22+
Years of service since registration in 2004 (No. 906/2004).
Vinukonda · Palnadu District · Since 2004
Empowering rural communities through education, skill development, and women’s empowerment.
Free education, awareness camps, sporting events, and vocational training — so rural youth and families in Vinukonda and nearby villages can shape a stronger future.
Credibility
A Vinukonda organisation you can find, call, and visit
We publish numbers only when they are reviewed. Until then, these facts stay specific and honest.
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Active programme areas spanning education, health, skills, and community work.
Vinukonda
Home base in Palnadu District, Andhra Pradesh, serving nearby rural regions.
People first
Verified villages, beneficiaries, and volunteer totals will appear here after PARD review.
Vinukonda and nearby regions
About
A lasting impact on rural development
At Para Association for Rural Development (PARD), we are dedicated to empowering rural communities through education, skill development, and women’s empowerment. We provide free education, organize awareness camps, and host sporting events to help rural youth thrive. By offering skill development programs, we aim to equip individuals with the tools they need for a better future. We believe in creating sustainable change and uplifting lives, one community at a time. At PARD, we are committed to making a lasting impact on rural development.
Our mission at PARD is to enhance the lives of rural communities through education, skill development, and resource provision. We strive to create opportunities that enable individuals to improve their lives and contribute to their communities.
Founder’s Desk
“A rural child should be able to dream in her mother-tongue, and still write the UPSC in English.”
Dr. P. V. Lakshmaiah is one of India’s leading mentors in Anthropology for Civil Services examinations, with extensive experience in guiding UPSC and State Public Service Commission aspirants.
Dr. P. V. Lakshmaiah
M.V.Sc., M.A. Education · Honorary President, PARD
What we do
Education, skills, and community programmes
Six featured lines of work. Every card opens a full programme page with how the work actually runs.
- Education & Coaching Civil Services, NEET, and other competitive-exam coaching, plus mentorship for rural students.
- Skills & Livelihoods Vocational training and workshops that improve employability, enterprise, and practical skills.
- Health & Sanitation Medical camps and sanitation projects that bring check-ups, clean water, and hygiene education to rural areas.
- Community & Youth Village adoption, awareness camps, material support, and sporting events for rural youth.
Education & Coaching
PARD Academy
The flagship residential campus for rural UPSC and competitive-exam aspirants. Fifteen thousand books, three librarians, and a mock-interview panel of twelve serving officers.
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Education & Coaching
Free UPSC Coaching
A rural aspirant deserves the same shot at the Union Public Service Commission as any metropolitan candidate. We provide free classroom coaching, mock interviews and mentorship fro...
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Skills & Livelihoods
Agriculture Drone Training
Certified DGCA drone pilots trained from farming families. Precision spraying, mapping and crop-scouting income streams for the next generation of agriculturists. DGCA-recognised R...
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Education & Coaching
Digital Literacy
Rural Digital Labs teaching everything from Aadhaar-linked services to Excel, Python and generative AI to school children and elders alike. One hundred labs across ten districts, i...
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Skills & Livelihoods
Women Empowerment
Self-Help Group federations, financial literacy circles, legal aid clinics and enterprise incubation for women, led by women. Women's Skill Centres cover tailoring, food-processing...
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Community & Youth
Environmental Protection
Village plantation drives, watershed restoration, single-use plastic collection and micro-composting units. A greener panchayat, one lane at a time. The Green Village Mission adds...
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Voices from the villages we walk in
UPSC
“PARD's free coaching became my second home. I cleared UPSC Prelims on my first attempt.”
Ramya, 22 · Kadapa district
Read more village voicesVenkatesh, 28
Anantapur
I own a spraying drone now. Sixty acres a day. My father's field feeds our whole hamlet.
Lakshmi Devi, 41
Chittoor
Our Self-Help Group runs a sanitary-napkin unit. Fourteen women. Zero debt.
Master Arjun, 11
Nellore rural
Sir taught me how to code. I made a small game about my grandmother's cow.
Impact
Change that can be accounted for
PARD will publish verified villages reached, beneficiary counts, and volunteer figures only after they are reviewed. Until then, this section stays honest.
—Villages reached — pending verification
—People supported — pending verification
—Volunteers — pending verification
21Programme areas currently listed
Gallery
Work you can see
Field photographs from published PARD albums.
Latest news
Updates from the field
Tender
PARD Invites Tenders for Equipment Procurement at CCM College of Veterinary Sciences
Para Association for Rural Development (PARD) has issued a tender notice inviting eligible manufacturers, authorized dealers, distributors, and suppliers to participate in the procurement of equipment for Chinnamma
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Story
Dr. P.V. Lakshmaiah Recognized for His Contributions to Rural Development
Dr. P.V. Lakshmaiah made significant contributions to rural development through his dedicated service in the Animal Husbandry Department and local administration.
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Rooted in Vinukonda, working nearby
PARD is a Vinukonda-based organization focused on transforming rural communities in Vinukonda and nearby regions of Palnadu District, Andhra Pradesh.
Use the map for directions to the published office address. Call ahead during working hours if you plan to visit.
PARA ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT, D.No. 1-10-233/B, Sub-Register Office Road, Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad – 500020, Telangana, India
Press & media
In the public record
- Women's cooperative crosses ₹1 crore in cumulative lending Eenadu · Nov 2017
- PARD announces a second campus in Anantapur Andhra Bhoomi · Oct 2017
- Kadapa's quiet miracle — a society that never advertised Deccan Chronicle · Sep 2017
Partners & supporters
Trust, not logo walls
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The Honorary President’s public message notes collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh Skills Development Corporation. Partner logos and additional names will appear only after approval.
Get Involved
Together, we can build a brighter future
We invite individuals and organizations to join us in our mission. Your support, whether through volunteering, donations, or partnerships, can make a profound impact on many lives. Together, we can build a brighter future for rural communities.
Volunteer
Join awareness camps, sporting events, free education, and skill development work in rural communities.
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Organizations can work with us on education, women’s empowerment, and rural skill development.
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Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm · PARA ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT, D.No. 1-10-233/B, Sub-Register Office Road, Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad – 500020, Telangana, India · 8500218036 / 9949232133