Machhindra Gojame

People's Institute for Rural Development (PIRD) was started on 15th August 1983, to initiate a process of comprehensive development of rural people, especially poor, marginalized and landless. Drawing strength from Mahatma Gandhi's call -- 'March to villages' -- the organization began its work in Ahmedpur taluka of  Latur district from Marathwada region.The organization is also recognized as one of the leading organizations in the Marathwada region. Currently the organization has concentrated its focus on Latur district encompassing all the talukas. The main reason for shift of paradigm is due to need assessment and demand driven programs. Mobilization and organization of deprived sections in the society, particularly women, children, agricultural labourers, has remained PIRD's core strategy to address their issues and to uphold their rights. To know more about us please visit us at http://sites.google.com/site/pirdlatur