Cause Area
Primary Sectors
Secondary Sectors
Geographies Served
Programs
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Livelihoods & Entrepreneurship Programme
District
Surat
States
Gujarat
Essar Foundation empowers rural communities by providing skills training and entrepreneurship support through its Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship programme. Recognizing the need for skill development in India's growing economy, it equips unskilled youth with diverse skills, including agriculture and services-related training. These efforts extend beyond Essar's interests, promoting self-sufficiency in connected communities. The programme aims to enhance skills, capacity, income generation, self-employment, and entrepreneurship. It includes farm-based and services sector training, with Community Development Centers offering courses on professional development. Essar Foundation also assists trainees in establishing new enterprises, enabling access to seed capital, and creating business opportunities. Over 500 supported enterprises in India and Africa have contributed to community development and economic growth.
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Women Empowerment Programme
District
Kendujhar
States
Chhattisgarh
Odisha
The Essar Foundation, an NGO, focuses on women's empowerment in rural areas. It recognizes the crucial role women play in societal development and has identified women's empowerment as a key focus. To achieve holistic empowerment, the organisation addresses social, economic, and political factors affecting women's lives. It provides initiatives in health, education, nutrition, and financial management for rural women near its operations, aiming to boost self-esteem and security. The Foundation also encourages women's participation in Government services. Additionally, it supports women's entrepreneurial spirit by enabling them to voice their concerns and offering skills training and financial support through self-help groups. Furthermore, it tackles reproductive health issues and promotes livestock management to enhance women's income.
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Education Programmes
District
Jagatsinghapur
Nashik
Singrauli
Giridih
States
Jharkhand
Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra
Odisha
The Essar Foundation is dedicated to advancing education in remote rural areas, where access to quality education remains a challenge in India. Despite Government efforts, millions of children remain uneducated, and drop-out rates are high. The Foundation is committed to addressing these issues by implementing education projects in these underserved areas. It aims to nurture students' curiosity through practical teaching methods and has built schools in remote locations, benefiting over 10,000 students. Additionally, it offers scholarships to underprivileged and differently-abled students, supports school improvement programmes, and provides teachers with training to enhance educational quality. The Foundation also encourages creative teaching methods and promotes lifelong learning through the AVID program, fostering personal growth and entrepreneurial skills in adults.
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Infrastructure Development Programme
District
Bardhaman
States
Karnataka
West Bengal
Madhya Pradesh
Odisha
The Essar Foundation, an NGO, focuses on rural infrastructure development to provide essential amenities to India's villages. Recognizing the importance of rural areas in the country's growth, the Foundation collaborates with the Government and local representatives to achieve these goals. Its objectives include improving basic amenities, enhancing civic infrastructure, and introducing new facilities. It supports sanitation and drainage projects, construct household and community toilets, and fund drainage facilities where Government systems are lacking. Additionally, the Foundation works on common civic infrastructure, like roads and community spaces, and provides vital support during crises. It addresses the need for safe drinking water and contributes to rural electrification, making electricity and solar power accessible to rural households.
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Environment Programmes
The Essar Foundation promotes eco-friendly living in India's rural and tribal communities. It collaborates with locals near its facilities to protect the environment, focusing on water conservation, land development, and renewable energy use. Its goals include raising environmental awareness, conserving resources, and encouraging eco-friendly practices. It conducts awareness sessions, 'No Plastic' campaigns, and supports traditional knowledge for ecological balance. It also promotes renewable energy adoption and has engaged communities in planting over a million trees and preserving endangered plants.
Registration Details
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CSR Form 1
Not Available
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80G
AAATE3406CF20215
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12A
AAATE3406CE20217
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FCRA
Not Available
About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Impact
Essar Foundation impacts more than a million lives positively across 500 villages in eight states of India.
Vision and Mission
To create a meaningful difference in the lives of communities and enable them to be drivers and partners in development.
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Political Affiliation
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Religious Affiliation
Location
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Offices in Cities
Mumbai
Other Details
Technology Adoption
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SOC 2 Compliant
No
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Financial Management
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Beneficiary Management