Rural Integrated and Social Education Society (RISES)

RISES, based in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, empowers rural communities through s…

Livelihood Entrepreneurship for Women in Rolla Mandal

Rural Integrated and Social Education Society (RISES)

RISES, based in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, empowers rural communities through s…

Empowering Women Through Livelihood Entrepreneurship

Rural Integrated and Social Education Society (RISES)

RISES, based in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, empowers rural communities through s…

Community Awareness Drive – Chennepalli

Rural Integrated and Social Education Society (RISES)

RISES, based in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, empowers rural communities through s…

Empowering Villagers Through Awareness

About Us

Rural Integrated and Social Education Society (RISES)

Our NGO transforms drought-prone rural communities through sustainable development, empowerment, and access to health, education, and livelihoods.

Rural Integrated and Social Education Society (RISES), established in 1987, is a registered non-profit, secular NGO committed to holistic rural development across Andhra Pradesh. With expertise in health, education, ecology, agriculture, and sanitation, RISES has impacted over 100 villages through sustainable initiatives. It serves as a nodal agency for national and state-level projects supported by World Bank, ADB, and various ministries. RISES has implemented housing, watershed, social forestry, women empowerment, and health programs, including HIV/TB awareness and rural entrepreneurship. Backed by a skilled team, the organization continues to drive inclusive development across drought-prone regions.

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Empowering Women Through Millet-Based Food Product Training

The training on millet-based food products like laddus, chaklis, and nippats empowered 90 SHG women with production and managerial skills. As a result, 59 women secured sustainable livelihoods, boosting family incomes and reducing rural migration. Improved marketing, better living standards, and enhanced social security were key outcomes. The program also promoted savings, debt reduction, and children’s education. Indirectly, 80–90 family members benefited through improved health, education, and housing. Some women have even started their own small businesses, contributing to local employment and economic resilience.

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APIIATP's Outreach in Chennepalli

On 24th December 2024, APIIATP NGO conducted an impactful awareness program at Chennepalli, focusing on empowering rural communities. The session aimed to educate villagers on key social, health, and livelihood-related issues. Participants actively engaged in discussions and received valuable information to improve their quality of life. Special emphasis was placed on sustainable development and government schemes for rural welfare. The event reinforced APIIATP’s mission to uplift and inform underserved communities through education and outreach.

NABARD & BOD Meeting

A meeting with the AGM of NABARD and the Board of Directors was held on 12th April 2024 to review progress on the Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) initiative in Rolla Mandal. NABARD has sanctioned financial assistance for promoting FPOs focused on groundnut, millet, and vegetable commodity groups. As a continuation of this initiative, several key activities were carried out from April 2023 to March 2024.
The FPO's CEO led farmer mobilization efforts, explaining the FPO’s concept and benefits. A baseline survey covering landholding, crops, and production was conducted in 18 Gram Panchayats, reaching a total of 540 farmers.

ODF Plus Verification by RISES under SBM-G

RISES was appointed as Institutional National Level Monitor (I-NLM) by Swachha Andhra Corporation (SAC), Government of Andhra Pradesh, under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Gramin (SBM-G). As per the directive dated 10.02.2023, RISES conducted field verification of ODF Plus (Model) villages using the SBM-G mobile app. The verification covered 97 villages across five districts: Anakapalli (57), Visakhapatnam (9), Parvathipuram Manyam (4), Srikakulam (12), and Vizianagaram (15). The field visits ensured accurate assessment of sanitation standards. This initiative supports the national mission for clean and sustainable rural hygiene.

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VCICDP Road Development Project

The Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor Development Program (VCICDP) includes the construction and widening of the road from Neleballi to Routhusuramala and the development of a two-lane road from Srikalahasthi–Yerpedu to Pallamala (APRDC/05), covering Km 0+000 to Km 9+207 in Thottambedu and B.N. Kandriga Mandals, Chittoor District. As part of the reporting process, an inception report has been prepared, highlighting the accomplishments of the preparatory phase and outlining the work plan for the project period.
Key preparatory activities have been completed on schedule. Additionally, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) team, along with Roads & Buildings (R&B) officials, conducted a field visit to Thimmaji Kandriga–Naidupeta Road (APRDC-04) and met with the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) at Sullurupeta to discuss project progress and coordination.

Community Led Tank Management Program

Under the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Irrigation and Agriculture Transformation Project (APIIATP), the Water Resource Department, in partnership with the Government of India and the World Bank, is working to enhance irrigation and agricultural outcomes through community-led tank management. In Nellore district, a support organization was engaged to strengthen 26 Water User Associations (WUAs) across 9 Mandals.
The project focuses on improving water use efficiency, empowering WUAs through trained para-workers, and ensuring participatory planning and monitoring. Interactive meetings were held to identify pending tasks from earlier phases. The Sitran Team also visited Ananthasagaram village and interacted with farmers to support project implementation.

Empowering Women Through Livelihood Entrepreneurship

Our NGO is proud to launch the Livelihood Entrepreneurship Development Programme (LEDP) for Women in Rolla Mandal. This initiative aims to empower women by providing comprehensive training and support to establish and grow their own micro-enterprises. Through skill development, access to resources, and mentorship, the LEDP will foster economic independence and enhance the livelihoods of women in the Rolla Mandal community. We believe this program will drive sustainable development and create a ripple effect of prosperity across households.

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Rural Integrated and Social Education Society (RISES)

RISES, based in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, empowers rural communities through s…

Livelihood Entrepreneurship for Women in Rolla Mandal

Rural Integrated and Social Education Society (RISES)

RISES, based in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, empowers rural communities through s…

Empowering Women Through Livelihood Entrepreneurship

Rural Integrated and Social Education Society (RISES)

RISES, based in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, empowers rural communities through s…

Community Awareness Drive – Chennepalli

Rural Integrated and Social Education Society (RISES)

RISES, based in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, empowers rural communities through s…

Empowering Villagers Through Awareness

About Us

Rural Integrated and Social Education Society (RISES)

Our focus area

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATION

HEALTH

WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

HIV/AIDS Prevention

Dalit Women Empowerment

Events

Empowering Women Through Millet-Based Food Product Training

APIIATP's Outreach in Chennepalli

NABARD & BOD Meeting

ODF Plus Verification by RISES under SBM-G

Programs

VCICDP Road Development Project

Community Led Tank Management Program

Empowering Women Through Livelihood Entrepreneurship

Our Impact

But we're not done yet. We need you