The keys 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.
The research work undertaken often does not help policy development and implementation. The structure and systems of such academic and research institutions are unable to effectively meet the needs of the current dynamic environment.
Human Development Foundation (HDF), an initiative by a group of young professionals, envisages bridging this gap through its twin wings- Academic Programme (AP) and centre for Development Action and Research (cDAR).
The Academic Programme wing offers quality education in Management Studies, Development Studies, Engineering, Vocational Trades, Micro-Finance and Social Sciences.
The Development Action and Research wing undertakes programmatic interventions to focus on Education, Community Health, Livelihoods, and Governance. Its activities are to be supplemented by research and action programs to set up model institutions and demonstration projects involving traditional and emerging opportunities; and to develop enabling policies.
Both the wings are linked with each other by a two-way flow of resources in the form of knowledge, technology, finance, personnel and competence.
