Development Advisory

Inclusive Strategies for Sustainable Development

Development Advisory Scope

With 100+ development programs designed, CDI supports governments, multilaterals, and CSR institutions in planning inclusive initiatives across livelihoods, MSMEs, tourism, agriculture, skilling, and rural enterprise development, enabling stronger institutions and sustainable economic opportunities.

Industrial infrastructure planning
100+development programs designed

Our Advisory Approach

Strategy

Inclusive Development Strategy

Inclusive Development Strategy

CDI designs development programs that integrate livelihood enhancement, enterprise development, and institutional strengthening to create inclusive economic opportunities and improve socio-economic outcomes across rural and industrial ecosystems.

Expertise

Multi-Sector Development Expertise

Multi-Sector Development Expertise

Our experience spans farm and non-farm livelihoods, MSME growth, tourism, entrepreneurship development, CSR initiatives, and rural economic systems, enabling CDI to design sector specific programs tailored to regional development priorities.

Policy

Policy to Practice Translation

Policy to Practice Translation

CDI works with governments and development partners to translate policy goals into implementable programs, combining field insights, data analysis, and institutional engagement to strengthen program design and delivery systems.

Scale

Scalable Development Models

Scalable Development Models

Our advisory assignments focus on designing scalable and replicable development models that enable long-term sustainability, stronger local institutions, and measurable improvements in livelihoods and enterprise growth.

Structured Capability Stack

Livelihoods & Enterprise Advisory

  • Farm and non-farm livelihood development planning
  • Women-centric livelihood model design
  • Rural enterprise and MSME strengthening strategies

CSR Advisory & Implementation

  • CSR project design and feasibility assessments
  • Income enhancement programs for rural households
  • Monitoring, reporting, and documentation systems

Policy & Institutional Strengthening

  • Policy advisory for livelihoods, MSME, and tourism sectors
  • Establishment of PMUs and technical support units
  • Capacity building for government teams and partners

Feasibility Studies & DPRs

  • DPR preparation for livelihood and rural enterprise projects
  • Cluster-level development planning and strategies
  • Socio-economic assessments and risk analysis

Entrepreneurship & Skill Development

  • Entrepreneurship models for youth, artisans, and women
  • Skill gap studies and district skill planning
  • Enterprise incubation and market linkage support

Development Communication

  • Best practice documentation and knowledge products
  • Communication strategies for government programs
  • Impact storytelling for scaling development initiatives

Projects and Impact

ODOP Diagnostic Study – MSME & Cluster Development

Uttar PradeshRead more

PMFME Scheme – State Project Management Unit

Rajasthan & ChhattisgarhRead more

Tourism Development Roadmap – Garhmukteshwar

Uttar PradeshRead more

Clients & Partners

CSIDC – Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation
Department of Agriculture, Government of Chhattisgarh
Department of Industries, Government of Bihar
Department of MSME, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship
Oil India Limited
Oil India Rural Development Society
Rajasthan State Agricultural Marketing Board
Tripura Bamboo Mission, Government of Tripura
CSIDC – Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development Corporation
Department of Agriculture, Government of Chhattisgarh
Department of Industries, Government of Bihar
Department of MSME, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship
Oil India Limited
Oil India Rural Development Society
Rajasthan State Agricultural Marketing Board
Tripura Bamboo Mission, Government of Tripura