The main natural resources of India are iron ore, bauxite, and copper ore. India is one of the major producers of iron in the world. Iron ore is found all over India, the major contributers being the states of Bihar and Orissa. A quarter of all mining is carried out in the southern part of Orissa. Gold, silver, and diamonds make up a small part of other natural resources available in India. The gemstones are found in Rajasthan. Major portion of the energy in India is generated from coal. It is estimated that India has around 120 billion tons of coal in reserve, enough to last for around 120 years. Huge reserves of petroleum have been found off the coast of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Electrical energy generated by hydroelectric power, coal, and nuclear energy. Half of the hydroelectric power is generated by snowfield reservoirs high up in the Himalayas. Huge dams have also been built accross many major rivers to produce electricity and water for irrigation. In villages around India, people use wood or dried cow-dung cakes as fuel for cooking and heating water. The demand for firewood and the increasing population is affecting the existing forests. It is estimated each year 3.7 million acres of forest are cut down to provide timber, paper pulp and firewood.

NRIF expertise flows from three sources: -

       A core group of empanelled professionals;
      Specialists on roster; and,
      Eminent individuals as advisers.

NRIF experts also have an access and, liaison with global expertise through its national and international agencies and, institutions.

NRIF Strategy: as a not-for-profit NGO, its experts have been propagating: -

•Shift from conventional volunteerism / traditionally aimed at charity and relief;
• To modern volunteerism striving change in the social, economic and political position of the poor and the deprived;
• Advising the Govt. for "Government NGO Co-operation" yielding positive results in terms of low costs and down-to-earth participatory management involving local communities;
• NGOs are gradually becoming catalysts for government activities because of cheaper, more efficient-and more at arm's length-than direct official aid;
• NGOs can also stay too close to the corporate world.

           NRIF experts have managed all its assignments effectively with an excellent track record in completing them within their scheduled time. Using modern project management apparatus such as logical framework. NRIF experts have always delivered consultancy inputs of high standard to its clients. This has been facilitated by the strong organizational and interpersonal skills demonstrated by all its consultants. Among them there exists a rich experience of consultancy practice, which spreads over a number of decades and a number of countries. The consultancy inputs provided by the experts of NRIF are facilitated by the most up-to-date available information and electronic technology for analyses and report writing. They also have an access to the use of GIS, computer assisted graphics and digital analysis systems. NRIF experts have established contacts with a number of specialized technical agencies, which further augments its capacity. The NRIF operates in 11 states, including NCT of Delhi. Its Governing Body has a mix of members both from rural and, urban background, but they are keen to find ways to involve programme beneficiaries in the management along with the government field functionaries. We in NRIF hold ourselves accountable to both those we seek to assist and, those from whom we accept resources.