Human Resource Policy
Framework for roles, responsibilities and employment practices.
Download HR policy (DOCX) ↓Governance & transparency
Good intentions need
sound systems.
Responsible governance, clear policies, accurate statutory information and honest reporting are essential to community trust and credible partnerships.
Organisational policies
Clear policies.
Responsible practice.
Financial Management Policy / Accounts Manual
Framework for accounting, financial controls and the handling of resources.
Download accounts manual (DOC) ↓Policy on Sexual Harassment
Safeguards and procedures for preventing and responding to sexual harassment.
Download POSH policy (DOCX) ↓Procurement Policy
Framework for purchasing, selection and procurement-related decisions.
Download procurement policy (DOCX) ↓Governance team
People entrusted
with stewardship.
President
Prof. Kamal Kant MisraOrganisation leadership
Secretary & Chief Functionary
Dr. (Ms) Bratindi JenaOrganisation leadership
Treasurer
Mr. Ramesh T.K.Financial stewardship
Advisory Committee
Prof. Smt. Lopamudra MohantyDr. Bhagaban PrakashAdvisory support
Statutory information
Published information
Trust registration
Centre for Action Research is registered as a public trust under the Indian Trust Act, 1882. The registration with the Sub-Registrar, Khandagiri, on 7 December 2016; Document No. 41131609118; Book No. 4; Volume 183.
Income-tax registration under Section 12AB
Registration / approval number: AACTC0432C25HY01. Form 10AD order dated 28 January 2026 grants registration under Section 12AB(1)(b) for assessment years 2027–28 to 2036–37.
Income-tax approval under Section 80G(5)
Approval number: AACTC0432C26HY01. Form 10AD order dated 2 September 2026 covers assessment years 2027–28 to 2031–32. The order states that continued 80G validity depends on valid Section 12A/12AB registration for the relevant period.
NGO Darpan — NITI Aayog
Unique ID: OR/2018/0187048.
CSR registration
CSR Registration Number: CSR00046906, under the Office of the Registrar of Companies, Government of India.
Official documents
Download the approval orders
The original Form 10AD orders are available here as PDFs.
Section 12AB registration order
Registration under Section 12AB(1)(b)
Download 12AB order (PDF) ↓Section 80G(5) approval order
Approval for eligible donations, subject to order conditions
Download 80G order (PDF) ↓