CHAMINADE RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (CRDP) – BINDA

The Chaminade Rural Development Project (CRDP), based in Jharkhand, was established to promote community empowerment and sustainable rural development, particularly among marginalized and tribal communities. Its mission is to strengthen local communities through cooperation, self-reliance, and shared responsibility for social and economic progress. Recognizing the unique needs and cultural heritage of the tribal population, CRDP has implemented a range of initiatives in health, education, livelihood development, and capacity building, including community health programmes, traditional herbal medicine, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), non-formal education, spoken English and matriculation coaching, computer education, and vocational training. The total number of beneficiaries are

A major focus of CRDP is empowering women and rural youth through skill development and income-generating opportunities. The Tailoring Centre at Binda equips young women with vocational skills that support employment and economic independence, while SHGs encourage collective savings, financial literacy, leadership, and mutual support among both women and men. To address changing employment needs, CRDP also established a Computer Training Centre for tribal children and youth, introduced a Driver Training Programme that has helped many young men secure jobs, and is exploring additional initiatives such as carpentry training. Through its expanded outreach centre at Bongaburu Village, CRDP continues to extend its educational, social, and livelihood programmes to more remote tribal families, promoting inclusive development, dignity, and sustainable social transformation.