INRECA is an acronym for International Rural Education Cultural Association, which has been actively engaged in rural development and education initiatives in the 100% tribal areas of Bharuch and Narmada districts in Gujarat since its establishment in 1984. The organization operates without any discrimination based on caste, creed, or community. INRECA Sansthan is an action-oriented rural development institute registered under the Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950 on 4th December 1984, with Registration No. E-5762. It is also registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (F.C.R.A.) with Registration No. 041990027, granted on 11th September 1985 by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi. Recently, as per the FCRA Act 2010, its registration has been renewed under FCRA Registration No. 041990089, effective from 15th February 2019. Additionally, it holds CSR Registration No: CSROOOO7693 dated 04/04/2021 and 12A Registration No. AAATI3801RE 20214 dated 28th May 2021.
Over the past 40 years, INRECA Sansthan has been actively engaged in a wide range of initiatives aimed at fostering social and economic development in rural areas. These efforts include enhancing agricultural practices, improving livestock management, promoting women and child welfare, developing human resources, implementing watershed management projects, advancing dairy and poultry farming, fostering beekeeping, and establishing small-scale industries in order to uplift the socio-economic status of the underprivileged section of society and sustainable development.
INRECA Sansthan is currently working on health, education, livelihood, environmental, and vocational training to the tribal youth. INRECA Sansthan has very experienced staff in executing various diversified activities to carry out such activities; this staff comprises professionals, technicians, social workers, and volunteers by which the above-cited activities are carried out to a great extent.
Initiation of INRECA Sansthan has been very interesting. After quitting politics, late Sh. Guljarilal Nanda; the two times taker Prime Minister & Ex. Union Home Minister started its Manav Samaj Sangathan; social working in Kurukshetra in Haryana state where rehabilitation and income generating activities were launched for the beggars, abandoned and sick, wanderers being religious place. Patron & President of INERCA Dr. Vinod Kumar M. Koushik with met Sh. Guljarilal Nandaji when he was studying & regularly used to meet him. Finally, Dr. Koushik started working with Sh. Nandaji as a Volunteer with leprosy patients & started economic activities for Leprosy patients like candle Making. Chalk Making etc. On the other hand, Dr. Koushik becomes well versed in management regarding how to run an institution by staying Bharat Sevashram Sangh for 5 years. It has become vice versa when Sh. Nanda was hailing from Gujarat was working in Haryana & Dr. Koushik is hailing from Haryana & working in Gujarat. Apart from it, Dr. Koushik had also been associated with ABVP & truly inspired by Sh.Dinanathji Batra of Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta High School.
After completing his study Dr. Koushik jointed Corporate Company as Research Officer in Ahmedabad in 1982. During this period there was heavy flood in Amreli district Dr. Koushik reached Vanthali for rescue/relief work with Bharat Sevashram Sangh, Ahmedabad & finally resigned from lucrative service despite cleared UPSC. While stay in Ahmedabad during the festival organized by BSS & VHP jointly then came in contact with Dr. Vishwanath Vanikarji in Ahmedabad who felt pain of tribal masses & used to advise if you really want to serve the country then go to tribal areas & eventually Dr Koushik decided to serve the deprived community rather than joining job and landed at Dediapada of then Bharuch district & started welfare activities through Bharat Sevashram Sangh till 1984, Thereafter Dr. Koushik floated this new organization.
At, Inreca (International Rural Education Cultural Association) our vision is to achieve international standards of excellence in education, health, and socio-economic development while upholding the cultural ethics of the underprivileged communities we serve. We strive to bring about a transformative impact that honors and integrates the rich cultural heritage of the rural and tribal populations in Bharuch and Narmada districts, ensuring that progress is both meaningful and respectful, Our goal is to drive meaningful change that enhances the quality of life for the tribal populations in Bharuch and Narmada districts, while preserving and celebrating their unique heritage.
Our Mission is to dedicate ourselves to the upliftment and support of the poor and underprivileged segments of society. We are committed to implementing sustainable development programs that address the educational, health, and socio-economic needs of these communities. Through our efforts, we aim to foster opportunities for growth and self-sufficiency while maintaining a deep respect for the cultural traditions and values of the people we serve, Our mission is to foster a spirit of collaboration and resilience, ensuring that our efforts lead to long-lasting positive change while honoring and preserving the cultural heritage of the people we support.
