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Executive Director’s Note

Bharathi Integrated Rural Development Society (BIRDS) is a Non Governmental Organization (NGO) registered under Societies Registration Act 21 of 1860, in the year 1991. Its registration number is 262/91, dated 28.11.1991. It is also registered under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 1976, on 16 May 1994. It has Income Tax (IT) exemption under Sections 12 A.

BIRDS have reached a new milestones in empowering dalit, tribal, women, children and small and marginal farmers. This is clearly evident in the impact generated as a result of BIRDS intervention in building their capacities. Dream of BIRDS to support the farmers of the district by providing training and demonstration facilities at stone-throw distance has been realized through construction of BIRDS Training Center and Organic Farm was conceptualized.

I can never forget the love and affection showered on me personally and on BIRDS by people with whom we have worked including elderly, destitute, dalit, women, children, farmers, trade communities, fire victims, displaced families, mothers, etc. I am ever grateful to god for giving me and BIRDS an opportunity to work with the deprived sections of the society, through which I draw inspiration to live.

Several individuals and agencies have guided/helped me and BIRDS in fulfilling financial and legal obligations. I place on record my gratitude for press and media, for their reporting on BIRDS. Several Government Officers responded positively to BIRDS staff and me, for which I shall be grateful to them.

Finally, I am thankful to the Executive Committee of BIRDS for their constant support and encouragement in conducting the day-to-day work smoothly and effectively.

V. Paul Raja Rao
Executive Director
BIRDS, Nandyal