About National Rural Research and Development Association (NARAD)

The National Rural Research and Development Association (NARAD) is a Non - Political Voluntary Organization Founded by Social minded youth from chalatawad Village of Jawhar Block, Dist. Thane (Maharashtra) . Some youngster undergone a year diploma of “Village Level Worker Training” at Khopoli, Raigad in Rural Communes Campus and founded NARAD in 1999. The NARAD is registered under Societies Registration Act of 1860 and Mumbai Public Trust Act of 1950. Also having Registered under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act of 1976. The NARAD is working in tribal region of Thane District of Maharashtra State with a goal of “Overall Rural Development” From last 8 years NARAD has been trying to completion of their objectives and obtain better result. It has only happened by kind support of Government, Funding agency and well wishers. The NARAD reached in 350 villages so far in Thane District and 60 villages in Nashik District through various development projects.