Conscious Village Initiative
Transforming Villages, Empowering Communities
The Conscious Village Initiative is one of IRD’s flagship programs, designed to bring holistic and sustainable development to villages across Nepal. In close collaboration with local governments and communities, this initiative follows a graduation model spanning four years, much like a student’s journey through college.
During this time, IRD implements transformative projects across key sectors, including agriculture, education, entrepreneurship, health, and finance, equipping villages with knowledge, skills, resources, and digital infrastructure to level up in every aspect.
By the time they graduate, these villages will have undergone a profound shift—from being under-resourced and financially weak to becoming conscious, self-sufficient, and empowered.
Key Areas of Impact
Education: Implementing school reforms, literacy programs, local curriculum development, and conducting relevant surveys and studies.
Agriculture: Providing training, resources, and innovative farming solutions through agrifinance, KisCo, agroforestry, and Krishimitra to increase productivity and income.
Entrepreneurship & Economic Development: Supporting entrepreneurial spirit through Work Root Ventures, Aatmanibhar campaign, Aaditya, IRD seed banks, nurseries, Kutir and more to build jobs and economic resilience.
Health & Well-being: Enhancing health services and sanitation via Aayush, annual health camps, Yoga and Meditation camps, Maitri, and Addiction & Substance Abuse Prevention camps.
Culture, Heritage & Tourism: Promoting cultural heritage and tourism through cultural exchange, Kutir, Save the Heritage campaign, and local tourism integration.
Digital Innovation & Connectivity: Deploying mobile apps and digital tools like Krishimitra, KisCo, Aayush, Surakshya, Mero Sahakari, Samvidha, and DWS to make services more efficient and accessible.
The Vision: A Revolution from the Village
The Conscious Village Initiative is more than just development—it’s a movement. By empowering villages with education, economic stability, awareness, and digital connectivity, we ensure that no one can exploit them.
Instead, they will lead their own progress, make informed political and economic decisions, and build a prosperous future for their community and the nation.
This is more than an initiative—it’s a revolution from the grassroots. Let’s start the Gramkranti (Village Revolution) and reshape the future of Nepal, one village at a time.
