Dr. Selvam Daniel
Dr.Selvam brings over 20 years of diverse work experience in the development sector as well as private sector during which he has predominantly focussed on developing certification services in accordance to EC 2092/91, JAS, BioSuisse, Demeter, Soil Association, GLOBAL GAP, NPOP/NSOP, Shop for Change Fair Trade and other environmental standards. He has also developed various business models for farmers like supply chain linkages, facilitation of collectives, agro-processing link-ups, and independent farmers markets, agriculture value chains for the food, feed, textile and cosmetic sector as well as the dairy sector in addition to rice, and fruit produce for domestic and international markets. Dr.Selvam Daniel is an Engineering Graduate and holds Master’s Degree in Technology from Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) and Doctor of Philosophyin Environment Science.
Building Sustainable Livelihoods, One Enterprise at a Time
IIRD’s Livelihoods and Poverty Alleviation programs empower rural communities through skill development, enterprise support, and financial inclusion. By combining hands-on training with access to resources and markets, we’re enabling thousands to build resilient, self-sustaining futures.
Skill Development
IIRD trains rural youth and women in organic farming, livestock, tailoring, and vocational trades to boost employability.
Access to Capital
Tailored start-up funding empowers rural entrepreneurs to launch and grow sustainable businesses.
Enterprise Support
Ongoing advisory services help micro-enterprises thrive with better planning, operations, and growth strategies.
Market Linkages
Farmers and producers benefit from organic bazaars, cooperatives, and real-time market access to ensure fair trade.
Micro-Enterprise Growth
Over 10,000 small enterprises have been developed, from dairy to bio-input production, creating rural livelihoods.
Women’s Financial Inclusion
Savings and credit systems through women’s groups foster entrepreneurship and financial empowerment.