📄 Abstract
Rural development has emerged as a crucial strategy for achieving inclusive growth and improving the quality of life of rural populations. Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a significant role in complementing governmental efforts by addressing socio-economic challenges at the grassroots level. Among the prominent NGOs in Karnataka, Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (SKDRDP) has gained recognition for its innovative and community-based approach to rural development. This review paper examines the role of NGOs in rural development with special reference to SKDRDP in Dakshina Kannada district. The study is based entirely on secondary data collected from research articles, books, reports, dissertations, and published literature. The review highlights the contributions of SKDRDP in promoting Self-Help Groups (SHGs), women entrepreneurship, microfinance, skill development, financial inclusion, and community empowerment. The findings indicate that SKDRDP has significantly contributed to poverty alleviation, livelihood enhancement, women's empowerment, and sustainable rural development through its integrated development model. The study concludes that SKDRDP serves as an exemplary NGO model that demonstrates how institutional support, community participation, and entrepreneurial development can transform rural societies.
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📚 How to Cite:
Vidya Kishan Alva , ROLE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT: A REVIEW WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SHRI KSHETRA DHARMASTHALA RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (SKDRDP), DAKSHINA KANNADA DISTRICT. , Volume 11 , Issue 6, June 2026, EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD) , Pages: 320 - 325 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra30681