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ILRT is an academic institution for knowledge management on challenges relating to livelihood.

The Institute of Livelihood Research and Training (ILRT) is an academic institution, engaged in knowledge management on livelihood-related issues in India and abroad. The Institute is established with the objective of impacting the livelihoods of millions of poor and other disadvantaged sections of society, especially in developing economies, in a sustainable and equitable manner, by building know

ledge about the processes, methods, and principles of livelihood promotion and disseminating it to enhance the capacities of practitioners, whose work affects the livelihoods of a large number. ILRT is a founding member of the VCB-Network and one of its Centers of Excellence (CoE). MANDATE

To build up a scientific knowledge base on livelihoods and disseminate the same to livelihood practitioners. VISION

“Knowledge and practice build on each other promoting dignified livelihoods for all”

MISSION

“Institute of Livelihood Research and Training shall strive to create an enabling environment for promoting dignified livelihoods for all and become a leading praxis institution in the field of livelihood promotion”

Strategy

Knowledge building and dissemination through livelihood research and training including in partnership with development and academic organizations with a focus on vulnerable segments of the society

Key Geographies

Pockets of poverty’ in India with developmental problems related to livelihoods.

25/02/2026

The National Conference on “Transforming Rural Livelihood Landscape in India: Empowering Rural Communities through Investing in People, Planet and Prosperity (3Ps)” concluded with rich deliberations, diverse perspectives, demonstration of innovative practices & models and a strong sense of shared purpose at ICAR-NAARM, Hyderabad.

Over the course of the conference, we witnessed meaningful exchanges among policymakers, practitioners, academicians, development professionals, innovators, Industry & CSR leaders and community leaders—highlighting innovative approaches, emerging challenges, and actionable pathways for sustainable rural livelihood transformation.

Large number of national level reputed organizations such as NABARD; ICAR-National Academy for Agriculture Research Management (NAARM); Axis Bank Foundation; Uday Aqua Connect Ltd; BASICS Ltd; Indian Grameen Services; B-ABLE Foundation; BASIX Municipal Waste Venture Ltd (BMWv); BASIX Krishi Samruddhi Ltd (BKSL); SUB-K Ltd; Kaveri University, KIREAP Ltd; WWF-India; Coromandel Ltd; CDPP; ICRISET, Grow More Agri-tech Private Ltd; Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS); Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS); MP Institute of Social Science Research (MPISSR), African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO); Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University (SKLTGHU); Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU); ICAR - Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute; ICAR - Indian Institute of Millets Research; ICAR - Indian Institute of Rice Research; National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) and International organizations such as FAO, Rome; CIRDAP, Dhaka and University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka also joined the conference as co-organizer or knowledge partner.

The attached collage captures glimpses of these engaging sessions, collaborative dialogues, and inspiring moments that will continue to shape our work ahead.

As lead organizers, we both ILRT and PRDIS remain committed to taking these insights forward through partnerships, pilot initiatives, and continued knowledge engagement.

We sincerely thank all our esteemed speakers, partners, delegates and participants for contributing to the success of this Conference.

23/01/2026

⏰ Last Call for Registrations – Closing on 27 January!

🌾 Training Program on Scaling-Up Pro-Poor Value Chain & Market System Development
📍 Bhopal | 3–7 February 2026

Ready to strengthen your expertise in Pro-Poor Value Chain & Market System Development?
Don’t miss ILRT’s 5-day immersive training program in Bhopal, designed for professionals driving aggregation, market linkages, and scalable livelihood solutions.

✨ What you’ll gain
✔ Practical tools for value chain & market system design
✔ Field-based, action-oriented learning
✔ Insights on PPPs and producer-led market models
✔ Approaches to scale impact sustainably

📌 Registrations close on 27 January – limited seats available!
🔗 Register now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=j7QaKqYZQkCXRVGChxbIiZ_LHRICemxIoweY_aWTXw9UMjhIWk4wMEQzVUYxUjA3Q0JKOExUMExCOS4u&route=shorturl
📘 Programme details: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nHrX779L5yeHfDgGNk6ufMEJuuprjoYT
📩 Queries: [email protected]

13/01/2026

📢 We’re Hiring | District Manager

The Institute of Livelihood Research and Training (ILRT) invites applications from qualified professionals for the position of District Manager to join our team and drive impactful livelihood and development initiatives.

🔗Apply here: https://forms.gle/dwYKD4ap225HUfAd6
Last date to apply: 25 January 2026

07/01/2026

👉 Register now – limited seats available

🌟 Empowering Professionals in Value Chain & Market System Development 🌾

Registrations are open for the Training Program on Scaling-Up Pro-Poor Value Chain and Market System Development, organised by the Institute of Livelihood Research and Training (ILRT). As a Centre of Excellence under IFAD’s Value Chain Capacity Building Network (VCB-N), ILRT brings sector experts and practitioners together to deliver grounded, action-oriented learning.

📅 Dates: 3–7 February 2026 | 📍 Venue: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Who should attend?
🔶 FPO professionals working on aggregation, market linkages, and enterprise growth
🔶 Development practitioners and planners engaged in value chain and market system initiatives
🔶 Professionals from agri-horti, agri-allied, and agro-forestry sectors seeking scalable solutions

What the program offers:
• Practical understanding of value chain & market system development
• Hands-on exposure to market analysis and intervention design
• Insights into public–private–producer partnerships
• Field-based learning for real-world application
• Approaches for monitoring, evaluation, and scaling impact

Training Fees:
🔹 Training only (includes lunch & high tea): ₹15,000 + 18% GST
🔹 Training with accommodation at venue (includes breakfast, lunch & dinner): ₹20,000 + 18% GST

🔗 Programme details: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nHrX779L5yeHfDgGNk6ufMEJuuprjoYT?fbclid=IwY2xjawPLKNhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYbklpT3ZOeHdxQ0YwU2Eyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnq9HhY1n--or8eNRvMOjwwQQIwB7R21H2ir1VChDpKWCRsXnUgeZPel7UPH_aem_nkpVxXaE-oFZP3duL5ehSg
📩 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=j7QaKqYZQkCXRVGChxbIiZ_LHRICemxIoweY_aWTXw9UMjhIWk4wMEQzVUYxUjA3Q0JKOExUMExCOS4u&route=shorturl
📧 Queries: [email protected]
🌐 www.ilrtindia.org

Secure your spot today and be part of a learning experience designed to scale inclusive and resilient value chains.

03/01/2026

🔔 Call for Research Papers & Case Studies | National Conference 2026

📢 Submit your abstract and be part of a national dialogue on transforming rural livelihoods in India.

The Institute of Livelihood Research and Training (ILRT) and Participatory Rural Development Initiatives Society (PRDIS), in collaboration with, ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research – ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) and other institutions, invites research papers, case studies, and poster presentations for the National Conference on Transforming Rural Livelihood Landscape in India: Empowering Rural Communities through Investing in People, Planet and Prosperity, to be held on 19–20 February 2026, Hyderabad.

The conference aims to bring together academicians, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and development professionals to critically engage with emerging evidence, practices, and policy perspectives on rural livelihoods, value chains, market systems, institutional innovations, and climate-resilient development.

📌 Themes include :

🌱 Planet – Sustainable & Regenerative Livelihoods
Climate adaptation and resilience; regenerative agriculture; restoration of soil, water, forests and grazing lands; biodiversity and ecosystem services; climate-smart agriculture; circular economy, renewable energy, green finance and carbon market opportunities.

🤝 People – Inclusive & Resilient Livelihoods
Sustainable agriculture and allied livelihoods (dairy, fisheries, NTFPs, etc.); women and youth empowerment through skills and decent work; nutrition, healthcare, education and social protection; strengthening collectives, SHGs, FPOs and cooperatives; wellbeing and social capital in farming communities.

💼 Prosperity – Rural Enterprises & Markets
Agri-business and rural enterprises across farm, non-farm and forestry sectors; pro-poor value chains and market systems; financial inclusion, FinTech and digital innovations (AI, traceability); gig economy in rural India; PPPP models and gender-inclusive enterprise growth.

📩 Submission Guidelines & Timelines
• Abstract (≈300 words): on or before 10 January 2026
• Full Paper (≈4,000 words): by 30 January 2026 (for selected abstracts)
• Selected high-quality papers/case studies with strong policy or operational relevance will be considered for oral presentation

🔗 For detailed information, registrations and conference updates, visit website https://livelihoodconference.in/
or
write to us at the Email ID: [email protected]

We encourage academicians, researchers, development professionals, policymakers, and practitioners to to submit their abstracts and contribute to this important national dialogue.

01/01/2026

🎊 Team Institute of Livelihood Research and Training (ILRT), wishes everyone a prosperous and purposeful New Year 2026 ✨

30/12/2025

📌 REGISTRATIONS OPEN

🌟 Empowering Professionals in Value Chain & Market System Development 🌾

Registrations are open for the Training Program on Scaling-Up Pro-Poor Value Chain and Market System Development, scheduled from 3–7 February 2026 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, organised by the Institute of Livelihood Research and Training (ILRT). As a Centre of Excellence under IFAD’s Value Chain Capacity Building Network (VCB-N), ILRT brings sector experts and practitioners together to deliver grounded, action-oriented learning.

Who should attend?
🔶 FPO professionals working on aggregation, market linkages, and enterprise growth
🔶 Development practitioners and planners engaged in value chain and market system initiatives
🔶 Professionals from agri-horti, agri-allied, and agro-forestry sectors seeking scalable solutions

What the program offers:
• Practical understanding of value chain & market system development
• Hands-on exposure to market analysis and intervention design
• Insights into public–private–producer partnerships
• Field-based learning for real-world application
• Approaches for monitoring, evaluation, and scaling impact

Training Fees:
🔹 Training only (includes lunch & high tea): ₹15,000 + 18% GST
🔹 Training with accommodation at venue (includes breakfast, lunch & dinner): ₹20,000 + 18% GST

📅 Dates: 3–7 February 2026
📍 Venue: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
🔗 Programme details: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nHrX779L5yeHfDgGNk6ufMEJuuprjoYT
📩 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=j7QaKqYZQkCXRVGChxbIiZ_LHRICemxIoweY_aWTXw9UMjhIWk4wMEQzVUYxUjA3Q0JKOExUMExCOS4u&route=shorturl
📧 Queries: [email protected]
🌐 www.ilrtindia.org

We look forward to engaging with professionals committed to building resilient, inclusive, and competitive value chains.

26/12/2025

📌National Conference on Transforming Rural Livelihood Landscape in India: Empowering Rural Communities through Investing in 🌱People, 🤝Planet and 💼Prosperity (3Ps), scheduled to be held on 19–20 February 2026 at ICAR–National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Hyderabad.

India’s rural livelihood systems are undergoing profound transitions shaped by climate change, technological advancement, demographic shifts, and evolving market structures. These changes pose interconnected challenges across the three critical pillars of development — People, Planet, and Prosperity — demanding integrated, evidence-based, and future-oriented responses.

This national conference is envisioned as a multi-stakeholder platform to deliberate on policies, practices, and innovations that can strengthen inclusive, resilient, and sustainable rural livelihoods, aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and India’s Vision 2047.

The conference will focus on three broad thematic tracks:
Investing in the Planet for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods: climate-resilient and regenerative agriculture, water and forest restoration, biodiversity conservation, circular economy, green finance, and carbon markets

Inclusive and Resilient Livelihoods for Rural Communities: gender-responsive and youth-focused strategies, allied livelihoods, health, nutrition, wellbeing, and strengthening collectives such as SHGs, FPOs, and cooperatives

Ensuring Prosperity through Rural Enterprises: agri-business and micro-enterprises, value chain and market system development, financial inclusion, digital tools, AI-enabled innovations, and public–private–community partnerships

The conference aims to generate actionable policy insights, promote knowledge exchange across research and practice, and foster collaborative networks among governments, academia, civil society, CSR institutions, startups, and community institutions.

📢 Call for Papers / Case Studies
Researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and development professionals are invited to submit research papers, case studies, and practice-based evidence aligned with the conference themes.

📍 Venue: ICAR–NAARM, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
📅 Dates: 19–20 February 2026
🌐 Conference website: https://livelihoodconference.in/

The detailed conference brochure, including themes, participation details, and submission guidelines, is now available on the conference website.

We look forward to your engagement and participation in shaping the future of rural livelihoods in India.

23/12/2025

🌾 National Farmers’ Day | Honouring the Backbone of Our Nation 🌾

On the occasion of National Farmers’ Day, the Institute of Livelihood Research and Training(ILRT) extends heartfelt gratitude to India’s farmers whose resilience, wisdom, and relentless efforts sustain our food systems and rural economy.

At ILRT, we remain committed to strengthening farmer institutions, promoting sustainable livelihoods, and enabling inclusive market systems that empower farming communities to thrive with dignity and resilience.

Today, we salute our farmers not just for feeding the nation, but for shaping a sustainable future for generations to come.

19/12/2025

📢 We’re Hiring | Project Manager

The Institute of Livelihood Research and Training (ILRT) invites applications from qualified professionals for the position of Project Manager to join our team and drive impactful livelihood and development initiatives.

🔗Apply here: https://forms.gle/dwYKD4ap225HUfAd6
Last date to apply: 31 December 2025

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