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Redefining "The Job": Service as a PurposeAt the ISDG Research Foundation’s 7th Foundation Day, we moved beyond the typi...
11/05/2026

Redefining "The Job": Service as a Purpose

At the ISDG Research Foundation’s 7th Foundation Day, we moved beyond the typical celebration. Instead, we sat down for a profound dialogue with Mr. Atul Gera, founder of Life Savers Jharkhand, on a theme that challenges the modern professional: "Along the Job: Making Service Your Purpose."

We often view work as a calculation—input vs. output. But Mr. Gera reminded us that true fulfillment begins where the spreadsheet ends.

Key Takeaways:
Beyond Calculation: Shift from "What do I get?" to "What can I give?" to find lasting satisfaction.

Taming the Ego: Service is a privilege, not a badge of superiority.

The Balancing Act: Professionalism provides the platform, but the spirit of service adds the meaning.

Don't let peer pressure or ego dim your light. Service isn't a distraction from your career; it is the heartbeat of a life well-lived.

Seven years of passion, purpose, and the unwavering spirit of Service and Creativity.On May 9th, ISDG Research Foundatio...
07/05/2026

Seven years of passion, purpose, and the unwavering spirit of Service and Creativity.

On May 9th, ISDG Research Foundation officially turns 7. Our journey has been defined by the troughs we’ve weathered and the communities we’ve strived to make more resilient.

This milestone is less about a party and more about a dialogue, a reflection on the impact we’ve made together.

We are honored to host the incredible Mr. Atul Gera (Founder Livesavers, whose efforts have saved hundreds of lives), a true spark of inspiration in Ranchi, to lead our theme: "Along the Job: Making Service your purpose."

Our team will explore how we can foster a spirit of service in our work to achieve holistic fulfillment. At ISDG, we believe work is more than a task; it’s a calling.

14/04/2026

It is insightful to witness the impact of scientific training on traditional practices. In Bishunpur, a tribal woman farmer is transforming her small-scale piggery.

By shifting to balanced, healthy feed, her initial unit of 4 pigs (1 male, 3 female) has successfully grown to a thriving lot of 10!

​Best Practices for Success:
- ​Nutritious Feed: Use a mix of grains, minerals, and clean kitchen waste.
- ​Hygiene: Regularly clean enclosures to prevent disease.
- ​Vaccination: Timely deworming and shots are crucial.
- ​Clean Water: Ensure 24/7 access to fresh water.

​Empowering farmers through knowledge ensures long-term food security and economic growth.

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12/04/2026

Resilience in Aurapath: A Village on the Move

"Chal re gaanv thamna nahi, Mehnat se tu darna nahi."
(Come, oh village, do not stop. Do not fear the hard work.)

In the heart of Dumri, Gumla, these words are more than a song- they are a call to action. Under the PAHAL initiative, supported by NITI Aayog and the Gumla District Administration, the ISDG Research Foundation is working alongside the Pahari Korwa (PVTG) community to shape a new future.

Through a powerful Nukkad Naatak, we recently sparked vital dialogues on migration, resource management, and the strength of collective enterprise. Along with building livelihoods, we are building resilience.

Aurapath is moving. And it isn't stopping.

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Building a movement from the ground up!In partnership with Hindustan Copper Limited (CSR), we are empowering 300 tribal ...
04/04/2026

Building a movement from the ground up!

In partnership with Hindustan Copper Limited (CSR), we are empowering 300 tribal women farmers in the aspirational district of Khunti, Jharkhand, to transform their pulses and oilseed cultivation.

Real change starts at "Ground Zero"- the soil. We’ve trained dedicated community cadres to master soil sample collection and explain to the community the benefits of soil health tests.

The energy on the ground is incredible. These farmers are eager to decode their soil’s health, ensuring the right treatments for a flourishing harvest.

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Facilitating Rural Entrepreneurship in ChhattisgarhWe are proud to announce that 20 farmers from the SmartKisan Cooperat...
26/03/2026

Facilitating Rural Entrepreneurship in Chhattisgarh

We are proud to announce that 20 farmers from the SmartKisan Cooperative Society, an FPO promoted by ISDG Research Foundation supported by NABARD have reached a significant milestone.

In a public ceremony in Kanker, Chhattisgarh, 4 high-capacity leaf plate (dona pattal) making units were handed over to them by Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman of KVIC.

Following comprehensive training in production and entrepreneurship, these farmers are now equipped to lead sustainable rural enterprises. This intervention strengthens local value chains and promotes eco-friendly livelihoods.

Empowering the backbone of agriculture in Khunti! ISDG Research Foundation, in collaboration with Hindustan Copper Limit...
13/03/2026

Empowering the backbone of agriculture in Khunti!

ISDG Research Foundation, in collaboration with Hindustan Copper Limited (CSR), organized a village-level training today in Oskeya, Murhu Block. Over 50 tribal women farmers gathered to lead the shift toward high-value pulses and oilseeds.

Our technical session focused on:
✅ Soil Health Testing: The foundation for scientific nutrient management.
✅ Scientific Package of Practices: Adopting line sowing and IPM to boost per-hectare productivity.
✅ Collective Action: Strengthening rural self-reliance through FPO models and shared processing.

By transitioning from traditional growers to Agri-entrepreneurs, these women are driving local nutrition security and supporting India’s national priority of edible oil self-sufficiency. 🇮🇳

True equity isn't found in theory; it’s forged in the agency of women to decide, lead, and influence their own ecosystem...
07/03/2026

True equity isn't found in theory; it’s forged in the agency of women to decide, lead, and influence their own ecosystems.

At ISDG Research Foundation, we believe gender equality begins at the last mile. By bridging the gap through sustainable livelihoods, vocational skills, and micro-entrepreneurship, we are empowering rural and tribal women to reclaim their narratives.

This International Women’s Day, we honor the resilient spirits rising from the grassroots. They aren't just participants in the economy- they are the architects of Bharat. When a rural woman succeeds, she transforms her community, shaping the very soul of India.

Happy International Women's Day to the changemakers at the heart of our nation.

ISDG में 'होली मिलन' एवं सामाजिक विमर्श​ISDG कार्यालय में होली की पूर्व संध्या पर 'होली मिलन' समारोह का आयोजन हुआ। ​विमर...
03/03/2026

ISDG में 'होली मिलन' एवं सामाजिक विमर्श

​ISDG कार्यालय में होली की पूर्व संध्या पर 'होली मिलन' समारोह का आयोजन हुआ।

​विमर्श के दौरान सामाजिक ताने-बाने को सुदृढ़ करने में त्योहारों की भूमिका और उनके सांस्कृतिक महत्व पर विशेष बल दिया गया।

यह आयोजन आपसी एकजुटता और सामाजिक उत्तरदायित्व के संकल्प को दोहराने का एक माध्यम बना।

​आप सभी को होली की मंगलमय शुभकामनाएं!

रामकृष्ण मिशन आश्रम द्वारा आयोजित केंद्रीय किसान मेले में आईएसडीजी रिसर्च फाउंडेशन की सक्रिय भागीदारी​गेतलसूद फार्म, रां...
01/03/2026

रामकृष्ण मिशन आश्रम द्वारा आयोजित केंद्रीय किसान मेले में आईएसडीजी रिसर्च फाउंडेशन की सक्रिय भागीदारी

​गेतलसूद फार्म, रांची: रामकृष्ण मिशन आश्रम के तत्वावधान में आयोजित केंद्रीय किसान मेले में आईएसडीजी रिसर्च फाउंडेशन ने अपनी प्रभावी उपस्थिति दर्ज कराई। इस मेले में कृषि, नवाचार और ग्रामीण विकास की झलक देखने को मिली।

​प्रदर्शनी के मुख्य आकर्षण:
​बायोफोर्टिफिकेशन (Biofortification): संस्था ने स्टॉल के माध्यम से कुपोषण मुक्त भारत की दिशा में बायोफोर्टिफिकेशन के क्षेत्र में किए जा रहे शोध और तकनीकी कार्यों की विस्तृत जानकारी साझा की।

​जिंक टेस्ट (Zinc Test) प्रश्नावली: मेले में सबसे बड़ा आकर्षण "आपके शरीर में जिंक की स्थिति क्या है?" विषय पर आधारित एक विशेष प्रश्नावली रही। बड़ी संख्या में किसानों और स्कूली छात्र-छात्राओं ने इसमें भाग लिया और अपने स्वास्थ्य के प्रति जागरूक हुए।

​FPO उत्पादों का प्रदर्शन: स्टॉल पर बिशनपुर हरियाली फार्मर प्रोड्यूसर कंपनी के विभिन्न उत्पादों को भी प्रदर्शित किया गया, जिसे आगंतुकों ने काफी सराहा।

​विशिष्ट अतिथि का आगमन:
​कार्यक्रम के दौरान नाबार्ड (NABARD) झारखंड क्षेत्रीय कार्यालय की मुख्य महाप्रबंधक, श्रीमती दीपमाला घोष ने विशेष रूप से आईएसडीजी रिसर्च फाउंडेशन के स्टॉल का भ्रमण किया। उन्होंने संस्था द्वारा बायोफोर्टिफिकेशन और किसानों के सशक्तिकरण के लिए किए जा रहे कार्यों को विस्तार से समझा। श्रीमती घोष ने फाउंडेशन के प्रयासों की सराहना करते हुए इसे ग्रामीण विकास के लिए एक अनुकरणीय कदम बताया।

​मेले में बड़ी संख्या में आए किसानों, छात्रों और ग्रामीण परिवेश के लोगों ने स्टॉल पर आकर आधुनिक कृषि तकनीकों और पोषण सुरक्षा के महत्व को समझा।

गाँव के पुरुष पत्थरों को जमाने से सुन्दर आकार देते आये थे। गाँव में संवाद के क्रम में यह सामने आया कि गाँव की महिलाएं इन...
26/02/2026

गाँव के पुरुष पत्थरों को जमाने से सुन्दर आकार देते आये थे। गाँव में संवाद के क्रम में यह सामने आया कि गाँव की महिलाएं इन पत्थरों को बखूबी सजा सकती हैं। थोड़े प्रशिक्षण से आज उनके ब्रश पत्थरों में जान फूंक रहे हैं।

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