About PRDS
Panikhali Rural Development Society is a community-based organisation working to improve educational opportunities and support marginalised families in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
Who We Are
- Community Based
- Education Focused
- Brighter Futures
Panikhali Rural Development Society (PRDS) is an Indian registered non-governmental organisation based in Panikhali Village in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Since 2006, we have worked alongside local communities to improve educational opportunities and support children, young people and families from marginalised backgrounds.
Through pre-school education, academic support, scholarships, skills training and community programmes, we help create pathways to opportunity while strengthening the communities where we work.
Today, PRDS operates three education centres and one skills training centre, supporting more than 1,300 students and their families each year.
Where We Work
PRDS works in rural communities in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, one of India's largest and most densely populated regions.
Many families rely on seasonal agriculture, fishing and daily wage labour for income. Limited educational opportunities, poverty and geographic isolation continue to create significant challenges for children and young people.
Through our centres and community programmes, PRDS works alongside local families to create greater access to education, skills training, healthcare and opportunity.
Our Vision
To ensure education, health, happiness and dignity for all.
Our Mission
To improve quality of life through educational empowerment and sustainable community development.
Our Values
Innovation & Quality
We strive for excellence and continuous improvement in everything we do.
Compassion & Empathy
We place people at the centre of our work and respond with care and understanding.
Empowerment
We believe education and opportunity enable individuals and communities to thrive.
Transparency & Accountability
We are open, responsible and accountable to our communities and supporters.
Inclusiveness & Dignity
We believe every person deserves respect, opportunity and equal treatment.
Our Story Begins
PRDS was founded to create educational opportunities for children in Panikhali Village.
Our Journey
- 2006
- 2017
- 2019–2022
- Today
2006
PRDS was founded by Subhamoy Khan after witnessing first-hand the challenges facing children and young people growing up in Panikhali Village.
2017
PRDS partnered with Calcutta Connect, enabling the organisation to expand its programmes into additional communities.
2019–2022
Major redevelopment projects helped create modern education centres and a dedicated skills training facility.
Today
PRDS now supports more than 1,300 students annually through education, scholarships, skills training, healthcare initiatives and community programmes.
Registration & Governance
Registered Organisation
Registered under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act 1961.
Registration No. SO136300FCRA Approved
Licensed to receive foreign contributions under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act.
FCRA No. 147110944Help Us Build Brighter Futures
For nearly two decades, PRDS has worked alongside children, young people and families to create opportunities through education. Together, we can help even more communities thrive.