E.S.C.O.R.D–Educational Scientific & Cultural Organization with integrated Rural Development was initiated on 2nd October 1991 on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti when a group of educated friends came together with the intention of giving back to the society. They were inspired by the thought and philosophy of Hinjilicut Science College Principal Prof Dandapani Panigrahy, Local MLA Harihara Sahu & Social Activist Sudhir Kumar Patnaiik, the founder of the Society for Organizational Learning who has propagated that “Sustainability, Social equality, Health,Education and the environment are now business problems…” and corporate leaders can’t expect governments to solve them alone. What triggered these thoughts was the liberalization of the Indian economy in this year which brought with it immense opportunities. Business revived, and India became not just a market, but also an investment prospect for the developed world. Disposable incomes and early settlements became a living reality for the working middle-class. For the first time in India, professionals could think beyond making a living, and contribute towards the society.We committed to achieve by hardworking to eradicate illiteracy, poverty, eliminate Child labour and empower to women in the society in organizing more Self Help Groups.
