Transforming Rural India Foundation

🌾 India’s villages are not on the margins, they are shaping our demographic future. With over 65% of our population living in rural areas, the conversation about population development must begin here. Read this insightful article by Aliva Das, highlighting how rural…

Most public schemes offer access. Very few offer alignment. 🥭 Lalita Tirki, a mango farmer from rural #Jharkhand, planted 120 mango saplings in 2019 through #MNREGA support. Over the next 6 years, she followed a careful process of intercropping, soil improvement, pruning, and…

The India Rural Colloquy returns with one mission: to make sure the voices shaping rural India are heard at the national level. No jargon. No silos. Just honest, grounded dialogue on the issues that matter most, from climate change to healthcare, agriculture to governance.…

Only 7 Days to Go! ⏰The countdown to India’s most dynamic rural development event, the India Rural Colloquy 2025 has begun. From inspiring speakers to game-changing ideas, the Colloquy is where rural innovation takes center stage. Don’t miss the chance to connect,…

‘Swath Panchayat, Samrish Jharkhand’ National Health Mission, Jharkhand in collaboration with Transforming Rural India (TRI) organised orientation for Block Programme Manager (BPM) and Block Data Manager (BDM) and Institute of Public Health (IPH).

WRI India, @TRIFoundation & MITRA signed a tri-partite MoU today to scale #landscaperestoration & nature resource-based sustainable #livelihood promotion in the state. It aims to contribute meaningfully to improving sustainable, economic & social outcomes for rural households.

Nomination deadline extended for 2nd Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards 2025! We’ve heard you and we’re extending the last date for nominations! 📢 New Deadline: 25th July 2025 📍7 Aug | New Delhi #AgriSummit2025 @IRFC_1986 @GodrejEnt_group @IPLBiologicals @TRIFoundation

44% of rural youth in India aspire to become entrepreneurs, turning villages into hubs of innovation and opportunity. Episode 2 of ‘Rural Renaissance: What’s Fueling Entrepreneurship in Rural India?’ spotlights rural entrepreneurship—from first-time founders to grassroots…

How far would you travel for #healthcare? For 63% of rural Indians with serious illnesses, the answer is: out of state. 📊 Our 2024 survey across 21 states revealed a hard truth-rural healthcare isn’t just about access. It’s about distance, diagnosis, and dignity. But it…

On this #MandelaDay, with the inspiring theme "It’s still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity," we at Transform Rural India (TRI) are humbled to present our Annual Report 2024–2025. ✊ Guided by Mandela's enduring legacy of justice and equality, this year we’ve deepened…

🌱 Co-building a Green Future for Chhattisgarh 🌿 The Department of Good Governance & Convergence, Government of Chhattisgarh, in partnership with Transform Rural India (TRI) and Indian Institute of Management Raipur, successfully convened the first-ever workshop on the Green…

Are yesterday’s approaches fit to solve today’s complex challenges? As part of the lead-up to India Rural Colloquy 2025, we are pleased to launch the very first episode of 'Rural Renaissance: What’s Fueling Development in Rural India?'. In this episode, Prachi Saxena, Country…

7th Batch of Female SLMT on Women Elected Representatives Module Commences at IIPA, New Delhi The 7th Batch of the Female State-Level Master Trainers (SLMT) workshop on the #Panchayat Women Elected Representatives (#WERs) Module commenced today at the Indian Institute of Public…

India is rising, but is rural India rising with it? 🇮🇳 From local panchayats in Jharkhand to youth hubs in Madhya Pradesh, the rural renaissance is taking root. 💡 But to truly scale, it needs more voices, fresh ideas, and bold action. 📣 The India Rural Colloquy 2025 is…

📣 63% of India lives in rural areas. So why are their voices still on the margins? On #WorldPopulationDay, we’re asking a simple but urgent question: What will it take to bring 100,000 villages to the forefront of policy, opportunity, and progress? At TRI we’ve seen what’s…

Empower rural, impact global! 🌏 This World Rural Development Day, we are proud to reflect on our journey and renew our commitment to rural transformation. “At TRI, we see this day as a celebration of the spirit that drives our villages forward. Rural communities are not…

Today, for the first time, the @UN marks July 6 as World Rural Development Day—putting rural communities at the heart of global progress. With over 900 million rural Indians, we at @TRIFoundation (TRI) believe that our villages are ready to lead a new era of #ThoughtfulTarakki.…

A dream came true — seeing the LCB logo proudly painted on the walls of a village in UP. Grateful to Team @TRIFoundation and the unwavering support from @KisanKalyanUP & @Walmart for making this possible. Together, we’re nurturing hopes and transforming rural lives.…