Centre for the Development of Human Initiatives (CDHI) represent the collective aspiration of the local professionals and social activists of Jalpaiguri-a North Bengal small town- to facilitate enabling environment for local initiatives, self- help and collective action against the backdrop of a subsidy soaked mindset and deep seated dependency. The region, rich in natural resources and cultural wealth, has suffered badly because of a pervasive culture of dependency resulting into blunted entrepreneurship and retarded growth.

CDHI, as an offshoot of a bilateral project, has the core vision of facilitating initiative, self-help and collective action involving the poor and marginalized including women in North Bengal.

CDHI - Legal Status

• CDHI is registered under the Societies Registration Act of the Government of West Bengal registration number  S/96945 of 1999-2000
• Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA-1976) of Government of India.
• CDHI is registered also under the relevant Acts(12A,80G etc) of the Income Tax, Government of India.