Karra Society for Rural Action (KSRA) is a community-based organization founded in 1985. We are rooted in the tribal heartland of Jharkhand. Established with the vision of empowering rural communities, KSRA works to blend traditional knowledge with modern opportunities, creating sustainable pathways for livelihoods, equality, and resilience.

Our work focuses on:

• Livelihood & Skill Development – Training rural artisans and youth in bamboo crafts, leaf plate making, jute bags, toy making, mobile repair, solar electrification, and computer education, while building strong market linkages.

• Agriculture & Environment – Promoting lac and tasar cultivation, climate-resilient farming, forest conservation, and biodiversity protection for sustainable ecosystem services.

• Gender Equality & Social Justice – Strengthening women’s voices through education, menstrual hygiene awareness, WASH programs, and opportunities to become self-reliant leaders.

• Child Protection & Education – Preventing child marriage, child trafficking, and child labor through community action, rescue interventions, and rural crèches that improve early childhood nutrition and learning.

• Governance & Rights – Empowering Gram Sabhas and Panchayats to safeguard entitlements, strengthen forest rights, and ensure inclusive decision-making.

 

KSRA’s initiatives are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Gender Equality, Climate Action, and Life on Land.

 

At its core, KSRA is committed to building a just, inclusive, and sustainable future where rural communities—especially women and youth—lead the way toward transformation.