Our Journey

Three decades of grassroots transformation, community empowerment, and sustainable development. Explore the milestones that shaped ORRC's impact.

1988

ORRC Established

Founded under the leadership of Mr. D.S. Prasad Rao and registered under Societies Registration Act 1860 with approval from Ministry of Home Affairs (FCRA), Government of India New Delhi.

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1992

Tank De-siltation & Irrigation

Major irrigation program providing facility to 240 acres in Chittayyapalem, Sitampeta, Gorrlapa lem, and Agraharamu villages.

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1998

Education Expansion

Established formal education programs and built first network of rural schools.

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2003

Community Eye Health Programme

Launched comprehensive eye care services in partnership with Sightsavers to combat blindness in tribal areas.

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2007

Adivasi Dharbaar - PESA Advocacy

Historic mass mobilization of 2,000+ Adivasis and PRI representatives demanding implementation of PESA Act in its true spirit.

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2009

NABARD Tribal Development Fund

Secured Rs. 397.18 lakh grant/loan for integrated tribal development in Chintapalli and G K Veedhi mandals.

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2010

Maa Thota / Wadi Launch

Launched horticulture program on 1,000 acres of tribal land benefiting 1,000 Adivasi families across 2 mandals.

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2013

Support A Grand Parent Programme

Expanded elderly care program providing dignity and peaceful life to indigent seniors across the district.

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2018

Digital Inclusion

Brought digital literacy and technology access to rural communities.

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2020

COVID-19 Response & Migrant Support

Mobilized resources and support for vulnerable communities during the pandemic, including migrant families in brick industries.

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2023

Renewable Energy Push

Accelerated clean energy adoption with solar power and biogas installations.

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2025

Smart Classrooms & AI Labs

Major CSR partnership with ONGC to establish smart classrooms and AI-enabled labs in government schools and colleges.

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35 Years of Impact

From humble beginnings to transformative scale, our journey reflects the power of community-driven development.

500+
Villages Transformed
100K+
Lives Impacted
250+
School children addressed
50+
Partner Organizations