AROH Foundation

What AROH Foundation does

AROH Foundation is a non-profit Society registered on 2 August 2001 under the Societies Registration Act XXI 1860 (Registration No. S 40061), headquartered in Noida, India, and led by Founder President and CEO Dr. Neelam Gupta. The organisation operates as a preferred NGO impact partner for Indian government welfare programmes (PSUs) and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, implementing projects directly with beneficiary communities across 27 states, 213 districts, 940 blocks, and 35,815 villages. Its core focus areas are education (RISE, Padho Aur Badho), skill development and livelihood (DDU-GKY, GARIMA), women's empowerment (GARIMA, WESP/SheVentures), holistic rural development (PARIVARTAN with HDFC Bank, HRDP, SAMPOORNA, JAL SHAKTI, HARIT with HCL Foundation), financial inclusion (Centre for Financial Literacy MoneyWise with RBI and NABARD), health and sanitation (Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan, Period Freedom), and renewable energy.

The Foundation does not rely on proprietary technology; its delivery model is built on a field-based workforce and a self-reinforcing community ecosystem comprising 1,500+ Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and 520+ rural enterprises, with AMYA (amya.co.in) operating as a wholly-owned social-enterprise subsidiary selling handcrafted and organic SHG products. Programme outputs include 50,000 children achieving better learning outcomes, 25,000 youth trained and placed in jobs, 22,000 women in sustainable income generation, 10,000 hectares under improved crop management, and 17.88 lakh participants trained under CFL as of November 2024.

Revenue is sourced from CSR funding from corporate partners (HDFC Bank, HCL Foundation, SBI Foundation, FIS Global, LIC Housing Finance), fee-for-service government project implementation (DDU-GKY, Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan, Jal Shakti, CFL with NABARD), grants and donations (including GlobalGiving and FCRA-registered foreign contributions), and product sales through AMYA. As a registered Society holding 12A/80G tax exemptions, FCRA registration, MCA CSR registration (CSR00000044), and ISO 9001-2015 certification, AROH Foundation does not charge beneficiaries for its services and operates on a grant-and-fee-for-service model typical of large Indian development-sector NGOs.

Name

AROH Foundation

Legal name

AROH Foundation

Website

https://aroh.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

AROH Foundation is a non-profit NGO implementing government welfare programmes and corporate CSR projects across 27 Indian states, delivering education, skilling, women's empowerment, rural development, and financial inclusion services through field-based staff and 1,500+ Self-Help Groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Development and Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGABAA

Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYBPAGABAL

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYBPADAEAH

Health Systems Strengthening & Global Health Technical Assistance

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance

SECONDARYBPADACAN

Technical Assistance, Policy Lending & Capacity Building Programs

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Financial Institutions & Development Banks

Keywords

• Rural development programs
• Education interventions
• Skill development training
• Women empowerment initiatives
• Financial inclusion services

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. CSR Funding from Corporate Partners: Funding from corporate social responsibility initiatives of companies such as HDFC Bank, HCL Foundation, SBI Foundation, FIS Global, and LIC Housing Finance for implementing development projects.
2. Government Project Implementation: Implementation of government welfare programmes including Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushal Yojna (DDU-GKY), Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan, Jal Shakti, and various state government projects.
3. Donations and Grants: Donations received through GlobalGiving platform and direct contributions; income tax exemption under Section 12A and 80G; FCRA registration for foreign contributions.
4. Product Sales (AMYA): Sale of organic and authentic products from SHGs through AMYA brand (http://amya.co.in), a subsidiary unit of the Foundation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

AROH Foundation implements social development programs for underprivileged communities across India through partnerships with government bodies and corporate CSR funders. Its core offerings span education interventions (RISE, Padho Aur Badho), skill training and livelihood programs (DDU-GKY, GARIMA), women empowerment and entrepreneurship (GARIMA, WESP), holistic rural development (PARIVARTAN, SAMPOORNA, HRDP), financial inclusion (CFL MoneyWise), water and natural resource management (HARIT, JAL SHAKTI), and health and sanitation. It also operates AMYA as a social enterprise selling organic products from Self-Help Groups.

Product overview

AROH Foundation operates as a single unified NGO entity offering multiple social development programs across India. The organization runs flagship programs including RISE and Padho Aur Badho for education, GARIMA and DDU-GKY for skill development, PARIVARTAN/SAMPOORNA/HRIDAY for holistic rural development, WESP for women entrepreneurship, Centre for Financial Literacy MoneyWise for financial inclusion, and environmental programs like HARIT and JAL SHAKTI. The Foundation also runs AMYA as a social enterprise for selling SHG products. These programs work across 27 states and 213 districts, focusing on education, skill training, women's empowerment, health, sanitation, agriculture, and renewable energy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AMYA: E-commerce platform for organic, authentic products produced by Self-Help Groups (SHGs) of AROH beneficiaries. Products include handcrafted items sold through the website amya.co.in.

Products and services

• Padho Aur Badho (PAB) Non-formal education intervention designed for enrollment of out-of-school children, reducing dropouts, improving retention and enhancing learning outcomes for underserved children.
• RISE (Remedial Innovation in School Education) Program for government school enrolled children to improve learning outcomes and holistic growth through blended learning modules, scholastic and non-scholastic assistance.
• GARIMA Women's skill training, enterprise and entrepreneur development program for empowering underprivileged women through vocational trades, self-employment, and income generation.
• DDU-GKY (Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushal Yojna) Placement-linked skill training program providing market-driven training and guaranteed job placements for rural unemployed youth under the Government of India's flagship skill development scheme.
• PARIVARTAN Multi-intervention holistic rural development program for socio-economic, educational, agricultural, infrastructural, and human development of rural populations, implemented in partnership with HDFC Bank under CSR.
• SAMPOORNA Project facilitating basic necessities of Water, Light and Sanitation through installation of solar pumps, Individual Household Latrines (IHHL), and solar lights across underserved villages.
• Centre for Financial Literacy MoneyWise Financial literacy and inclusion initiative implemented in collaboration with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and funded by NABARD's Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF), covering 754 blocks across 110 districts in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.
• WESP (Women Entrepreneurship Support Program) Joint initiative with FIS Global (SheVentures) for nurturing aspiring female entrepreneurs through structured training, mentorship, and access to funding for enterprise development.
• HARIT Environmental program for pond rejuvenation, water body revival, and green cover development in villages, addressing environmental degradation and water security in collaboration with HCL Foundation.
• JAL SHAKTI Multi-intervention program for Water and Natural Resource Harvesting, Augmentation, Management and Recycling to ensure water security and sustainable resource utilization in rural communities.
• AMYA Social enterprise brand for selling organic, authentic, and handcrafted products produced by Self-Help Groups (SHGs) of AROH beneficiaries, including food products and handicrafts marketed through amya.co.in.
• HRDP (Holistic Rural Development Project) Comprehensive rural development initiative for overall development of target rural areas, improving quality of life through agricultural improvements, infrastructural facilities, and human development investments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000 children achieve better learning outcomes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and flagship.

• Scope for ChangeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2021Collaboration for Book Donation Drive.
• DeloitteminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 September 2019Co-hosted Workshop on Impact Management with partner NGOs, delegates from Deloitte, Goodera and officials from HDFC bank.
• GooderaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 September 2019Co-hosted Workshop on Impact Management with partner NGOs, delegates from Deloitte, and officials from HDFC bank.
• Reserve Bank of India (RBI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentre for Financial Literacy (CFL) Project implemented by AROH in collaboration with RBI, funded under Financial Inclusion Fund (FIF) by NABARD. Project spans 754 blocks across 110 districts in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.
• Government of India - DDU-GKYflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementation partner for Deen Dayal Upadhyay Grameen Kaushal Yojna - flagship skill development programme providing market driven skill training and job placements to 1800 rural unemployed youth.
• OracleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate volunteer group of 20 Oracle employees supported AROH's PAB center at Dallupura, Delhi, fundraising to support 50 underprivileged children and revamping centre ambience.
• Red Dot FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for webinar on 'Women Safety' organized by AROH Foundation.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest NGOs focused on education and livelihoods for underprivileged children; comparable in pan-India scale, government and CSR funding mix, and program-based delivery model.
• BAIF Development Research Foundation: Indian NGO operating holistic rural development across livelihoods, agriculture, and community institutions; directly comparable in rural livelihoods focus, SHG-style institutions, and government/CSR implementation model.
• SEWA (Self-Employed Women's Association): Large Indian organization focused on women empowerment, SHG formation, livelihoods, and financial inclusion; closely comparable target beneficiaries and integrated rural model.
• Srijan Foundation: Indian NGO focused on rural livelihoods, women's empowerment, agriculture, and water resource management; comparable integrated rural development approach and CSR-funded delivery model.
• Grameen Foundation India: Organization focused on financial inclusion, livelihoods, and digital enablement for rural poor in India; comparable Centre for Financial Literacy-style mandate and rural SHG targeting.
• Trickle Up: International NGO focused on ultra-poor graduation, livelihoods, and women's economic empowerment; comparable target beneficiary profile and SHG-based delivery model in India.

Broad incumbents

• Heifer International: Established international NGO working on rural livelihoods, women's empowerment, and smallholder agriculture across multiple geographies; comparable programmatic verticals and SHG-style institution building at global scale.
• CARE India: Indian arm of a large international NGO delivering multi-thematic development (health, education, livelihoods) at significant scale; comparable in pan-India footprint and CSR/institutional funder relationships.

Emerging players

• Digital Green: Tech-enabled development organization focused on smallholder agriculture and rural livelihoods using video and digital tools; partial overlap on rural livelihoods and represents the tech-enabled direction AROH lacks.

Others

• NABARD: Not a peer in the operational sense, but the funder/administrator of the FIF-funded CFL project AROH implements; included as a relevant ecosystem participant that determines AROH's financial inclusion revenue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AROHFoundation
• YouTubeyoutube.com/AROHFoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/AROHFoundationNGO
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aroh-foundation-a-ray-of-hope
• Instagraminstagram.com/arohfoundationofficial

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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