In 1990 MYRADA had 699 staff. The number has declined to 500 in March 2005 as groups are taking over many of the functions earlier performed by MYRADA. Besides, MYRADA's interventions have become more strategic in recent years; this requires fewer but experienced staff who constantly upgrade and expand their skills There are over 1500 volunteers trained in health care, animal husbandry, forestry, literacy and other relevant areas who provide services in project areas, enabling MYRADA to withdraw. 98% of MYRADA's staff come from the rural areas; they are graduates or post graduates. MYRADA has invested over Rs.20 million in training staff during the past 20 years with the support of the Ford Foundation, NOVIB, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), German Agro Action and CIDA/HIDA. MYRADA looks for and develops the following qualities in its staff: commitment, professionalism, innovativeness and the ability to work in a participatory manner. Commitment is defined as the willingness to work in MYRADA though more lucrative offers for alternate employment are open.

All matters related to accounts and personnel are computerised in every project and at the Head Office. Statutory auditors conduct financial audits twice a year. Four auditors conduct quarterly compliance audits of major projects and occasional financial audits when required. All SAGs on MYRADA projects are audited by 20 Accounting Firms; most SAGs pay for this service. In financial year 2000-2001,the head Office withdrew the manual system of accounting; all projects will withdraw from a manual system during 2003-2004.