Sevavardhini

Supports grassroots organisations in driving community development through innovative solutions and sustainable practices

  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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About

  • Headquarters

    Pune, Maharashtra

  • Since

    1998

Sevavardhini is a leading NGO that strengthens grassroots organisations across India by providing technical, project, and operational support for deve Read morelopment programmes. It partners on research initiatives to tackle critical social issues and collaborates with over 250 organisations nationwide to drive impactful work in areas such as agriculture, education, health, energy, environment, and rural development. Its efforts extend to empowering women and children, promoting sustainable livelihoods, waste management, and supporting nomadic tribes. Dedicated to creating a resilient and united society, Sevavardhini focuses on institution-building and fostering transformative grassroots initiatives that uplift communities. Through innovative, development-oriented solutions, it works to address societal challenges and advance inclusive growth, staying true to its mission of driving meaningful change at the community level.

Programs

  • Water Management Programme

    Water management initiatives by Sevavardhini emphasise sustainable solutions through grassroots participation and scientific methods. The flagship Jaldoot programme has trained over 100 individuals who now implement water conservation practices, some extending their work beyond villages to district levels. Rainwater harvesting, particularly rooftop collection, is encouraged as a simple and scalable method for groundwater recharge. With support from MindTickle, the Bangali Barav step-well in Jejuri was restored and now supplies clean drinking water.

  • Swavalambi Bharat Abhiyan

    Sevavardhini actively contributes to the Swavalambi Bharat Abhiyan, a nationwide movement aimed at fostering self-employment and self-reliance. The initiative offers platforms for skill development and entrepreneurship. In seven districts of Western Maharashtra, Sevavardhini leads efforts by conducting awareness campaigns, validating business ideas, offering entrepreneurship training, and facilitating access to government schemes and funding support to help aspiring individuals turn ideas into sustainable ventures.

Leadership Team

  • Dr. Pramod Chaudhari

    Hon. President

  • Girish Degaonkar

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Somadatta Patwardhan

    Secretary

  • Shailendra Kawade

    Vice Executive Chairman

  • Jayant Kakatkar

    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

    AAGTS8729N

  • Registration ID

    F-19925

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    MH/2009/0013065

  • 12A

    AAGTS8729NE20214

  • 80G

    AAGTS8729NF20214

  • FCRA

    083930709

  • CSR Registration Number

    CSR00000860

Location

  • Headquarters

    390B, Narayan Peth, Dattadham, Rashtrabhasha Bhavan Lane, Pune, 411030

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society