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We are pleased to welcome you to the official website of 16 Mile Rural Development Society. In the year 2026, our organization proudly continues its longstanding commitment to inclusive and sustainable community development across Malda district and surrounding regions.
Since our establishment, we have been dedicated to serving underprivileged and marginalized communities through meaningful interventions in the fields of education, healthcare, women empowerment, child welfare, livelihood promotion, agriculture, skill development, and disaster response.
In alignment with present-day development priorities, our initiatives in 2026 are focused on women entrepreneurship promotion, digital inclusion, youth employability enhancement, climate-resilient agriculture, environmental awareness, financial literacy, and community health improvement. We strive to ensure that rural communities are equipped to participate effectively in an increasingly modern and technology-driven society.
Our progress has been made possible through the continued support and cooperation of government departments, … Read more
About Organization
16 Mile Rural Development Society is a reputed non-government organization based in Malda district, West Bengal, working for the upliftment of rural and marginalized communities. The organization began its journey in 1991 with the vision of promoting sustainable rural development, social justice, and community empowerment.
From its early years, the Society focused on improving access to education, healthcare, sanitation, livelihood opportunities, and women empowerment in backward rural areas. Over time, it expanded its activities to include child development, nutrition, skill training, micro-credit support, environmental awareness, agriculture development, and youth engagement programs.
The organization started from the village of 16 Mile in Malda and gradually extended its services to different parts of Malda, South Dinajpur, North Dinajpur, and Murshidabad districts. Through dedicated fieldwork and community participation, it has reached approximately 1,25,000 beneficiaries.
Over the years, 16 Mile Rural Development Society has successfully implemented various programs in health awareness, sanitation, child welfare, women entrepreneurship, farmer support, self-help group development, and disaster relief. The organization continues to work in partnership with government departments, financial institutions, and local communities.
Today, the Society remains committed to building self-reliant, educated, healthy, and empowered communities through inclusive and sustainable development initiatives.
16 Mile Rural Development Society is committed to promoting inclusive, sustainable, and community-driven development in rural and underserved areas. Our vision focuses on empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and creating equal opportunities for all.
Our key aims are:
• To empower women through entrepreneurship development, livelihood opportunities, leadership training, and financial inclusion.
• To promote quality education, digital learning, and skill development for children, youth, and adults.
• To improve community health through awareness programs, sanitation initiatives, nutrition support, and access to healthcare services.
• To support farmers and rural families through sustainable agriculture, modern farming practices, and income-generation activities.
• To encourage youth employment through vocational training, career guidance, and self-employment opportunities.
• To promote environmental protection through tree plantation, waste management, water conservation, and climate awareness programs.
• To protect the rights, dignity, and welfare of children, women, senior citizens, and vulnerable communities.
• To strengthen self-help groups, cooperatives, and community institutions for long-term development.
• To encourage digital inclusion and financial literacy so rural communities can benefit from modern services and technology.
• To provide relief and rehabilitation support during natural disasters and emergencies.
Above all, our aim is to build a self-reliant, educated, healthy, and empowered society where every individual can live with dignity, equality, and opportunity.
Our vision is to build an inclusive, empowered, and self-reliant society where every individual has equal access to education, healthcare, livelihood opportunities, and social justice.
We aspire to create strong and sustainable communities in which women are empowered, children are protected, youth are skilled, farmers are supported, and vulnerable families can live with dignity and security.
We envision a future where rural communities are socially progressive, economically stable, environmentally responsible, and connected to modern opportunities through innovation and collective development.
Through dedication, transparency, and community participation, we strive to become a catalyst for positive change and long-term social transformation.
Our mission is to work for the holistic development of rural and underserved communities through inclusive, sustainable, and people-centered initiatives.
We are committed to empowering women through education, entrepreneurship, leadership, and livelihood opportunities. We strive to improve the lives of children, youth, farmers, and vulnerable families by promoting quality education, healthcare, skill development, financial inclusion, and social awareness.
Our mission is to strengthen communities through self-help groups, capacity building, environmental protection, disaster response, and access to modern resources and technology.
Through transparency, dedication, and active community participation, we aim to create lasting positive change and build a just, healthy, and self-reliant society.
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