Our Work
DIVRA operates through 9 Centers of Excellence, dedicated to an aspect of resilience and sustainable development.
Together, they form a holistic ecosystem linking research, policy and practice.
Center for Agriculture, Food and Livelihoods
Building resilient food systems through regenerative farming, FPO empowerment and value-chain transformation.
Focus Areas:
- Climate-smart and precision agriculture
- Agri-advisory and ICT-based decision systems
- Post-harvest management, cold chains and markets
- Livestock and fisheries as allied livelihoods
- Startup innovation and renewable-powered farming
Flagship Projects:
- Resilient Farms Network (RFN)
- Cold Chain for Climate (C³P)
- Odisha Agri-Tech Accelerator
Center for Health, Nutrition and Social Wellbeing
Championing holistic well-being, this center bridges community healthcare, nutrition and social welfare with innovation.
It establishes digital health hubs, telemedicine services and mobile clinics to reach underserved populations and integrates preventive health programs with nutrition initiatives.
Center for Climate Action, Carbon and Net Zero
Driving India’s transition toward carbon neutrality through science, innovation and policy.
Focus Areas:
- Carbon finance, MRV and blockchain registries
- Nature-based solutions (afforestation, soil carbon)
- Climate-smart villages and Net Zero districts
- Renewable energy and green hydrogen adoption
- Global linkage to Article 6 and Voluntary Carbon Markets
Flagship Projects:
- Odisha Carbon Village Program
- Carbon Innovation Hub
- Green Panchayat Model
Center for Policy, Research and Governance
As DIVRA’s think tank and policy powerhouse, this center generates evidence-based insights and data-driven policy solutions.
The center fosters cross-sector collaboration, publishes policy briefs and hosts global dialogues to inform governance.
Center for Education, Skills and Innovation
Empowering the next generation with learning that leads to impact.
Focus Areas:
- Skill-based education and vocational centers
- E-learning, digital literacy and STEM
- Innovation labs for youth and startups
- Scholarships, leadership and entrepreneurship
Flagship Initiatives:
- Village Learning Labs (ViLL)
- Skill4Climate Academy
- Youth Innovation Challenge (YIC)
Center for Environment, Forestry and Natural Resource Stewardship
Leading ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation and resource efficiency through GIS, drone mapping and eco-engineering.
Center for Institutional Development, Infrastructure and Resource Mobilization
Enabling institutional excellence, digital finance systems and CSR partnerships that sustain DIVRA’s mission.
Center for Human Rights, Legal Empowerment and Social Justice
Provides legal aid, counseling and advocacy for marginalized communities while promoting awareness on rights and governance.
Center for Disaster Preparedness and Resilience
Focuses on early warning systems, rapid response and resilience planning — building back better, safer and smarter.