NYDHEE || Network for Youth Development & Healthy Environment

ABOUT US

NYDHEE is a non-profit Social Development Organization have been serving to community since 18 years in sectors of Livelihood, Water & Sanitation, Health & Hygiene, Education, Nutrition sector with utmost commitment in the state of Odisha, Jharkhand & West Bengal, India. We committed for developing a society where people relies on participation for good governance. Always strive to strengthen Community Level Institutions like Self Help Groups, Federations, Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) and build their capacity to manage the program sustainable manner.

N Y D H E E (Network for Youth Development and Healthy Environment) is a registered non-profit and non – government organisation under the Indian Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. For the last 18 years, it has been working in Eastern India to eradicate socio-economic inequities through sustainable development approach. It works with community based groups and institutions to address the issues affecting the urban and rural poor, with a special focus on SC, ST, women and children.

OUR STORY

Established in 12th January 2001, Nydhee has been a pioneer in promoting rural development with a mandate to meet the basic requirements of the marginalized households through the much used peoples’ platform - women SHG model.

The organization was conceptualized in 2000 to contain excesses through WASH, forestry, livelihoods and eco-friendly initiatives during the time Since then, it has been working for the improvement of rural & urban poor, tribal and dalit in the state of Odisha, focusing on women groups and their cooperatives as a means of holistic community development and empowerment. Youth and women SHGs and their cooperatives were promoted by Nydhee with an aim to initiate developmental activities through an institutional framework amongst target communities.

The innovative and unique intervention combining improved social capital with livelihood has indeed brought a dynamic improvement in people’s life. Today, Nydhee is known in the country for taking a lead role in women empowerment through its unique approach of improving social capital using improved livelihood practices as a means. The organization has also successfully demonstrated leveraging of financial services through bank linkages to set up micro enterprises in rural and semi urban settings.

OUR MISSION

Facilitating community institutions to anchor the process of sustainable development for uniform social order with an environment-friendly approach.

OUR VISION

Building a prosperous and healthy society by upholding democratic values.

ABOUT OUR FOUNDER

Mr. Prasant Muduli, Founder and Secretary of NYDHEE has over two decades of experience working with various communities at the state level with strong grounding in livelihood promotion, entrepreneurship development, capacity building, networking, programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

His clear understanding of the rural and urban developmental issues and experience with the community brings in solutions for the hapless backed by his exposure with national and international agencies.

OUR TEAM

NYDHEE is a democratic, secular and non-political organization with a General Body and Executive body at the apex level for the purpose of formulation of policy for the Organisation in a consultative process. The Secretary of Nydhee Mr. Prasant Muduli is the Chief functionary. Nydhee is an equal opportunity employer. Further, there is an Advisory Council with key sector experts which supports the Senior Management Team in smooth execution of programmes through periodical reviews and team orientation.

NAME BIO

Mrs. Susama Sethi (President) Mrs. Susama Sethi, a senior grassroots activist with more than one decades of experience. She is skilled trainer of Community mobilisation and SHG promotion, Participatory rural appraisal, Entrepreneurship and gender justice. She is an excellent community mobilise and spearheaded several health and nutrition awareness campaign. Mrs Sethi possesses a Bachelor degree in Arts.

Mr. Sibabrat Choudhry (Vice President) Mr. Sibabrat Choudhry (a PGDRM holder from Xavier Institute of Management (XIM), Bhubaneswar with Post Graduate in Public Policy and Management(IIM, Bangalore) is well known rural development specialist in Odisha and other states. He has worked with UNICEF, PRADAN, Landesa,Panchayati Raj department Of Odisha and several others leading Indian NGOs including various Government agencies. Trained in rural development and public policy management, he has the expertise on Livelihood interventions with smallholder farmers, landless communities, sharecroppers and women farmers.

Mr. Prasant Muduli (Executive Director) Mr. Prasant Muduli is one of the founder members of NYDHEE and has been with NYDHEE since 2001. He is an M.Com graduate from Utkal University. He has specialized skill and knowledge on Participatory village level micro planning & process, Organization Development, Management of Finance and Institution Building process (Peoples Organization).

Mr. Neeraj Mishara (Treasurer) Mr. Neeraj Mishara(MBA in Finance) is associated with NYDHEE for more than 5 years. He is associated with a number of Civil Society organizations and passionately contributes in development sector voluntarily. He is currently working as a financial advisor in an Insurance company.Since last 25 years, Ms. Sucharita Pattnaik has been associated with social development activities and working towards the all round development of marginalised communities in Odisha. She had completed her graduation in Arts from Sambalpur University in the year 1990.During these 25 years of work; she was associated with several development organisations in Odisha which includes Humara Bachapan Trust and Lutheran World Service. She is currently leading the SHG promotion activities of NYDHEE. She has expertise in Participatory community planning, resource management and sustainable development. Ms Pattnaik has been with NYDHEE since 2018.

Ms. Sucharita Pattnaik (Member) Since last 25 years, Ms. Sucharita Pattnaik has been associated with social development activities and working towards the all round development of marginalised communities in Odisha. She had completed her graduation in Arts from Sambalpur University in the year 1990.During these 25 years of work; she was associated with several development organisations in Odisha which includes Humara Bachapan Trust and Lutheran World Service. She is currently leading the SHG promotion activities of NYDHEE. She has expertise in Participatory community planning, resource management and sustainable development. Ms Pattnaik has been with NYDHEE since 2018.

Mr. Srikanta Behera (Member) Mr. Srikanta Behera, is a energetic young social activist having good community mobilisation capacity. He is a graduate in Science from Utkal University. He is associated with a number of development Organisations and volunteers for several social transformation movements.

Ms. Puspalata Naik (Member) Ms. Puspalata Naik is Bachelor degree holder in Arts. She is an enthusiastic grassroots worker having long experience in DRR, participatory processes, micro-credit. She has the specialised skill in business development and management of Farmer producer organisation.

NAME	BIO
Mrs. Susama Sethi (President)	Mrs. Susama Sethi, a senior grassroots activist with more than one decades of experience. She is skilled trainer of Community mobilisation and SHG promotion, Participatory rural appraisal, Entrepreneurship and gender justice. She is an excellent community mobilise and spearheaded several health and nutrition awareness campaign. Mrs Sethi possesses a Bachelor degree in Arts.
Mr. Sibabrat Choudhry (Vice President)	Mr. Sibabrat Choudhry (a PGDRM holder from Xavier Institute of Management (XIM), Bhubaneswar with Post Graduate in Public Policy and Management(IIM, Bangalore) is well known rural development specialist in Odisha and other states. He has worked with UNICEF, PRADAN, Landesa,Panchayati Raj department Of Odisha and several others leading Indian NGOs including various Government agencies. Trained in rural development and public policy management, he has the expertise on Livelihood interventions with smallholder farmers, landless communities, sharecroppers and women farmers.
Mr. Prasant Muduli (Executive Director)	Mr. Prasant Muduli is one of the founder members of NYDHEE and has been with NYDHEE since 2001. He is an M.Com graduate from Utkal University. He has specialized skill and knowledge on Participatory village level micro planning & process, Organization Development, Management of Finance and Institution Building process (Peoples Organization).
Mr. Neeraj Mishara (Treasurer)	Mr. Neeraj Mishara(MBA in Finance) is associated with NYDHEE for more than 5 years. He is associated with a number of Civil Society organizations and passionately contributes in development sector voluntarily. He is currently working as a financial advisor in an Insurance company.Since last 25 years, Ms. Sucharita Pattnaik has been associated with social development activities and working towards the all round development of marginalised communities in Odisha. She had completed her graduation in Arts from Sambalpur University in the year 1990.During these 25 years of work; she was associated with several development organisations in Odisha which includes Humara Bachapan Trust and Lutheran World Service. She is currently leading the SHG promotion activities of NYDHEE. She has expertise in Participatory community planning, resource management and sustainable development. Ms Pattnaik has been with NYDHEE since 2018.
Ms. Sucharita Pattnaik (Member)	Since last 25 years, Ms. Sucharita Pattnaik has been associated with social development activities and working towards the all round development of marginalised communities in Odisha. She had completed her graduation in Arts from Sambalpur University in the year 1990.During these 25 years of work; she was associated with several development organisations in Odisha which includes Humara Bachapan Trust and Lutheran World Service. She is currently leading the SHG promotion activities of NYDHEE. She has expertise in Participatory community planning, resource management and sustainable development. Ms Pattnaik has been with NYDHEE since 2018.
Mr. Srikanta Behera (Member)	Mr. Srikanta Behera, is a energetic young social activist having good community mobilisation capacity. He is a graduate in Science from Utkal University. He is associated with a number of development Organisations and volunteers for several social transformation movements.
Ms. Puspalata Naik (Member)	Ms. Puspalata Naik is Bachelor degree holder in Arts. She is an enthusiastic grassroots worker having long experience in DRR, participatory processes, micro-credit. She has the specialised skill in business development and management of Farmer producer organisation.

SL NO. NAME OF THE STAFF DESIGNATION QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE FULL TIME/PART TIME EXPERTISE RESPONISIBILITIES

1 Mr Prasant Muduli Executive Director B Com,MBA,DRM 13 Years FULL TIME Environment Conservation, Planning and Monitoring, WASH Trainer and Accounts Management Overall Programme Monitoring

2 SRINIBAS PANIGRAHI Sr. Program Manager Master’s in Sociology 20 Years FULL TIME Participatory community planning, resource management and sustainable development programme planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation of ongoing projects viz. M-Power, Livelihood restoration project and BioSand filter restoration project COVID-19 response programme

3 Mr Tarapad Pradhan Program Officer MBA 10 Years Full TIME Programme Documentation, PME, Action Research, Programme Management & Public Budget Analyst Overall managing the Project

4 Mr. Manual Lakra Programme Coordinator-Jharkhand BA, MSW 10 YEARS FULL TIME Community Mobilizer & Health Trainer Handle BSF Project

5 Mr Prahlla Behera Project COORDINATOR BA 12 Years FuLL TIME SHG Management, Data Reseracher, Community Mobilizer , Bio-Agriculture Manage and Coordinate MSED Project activities Function or Program me Management

6 Mr Bijoy Mandal Programme Coordinator-WB BA 7 Years FULL TIME Programme Management and Monitoring Manage BSF project

7 Bibejananda Sahoo Accountant B.Com, IICA(Inter) 5 Years FULL TIME Accounts & Audits, MIS Manage all Financial Transaction and activities, Monitor all Finance Movement, Book Keeping, Performing Audit Programme, All programme financing Data Entry

8 Kasiroy Soren Community Facilitator B.A 10 Years FULL TIME Master Trainer Improve animal Management(IAM), Mushroom cultivation Facilitate training, Follow-UP to SHG function, Documentation, SHG Formation and Strengthening, Assist SHG saving and Fund mobilization of SHG

9 Ms. Sameya Lakra Community Facilitator B.A 5 Years FULL TIME Community Facilitator Facilitate training, Follow-UP to SHG function, Documentation, SHG Formation and Strengthening, Assist SHG saving and Fund mobilization of SHG

SL NO.	NAME OF THE STAFF	DESIGNATION	QUALIFICATION	EXPERIENCE	FULL TIME/PART TIME	EXPERTISE	RESPONISIBILITIES
1	Mr Prasant Muduli	Executive Director	B Com,MBA,DRM	13 Years	FULL TIME	Environment Conservation, Planning and Monitoring, WASH Trainer and Accounts Management	Overall Programme Monitoring
2	SRINIBAS PANIGRAHI	Sr. Program Manager	Master’s in Sociology	20 Years	FULL TIME	Participatory community planning, resource management and sustainable development	programme planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation of ongoing projects viz. M-Power, Livelihood restoration project and BioSand filter restoration project COVID-19 response programme
3	Mr Tarapad Pradhan	Program Officer	MBA	10 Years	Full TIME	Programme Documentation, PME, Action Research, Programme Management & Public Budget Analyst	Overall managing the Project
4	Mr. Manual Lakra	Programme Coordinator-Jharkhand	BA, MSW	10 YEARS	FULL TIME	Community Mobilizer & Health Trainer	Handle BSF Project
5	Mr Prahlla Behera	Project COORDINATOR	BA	12 Years	FuLL TIME	SHG Management, Data Reseracher, Community Mobilizer , Bio-Agriculture	Manage and Coordinate MSED Project activities Function or Program me Management
6	Mr Bijoy Mandal	Programme Coordinator-WB	BA	7 Years	FULL TIME	Programme Management and Monitoring	Manage BSF project
7	Bibejananda Sahoo	Accountant	B.Com, IICA(Inter)	5 Years	FULL TIME	Accounts & Audits, MIS Manage all Financial Transaction and activities, Monitor all Finance Movement, Book Keeping, Performing Audit Programme, All programme financing	Data Entry
8	Kasiroy Soren	Community Facilitator	B.A	10 Years	FULL TIME	Master Trainer Improve animal Management(IAM), Mushroom cultivation	Facilitate training, Follow-UP to SHG function, Documentation, SHG Formation and Strengthening, Assist SHG saving and Fund mobilization of SHG
9	Ms. Sameya Lakra	Community Facilitator	B.A	5 Years	FULL TIME	Community Facilitator	Facilitate training, Follow-UP to SHG function, Documentation, SHG Formation and Strengthening, Assist SHG saving and Fund mobilization of SHG

OUR APPROACH

To facilitate, promote and sponsor all activities for protecting and furthering the interest of disadvantaged groups - women, children, people with disabilities (PWDs) and minorities (socio-economical, racial & ethnic) both in rural and urban areas.
To focus on self-sufficiency in food productionwith ecological approaches and with disasterresilient capacities.
To facilitate platform for various individuals & organizations (Govt. & Non-govt.) – towards better achievement of common development objectives.
To facilitate institutional framework with potentiality for small innovative developmentinterventionsfor better livelihoods opportunities.
To provide professional excellence in social action research, studies, training, documentation anddeveloping alternate livelihoods options.

ACCREDITATION and Legal status

Guide Star India (GSN): 5863

CSR-IA, HUB, IICA: A000316

Validation under CAF, India: CAF/282/E-17/ 2016-17

In 2001, Nydhee was registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. Other registrations of Govt. of India and abroad were done to address the legal formalities and reinforce credibility.

Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, 2001 bearing Regd. No. 21341/145.IGR, Cuttack.

Registered under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 (Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India) bearing Regd. No. 104830101.

Registration under Income Tax Act (India) to get non-profit status. Registration no is 97/2008-09.

PAN: AAATH6378J

TAN: BBNN00992F.

EPF NO: ORBBS1496397

CERTIFICATES

Registration Certificate
12A Certificate
80G Certificate
FCRA Certificate