Community Development Society

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY is an organization dedicated towards the upliftment and empowerment of the economically weaker sections of the society. Highly concerned about the poor economic situations of Manipur, a group of five member youths took the initiative to address the age-old economic challenges facing the rural community of Southern Manipur in the 21st Century. Formed on October 12, 2012 and Registered in 31st January 2013 under the Manipur Societies Registration Act, 1989, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY aims to address the issues of low farmer incomes, inadequate social infrastructure development, women empowerment, unemployment, unstainable economic & livelihood conditions, health & education as well as ecological sustainability. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY is highly concerned about the deprivation of rural community from their potential aspirations due to economic and political setbacks. Till late, it has been observed that the issues of subsistence farming vis-à-vis the impact of climate change, unprotected environment, poorly-developed health infrastructure and rampant unemployment has resulted in widespread social catastrophe among the rural communities in Manipur, which has led to the necessity of handholding, capacity building, awareness and sensitization. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY is passionate and committed towards creating sustainable development among the rural communities through: the promotion of entrepreneurship and skill development; promotion of farm and non-farm sector; the effective participation of women in the overall social development processes; promotion of IT and ensuring digital, legal and financial literacy in rural areas; ensure better health centre facilities with protected environment in rural areas. promotion of health, hygiene and sanitation.