About Us

CHANARD - Centre for Human and Natural Resources Development

We work in Dindigul for rural & slum development by taking up natural resources, water & soil conservation programs, along with the provision of empowerment & employment opportunities for the people.

CHANARD is a non-government and non-profit organization established in 1996 in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, that works on sustainable utilization of natural resources, innovative rural technology implementation, capacity and perspective trainings for employment sources, women empowerment, education, water and sanitation, watershed and waste land development fund programs, water and soil conservation programs, tree plantations, socio-economic development of the tribal, poor and deprived rural people, and look towards building a selfsufficient and self-reliant rural India. Since its inception, CHANARD has engaged itself in marching towards its vision and mission through various schemes sponsored by the government and other agencies involved in rural and urban slum development.

Our Vision

Our vision is to transform Gandhian dreams into reality by fostering sustainable, self-sufficient, and self-reliant rural development. We are dedicatedly working for a future where communities thrive through holistic empowerment, environmental harmony, and the realization of Mahatma Gandhi's ideals. CHANARD is committed to become a beacon of positive change, championing the principles of inclusivity, ecological stewardship, and socio-economic progress in our pursuit of a vibrant and resilient rural society.

Our Mission

The mission of CHANARD are the following: • Socioeconomic Development of the poor, deserving and downtrodden rural people. • Women empowerment. • Sustainable utilization of natural resources. • Capacity and perspective trainings for employment sources. • Innovative rural technology implementation. • Awareness on social issues and evils , health and environmental issues , and caregiving for disabled and elderly persons.

Our focus area

Our Team

Meet the masterminds behind the revolution

Board Members

 V. Sujithra

V. Sujithra

(Executive Member)
D.Uma Maheswari

D.Uma Maheswari

(Executive Member)
F.Grace Marjelyn

F.Grace Marjelyn

(President)
M. Asha pavun

M. Asha pavun

(Executive Member)
P. Krishnamoorthy

P. Krishnamoorthy

(Secretary)
S. Riswana Yasmin

S. Riswana Yasmin

(Treasurer )
S. Thamarai Selvi

S. Thamarai Selvi

(Executive Member)