About Us

Manipur Educational Development and Research Association (MEDRA) is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to advancing education, research, skill development, and social welfare across Manipur. Established in 1993 and registered under the Manipur Societies Registration Act, MEDRA has been working consistently for over three decades to empower communities through knowledge, skills, and inclusive development.

Headquartered at Kwakeithel Thiyam Leikai, Imphal West, MEDRA operates across urban and rural areas of Manipur with a strong focus on education, vocational training, research, health awareness, women and youth empowerment, and livelihood generation.

MEDRA believes that education is the foundation of sustainable social transformation. Our programs are designed to address local needs while aligning with national development priorities, ensuring long-term impact and self-reliance among beneficiaries.

Our Vision

To build an educated, skilled, and self-reliant society where every individual—especially youth, women, and marginalized communities—has access to opportunities for learning, employment, and dignified living.

Our Mission

• To promote quality education, research, and lifelong learning
• To impart vocational and skill-based training for employment and self-employment
• To empower youth and women through capacity building and entrepreneurship
• To support community health, social awareness, and inclusive development
• To collaborate with government, CSR institutions, and partners for sustainable impact

What We Do

MEDRA implements and supports programs in the following key areas:

• Education & Research
• Skill Development & Vocational Training
• Youth & Women Empowerment
• Health Awareness & Community Welfare
• Livelihood & Employment Generation
• Social Awareness, Environment & Sustainable Development

Our initiatives range from training centers and workshops to awareness programs, research activities, and community-based interventions.

Our Strength

Registered NGO with 12A & 80G certification
• CSR-1 registered, eligible for CSR partnerships
• Listed on NGO Darpan (NITI Aayog)
• Transparent governance with Registrar-approved Managing Committee
• Experienced advisory board and professional network
• Strong compliance, audit, and financial accountability framework

Our Approach

MEDRA follows a community-centric, transparent, and impact-driven approach. Programs are designed after assessing local needs and are implemented with measurable outcomes, accountability, and sustainability at the core.

We actively collaborate with:
• Government departments
• CSR foundations
• Educational institutions
• Community organizations
• Subject experts and professionals

Our Commitment

MEDRA is committed to ethical governance, transparency, and long-term social impact. Every initiative we undertake is guided by our founding principles of service, inclusion, and empowerment.