CORD INDIA

A recent field visit by the CORD National Training Team to the Sundarban region of West Bengal focused on formation and strengthening of Community Based Organizations and understanding local needs. Activities were carried out across villages under Madhurapur II Block,Nandakumarpur Panchayat in South 24 Parganas district.

Through interactions with families, community members, local institutions, and government departments, the visit helped lay the groundwork for deeper community participation and stronger local networks. The team also connected with schools, Panchayat representatives, and block-level officials to better understand existing systems and opportunities for collaboration.

Internships are often seen as stepping stones. Sometimes, they become perspective shifts.

For Pranav Singh Rana, a first-year B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student from National Law School of India University, his time at CORD offered a closer look at how law and governance meet everyday realities at the Gram Panchayats.

At CORD, we believe real learning begins when you step into communities with openness to observe, engage and understand.

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What truly drives lasting development?

At CORD, we have learned that sustainable change does not begin with external expertise alone. It begins with communities defining the problem and shaping the solution.
This simple quiz reflects a deeper principle we work with every day — Active participation builds ownership, and ownership builds continuity.

When local institutions like Mahila Mandals are formed, facilitated and strengthened, solutions often endure. CORD is presently supporting 2,186 Mahila Mandals with 91,389 members.
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