Why HDF

The key to a developed society are the empowered individuals and institutions. In the context of backward regions in India, there are numerous academic and research institutions to facilitate such a process. Unfortunately, most of the graduates they produce lack the aptitude, understanding and competence to work for the socio-economic development of the backward regions.
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Seminar on Role of Media in Combating HIV/AIDS




On the occasion of World AIDS Day, Human Development Foundation organized a seminar on Role of Media in Combating HIV/AIDS in the state of Orissa on 1st December 2009 at Red Cross Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. It was basically organized to sensitize both print and electronic media representatives to address the issue of HIV/AIDS in the state. Media as one of the strong partners in the overall development process, has tremendous role to play in containing the disease. As many as 30 media representatives participated in the programme and shared their valuable thoughts. The seminar was presided over by Mr. D. K.Roy, (Retd IRS), Executive Director, HDF. The chief Guest of the seminar was Mr . A C Padhiary, IAS, Project Director, OSACS. The other speakers on the dias were Dr Satakodi Hota, Chief Editor, The samay, Dr Bhagaban Praksah, Mr. M S Mohanty, Orissa Bhaskar, Dr Almas Ali, Sr Adviser, HDF, Mr Sudarsan Das, Secretary, HDF.

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Community Action under NRHM in Orissa: The Status and Way Forwar

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