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Lokmanya Public Charitable Trust - Loksadhana

Lokmanya Public Charitable Trust - Loksadhana is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting education and holistic development for rural areas.

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  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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About

  • Headquarters

    Pune, Maharashtra

  • Since

    1982

Loksadhana (Lokmanya Public Charitable Trust) is a non-profit organization based in Chikhalgaon, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. Founded in 1982 in t Read morehe birthplace of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Loksadhana is committed to empowering rural communities through education, skill development, rural health, sustainable agriculture, women empowerment, and rural development. Over the last 40 years, Loksadhana has positively impacted over 60,000 people across 56 villages. With a holistic approach, it has educated more than 3,000 underprivileged students, developed infrastructure of over 60,000 sq. feet, and supported the establishment of 140+ alumni businesses that cater to the local community. With programs in education, healthcare, agriculture, technology, and skill-based training, Loksadhana enables self-reliance and rural development, ensuring equitable opportunities for youth and women.


Issue

The primary issues that Loksadhana addresses include: 1. Lack of access to quality education in rural areas, leading to high dropout rates among underprivileged children. 2. Limited employment opportunities for youth, pushing them towards migration and economic instability. 3. Inadequate healthcare facilities in rural villages, causing poor maternal and child health outcomes. 4. Gender disparity and lack of financial independence among women, leading to economic dependency and social challenges. 5. Unsustainable agricultural practices affecting farmers' livelihoods and food security.


Action

Loksadhana focuses on sustainable rural development through education, healthcare, agriculture, women empowerment, and skill development. The organization works on: 1. Education: Running primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools with a focus on skill-based learning. 2. Health: Implementing basic health programs, training women health workers, and organizing health camps & awareness drives. 3. Skill Development: Providing vocational training through Diploma in Basic Rural Technology (DBRT), industry-linked courses, and multi-skill assistant technician training. 4. Women Empowerment: Running tailoring courses, patient assistant training, and Project LokBAG (a textile waste upcycling initiative). 5. Agriculture & Rural Development: Conducting agriculture-based education programs, community farming initiatives, and disaster support programs. Loksadhana employs a “learning by doing” methodology and collaborates with local industries, educational institutions, and CSR partners to create sustainable impact.

Demographies Served

Cause Area

Sector

Impact

Loksadhana's work has resulted in: ✅ 3,000+ students educated and Educates 250+ students annually ✅ 60,000+ sq. feet of infrastructure developed ✅ Skill-based education provided for 25+ years ✅ 140+ alumni started their own businesses ✅ 2,100+ youth employed in the impact area ✅ Health programs covering 46+ villages ✅ Replicated the educational model in 3 other schools

Programs

  • Education for Rural Youth - Lokmanya Tilak Vidyamandir and Junior College

    District

    State

    Provides primary, secondary, Higher-Secondary and skill-based education to over 250+ underprivileged students annually. Includes digital syllabus and practical learning.

  • Skill Development & Vocational Training

    District

    State

    Runs Diploma in Basic Rural Technology (DBRT) and Multi-Skill Assistant Technician training for employability.

  • Project LokNiwara

    District

    State

    Provides Boys and Girls Hostels with 100 bed capacity and facilities for underprivileged children.

Impact Metrics

  • Education for Rural Youth

    Program Name

    Education for Rural Youth

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2023-24 278

  • Skill Development & Vocational Training

    Program Name

    Skill Development & Vocational Training

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2023-24 278

Leadership Team

  • Adv Kaivalya Dandekar

    Trustee and Secretary - CEO

  • Dr Nitant Mate

    Trustee

  • Mr Kedar Saraswate

    Trustee

  • Dr Raja Dandekar

    President and Managing Trustee

  • Mr Sujal Shah

    Trustee

  • Smt Chetana Bal

    Trustee

  • Mr Dinesh Advilkar

    Trustee and Treasurer

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATL2747F

  • Registration ID

    E-808 Pune

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    MH/2019/0248381

  • 12A

    AAATL2747FE19838

  • 80G

    AAATL2747FF20214

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    CSRO0018047

Location

  • Headquarters

    38 Patwardhan Baug Society, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, 411004

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust

Website

Financial Details

 Income / Expenses

  • 2021-22

    Income
    Rs.19,945,458
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  • 2022-23

    Income
    Rs.19,125,531
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  • 2023-24

    Income
    Rs.24,444,784
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