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Praja Foundation

Improves urban governance through data-driven research and collaboration to enhance accountability and citizen participation

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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  • Overview

  • PROGRAMS

  • People

  • ABOUT US

  • FIELD VISIT

Cause Area

Primary Sectors

Secondary Sectors

Financials

  • 2022

    Total Income
    Rs.26,466,434
    Total Expenses
    Rs.23,479,018
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  • 2023

    Total Income
    Rs.28,112,083
    Total Expenses
    Rs.34,162,546
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  • 2024

    Total Income
    Rs.33,436,727
    Total Expenses
    Rs.29,169,339
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Youth Fellowship Programme

    District

    State

    District

    New Delhi

    Mumbai Suburban

    States

    Delhi

    Maharashtra

    The Youth Fellowship Programme by Praja Foundation aims to empower youth to understand urban governance and the roles of elected representatives through fieldwork and research. Participants gain insights into civic issues and engage in activities such as municipal finance reforms and organizing youth festivals. Praja provides training sessions and facilitates peer learning to ensure effective engagement with city administration and legislators. The programme has led to tangible improvements in public services and urban governance reforms, demonstrating its impact on local communities.

  • Prajatantra 2023

    District

    State

    District

    New Delhi

    Mumbai

    States

    Delhi

    Maharashtra

    Praja Foundation announced the opening of registrations for Prajatantra 2023, India's premier youth festival promoting democracy. In collaboration with the Urban Youth Unit of the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), and with support from UN-Habitat and Friedrich Nauman Foundation South Asia, Prajatantra 2023 highlights the economic significance of cities under the theme 'Inclusive and Participatory Urban Economies'.

Impact Metrics

  • Number of Youth Reached Directly

    Program Name

    Youth Fellowship Programme

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2020-21 2126
    • 2021-22 5947
    • 2022-23 5024

  • Number of Youth Reached Indirectly

    Program Name

    Youth Fellowship Programme

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2020-21 10630
    • 2021-22 29735
    • 2022-23 25120

Leadership Team

  • Milind Mhaske

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Priyanka Sharma

    Director - Programmes

  • Yogesh Mishra

    Head – Research and Analysis

  • Benaifer Reporter

    HR Consultant

  • Meghna Indurkar

    Head - Strategic Communications

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATP3501B

  • Registration Number

    E-18023

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AAATP3501BF20214

  • 12A

    AAATP3501BE20214

  • FCRA

    083781220

About

  • Headquarters

    Mumbai, Maharashtra

  • Since

    1997

Impact

Praja's initiatives have led to the creation of Mumbai's first Citizen Charter in 1999, development of a Citizen's Grievance Redressal Mechanism with BMC, increased awareness and participation of elected representatives, and the establishment of the Urban Governance Index as a key reference for urban governance reforms.

Vision and Mission

Praja envisions improving the quality of life for all by creating instruments for change, making democracy work, and simplifying people's lives.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    B18, 2nd Floor, Shri Ram Industrial Estate, 13, G.D Ambekar Marg, Next to Wadala Udyog Bhawan, Wadala, Mumbai, Maharashtra

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Trust

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  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

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  • Beneficiary Management