Regional Centre for Development Cooperation
Nurturing Resources, Empowering People
We work from Odisha, India…
Based in one of India’s least ‘developed’ states, we address environment and people-centred issues - from forest, water and land rights, livelihoods and mining issues, to climate change and disaster risk reduction. Our proactive and informed approach has brought RCDC acclaim and transformed lives in Odisha. Our grassroots interventions, research and expertise all inform our policy-level work, where we raise the debate and influence key decision-making in order to benefit our communities.
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We inform thousands of people every year, from policy makers to farmers and teachers, through our renowned English and Odiya publications. more...
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Odisha has jeopardized agriculture to favour industry: CAG
Odisha has committed natural resources like land and water to industries ...
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Global Warming's Terrifying New Math
When we think about global warming at all, the arguments tend to be ...
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Insurance Cover for Kendu Leaf Pluckers in Odisha
In a bid to provide insurance cover to lakhs of families engaged in plucking ...
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Climate Change a Reality, Wreaking Havoc across Borders
People from three countries bordering the Bay of Bengal; India, Bangladesh and ...
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