BBC Media Action (India)

Implements programmes using media and communication to reduce poverty and improve healthcare

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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Training modules for sanitation workers

    The mobile training modules for sanitation workers covers issues including how faecal sludge is managed to prevent water pollution and the spread of disease, and how to improve the lives of sanitation workers and waste collectors in the country. The organisation works towards increasing awareness and encourages people to act by creating engaging social media content, colourful TV drama, animations, radio spots, and attention-grabbing national advertising campaigns. TV show Navrangi Re! (Nine to a Shade), integrated outdoor campaign Malasur, the demon of defeca, and Life Navrangi are some instances.

  • Women’s economic empowerment project

    This project explores digital technology's potential to strengthen women's collectives. Collaborates with academics and media platforms to intervene in gender norms, targeting male 'gatekeepers' hindering women's access to smartphones and mobile internet.

  • Kilkari and Mobile Academy

    State
    States

    Bihar

    BBC India team pioneered the innovative mobile health services, Kilkari and Mobile Academy, benefiting millions of mothers with safer pregnancies and newborn care. After successful implementation in Bihar, we handed over the projects to the Government of India for continued impact.

Leadership Team

  • Ankur Garg

    Country Director-India

  • Varinder Kaur Gambhir

    Director Research

  • Kumar Nishant

    Head of Project

  • Rajat Sindhu

    Associate Director,Strategy and Digital

  • Meenu A.

    Head of Human Resources and Operations

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • Registration Number

    F02234

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • FCRA

    Not Available

About

  • Headquarters

    New Delhi, Delhi

  • Since

    2001

Impact

BBC Media Action (India)'s projects have reached millions of people across India with vital information and behavior change communication on health, sanitation, gender and other development issues.

Vision and Mission

BBC Media Action (India)'s vision is to use the power of media and communication to help reduce poverty and support people in understanding their rights. Its mission is to inform, connect and empower people around the world.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    Innov8 Old Fort, Saket District Centre, near Select Citywalk Mall, Sector 6,Pushp Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

    Delhi

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Other

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management