Thardeep Rural Development Programme

3 weeks ago

𝗧𝗥𝗗𝗣 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: The 99th meeting of Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP)
Board of Directors (BoD) was held at TRDP Office, Hyderabad on June 28, 2025. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Naseer Muhammad Nizamani, Chairperson of TRDP. The members in attendance included Brigadier (R) Allah Bux Rang, Dr. Khadim Lakhair, Dr. Sono Khangharani, Ms. Mumtaz Begum, Ms. Kamla Devi, Haji Nabi Bux Baloch, and Mr. Mevaram Saqi. Allah Nawaz Samoo, CEO, TRDP presented the Annual Report 2024–25, and the Yearly Plan of Operation (YPO) 2025–26. Sarmad Bhatti, CFO, presented the Annual Financial Progress Report 2024–25 and the Financial Plan and Projection for 2025–26. He also shared the reports and recommendations of the Human Resource (HR) Committee and the Audit and Risk Management Committee. Engineer Ramesh Lohana provided an update on the progress and plans on the construction work related to TRDP.

The Board unanimously approved the Annual Report, Budget, and the roecommendations of the HR and Audit Commitees. Board appreciated TRDP team, and thanked communities and partners for support and collaboration with TRDP.
ٿرديپ رورل ڊولپمينٽ پروگرام (ٽي آر ڊي پي) جي بورڊ آف ڊائريڪٽرز جي 99هين گڏجاڻي 28 جون 2025 تي ٿرديپ جي آفيس حيدرآباد ۾ منعقد ٿي۔ اجلاس جي صدارت ٿرديپ جي چيئرپرسن ڊاڪٽر نصير محمد نظاماڻي ڪئي۔ اجلاس ۾ بريگيڊيئر (ر) الله بخش رنگ، ڊاڪٽر خادم لاکير، ڊاڪٽر سونو کنگھاراڻي، محترمـ ممتاز بيگم، محترمـ ڪملا ديوي، حاجي نبي بخش بلوچ، ميورام ساقي شامل هئا۔
ٿرديپ (ٽي آر ڊي پي) جي چيف ايگزيڪيوٽو الله نواز سمون، بورڊ آڏو 2024-25 جي سالياني ڪاڪردگي رپورٽ ۽ 2025 - 2026 جي سالياني رٿابندي پيش ڪئي ، جنهن ۾ پروگرام جي توسيع جي تجويز پڻ شامل هئي ـ ٿرديپ (ٽي آر ڊي پي) جي چيف فنانشل آفيسر، سرمد ڀٽي، 2024-25 جي سالياني مالي وچور بابت رپورٽ ۽ 2025 -26 لاء مالي رٿابندي رپورٽ پيش ڪئي ۔ ان سان گڏ، هن انساني وسيلن (HR) ڪميٽي ۽ آڊٽ ۽ ڪميٽي جون رپورٽون ۽ تجويزون پڻ شيئر ڪيون . انجنيئر رمیش لھاڻي ، ٿرديپ (ٽي آر ڊي پي) اداري سان لاڳاپيل تعميراتي ڪم ۾ ھيلتائين ٿيل اڳڀرائي ۽ مستقبل جي رٿابندي بابت ٿفصيلي رپورٽ پيش ڪئي۔

بورڊ پاران سالياني رپورٽ، بجيٽ، ۽ آڊٽ ڪميٽين جون ڏنل تجويزون متفقه طور منظور ڪيون ويون۔بورڊ ٿرديپ ٽيم جي ڪارڪردگي کي ساراهيو ۽ ڪميونٽي ۽ پارٽنرس جي مسلسل سھڪار تي سندن ٿورا مڃياـ ... See MoreSee Less

Thardeep Rural Development Programme

3 weeks ago

𝗦. 𝗡. 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗯. Mr. Niaz Muhammad, Nizamani, CEO, S.N.Enterprise thanked Thardeep Rural Development Programme and Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) for supporting S.N. SME under EU funded GRASP program. In the briefing to Mr. Nadir Gul Barech, Chief Executive Officer, PPAF, who visited S.N. Enterprise laboratory near Tando Allahyar today, Mr. Nizamani shared that, with the matching grant received under GRASP project, he has set up large, fully automatic autoclave and HVAC system, bottle washing unit. As a result, lab capacity was improved from 20 litres per day to sterilize media up to 200 liter per day and increase in bottle washing from 3,000 to 8,000 bottles per day.

This lab, he said, has profound impact on banana production in Sindh where 95% of Pakistan’s bananas grown are grown. With the tissue culture prepared at the laboratory the threat of 'Panama' banana disease is effectively addressed. The lab is providing disease-free planting material and introducing export varieties (G9, Williams). The lab has 50 women employee, (85 percent) and more than 35 are women are working in the nursery. These women have transformed from non-skill worker to skilled workers contributing to SME in the indoor laboratory work and outdoor applications for agribusinesses. (June 26, 2025) ... See MoreSee Less

Thardeep Rural Development Programme

4 weeks ago

𝗧𝗥𝗗𝗣 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗥𝗠 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Institute of Rural Management and Thardeep Rural Development Programme signed MoU in Islamabad on June 23, 2025, to build strategic partnership and to collaborate on capacity-building initiatives, fostering mutual learning and creating greater synergy in outcomes. ... See MoreSee Less

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Thardeep Rural Development Programme

4 weeks ago

𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: Thardeep Rural Development Programme, under GRASP project, is conducting training in collaboration with Institute of Rural Management for SMEs from four districts - Mirpurkhas, Tharparkar, Tando Allahyar and Matiyari. The objective of the training sessions is to enhance SMEs financial management, entrepreneurial capabilities, and knowledge on sustainable business practices. (Hyderabad, June 18 - 20, 2025) ... See MoreSee Less

Thardeep Rural Development Programme

4 weeks ago

#Umerkot (June ,19 2025)
Thardeep Rural Development Programme under the National Poverty Graduation Programme (NPGP) with support from IFAD and the Government of Pakistan, distributed toolkits among 56 beneficiaries who successfully completed a three-month Vocational Skill Training in Advance Stitching and Taloring.
The training was conducted through the Mono Technical Institute – STEVTA at Umerkot, covering Twenty three village of Seven Union Councils.

Each beneficiary received a grant PKR: 137,000 covering the monthly stipend, academic fees of the institute, and toolkit expenses.

This initiative, supported by NPGP and IFAD, is transforming lives by equipping women from marginalized communities with technical skills that enable sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment.
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
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Thardeep Rural Development Programme

1 month ago

#Umerkot (June ,17 2025)
Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP), under the National Poverty Graduation Programme (NPGP) with support from IFAD and the Government of Pakistan, distributed toolkits among 282 beneficiaries who successfully completed a three-month Vocational Skill Training in Dress Making.
The training was conducted through the Mono Technical Institute – STEVTA at the cluster level, covering Twelve clusters consisting of forty seven villages across fifteen Union Councils.

Each beneficiary received a grant PKR: 122,000 covering the monthly stipend, academic fees of the institute, and toolkit expenses.

This initiative, supported by NPGP and IFAD, is transforming lives by equipping women from marginalized communities with technical skills that enable sustainable livelihoods and economic empowerment.
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
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Thardeep Rural Development Programme

1 month ago

#Umerkot June 12,2025
Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP), under the National Poverty Graduation Programme (NPGP), distributed toolkits among 27 trained beneficiaries from Umerkot and Tharparkar districts. These beneficiaries successfully completed a 45-day residential training (comprising 30 days of classroom sessions and 15 days of field attachment) at the Government Research Institute, Tando Muhammad Khan (RTI), Livestock Department. The training focused on Livestock Breed Improvement and Artificial Insemination, equipping participants with technical skills to enhance local livestock breeds.
Each trained youth received a grant of PKR 262,000, covering their academic fees, logistics, boarding, transportation, and toolkit expenses.
This initiative, supported by NPGP and IFAD, is transforming lives by empowering youth from marginalized communities with valuable technical skills for sustainable livelihoods.
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
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Thardeep Rural Development Programme

1 month ago

#Umerkot- June 12, 2025
Thardeep Rural Development Programme (TRDP), under the National Poverty Graduation Programme (NPGP) supported by IFAD and the Government of Pakistan, distributed toolkits to beneficiaries who successfully completed a three-month vocational skills training course in Motor bike Mechanic trade. The training was conducted through STEVTA at the Mono technical Institute Umerkot.
As part of the intangible asset transfer initiative, each trainee received an Grant of PKR: 115,000 to cover a monthly stipend, academic fees, and the cost of the toolkit. A total of 48 youth completed the training and are now equipped with the skills and tools needed to begin earning a livelihood. ... See MoreSee Less

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