Identity hierarchy

One Parent Body, One Regional Centre

DRES is the parent organisation anchoring long-term social welfare work. Its Regional Resource Training Centre, RRTC, serves as the specialised training and resource hub for northern India, with a focus on senior citizen welfare, active ageing and community development.

Within this structure, AYUVA is the dedicated Senior Citizen Welfare Wing, carrying the work on dignity, inclusion and wellbeing in later life.

Vision, mission and governance

Ethical Practice, Grassroots Engagement

Vision

A society where every age matters, and older people remain active, respected and included in community life.

Mission

To strengthen senior citizen welfare, training, research and community development across Uttarakhand, working closely with local people and partners.

Leadership governance is built on ethical practice, grassroots engagement and verified accountability. Programme decisions are grounded in local knowledge, and reported outcomes are supported by verified information.