06, Aranya Vihar, Chunabhatti, Kolar Road, Bhopal

Mon - Sat : 10.30 AM - 06.00 PM

0755 – 3573414

Society for Resource Planning, Development and Research

A Non-Government Organization, working in the areas of Natural Resource Management, Climate Change and Policy Study

Society for Resource Planning, Development and Research (SRPDR)

SRPDR is a non-governmental organization (NGO) aimed at promoting sustained resource planning and development to ensure enhanced income of dependent populations through responsible management and use practices of Natural Resource Management (NRM).

Training Programs (SRPDR)

Sustainable harvesting protocols and value addition (250 Women participants)

MP CAMPA

Third Party Monitoring and Evaluation Work (2020-21, 21-22 & 22-23)

MP CAMPA (SRPDR)

MP CAMPA Third Party Monitoring and Evaluation Work (2020-21, 21-22 & 22-23)

TDF NABARD Funded Project (SRPDR)

TDF NABARD Funded Project

M & E Work (SRPDR)

M & E Work for MoEFCC with Geer Foundation Gandhi Nagar

M & E Work (SRPDR)

M & E work for MoEFCC (Live IFS Training) with FRLHT Bengaluru

Our Beliefs

We believe in conserving the natural resources and simultaneously uplifting the lives of the people dependent on them.

Our Vision

To promote the concept of responsible management and use of natural resources for sustained livelihood and biodiversity conservation.

About SRPDR

Society for Resource Planning, Development and Research

Society for Resource Planning, Development and Research (SRPDR) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) aimed at promoting sustained resource planning and development to ensure enhanced income of dependent populations through responsible management and use practices of Natural Resource Management (NRM).

The organization is headed by an experienced forest management and policy formulation specialist with over four decades of expertise in planning, development, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of projects across India. It has about a dozen educated and experienced professionals in the fields of social science, life science, forest management, education, and business management.

SRPDR has in-house capacity to plan and implement projects on Natural Resource Management (NRM), biodiversity conservation and governance issues, as well as certification of sustainable management and use of forests and Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) resources in Madhya Pradesh and other parts of India.

Natural Resource Management

Dedicated to sustainable management of forests, biodiversity, and NTFP resources, ensuring balance between nature and livelihoods.

Experienced Team

Backed by specialists in forestry, social science, life science, and governance, driving impactful community development and sustainable resource management initiatives nationwide.

President’s Message

Dr Ram Prasad, IFS (Retd.)

Formerly of Indian Forest Service
Director General Forests, MP State (Retd)
Former Director – IIFM Bhopal
Former Vice Chancellor – Bhopal University
Former Director General – MP Council of Science & Technology

It gives me great pleasure in welcoming our well-wishers and supporters in promoting the cause of sustainable management and development of Natural Resources for the benefit of humanity at large. Since its establishment in July 2005, the organization has served forest-dependent communities in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, focusing on biodiversity conservation, climate-resilient agriculture, and socio-economic upliftment.

Championing Gender Equality

Promote gender equality in policies and practices.
Treat all fairly at work – respect & support human rights.
Ensure health, safety, and well-being of all workers.
Promote training & professional development for women.
Support women through enterprise development & supply chain practices.
Promote equality through community initiatives.
Measure & report progress on gender equality.

Our Board

Meet Our Board Members

Our esteemed board members provide strategic direction, leadership, and guidance to achieve our mission. With diverse backgrounds in education, administration, and social development, they work together to strengthen governance and drive meaningful impact for our community.

Dr Ram Prasad, IFS (Retd.)

PRESIDENT M.Sc, Ph.D (Ag) and M.Sc, Ph,D (Forestry) Soil Conservation and Forest Ecology, NTFPs, Medicinal Plants, sustainable agriculture Forest Certification, Forest Policy Analysis, Sustained livelihood expert, Climate Change Mitigation Strategy formulation etc.

Er Rameshwar Prasad

Vice President

Ms Abhilasha Chouhan

Secretary M.Sc Botany

Ms Farha Naaz Qureshi

Joint Secretary M.Sc Zoology, M.Phil NRM (IIFM)

Er Varsha Dayma

Joint Secretary M. Tech & B. Tech (Agriculture Engineering)Enterprise Development, Sustainable Harvesting Practices

Mr Ram Ajor Verma

TREASURER ISC-Biology, Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Ms Pramila Devi

Member

Dr SKS Rathore

Member PhD in Botany, Retired Chief Scientist CSIR-AMPRI

Our Team

Meet Our Experts

Our dedicated team members work together to deliver impactful projects, combining expertise and passion to drive sustainable solutions and community development.

Dr SKS Rathore

Member PhD in Botany, Retired Chief Scientist CSIR-AMPRI

Er Varsha Dayma

RESOURCE PERSON & SENIOR PROJECT HEAD M. Tech & B. Tech (Agriculture Engineering)Enterprise Development, Sustainable Harvesting Practices

Er Sadashiv Malakar

RESOURCE PERSON & PROJECT OFFICER Mechanical Engineering, Gandhi Fellowship (2019-21) Third party Assessment, Project Management, Research & Development