Naandi Foundation

Empowers underserved communities and tackles poverty in India through sustainable solutions and community engagement

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

  • 2021

    Total Income
    Rs.108,794,176
    Total Expenses
    Rs.108,808,310
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.11,792,027
    Program Expenses
    Rs.97,016,283
    Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.
  • 2022

    Total Income
    Rs.123,330,395
    Total Expenses
    Rs.86,183,262
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.14,774,754
    Program Expenses
    Rs.71,408,508
    Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.
  • 2023

    Total Income
    Rs.76,163,513
    Total Expenses
    Rs.76,122,358
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.1,998,495
    Program Expenses
    Rs.74,123,863
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • Project Nanhi Kali

    District

    Kolkata

    Krishnagiri

    Moga

    Pune

    Nashik

    Ratlam

    Gautam Buddha Nagar

    Barabanki

    Bharuch

    Darjeeling

    Varanasi

    Shravasti

    Alluri Sitharama Raju

    Allahabad

    Mumbai

    Visakhapatnam

    States

    Andhra Pradesh

    Tamil Nadu

    West Bengal

    Gujarat

    Madhya Pradesh

    Maharashtra

    Punjab

    Uttar Pradesh

    Project Nanhi Kali focuses on improving education for girl students in Government schools. The programme is supported by individuals, public sector undertakings, and corporates, covering the costs of books, academics, uniforms, and other school materials. It ensures girls complete ten years of schooling and receive equal rights to boys. It also has a community support system to prevent girls from dropping out.

  • Sports for Life Programme

    Empowers 190,000 Indian girls by introducing sports into their education. It organises the "Toofaan Games" athletic events across 20 states and offers training to the Nanhi Kali Tutors. The events conclude in a national competition where winners receive medals. In 2022, 186,000 girls participated in the run-up to the finals held in Hyderabad. The initiative provides a sports class every week, nutrition education and menstrual health management.

  • Mahindra Pride Schools Programme

    District

    Chandigarh

    Hyderabad

    Patna

    Pune

    Varanasi

    Chennai

    States

    Tamil Nadu

    Bihar

    Chandigarh

    Maharashtra

    Punjab

    Uttar Pradesh

    Telangana

    Mahindra Pride Schools(MPS) provide employability training to underserved youth from urban and rural areas. With nine schools across India specializing in ITES, Hospitality Craft, Retail Sales, and Auto courses. Students are mobilised through roadshows, seminars, alumni referrals, and corporate client rejects. The three-month training includes practical assignments, industry visits, role plays, and internships.

  • The Araku Way Programme

    District

    Alluri Sitharama Raju

    States

    Andhra Pradesh

    "Araku Way" is Naandi's approach to eliminating poverty in the Araku region. It has been working in Araku since 1999 to improve education, healthcare and economic opportunities for farmers. It works with tribal farmers to grow Arabica coffee sustainably, removing middlemen and creating a globally recognised brand, Araku Coffee. Naandi also focuses on forest restoration and has planted over 30 million trees.

  • Wardha Family Farming Project

    District
    District

    Wardha

    States

    Maharashtra

    Naandi Foundation is implementing a women-centred family farming project in Wardha, Maharashtra. The goal is to help women farmers use regenerative agriculture practices to improve soil quality, generate year-round profits, and ensure food security. The project includes a crop mix, waste management, automation and skill development for farmers. It has increased profits by 15-20% and created the region's first Regenerative Agriculture Cluster.

Leadership Team

  • Manoj Kumar

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Rohini Mukherjee

    Head - Global Partnerships and Strategy

  • Anupama Sreeramaneni

    Vice President - Araku Transformation

  • Vikash Abraham

    Chief Strategy Officer

  • David Hogg

    Chief Regenerative Agriculture Advisor

  • Raheel Wagle

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Radha Varadarajan

    Chief Skills Officer

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAATN2405L

  • Registration Number

    Doc no. 26 of 2015/933/SE of book 2

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AAATN2405LF20214

  • 12A

    AAATN2405LE20214

  • FCRA

    010230412

About

  • Headquarters

    Hyderabad, Telangana

  • Since

    1998

Impact

The Naandi Foundation has lifted 300,000 tribal individuals out of poverty, provided academic support to 450,000 girls, made 400,000 youths job-ready and planted 30 million trees.

Vision and Mission

Naandi's vision is to eradicate poverty and improve the quality of life of the underprivileged. Their mission includes enhancing access to quality education, health, and livelihood opportunities for marginalized communities.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    502, Trendset Towers, Road No 2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Trust

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management