Community expressions on CBNRM
Community members shared their knowledge and plans for the Community-based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) Plan
MAKE PEOPLE RESILIENT & THRIVING
Join us in improving community-driven development for marginalised communities
About Us
CSRA, founded by Bratin Biswas and led by Professor Debotosh Sinha alongside a seven-member governing body, is dedicated to transformative change through community development and research, addressing poverty for over 25 years by empowering individuals to assert their rights and achieve self-sufficiency while tackling gender inequality. The organisation collaborates with marginalised communities to combat poverty by focusing on three areas: providing humanitarian aid to restore lives, helping individuals access sustainable living resources, and promoting community participation in decision-making and fostering support from governmental entities.
Essence of CSRA
Our
Purpose
Alleviate and eliminate poverty through collective wisdom. It works with Indigenous and other vulnerable communities in West Bengal
Our
Programme
We offer a platform for the social, economic, and educational empowerment of marginalised people. We implement innovative projects and create positive change in their lives.
Social
Initiatives
(1) Creation of Community Facilitators
(2) Beti Zindabad (Long Live Girls) Campaign
(3) Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Practices of Workers
(4) Promotion of Agroecology for livelihood
how we work
We collaborate with the perspectives and experiences of individuals and communities who are most affected by poverty, inequality, and injustice — especially those who are most marginalized, such as indigenous populations, women, individuals with disabilities, youth, and children — as they possess a deep understanding of both the challenges and the potential solutions.
We engage in partnerships with National and International Philanthropic Organisations, Government entities, Panchayat Bodies, and Community-Based organisations to maximise our impact in combating poverty and inequality.
We acknowledge that our team, volunteers, and supporters represent the most valuable assets of our organisation, and their contributions are essential for achieving the transformative changes we seek in society.
Focus Areas
Economic Advancement
Facilitate and empower marginalised women and farmers by connecting them with private & government initiatives aimed at micro-enterprises, entrepreneurship, and credit assistance.
Gender Equity & Justice
Facilitate and empower women and girls who face gender-based discrimination or violence.
Climate Adaptation
Assist the most impoverished and vulnerable communities in facing climate risks, enhance their resilience, invest in renewable energy, and take proactive measures against climate change.
Rights of At-Risk Communities
Support indigenous populations in making self-determined choices that impact their lives, and ensure that institutions are responsive to their rights and needs.
Perspective
2026
Community-driven development (CDD) for vulnerable populations will align with the SDG 2030 Mission. CSRA will empower communities to tackle ecological challenges, adapt to droughts, and promote sustainability through Community-Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM)
2027
CSRA aims to assist 1 lakh vulnerable households, especially marginalised indigenous women and disabled-led families, in achieving sustainable livelihoods through government entitlements and social security, while also improving social protection and safety measures for at-risk workers, ensuring they receive quality and
gender-sensitive benefits.
2028
Collaborative efforts with funding bodies target poverty and inequality, emphasising vulnerable Indigenous groups in West Bengal and Jharkhand, whereas the upcoming leadership development stage at CSRA will extend its focus to middle managers and program leaders, enhancing both operational continuity and overall impact.
2029
CSRA will focus on local
empowerment through community-led WASH and watershed management, employing CLTS and rainwater harvesting to eliminate open defecation, improve hygiene, and enhance agricultural productivity while fostering climate resilience and inclusive development led by vulnerable individuals, especially women.
2030
By 2030, members of marginalised communities will enhance their living standards and build resilience against socio-economic and climate challenges through decent agricultural jobs and a solid social protection system, while CSRA shares two decades of impactful work through stories and research.