Institute of Development Alternatives (IDEAL)

Our Mission

IDEAL endeavors to empower and improve the quality of life of the marginalized and vulnerable communities in the least developed parts of Odisha through welfare, participatory research and development, capacity building, promotion of best practices and partnership building, advocacy, and by launching sustainable and replicable innovative projects

Our Vision

To contribute to a world which recognizes, respects and values the socio-economic, political, legal and environmental aspirations of marginalized and vulnerable communities, particularly women and children, on an equality basis that promotes a sustainable, equitable prosperous and peaceful society.

Our Goal

Promoting equitable & sustainable growth with protection of rights of the people of Odisha

  • THEMATIC AREA OF INTERVENTION
    • Welfare of children in distress
    • Welfare of Senior Citizens
    • Welfare of disabled
    • Welfare of SC/ST
    • Healthcare
    • Consumer Welfare
    • Livelihood
    • Skill Development
    • Promotion of Agriculture
    • Women Empowerment
    • Environment
    • Local Governance
    • Social Defense
    • Public Awareness
  • CORE VALUES
    • Secular in character
    • Committed to the work
    • Integrity by nature
    • Loyalty to the community
    • Dedication for the task
    • Service beyond self
    • Respect for human rights
    • Responsibility
    • Cooperation beyond borders 
    • Accountability
    • Truthfulness
    • Transparency
    • Voluntarism
  • STRENGTH

    The people and thestake holders who have extended unconditional support to the organization in every respect..

  • APPROACH

    The organization believes the model of social development where the beneficiaries are treated as the part and parcel of the organization around which the whole developmental process revolves as opposed o the charity model in which the beneficiaries are treated as mere recipients of charities and aids.