CNRI consciously believes that in the task of nation building based on the principle of inclusive growth, NGO sector has also an inalienable duty and responsibility and should be placed on the same footing enjoyed by the Governmental Executive led by its political leadership armed with its powerful bureaucratic set-up.
CNRI consciously believes that in the task of nation building based on the principle of inclusive growth, NGO sector has also an inalienable duty and responsibility and should be placed on the same footing enjoyed….


LARGEST CONFEDERATION OF NGOS
IN THE WORLD
Established in February, 2005,CNRI has evolved as a people’s movement with its responsibility towards civil society and deep commitment towards people, particularly those at the grassroot level, waiting to enjoy the fruits of development.
This forum is engaged in efforts to unite people for the emergence of an inclusive society which will not make any discrimination amongst people based on region, language, religion, caste, creed, community, gender or other socio- economic factors.

WHAT WE DO
Confederation of NGOs of Rural India or CNRI, as it is called, is the largest platform of NGOs in the country to enable them to articulate their aspirations or voice their views and suggestions for the progress and welfare of rural India. Over these years CNRI through its mouth piece, Voice of Rural India, has taken up many issues with the Government, the most important once being agriculture loan burden of the farmers, FDI in retail, non-dilution of Agriculture and Rural Livelihood in the WTO negotiations, opposition to the parochial tendencies of one of the leading political parties of Maharashtra, immediate visit to Nandigram (West Bengal) where atrocities had taken place including death of people on the issue pertaining to forcible land acquisition farmers to promote foreign investment zones and revamping of NREGS to provide for employment as well as long-lasting productive assets and so many more other issues.forcible land acquisition farmers to promote foreign investment zones and revamping of NREGS to provide for employment as well as long-lasting productive assets and so many more other issues.
TRANSFORMATION OF RURAL INDIA, CNRI

WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING
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– Oprah Winfrey
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At Standing Strong we take a non-clinical and holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Through our evidence based programs, children not only learn how to improve confidence, self esteem and resilience, they also feel uplifted and empowered by a culture of kindness and support.
At Standing Strong we are the support system for both children and parents. We are the place to turn to when you don’t know where to go. Since 2013, we have been supporting and empowering thousands of children, teenager, parents, schools and communities through both online and face to face programs. We are the shoulder for you to lean on and the community of support you and your family are looking for.