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Established in 2002 under the Societies Registration Act of 1860, Integrated Rural Artisans Development Organization (IRADO) is a dedicated civil society organization working to empower traditional weavers and artisan communities across Northeast India. IRADO focuses on transforming the development narrative from addressing mere needs to asserting rights, particularly for socially and economically marginalized groups. The organization facilitates skill enhancement, advocacy, and access to government schemes, aiming to strengthen local economies and promote sustainable livelihoods, with a special emphasis on women artisans. Beginning with grassroots efforts like door-to-door marketing of handicrafts in urban centers, IRADO has grown into a vital platform that revitalizes village artisan groups, supports effective management of yarn and weaving units, and champions the rich handicraft heritage of the region. By enabling women to gain greater control over their resources and futures, IRADO strives to foster lasting social and economic transformation in these communities. The organization is guided by its governing body, chaired by Mr. Banajit Talukdar, alongside executive members Mr. Tarun Kumar Dhekial, Mr. Pranab Baruah, Ms. Rupamoni Doley, Ms. Mira Kalita, Ms. Monika Kardong, Ms. Rupali Gogoi, Ms. Sumi Gogoi and Ms. Shayesta Parween Read More....!

Our Mission

At IRADO, we are dedicated to driving inclusive and sustainable development among underprivileged communities across India, with a special focus on Assam. We strive to uplift lives and unlock potential through the following core commitments:

• Empowering the Marginalized: To help the deprived, especially women and rural artisans, become agents of their own transformation by implementing impactful development programs that foster self- reliance, dignity, and opportunity.
• Strengthening Grassroots Leadership: To build the capacities of local communities, NGOs, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) through dynamic and participatory training programs that nurture leadership, innovation, and long-term sustainability.
• Fostering Collaboration & Innovation: To provide technical support to rural artisans and economically disadvantaged groups to help them develop resource-based clusters. We also work to inspire and support both emerging and existing organizations to join hands in a shared mission of people-centric development through long-term, collaborative partnerships.

Together, we envision a future where empowered communities shape their own destinies—creating stronger, more resilient societies rooted in equality, creativity, and collective growth.

Our Vision

We aim for a peaceful society where every individual and community is empowered and self-reliant, and where human dignity, equal rights, and equal opportunities are accessible to all.

Values

IRADO operates as a people-driven platform, upholding the true spirit of by the people, for the people, and of the people. People's participation remains at the heart of all our initiatives, ensuring inclusiveness and collective ownership. Our work is deeply rooted in the values of loyalty to our mission, professionalism in our approach, transparency in our actions, and a strong commitment to empowering communities with integrity and purpose.