NIRMAN is a volunteer group in Cuttack, Odisha promoting sustainable food and ecology.

NIRMAN is a community‑driven volunteering initiative based in Cuttack, Odisha, that invites individuals who are keen to support safe food production systems, ecological restoration, biodiversity conservation and sustainable livelihoods across the state. The group works as a multi‑disciplinary team, welcoming volunteers who bring the right attitude for collaborative effort. Interested persons can express their interest by emailing [email protected] with the subject line “Expression of interest to volunteer with NIRMAN”. Volunteers may contribute to a range of activities, including visual and print documentation, natural resource governance, and the marketing of rural products, although the scope of work is not limited to these areas. By joining NIRMAN, volunteers become part of a network that seeks to strengthen environmental stewardship and rural development through hands‑on projects and community engagement.