One of the prime goals of the National Rural Support Programme is developing Human Resources. The Institute of Rural Management followed in the footsteps of its parent organization, NRSP, while evolving and finally attaining the status of the premier Human Resource Development training institute of Pakistan. Stretched over a period of 12 years, the evolutionary growth of the Institute of Rural Management has proved that with hard work and perseverance come great rewards and lasting success. It is now widely recognized and both appreciated at national and international level for the quality, innovation and the efficacy of its training workshops.

The driving force behind its tremendous success and mounting growth is its deep-rooted commitment to the cause of poverty reduction by harnessing the potent capacity of the rural population and effectively channelizing their energies for creating self reliant opportunities that improve living standards. Thousands of men and women have benefited from a wide variety of IRM training events and have been able to break the vicious circle of poverty for leading better lives. Moreover, a great number of young as well as experienced professionals have attended vigorous IRM training programmes for enhancing their productivity and capacities for ensuring successful careers. It has also produced a knowledgeable group of development practitioners who have sound theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills for carrying out sustainable development activities at grassroots level.

During its transitional phase, IRM faced innumerable challenges, undertook incredible tasks and made enormous contributions towards building and strengthening the human capital of the nation. The true spirit of the institute is the dedication and fortitude of its staff members and individuals who have been associated with IRM for varying periods of time.

By the grace of God we have been able to triumph over ten years. The year 2004 - 2005 was also a year of great achievements with the establishment of IRM Vocational Technical and Educational Center at Rawalpindi and attainment of financial self-sufficiency. We at IRM are geared up for the forth coming years as in the near future IRM foresees itself as a highly acclaimed academic institute offering post graduate short and long term diploma courses as well as higher degrees in a variety of disciplines.

This first ever activity report of IRM is a snapshot of our long and progressive journey towards empowering human resource by investing in their potential. The first part of the report briefly describes the organizational structure, its various sections and their areas of operation. Whereas the second part summarizes the activities and projects undertaken by IRM over the last decade. Furthermore it highlights the training events and other initiatives of IRM. We at IRM strive hard everyday to achieve the future that is built on our passion to achieve.