Atal Ji’s Birth Centenary:.Sj.Jagadananda recalled His words -"Sarkar akeli nahin. sapne saare nahin", & vision of chariot driven by Union, State Govts, Pvt. Sector, CSOs & PRIs. He reaffirmed, voluntary sector is the soul of democracy - reaching the last hut,touching last heart.

🌊 Floods in Subarnarekha hit Baliapal block, after heavy rains & water release from Jharkhand. CYSD’s relief focused on women’s empowerment :.NFI kits 🛍 to 200 HHs & Rs. 4000/-each to 300 women with disabilities, single mothers & vulnerable ones in 16 villages. #CYSD #CAID

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Sj. #Jagadananda addressed an orientation for Internal Committee members under #POSHAct in #RDWU.He emphasized, #IC is not a formality, but a custodian of dignity in campuses. He called for a collective commitment to making universities safe, #genderjust & #inclusive for all 🌈🎓

“Empowering Campus: Safety, Security and Inclusivity” 🌟📚.“Safe campuses need more than rules—they need shared ownership & inclusive action,” said Dr. Rajesh Tandon at a state-level sensitization program in Bhubaneswar. #CYSD #MFF #UNFPA #UNESCO #PRIA #GenderJustice #YouthVoice

With support from ICRISAT, the Odisha Agriculture Department and CYSD’s South Odisha Livelihood Program, Pilika proves how small changes can spark big impact for women farmers.

Meet Pilika Sirika, a 22-year-old tribal farmer from Narayanpatna Block, Koraput district, whose switch to improved pigeon pea variety led to a 60% income boost!

and the sixteen thematic areas under which eligible social enterprises can apply. The session helped familiarise Odisha-based CSOs with this emerging impact-financing ecosystem.

faced by CSOs—visibility, credibility, and funding and introduced SSE as a SEBI-regulated platform to mobilise funds, particularly for non-profits, through Zero Coupon, Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments. He elaborated on SEBI’s framework for SSEs (NSE & BSE).

a special session titled “Awareness on Social Stock Exchange (SSE)” was organised at DRTC, Bhubaneswar. The session aimed to explore innovative fundraising avenues for social enterprises. Dr. S.K. Gupta, CEO of ICMAI Social Auditors Organization, highlighted three key challenges.

Social Stock Exchange: Mobilising Funds for Social Enterprises. 11 July: On the second day of the VANI consultation on “Strengthening Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Odisha,” in association with CYSD, ICMAI, and IM,

The event saw rich discussions on innovations in education and pedagogy, community-led health initiatives, sustainable natural resource management and women’s empowerment at the grassroots affirming the vital role of civil society in shaping a more inclusive and resilient Odisha.

Shri Harsh Jaitli, CEO of VANI, highlighted the growing disconnect between media and civil society and the urgent need to rebuild public trust through storytelling, communication, and partnerships.

has played from spearheading the Right to Information to responding to disasters like the 1999 Super Cyclone and the COVID-19 migrant crisis. He emphasised the need for sectoral standards, self-regulation, and greater youth involvement.

the real crisis lies in weakening civic engagement and the erosion of democratic values. “Civil society must reclaim its rightful space as a force for equity, inclusion and voice,” he said. Shri Jagadananda, Mentor & Co-founder of CYSD, reflected on the pivotal role civil society.

The event was attended by prominent civil society organisations across Odisha. In his keynote address, Shri Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, Chairman, @sambad_odisha Group, stressed that while Odisha has progressed in infrastructure and resource mobilisation,.

A consultation on “Strengthening Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Odisha” was held at DRTC, Bhubaneswar, organised by @vani_info in association with CYSD, ICMAI Social Auditors Organization and IM - Individuell Människohjälp.

𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀🌱. In Saharpada block, Keonjhar, 97 farmers have transformed 51.7 hectares of barren land into productive orchards by creating employment, strengthening food security and building climate resilience.