I congratulate GRAAM on its decennial. As Director General of the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office at NITI Aayog, we were keen to partner with civil society organisations with strong backgrounds in monitoring and evaluation. I found GRAAM to be one of the best. GRAAM has strengthened the state’s capacity to conduct high-quality evaluations in multiple ways. It provided a technical manual for the procurement of evaluation services and helped in the procurement process. It also conducted very high-quality evaluation studies that set benchmarks. Dr Basavaraju, who is dedicated, ably supported GRAAM’s visionary founder, Dr Balasubramanian, in achieving the mission. I wish GRAAM many more decades of success in building India’s strong monitoring and evaluation ecosystem

Our partnership with GRAAM has been a shining example of collaborative excellence, empowering rural women and fostering local innovation. Together, we have created a transformative impact on the lives of women entrepreneurs and the farming community. GRAAM’s commitment to community-centric approaches, innovation, and quality has set a new benchmark in rural development initiatives. Their dedication to nurturing local talent and sustainable business models is truly commendable. As we celebrate this milestone, I reaffirm CFTRI’s commitment to continuing our fruitful partnership with GRAAM

Institutions are not walls and furniture. They are made of human beings. GRAAM is built by such committed and passionate human beings. My hearty congratulations to the GRAAM team for making GRAAM one of the few institutions that combine policy research with grassroots findings.

Organizations like GRAAM have made significant contributions to advancing democracy. Over the years, GRAAM has focused on critical areas such as strengthening government-civil society partnerships, addressing systemic inequalities, promoting inclusive policymaking, and expanding civic spaces for greater citizen participation. By researching native governance models and advocating for youth engagement in democratic processes, GRAAM has helped foster respect for democratic institutions at all levels. Its work on grassroots democracy, digital democracy, and smart use of social media has been instrumental in expanding participation. GRAAM has also addressed the gap between top-down governance and community needs by promoting participatory mechanisms that give local communities a voice in decision-making, resource allocation, and monitoring services, particularly in health and education. GRAAM has been actively collaborating with key development stakeholders—communities, the State, NGOs/CSOs, and the private sector—to offer policy and program inputs that reflect grassroots perspectives. With a broad network of national and international partners, the organisation continuously refines practices in collaborative monitoring and citizen engagement. I deeply admire GRAAM’s vision and commend its significant achievements in this field.”

What makes GRAAM remarkable is its ability to generate resources through hard work and perseverance, earning credibility step by step. Over the years, GRAAM has grown through determination, staying true to its values of integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. As GRAAM celebrates its tenth anniversary, I commend Dr. Balasubramaniam for his vision, Dr. Basavaraju for his leadership, the team for their dedication, and partners for their support. I look forward to seeing GRAAM’s continued impact on India’s development sector.