Association for Women and Rural Development

AWARD drives community-led initiatives in education, health, livelihoods, & wom…

Jute bag making training

Association for Women and Rural Development

AWARD drives community-led initiatives in education, health, livelihoods, & wom…

SHG Members Meeting

About Us

Association for Women and Rural Development (AWARD)

AWARD empowers marginalized communities, especially women and youth, by fostering sustainable development, enhancing livelihoods, & ensuring access to essential services in underdeveloped rural area.

The Association for Women and Rural Development (AWARD) was founded in the late 1980s and early 1990s, inspired by a deep commitment to community mobilization and people’s empowerment. The organization emerged from extensive grassroots engagement in Bamra, a region marked by vast forests, a significant tribal population, and widespread poverty. Motivated by the need to foster a people-centered development process, AWARD was established to mobilize youth and women, addressing issues of marginalization and limited access to government resources. Bamra Block, located in Sambalpur District, Odisha, is uniquely positioned at the intersection of Sambalpur, Sundargarh, and Jharsuguda districts. Despite its strategic location and connectivity through rail and road networks, many interior pockets remain isolated, lacking essential infrastructure such as education, healthcare, …

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Children Parliament of Tukuda Ashram

A one Day program on "Child Parliament" was organised by AWARD at Tukuda Ashram on dated 27.07.2025. The program was supported by EEDM, France. 30 Children from Tukuda Ashram and village were the participants of the program. The program was Innaugurated by Smt. Jarajini Burd, Chirman Gurundia panchayat Samitti & Mr. Manoj Ku. Mirdha, Sarapanch of Sole GP.

27 Jul, 2025

APPRAISAL VISIT by officer of Agriculture & Engineer department.

Appraisal visit to Gadapati Chilly Producer Company Limited (GCPCL), Jarabaga, Kesaibahal, Bamra, Sambalpur. Promoted By AWARD, Jarabaga

Maize and Cabbage Cultivation

Empowering Self-Help Group (SHG) members through maize and cabbage cultivation, providing them with technical support and access to high-quality seeds. This initiative focuses on sustainable agricultural practices, improving productivity and market linkages. By equipping SHG members with essential skills, the program enhances food security, economic stability, and self-reliance among rural women.

Phenyl Making Training

Empowering rural communities through phenyl making training, equipping women and Self-Help Group (SHG) members with skills in producing high-quality disinfectant is the whole idea behind this activity. This initiative focuses on hands-on training in formulation, packaging, and marketing, enabling participants to establish small-scale businesses. By promoting entrepreneurship and self-reliance, AWARD helps create sustainable income opportunities while encouraging hygiene and sanitation in local communities.

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Mushroom Cultivation Program

AWARD conducted a Micro Enterprise Development Program (MEDP) on Mushroom Cultivation at Salpakudar from November 22 to December 2, 2022. The program aimed to equip local farmers and women with practical skills in mushroom farming, providing them with an alternative livelihood opportunity. Participants learned about spawn preparation, harvesting techniques, and market linkage to enhance income generation. This initiative empowered rural communities with sustainable agribusiness knowledge, fostering self-reliance and economic growth.

Vocartional Trainings

We conducted a Micro Enterprise Development Program (MEDP) on Jute Bag Making at LAD, Kuchinda Block, from March 10 to 20, 2023. The initiative focused on training women and artisans in the production of eco-friendly jute bags, equipping them with design, stitching, and marketing skills. This program not only promoted sustainable livelihoods but also encouraged the use of biodegradable alternatives to plastic, contributing to environmental conservation.

Traditional Food Production Program

We actively promote Nutrigardens and the production of Badi, Pitha, and other traditional foods by Women Self-Help Group (WSHG) members. This initiative aims to enhance household nutrition, food security, and income generation for rural women. Through skill-based training, participants learn sustainable farming techniques for growing nutrient-rich vegetables and traditional food processing methods. By integrating organic cultivation with local food heritage, this program empowers women to achieve economic self-sufficiency while preserving cultural traditions.

Farmer's Livelihood Program

AWARD supports vegetable cultivation in CDP-MLIP Village, Kuchinda Block, to improve food security and create livelihood opportunities for local farmers. The initiative emphasizes sustainable farming practices, organic cultivation, and efficient irrigation techniques. By providing training, high-quality seeds, and market access, AWARD helps farmers enhance productivity, leading to long-term economic stability and improved nutrition.

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0 Beneficiary households received mushroom training

0 Beneficiary households received Jute bag making training

0 Aggregation & Marketing of farmer produce

0 Non-Paddy crops cultivation

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Account Number - 11501254014
Bank - State Bank of India
Branch - Kesaibahal
IFSC Code - SBIN0009352

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Association for Women and Rural Development

AWARD drives community-led initiatives in education, health, livelihoods, & wom…

Jute bag making training

Association for Women and Rural Development

AWARD drives community-led initiatives in education, health, livelihoods, & wom…

SHG Members Meeting

About Us

Association for Women and Rural Development (AWARD)

Our focus area

CHILDREN RIGHTS

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

ENVIRONMENT

LIVELIHOOD

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

NUTRITION

AGRICULTURE

CHILD PROTECTION

Events

Children Parliament of Tukuda Ashram

APPRAISAL VISIT by officer of Agriculture & Engineer department.

Maize and Cabbage Cultivation

Phenyl Making Training

Programs

Mushroom Cultivation Program

Vocartional Trainings

Traditional Food Production Program

Farmer's Livelihood Program

Our Impact

But we're not done yet. We need you

Make a Change