Sanchar India

What Sanchar India does

Sanchar India (legally registered as "SANCHAR") is a non-profit voluntary organization founded in 1995 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and registered in Cuttack, Odisha. The organization delivers social welfare services across three Indian states — Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh — with a focus on underserved rural and tribal populations. Its program portfolio comprises four core service lines: (1) Senior Citizen Homes operating under the National Action Plan for Senior Citizens (NAPSRC) with three facilities housing approximately 50 inmates each, (2) Residential Special Schools for visually and hearing impaired children, (3) Drug De-addiction Centers (DDAC) providing counseling and rehabilitation in Gumla and Raigarh, and (4) Mobile Health Services operating dispensary vehicles twice weekly across 26 villages in Jhinkpani and Sareikela blocks. Complementary livelihood programs include Self-Help Group formation, mushroom cultivation training, jute cluster development (Mareigaon), and tussar silk promotion (Fakirpur), serving 1,500+ SHG women and 300+ artisans.

The organization holds regulatory registrations including 12A and 80G tax exemptions, FCRA clearance, NITI Aayog registration, and PwD Act 1975 permission, which collectively enable it to receive government grants, foreign contributions, and CSR funding. Its revenue model is a hybrid of government grants (primary, from the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for NAPSRC operations), public donations via Bank of India and Union Bank of India accounts, and CSR contributions facilitated by the Secretary's prior background as Manager (CSR) at Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC). All services are provided free of cost to beneficiaries, and the organization is governed by an eight-member Governing Body advised by a three-member Advisory Group. Operations are supported by 32 paid staff (per company data) or 150 staff and volunteers combined, with Gokul Chandra Bisoi serving as Secretary.

The organization employs limited technology infrastructure — primarily a live CCTV monitoring system (KVMS Pro and gCMOB app) for remote surveillance of senior citizen home facilities — and does not offer a technology product, API, or digital platform. GTM is entirely community-led, relying on workshops, padayatras (processions), cultural competitions, leaflet distribution, and direct service delivery through deployed field staff and local volunteers rather than digital marketing or commercial sales channels. The leadership includes a Secretary with 32 years of senior HR experience and an advisory group with Ph.D./D.Lit. credentials from Utkal University, providing academic and CSR expertise.

Name

Sanchar India

Legal name

SANCHAR

Website

https://sancharindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sanchar India is a non-profit NGO founded in 1995 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, delivering free social welfare services — including senior citizen homes, residential special schools for disabled children, drug de-addiction centers, mobile health units, and tribal women livelihood programs — to underserved rural and tribal populations across Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh, funded primarily by government grants and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Elderly care services
• Special education programs
• Substance abuse treatment
• Rural health services
• Tribal livelihood programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants & Financial Assistance: The organization receives financial assistance from the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India for running Senior Citizen Homes and other welfare programs. This includes grants for operational costs, staff salaries, and beneficiary care.
2. Donations: Public donations through bank transfers to support organizational activities and programs. Donation accounts are maintained at Bank of India and Union Bank of India.
3. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Contributions: The Secretary has prior experience as Manager (CSR) in OMC (Odisha Mining Corporation) and facilitates CSR funding for social development projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sanchar India is a non-profit voluntary organization that operates senior citizen homes under the National Action Plan for Senior Citizens, residential special schools for visually and hearing-impaired children, drug de-addiction centers, mobile health services, and livelihood training programs for tribal and rural women. All services are delivered free of cost to underserved rural and tribal beneficiaries across Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh, with operational support from the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India.

Product overview

Sanchar India is a non-profit voluntary organization (NGO) operating since 1995 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The organization offers a portfolio of social welfare services centered around four core program areas: (1) Senior Citizen Homes under NAPSRC providing shelter, food, and healthcare for elderly persons; (2) Residential Special Schools for disabled children (visual and hearing impaired); (3) Drug De-addiction Centers (DDAC) for rehabilitation; and (4) Mobile Health Services for tribal communities. Additionally, the organization runs livelihood support programs including jute and tussar craft clusters for rural artisans, SHG-based mushroom cultivation training for tribal women, and community intervention programs addressing substance abuse, climate change, and consumer rights. The organization operates across Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh with support from the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Action Plan for Senior Citizens (NAPSRC) - Senior Citizen Homes Residential senior citizen homes providing shelter, free food including tiffin and evening snacks, and health check-up facilities for elderly persons lacking family support. Operates multiple homes in Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh with financial assistance from the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India.
• Residential Special Schools for Disabled Children Residential special schools for visually impaired and hearing impaired children providing free education, accommodation, and boarding facilities. Schools operate in Raigarh (Chhattisgarh), Chaibasa (Jharkhand), and Thakurmunda (Keonjhar), serving children with free specialized education, accommodation, and healthcare.
• Drug De-addiction Center (DDAC) Drug de-addiction centers providing counseling, treatment, and rehabilitation services for individuals affected by substance abuse including alcohol, ganja, opium, and brown sugar. Operates in Gumla (Jharkhand) and Raigarh (Chhattisgarh) with professional medical staff.
• Mobile Health Services in Tribal Areas Mobile health dispensary services providing free health check-ups, pathological facilities, and medicine distribution to tribal populations in remote villages of Jhinkpani and Sareikela blocks of Jharkhand. Services are delivered twice weekly by doctor and paramedical staff.
• Empowering Tribal Women through Trainings Skill development and livelihood training programs for tribal and rural women, including Self-Help Group (SHG) formation, mushroom cultivation training, tailoring work, and seed fund provision for economic empowerment. Targets BPL category women in Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh.
• Special School for VI & HI Children Residential special primary school specifically for visually impaired (VI) and hearing impaired (HI) children, providing education up to 5th standard with specialized teachers, hostel facilities, and healthcare support.
• Jute Cluster Development Revival and development of traditional jute mat making in Mareigaon village through the SFURTI (Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries) scheme, providing raw materials and skill training to 300+ women artisans.
• Tussar Cluster Promotion Promotion and revival of traditional tussar silk production in Fakirpur village through the SFRUTI/MSME scheme, supporting 500 households with modern technology integration for traditional silk production.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50 inmates per Senior Citizen Home receiving free shelter, food, and healthcare; 1500+ women in SHGs earning additional income
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IEDO (Industrial Extension Directorate, Odisha) - Nodal Agency for SFURTIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIEDO serves as the Nodal Agency for SFURTI (Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries). SANCHAR has submitted proposals under SFURTI for development of jute cluster in Mareigaon village and tussar cluster at Fakirpur. The scheme aims to revitalize traditional crafts with modern technology and market access.
• MSME (Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) - SFRUTI SchememinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProposal submitted for establishment of Tussar product Industry at Fakirpur under SFRUTI Scheme of MSME for promoting traditional silk production with modern technology.
• Banks (Bank of India, Union Bank of India)coreOthersAll SHGs formed by the organization are linked with nearest banks for microfinance access. Women members receive credit facilities for livelihood activities including mushroom cultivation and traditional crafts.
• District Hospital AuthoritiesminorOthersCritical patients identified during mobile health camps and drug de-addiction programs are referred to district hospitals for advanced treatment. 114 patients referred from mobile health services and numerous from DDAC programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PRADAN: National NGO promoting women's self-help groups and rural livelihoods in tribal districts across multiple Indian states. Direct peer to Sanchar's SHG formation, seed-fund, and craft-cluster livelihood work.
• CINI (Child in Need Institute): West Bengal-based NGO focused on child health, nutrition, and education in marginalized communities. Comparable to Sanchar's programs serving disabled children and tribal community health, with similar rights-based community approach.
• Society for Promotion of Youth & Masses (SPYM): Delhi-based NGO operating drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centers across India, including rural belts. Direct functional peer to Sanchar's DDAC program and shares a similar community-based de-addiction model.
• Deepalaya: Large Delhi-based NGO running community development, education for disadvantaged children, and women empowerment programs. Closely comparable portfolio breadth to Sanchar — education, women SHGs, and community health — though at significantly larger scale.
• Seva Mandir: Rajasthan-based NGO working with tribal and rural communities on livelihoods, education, and health — closely paralleling Sanchar's SHG and craft-cluster livelihood programs. Strong comparable for the rural-tribal development model.
• Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM): Karnataka-based NGO running tribal community health, education, and de-addiction programs. Similar multi-program structure (health, education, addiction, livelihoods) and a strong comparable for Sanchar's portfolio model.

Regional players

• Navsarjan Trust: Gujarat-based NGO working on tribal/rural development and social justice in western India. Comparable programmatic model focused on tribal and Dalit communities, though operating in a different geography than Sanchar's central/eastern Indian focus.

Broad incumbents

• HelpAge India: India's largest elder-care focused NGO, running Old Age Homes, mobile healthcare, and elder-rights advocacy nationwide. Directly comparable to Sanchar's NAPSRC Senior Citizen Homes program and serves the same elderly beneficiary segment.
• SOS Children's Villages of India: Provides residential care and education to orphaned and vulnerable children across India. Direct functional peer for Sanchar's residential special schools for disabled children, with similar residential care model.
• BAIF Development Research Foundation: Large pan-India rural development NGO focused on livelihoods, agriculture, and women's empowerment. Comparable for Sanchar's craft-cluster, SHG, and tribal-women livelihood programs but at a much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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