Bandhan Konnagar

Empowers underprivileged communities through innovative programs, addressing poverty's challenges and fostering social transformation.

  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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Financials

  • 2020

    Total Income
    Rs.865,053,680
    Total Expenses
    Rs.1,199,274,752
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.235,923,680
    Program Expenses
    Rs.963,351,072
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  • 2021

    Total Income
    Rs.1,095,510,850
    Total Expenses
    Rs.1,211,993,361
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.141,062,768
    Program Expenses
    Rs.1,070,930,593
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  • 2022

    Total Income
    Rs.1,569,634,752
    Total Expenses
    Rs.1,656,140,088
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.159,702,415
    Program Expenses
    Rs.1,496,437,673
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  • 2023

    Total Income
    Rs.2,136,675,662
    Total Expenses
    Rs.1,841,935,079
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.248,789,887
    Program Expenses
    Rs.1,593,145,192
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Education Programme

    District

    South 24 Parganas

    North 24 Parganas

    Howrah

    Nadia

    States

    West Bengal

    Assam

    Bihar

    Jharkhand

    Tripura

    The Bandhan Education Programme (BEP) addresses illiteracy and financial burdens in rural areas by offering underprivileged children aged 4 to 6+ an innovative, cost-effective education model. Set up in rural regions, the Bandhan Education Centres focus on non-formal primary education, with complimentary school kits and an emphasis on classroom learning, attendance, and extracurricular activities. This initiative empowers economically constrained families, especially girls, by nurturing reading, writing, numerical, and cultural skills. Additionally, the Bandhan Academy establishes low-cost formal schools that provide holistic development, including academics and extracurriculars, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 4, promoting inclusive quality education for all.

  • Financial Literacy Programme

    The Bandhan Financial Literacy Programme addresses the issue of inadequate financial inclusion, particularly in India where 11% of adults lack bank accounts, and many existing accounts are inactive. With the goal of empowering rural communities, this initiative promotes financial literacy and inclusion, targeting disadvantaged women. By imparting financial awareness and confidence, the programme equips participants to manage their finances responsibly, make informed buying decisions, distinguish between productive and consumptive use of money, and interact effectively with banks. Aligned with Reserve Bank of India guidelines, the programme covers money management, debt control, savings, negotiations, and banking services, yielding positive outcomes such as improved financial decision-making, enhanced access to financial products, and increased confidence among beneficiaries.

  • Health Programme

    States

    West Bengal

    Chhattisgarh

    Assam

    Bihar

    Jharkhand

    Rajasthan

    Tripura

    Odisha

    The Bandhan Health Programme (BHP) focuses on enhancing health awareness among underprivileged families, prioritizing maternal and child health, hygiene, and sanitation. This initiative trains village women as Swasthya Sahayika (SS) health volunteers to provide education and support through health forums, household visits, and the distribution of health kits. BHP addresses crucial health concerns, including safe motherhood, nutrition, sanitation, hygiene, and water purification. Collaborating with government initiatives, the programme achieves remarkable outcomes such as high institutional deliveries (91%), antenatal care completion (92%), and child immunization rates (96%), surpassing national and state-level statistics. BHP's impact aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 6, striving to ensure healthy lives and accessible water management for all.

  • Targeting the Hardcore Poor (THP) Programme

    States

    West Bengal

    Chhattisgarh

    Assam

    Bihar

    Jharkhand

    Madhya Pradesh

    Maharashtra

    Rajasthan

    Tripura

    Uttar Pradesh

    Uttarakhand

    Odisha

    Telangana

    The Targeting the Hardcore Poor (THP) Programme by the organisation addresses extreme poverty prevalent among a significant population in India, who lack sustainable incomes for basic needs. Through grants and assets, the programme empowers impoverished women, selected via Participatory Rural Appraisal, providing them with training, assets, financial literacy, and counselling. These women transform their lives, developing enterprise skills, escaping extreme poverty, and integrating into mainstream society. The approach is comprehensive, including mentoring, consumption stipends, financial education, and awareness of social issues, enhancing overall confidence and preventing relapse into poverty. The THP Programme's success is evidenced by improved livelihoods, rescued from destitution, as highlighted by Nobel laureate evaluations. This innovative initiative aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 1, aiming to end all forms of poverty worldwide.

  • Employing the Unemployed Programme

    District

    Kamrup

    Patna

    South 24 Parganas

    North 24 Parganas

    Khordha

    Indore

    West Medinipur

    Murshidabad

    East Medinipur

    Malda

    Jalpaiguri

    Hooghly

    Darjeeling

    Nadia

    Bardhaman

    States

    West Bengal

    Assam

    Bihar

    Madhya Pradesh

    Odisha

    The Employing the Unemployed Programme targets India's unemployment challenge by establishing Bandhan Skill Development Centres (BSDCs) that offer vocational training to unemployed youth across various domains. After completing the skill development courses, participants have the option to explore entrepreneurship or secure positions in reputable companies. These centres provide comprehensive industry-relevant training, combining classroom sessions and practical experience. The organisation's skilled trainers facilitate courses, interact with industries, arrange on-the-job training, and monitor trainee progress. Popular sectors like Hospitality, Retail, Electronics, and IT are emphasized, with at least 80% of trained youth successfully placed in brands such as Tech Mahindra, Samsung, HDFC Finance, and others. The programme aligns with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Sector Skill Council (SSC) standards, fostering a skilled workforce and bridging the unemployment gap.

Impact Metrics

  • Total Number of Households Covered

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2016-17 1548872
    • 2017-18 1818886
    • 2018-19 1799532
    • 2019-20 2522953
    • 2020-21 2647442
    • 2021-22 3578299
  • Beneficiaries Under Health Programme

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2017-18 1117170
    • 2018-19 1381460
    • 2019-20 1854779
    • 2020-21 1676729
    • 2021-22 2266554

Leadership Team

  • Ambalika Das

    President

  • Debasish Ray Choudhuri

    Secretary

  • Sanjay Mukherjee

    Treasurer

  • Prof. Ashok Kumar Dutta

    Member, Executive Committee

  • Dr.Smita Premchander

    Member, Executive Committee

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAAAB3429P

  • Registration Number

    S/11/3119 of 2001-2002 under

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AAAAB3429PF20211

  • 12A

    AAAAB3429PE20031

  • FCRA

    146990084

About

  • Headquarters

    Kolkata, West Bengal

  • Since

    2001

Impact

Across 13 states and 19,460 villages/wards, Bandhan's efforts have reached 3,159 staff members and touched the lives of approximately 3,578,299 households.

Vision and Mission

Vision: A society free from poverty, illiteracy, ill health and where rights and opportunities of everyone are ensured. Mission: To facilitate socio-economic development of disadvantaged communities through programs in health, education, livelihood, environment and empowerment.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    Bandhan-Konnagar, Shrachi EK Tower, 7th Floor, Street No: 692, Plot No. IID/30, Action Area- IID, New Town, Kolkata, West Bengal

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

    Kolkata

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Society

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management