Vidyarthi Sahayyak Samiti
Transforms the lives of rural students through affordable lodging, boarding, and personality development programmes
- Bronze Certified 2023
- FCRA
- 80G
- 12A
About
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Headquarters
Pune, Maharashtra
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Since
1957
Vidyarthi Sahayyak Samiti has been instrumental in changing the lives of numerous rural students. Established in 1955, it operates as a registered cha Read moreritable trust under the Maharashtra Public Trust Act 1950. Its founders, including Dr. Achyutrao Apte and Haribhau Phatak, initiated the mission to provide affordable lodging and boarding in Pune for economically disadvantaged boys and girls striving to achieve their educational goals. Initially starting with meals for five students, the organisation expanded to include boarding facilities, extending its support to girls as well. Presently, Vidyarthi Sahayyak Samiti manages four hostels in Pune, catering to 747 students, with a strong emphasis not only on accommodation but also on personality development. It upholds values of cleanliness, equality, and the dignity of work, welcoming students from rural backgrounds based on need and potential, regardless of caste or religion. Despite receiving donations mainly from urban areas, the organisation prioritizes admission for promising students from rural communities.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Programs
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Facilities
Vidyarthi Sahayyak Samiti has prioritised providing affordable lodging and boarding in Pune for economically disadvantaged rural students since 1955. Beyond basic accommodation, it emphasizes personality development, operating on principles of cleanliness, equality, and dignity of labour. Each room accommodates 3 to 4 students with essential amenities. Meals are provided twice daily in the hostel mess, fostering community engagement. Hostels feature libraries to encourage reading and computer labs for academic support and skill-building courses. Additionally, health services are available on-site, with sports facilities promoting physical activity and character development through teamwork and resilience.
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Activities
The organisation's focus extends beyond offering lodging and boarding; it aims to nurture students' personalities through a range of programmes. These include group discussions, English language classes and presentations, mandatory yoga and sports sessions, cultural events, cooking lessons, debates, elocution exercises, storytelling, lectures by experts from diverse fields, educational excursions, and entrepreneurship development initiatives. Its goal is to shape rural students into confident and cultured individuals.
Leadership Team
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATS4498N
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Registration ID
E-219
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VO ID / Darpan ID
MH/2017/0176412
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12A
AAATS4498NE20214
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80G
AAATS4498NF20217
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FCRA
083930059
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust