or income security. Madhubani faces high levels of maternal and infant mortality, malnutrition, and poor access to quality healthcare, along with poor waste management. Gender roles are traditionally rigid, with low workforce participation among women.

There is no single issue, rather a multiplicity of issues such as malnutrition, poor maternal and child healthcare, limited access to quality education, livelihood insecurity, environmental degradation, lack of market access, etc. that form a poverty web that continues across generations. The fact that it is an aspirational district classified by the NITI Ayog itself presses on the need for an integrated approach that weaves together key areas like health, education, livelihoods, financial inclusion, basic infrastructure, green energy, and social awareness to foster resilient and self-reliant communities.

Dhule

Through the Model Village Programme, Nidan is working to uplift five villages in Maharashtra by ensuring access to clean drinking water, improved healthcare, sustainable agriculture, quality education, and income opportunities for rural women. A new chapter of rural development starts here.

Chatra

With the launch of the Model Village Programme, Nidan is working to develop five villages in Jharkhand holistically — focusing on clean water, better healthcare, quality education, sustainable agricultural practices, and empowering women through livelihood opportunities. Rural progress, one village at a time.