Bishnupur District, Manipur
PRDA community development

Empowering Communities Through Sustainable Livelihoods

Supporting local communities with sustainable livelihood opportunities, environmental stewardship, and inclusive development initiatives.

Thematic areas of PRDA

Building resilient communities through integrated action

Focus: Poor and very poor farmers

Livelihood Development

  • Soil & water conservation.
  • Afforestation & forest protection.
  • Renewable energy (solar adoption).

Goal: Reduce environmental degradation & improve sustainability.

Focus: Sustainable ecosystems

Climate Change & Environmental Resilience

  • Agriculture, fisheries, livestock.
  • Skill development & financial literacy.
  • SHGs, producer groups, market linkages.

Goal: Increase income, savings, and economic resilience.

Focus: Children (7–18) and youth (19–35)

Education & Youth Development

  • Peace education & conflict awareness.
  • Life skills training.
  • Cultural exposure programs.

Goal: Build awareness, social harmony, and future capacity.

Focus: Disaster & conflict-affected communities

Disaster Response & Humanitarian Support

  • Emergency relief, psychosocial support.
  • Disaster preparedness training.
  • Coordination with government & agencies.

Goal: Immediate relief & long-term resilience.

About PRDA
About PRDA

Building resilient communities since 1988 in Manipur

People’s Resource Development Association (PRDA) is a community-focused non-governmental organization based in Bishnupur, committed to promoting sustainable development and strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities.

Established in 1988, PRDA works closely with women, children, farmers, and marginalized groups through integrated interventions in livelihood promotion, health, natural resource management, disaster response, and social empowerment. By fostering community participation, building local capacities, and encouraging collective action, the organization enables people to improve their quality of life and secure long-term, sustainable livelihoods.

Through its holistic and inclusive approach, PRDA continues to contribute towards creating self-reliant, resourceful, and resilient communities.

VisionCreating sustainable, resourceful & healthy environment where in people co-exist with strong value system & live harmony.
MissionStrengthening & Capacitation to the key leaders, NGOs, CBOs, SHGs & Farmers in the process of networking development & advocacy.
Projects

Programmes creating measurable community impact

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Livelihood project
Livelihood

Homestead & Horticulture

Financial assistance and training supported 64 women across six project villages.

Community-led response
Resilience

Humang Mamal – SCLR

Community-led response supporting shelter, livelihoods, training and recovery.

Environment
Environment

Tree Plantation

Indigenous tree planting and environmental awareness across communities.

Child support
Humanitarian

Child Friendly Rooms

Learning, play and psychosocial support for children in relief camps.

Stories & Updates

From programmes to people

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Homestead horticulture
Livelihood

Livelihood through Homestead and Horticulture

Training and support for cultivation and livestock rearing to strengthen household income.

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Community response
Humanitarian

Survivor Community Led Response

Supporting community-led initiatives for safer shelter, livelihoods and resilience.

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Environment
Environment

Restoring Local Ecosystems

Tree plantation, village cleanliness and climate awareness with local participation.

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Our Leaders

Steering our work with purpose and integrity

Huidrom Shanti Singh

Huidrom Shanti Singh

President

Longjam Suranjoy Singh

Longjam Suranjoy Singh

Secretary

Dr. Huidrom Romen Singh

Dr. Huidrom Romen Singh

Assistant Secretary

N. Dhanapati Devi

N. Dhanapati Devi

Treasurer

1988Established
31Organisation strength
7Board members / trustees
ManipurCommunity-rooted action