Indore Diocese Social Service Society

Promotes comprehensive and sustainable development for both people and their surroundings

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About

  • Headquarters

    Indore, Madhya Pradesh

  • Since

    1982

Indore Diocese Social Service (IDSSS) is a registered social organization actively involved in intervention across 73 village Panchayats in 8 Developm Read moreent Blocks spanning three districts: Indore, Dhar, and Dewas in western Madhya Pradesh. This encompasses 210 villages, including 50 slums within Indore city. Established in 1982, IDSSS is the official social action wing of the Catholic Diocese of Indore, with its registered office located in Indore. IDSSS is mandated to facilitate community development programs in collaboration with donor agencies, both domestic and international, aimed at improving the living conditions of marginalized and excluded populations in society. The organization's functions are guided by its Vision, Mission, Goals, and core values outlined in the Memorandum of the Association. These activities are overseen by the Governing Body, aligned with the Diocesan Perspective Plan and established policies. IDSSS envisions the creation of a just society where individuals live with dignity and without exploitation. Its mission revolves around promoting comprehensive and sustainable development for both people and their surroundings. IDSSS strives to empower impoverished and marginalized communities by enhancing their decision-making, planning, and program implementation skills. This is aimed at improving the livelihoods of women, children, small-scale farmers, and youth residing in targeted areas. IDSSS engages in collaborative learning and in-depth study of the community's historical and current context to better understand their socio-cultural, ethnic, and economic resilience, with a focus on future livelihood options. It empowers Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and leaders to collectively address common challenges. The organisation revitalizes the functioning of Self-Help Groups (SHGs), youth and Farmers' Clubs, Federations, and Cooperatives to empower the community further. It provides training in various life skills and trades to enhance the productivity and income of youth, women, and farmers. Delivering quality education is crucial to support the formal and non-formal education of economically disadvantaged children. It encourages community involvement in Jansunwai programs, rallies, and public events to highlight and address shared concerns. It works towards promoting core values of social justice, equality, freedom, fairness, solidarity, and peace among community members.

Programs

  • Functional & Vocational Training Programme (FVT)

    IDSSS is dedicated to educating and enhancing the capacities, skills, and knowledge of rural youth to enable them to secure profitable employment opportunities. To realize this goal, IDSSS is actively involved in skill development training programs and creating avenues for income-generating activities. Through this project initiative, it intends to offer employment opportunities and a steady income to 140 youth, both boys and girls, residing in tribal villages across Dewas, Dhar, and Indore districts.
    The project beneficiaries are youth aged 18 to 20 years who face economic and educational disadvantages, primarily belonging to Dalit and Scheduled Tribe communities. They reside in remote villages or slums, often without access to skill development facilities for livelihood. Their families typically earn a monthly income of around Rs. 3000. Some families have small plots of land, mainly used for cultivation during the monsoon season, which proves insufficient to meet their needs.

  • Non-formal education

    The project's target groups consist of children aged 4 to 15 years who are currently not attending school, residing in 32 villages. Approximately 800 vulnerable children within the community stand to benefit from the new Non-Formal Education (NFE) classes, as there are currently no provisions for non-formal schooling in the area. Additionally, the indirect beneficiaries include the family members of these children and the community as a whole.
    The project's key objectives are as follows:
    1. To provide underprivileged rural children with opportunities to continue their education and prepare them for mainstream education.
    2. To enhance awareness about the significance of education among the rural population.
    3. To empower children to live with dignity and gain respect in society, demonstrating that they can excel alongside their peers.

  • Tailoring

    Indore, being a hub for business and trade, boasts wholesale and retail markets that continue to expand each year. Numerous textile industries offer specialized training and employment opportunities to young individuals with a basic understanding of tailoring and embroidery. Therefore, the primary aim is to equip young people with the necessary skills and expertise required to pursue tailoring as a profession, ultimately enhancing the economic status of their families.
    Objectives for the tailoring program include:
    1. Providing specialized training to 100 young women from slum areas under the guidance of a master tailor within a 12-month period.
    2. Establishing linkages and networks with banks, government, and non-governmental organizations to facilitate access to financial resources.
    3. Awarding diplomas/certificates to the trainees.
    4. 4. Empowering all trained young women to achieve economic self-reliance.

  • Inclusive Development of Youngster & Children with Disabilities

    The primary strategy revolves around Child Empowerment, which entails enhancing the child's personal, social, educational, and economic capabilities. This strategy encompasses two fundamental elements: Child Development and the creation of an enabling environment for children.
    Child Development: Under Child Development, the focus is on addressing any impairments that children may have, improving their overall functioning, and fostering resilience and self-awareness. The goal is to facilitate their participation in various aspects of life and empower them to advocate for themselves.
    Enabling Environment: The Enabling Environment component aims to eliminate the obstacles that impede the active participation of children with disabilities in society. It considers various factors such as social infrastructure, communication, the attitudes and behaviours of individuals, and the policies of local government bodies.

Leadership Team

  • Rt. Rev.Bishop. Chacko T.J

    President

  • Fr. Michael John

    Vice-President

  • Fr. Simon Raj

    Secretary

  • Fr. Mukesh Machar

    Director

  • Sr.Arokia Mary

    Joint Director

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    51-100

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • Registration ID

    IND/326/91

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    MP/2017/0169734

  • FCRA

    063300070

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    10, Old Sehore Road, Bishop's House 168 PB - Indore (M.P.), 452001

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society

Financial Details

 Income / Expenses
  • 2020-21

    Income
    Rs.23,581,081
    Expenses
    Rs.19,724,594
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.798,343
    Program Expenses
    Rs.18,926,251
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  • 2021-22

    Income
    Rs.25,582,883
    Expenses
    Rs.22,350,272
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.1,178,560
    Program Expenses
    Rs.21,171,712
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