About CEDRA
Centre for Education Developmental Research and Action — a modest attempt to reach out to the poor, downtrodden, and oppressed citizens to build an equitable and balanced society.
Three Decades of Grassroots Dedication
From local community meetings in 1995 to statewide developmental impact across 23 districts in Gujarat.
Established in 1995 under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 (Registration No. E-4801) and approved under the Government of India NITI Aayog NGO Darpan portal, CEDRA is a grassroots non-governmental organization headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Our core philosophy is rooted in the empowerment of weaker and oppressed sections of society—especially rural women, underprivileged youth, school children, and elderly citizens.
Through strategic linkages with Government welfare schemes, international donor agencies, and corporate CSR programs, CEDRA translates social investments into measurable, long-term community development.
Community health, drinking water surveys & youth empowerment across rural Gujarat.
Vision, Mission & Community Philosophy
The core values driving three decades of impactful grassroots development.
Our Vision
To envisage an equitable, inclusive, and balanced society where marginalized and rural citizens have equal access to dignified livelihood opportunities, quality education, clean water, healthcare, and human rights.
Our Mission
To empower the masses through awareness generation, education, vocational skills, community participation, and natural resource management by building sustainable partnerships with government and corporate stakeholders.
Our Philosophy
Sustainable change must be community-owned. We avoid creating welfare dependency; instead, we incubate local Village Committees, self-help groups, and micro-enterprises to sustain development projects indefinitely.
Technical Expertise & Impact Methodologies
CEDRA combines field agility with rigorous academic evaluation frameworks to execute large-scale CSR and developmental programs.
Legal Credentials & Statutory Registrations
Full regulatory compliance under Indian trust laws and international donation standards.
Trust Registration
Registered under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950. Reg. No. E-4801.
NITI Aayog Approved
Registered and verified on the Government of India NGO Darpan portal.
12A & 80G Certified
50% Income Tax Exemption certificate available for all eligible Indian donors.
CSR-1 Registered
Eligible implementation agency for corporate CSR grants under MCA rules.