Socio Economic Development Programme (SEDP) was founded with a vision to create and alternative people’s centered society based upon universally accepted human values of justice, peace, solidarity, equality, participation and self-reliance ensuring sustenance of nature’s gift. The organization works towards the empowerment of the poor, the marginalized and disadvantaged groups mostly women.

SEDP works in some of the backward blocks such as Ranibandh, Raipur, Indpur, Hirbandh & Khatra in Bankura district of West Bengal. The district is situated on the banks of Dwarakeshwar and is home to a population of 3 million. Even though well known for its culture and its contributions to art and literature, West Bengal still has some of the most backward districts in the country.