People’s Institute for Rural Development (PIRD) was started on 15th August 1983, to initiate a process of comprehensive development of rural people, especially poor, marginalized and landless. Drawing strength from Mahatma Gandhi’s call ‘March to villages’ the organization began its work in Ahmedpur taluka of Latur district of Marathwada region. The outreach of the organization spread in 6 talukas of Latur, Osmanabad and Parbhani districts, with direct contact and intervention activities. The organization is also recognized as one of the leading organization in the Marathwada region. Currently the organization has concentrated its focus on Latur district encompassing all talukas. PIRD’s core strategy is to address the issues and to uphold the rights of deprived sections of the society, particularly women, children and agricultural labourers.
