The Centre for Advanced Research & Development (CARD) is a non-government organisation established in India with its HQ at Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) but its research, evaluation and documentation activities are nation-wide. CARD has been established to promote advanced research and to apply its findings for the protection and development of the society and its environment.

Centre for Advanced Research & Development believes in Community-based Natural Resource Management approach to reduce poverty. The sustainability of this approach largely depends on the empowerment of the communities for not only sharing the costs and benefits at all levels, but also by demanding their entitlements. This can only be achieved by bringing in attitudinal change, disseminating knowledge and by imbibing participatory skills amongst various development stakeholders. CARD believes in mainstream development approach and recognizes the role of State in overall development of the rural communities. They have specialized in improving the existing delivery mechanism of the government by providing participatory soft skills. CARD has a strong grassroots presence in some distinct regions of Central India.

VISION

They strive for a prosperous dawn with the promise of empowered communities and self sustained habitats.

CORE VALUES

• - Participation
• - Empowerment
• - Institution Building
• - Transparency
• - Team Spirit

OBJECTIVES

• - Perform and Promote Research, Evaluation and Development Activities.
• - Create Awareness, Organize Trainings, Exposure and Extension Activities.
• - Facilitate Social Development and Gender Equity.
• - Disseminate Innovations of Science and Technology.
• - Organize and Promote Village and Cottage Industries.
• - Upgrading Skills of Traditional Artisans, Women and Other Marginalized Communities.
• - Formation and Empowerment of Common Interest Groups and support through Micro finance.
• - Support Child Centered Integrated Development.

MISSION

Development with Commitment and Professionalism

Development

• - Mainstream of development
• - Holistic, Integrated, Down to earth
• - Eco-friendly and sustainable
• - Supports livelihood (five J ’s)

Commitment

• - Punctuality both in work and attitude
• - Devotion to work
• - Passion for excellence
• - Nurturing a long term relationship
• - Equitable benefit sharing amongst target community

Professionalism

• - Belief in professionalism - practical approach and rationality
• - Foster Information, Science & Technology
• - Follow Processes, Experiments and Innovation
• - Strive towards Human Institution Development