Registered Office
At-Sadhubir, Po-Chalunigan, Via-Betada, Dist-Balasore, Odisha - 756168
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Our journey
A community institution shaped by field experience since 2003.
SHAKTI was initiated by a group of young professionals with the objective of contributing to a healthier and more equitable society through social transformation. The organisation works with poor and marginalised communities while placing strong emphasis on environment, local knowledge and sustainable development.
Its evolution has moved through an activist-oriented phase, an independent phase and, from 2003 onward, a continuing focus on professional excellence and transparency.
1999–2002 Activist oriented2002–2003 Independent phase2003–present Professional growth
Institutional identity
- Registered
- Societies Registration Act, 1860
- Registration
- No. 7954/81, 30.10.2003
- NITI Aayog UID
- OR/2010/0023915
- Certification
- ISO 9001:2015
Contact Person
Durgesh Nandan Mishra
Secretary
Field Presence
Balasore, Bhadrak, Keonjhar and Kalahandi with community-linked field locations.
Inclusive progress without poverty, discrimination or social inequality.
To create an economically, socially, culturally, politically, technologically and environmentally sustainable society.
Appropriate technology, environment & sustainable development
Human rights and entitlements
Poverty reduction, food security & livelihoods
Gender equality and social justice
Good governance and stronger democracy
Health, hygiene, sanitation & community institutions
Legal & institutional standing
A framework built for accountability.
Societies RegistrationNo. 7954/81
FCRA Registration104820124
PANAADAS6441B
TANBBNS05966C
RecognitionPrakruti Mitra Award
Science partnershipVigyan Prasar Samiti
Core objectives
Development that combines dignity, knowledge and opportunity.
SHAKTI’s objectives span welfare, livelihood, education, health, science, natural resources and participatory governance.
01Promote welfare and advancement of weaker sections including women, children and tribal communities.
02Promote access to quality health care, primary education, water and sanitation.
03Popularise science, technology and appropriate biotechnology-based initiatives.
04Strengthen livelihood security through vocational capabilities, SHGs and enterprise activity.
05Support agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, animal resources and watershed strategies.
06Encourage voluntary action, disaster preparedness, research, workshops and policy advocacy.
Organisation
Management & working approach
A 12-member general body oversees governance, with a governing body responsible for regular management and institutional functioning.
Management
The general body meets at least annually and elects a governing body that reviews organisational functioning quarterly. A chief functionary is selected to handle legal and administrative matters.
Working strategies
- Technically, physically and economically sound planning
- Understanding rural needs and local realities
- Planning around available resources
- Strong field representation and departmental linkages
- Basic institutional and infrastructure capacity
Capacity
People & infrastructure
Staff Profile
| Category | Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Professionals | 1 | 0 |
| Subject Matter Specialists | 2 | 4 |
| Managers | 2 | 0 |
| Volunteers | 5 | 10 |
| Support Staff | 4 | 1 |
Infrastructure / Assets
| Asset | Details |
|---|---|
| Land and Building | Rented Building |
| Tailoring Unit | 1 |
| Food Processing Unit | 1 |
| Vehicles | 2 |
| Computer / Laptop | 3 / 2 |
| Training Centre | 1 |
Banking details
Organisation accounts
Details published by SHAKTI for institutional reference.
Canara BankMarkona Branch • A/c 4426101004142
State Bank of IndiaJamujhadi Branch, Balasore • A/c 30518858049
Union Bank of IndiaMarkona Branch, Balasore • A/c 779802010002125