Newredmars Skill &
Research Foundation (NSAR Foundation)

Fieldwork surveys, awareness camps, skill development programmes, and science and technology innovations for sustainable social and community development.

OUR VISION

Knowledge for a Sustainable Future

Advancing education, skills, research, innovation and entrepreneurship to contribute to Viksit Odisha and Viksit Bharat.

Our Vision

We envision a knowledge-empowered society where science, technology, practical education and innovation create meaningful opportunities for individuals and communities.

Our Commitment

We work to strengthen learning, develop future-ready skills, promote evidence-based research and support sustainable livelihoods, with particular attention to tribal, rural and underserved communities.

Education Skills Research Innovation
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Education & Knowledge

Expanding access to quality education and digital learning.

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Skills & Entrepreneurship

Building practical capabilities and enterprise opportunities.

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Research & Innovation

Developing evidence-based solutions through research and technology.

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Sustainable Development

Supporting inclusive communities and sustainable livelihoods.

Local Resources Practical Education Future Skills Sustainable Enterprises
OUR VISION • OUR COMMITMENT • OUR FUTURE

Knowledge for Sustainable Development, Education, Skills and Empowerment

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Our Vision in Action

Knowledge creates opportunity. Skills build confidence. Innovation shapes the future.

Building a Future Through Knowledge and Innovation

NSAR Foundation is committed to connecting education with practical skills, scientific research, digital technologies and entrepreneurship. We aim to develop evidence-informed learning resources and practical approaches that respond to community needs.

Our approach recognises the potential of local resources, traditional knowledge and modern science. We seek to expand learning opportunities and support inclusive development among tribal, rural and urban communities.

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Education & Knowledge

Accessible education and digital learning resources.

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Skills & Entrepreneurship

Practical skills, employability and enterprise development.

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Research & Innovation

Scientific inquiry and evidence-informed solutions.

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Inclusive Development

Community empowerment and sustainable livelihoods.

NSAR FOUNDATION · STRATEGIC AREAS OF ACTIVITY

Education, Technology, Skills & Sustainable Development

Empowering communities through education, research, digital innovation, Odisha’s local resources, youth skills and faculty capacity building.

Education & ResearchDigital & AILocal Resources & EnterpriseYouth & Faculty Development
OUR APPROACH

Learn locally. Build skills. Create opportunities.

NSAR Foundation proposes a community-centred approach that connects local resource mapping, educational support, hands-on training, product development and market linkages. Activities can be adapted to local needs in tribal, rural and urban communities across Odisha.

Education, technology and practical skills can create pathways to innovation and inclusive development.

FOUR STRATEGIC AREAS

Integrated activities for sustainable community development

Priorities will be shaped by community consultation, institutional collaboration and assessment of local needs.

01 · EDUCATION, TRAINING & RESEARCH

Education, Training & Research

Promoting inclusive education, educational resource development, professional training, applied research, innovation and evidence-based community development.

Key activitiesLearning resources · Professional training · Applied research · Innovation
02 · DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Digital & AI Technology Implementation

Advancing digital literacy, artificial intelligence awareness, responsible technology integration and practical digital solutions for education, skills and community development.

Key activitiesDigital literacy · AI awareness · Technology adoption · Digital solutions
03 · LOCAL RESOURCES & ENTERPRISE

Odisha’s Resources & Entrepreneurship

Promoting sustainable use of Odisha’s local resources through practical training, value-added products, innovation, entrepreneurship and livelihood development.

Key activitiesResource mapping · Product development · Enterprise skills · Market linkages
04 · YOUTH & FACULTY DEVELOPMENT

Youth Skills & Faculty Capacity Building

Empowering young people through career-oriented skills while strengthening faculty competencies through Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs), technology upgradation and continuous professional learning.

Key activitiesCareer skills · Faculty development · Technology upgradation · Lifelong learning

Activities will be designed according to community needs, partner priorities, technical feasibility, applicable standards and measurable development objectives.

FROM LEARNING TO LIVELIHOODS

A practical skill-to-enterprise pathway

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Identify

Map local resources, community needs and existing skills.

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Train

Provide hands-on learning, digital education and capacity building.

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Develop

Test products or services, quality, costs and feasibility.

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Connect

Support branding, business planning and appropriate market linkages.

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Measure

Track skills, participation, enterprise progress and livelihood outcomes.

PROPOSED OUTCOMES

Designed for measurable community impact

Targets should be set for each project after a baseline assessment and agreement with implementation partners.

✓Skills gainedTraining completion and competency assessment
↗Enterprise readinessBusiness plans, prototypes and market connections
◎Inclusive participationParticipation of youth, women and underserved communities
♻Resource sustainabilityResponsible sourcing, reduced waste and safer practices
CSR & DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS

Partner with us to develop local skills and sustainable livelihoods.

NSAR Foundation welcomes discussions with companies, CSR teams, educational institutions, technical experts, community organisations and market partners to explore well-defined, locally relevant projects with budgets, measurable indicators and transparent reporting.

CSR support is subject to the company’s priorities, applicable law, due diligence, project appraisal and the implementing organisation’s eligibility. This page is an invitation to discuss a project, not a guarantee of funding.

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NSAR FOUNDATION

Education · Research · Digital Innovation · Entrepreneurship · Youth & Faculty Development

NSARF researchers conducting community field research
NSARF team engaged in community field research
Field-Based Research & Evidence
RESEARCH • SKILLS • FIELD ACTION

Field Research & Skill Development

Field-based research and practical skill-development activities that help communities, institutions and development programmes identify needs, build capacity and implement evidence-informed solutions.

We work with tribal, rural and urban communities through surveys, field assessments, practical training, participatory learning and capacity-building activities. Our approach connects research findings with actionable skills, programme planning, monitoring and community development.

FIELD RESEARCH Reliable data collection
SKILL ACTIVITIES Practical, hands-on learning
CAPACITY BUILDING Skills for local needs

Research Methods & Field Skill Activities

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FIELD RESEARCH RESEARCH

Quantitative Research

Structured research focused on measurable evidence, numerical data and statistical assessment. Our fieldwork includes baseline and endline studies, screening surveys, household and social surveys, community needs assessments, health-facility assessments, educational-institution assessments, monitoring studies and statistical data analysis.

Baseline Studies Endline Studies Screening Surveys Social Surveys Facility Assessments Statistical Analysis
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SKILL ACTIVITIES RESEARCH

Qualitative Research

In-depth field research designed to understand experiences, perceptions, behaviours, needs, challenges and community perspectives through in-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), community consultations, case studies, participatory assessments and thematic analysis.

In-depth Interviews FGDs KIIs Community Consultation Case Studies Thematic Analysis
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INTEGRATED APPROACH

Integrated Field Research & Skill Development

Our work combines quantitative and qualitative research with practical field activities to understand community needs, local resources, social conditions and institutional realities. Activities may include baseline and endline assessments, household and social surveys, awareness assessments, community needs assessments, institutional studies, field demonstrations and practical training sessions across tribal, rural and urban settings.

Field findings help identify service gaps, document local realities and guide evidence-informed decisions. Research insights can be translated into skills training, awareness activities, institutional capacity building and practical community-level interventions, subject to project objectives and partner requirements.

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Field Assessment Understanding real-world conditions
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Data Collection Reliable quantitative & qualitative evidence
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Community Engagement Research grounded in local realities
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Evidence & Analysis Supporting informed decisions

From Research Findings to Practical Skills

We support field-based learning and skill-development activities that respond to community needs and project goals. Activities are planned with relevant institutions, local stakeholders and implementation partners.

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Community Surveys & Field Assessment

Training and practical participation in household surveys, community mapping, needs assessments, observation, questionnaire administration and responsible data collection.

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Digital & Research Skills

Practical orientation in digital literacy, digital data-collection tools, documentation, data quality, basic analysis and evidence-based reporting.

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Livelihood & Entrepreneurship Skills

Field-based learning on local-resource mapping, product development opportunities, enterprise awareness, problem-solving and livelihood-related skills.

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Awareness & Community Engagement

Participatory learning activities, community discussions, educational outreach, health and social awareness, and communication skills suited to local contexts.

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Institutional Capacity Building

Workshops and training support for students, youth, faculty, field investigators, volunteers and community workers, according to programme needs.

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Research Documentation & Evaluation

Hands-on exposure to field notes, case studies, progress monitoring, outcome documentation, feedback collection and learning-based programme improvement.

Our approach: Assess local needs → plan field activities → deliver practical learning → document results → use evidence to improve programmes.
FIELD RESEARCH & SKILLS SUPPORT

Have a research project that needs fieldwork support?

Connect with our team for field research, community surveys, practical training, skill-development activities and capacity-building support.

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