The Tamilnadu Resource Team (TNRT) is a coalition of NGOs, researchers, and development activists committed to institutionalizing participatory methods in all stages of rural and urban development. TNRT emerged from over three decades of participatory development work in Tamil Nadu. It focuses on enabling people’s collectives to assert their rights and shape inclusive development.
TNRT was initially established as the Tamilnadu Coordination Committee (TNCC) in 1989. In 1995, it was legally registered as TNRT under the Indian Trust Act. Since then, TNRT has launched three major developmental programs aimed at building grassroots democracy and participatory governance.
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ocus: Empowerment of rural women and children from marginalized communities (Dalits, Adivasis, MBCs). Vision: To create a just and equitable society through women's political, economic, and social empowerment.
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Given the unorganized nature of the members' occupations, TNRT supports: Formation of trade unions
READ MORETo build democratic values in children aged 8–18, the Collective has created Children’s Panchayats across project areas
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