Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre

What Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre does

Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre (SGACC) is a non-profit, registered society operating India's oldest and largest all-animal shelter cum veterinary hospital from a four-acre site in Raja Garden, New Delhi, founded in 1980 and inaugurated in September 1983 under the patronage of Maneka Gandhi as the flagship hospital of the People for Animals network. The facility runs 24x7 and houses 3,000+ animals at any given time — dogs, cats, cattle, monkeys, rabbits, birds, goats, sheep, camels, donkeys, and horses — through a portfolio that includes an In-Patient Department, an Out-Patient Department (150-200 daily cases), separate ICUs and operation theatres for large and small animals, a diagnostic laboratory with x-ray and blood testing, an animal cemetery, and a Gaushala sheltering 1,000+ cattle rescued from illegal slaughter.

The underlying operating model combines paid veterinary services at the lowest price points in India, a municipality-partnered Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme sterilising 10-15 street dogs daily, a round-the-clock animal ambulance covering five Delhi zones plus Gurugram, free training and internships for veterinary students, and a weekend adoption stall at Select Citywalk Mall that has placed thousands of Indian puppies in homes. Technology is conventional veterinary infrastructure (x-ray, blood lab, anaesthesia, surgery) with no disclosed digital platform, app, or API.

SGACC is entirely dependent on public donations for revenue, with no government grants or foreign foundation funding. Income streams include one-time donations (80G tax-exempt), recurring monthly/animal sponsorship (INR 200-2,000 per month by species), an annual 'Friend for Life' programme (INR 10,000/year), nominal treatment fees, and select paid training sessions. The customer base is the general public — pet owners, animal rescuers, and donors — plus the Delhi municipality as a non-paying operational counterparty for the ABC programme.

Name

Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre

Legal name

Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre

Website

https://sanjaygandhianimalcarecentre.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre (SGACC) is a non-profit animal shelter and veterinary hospital in New Delhi, housing 3,000+ animals and serving pet owners, street-animal rescuers, and the Delhi municipality through low-cost treatment, adoption, ambulance, and sterilisation services funded entirely by public donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Animal Welfare and Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Low-Cost & Community Veterinary Clinics (HLAMAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Veterinary Surgery Centers (Soft Tissue/Orthopedic/Neuro) (HLAMACAC), Large Animal & Equine Emergency/Critical Care & Referral (HLAMABAI)

Keywords

• Animal shelter services
• Veterinary hospital
• Animal rescue services
• Pet adoption programs
• Animal welfare nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Donations: Non-profit organization entirely dependent on public donations. Accepts donations in cash or kind, cheque, demand draft. All contributions exempt from Income Tax under section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
2. Animal Sponsorship: Monthly and yearly sponsorship programs for shelter animals. Donors pay for upkeep of chosen animals ranging from INR 200-2000 per month depending on animal type.
3. Treatment Fees: Treatment at nominal cost for rescued street animals and owners who cannot afford veterinary care. Services even for paying customers are cheapest in India. 20-25 charity cases treated everyday.
4. Friend for Life Programme: Yearly donation of Rs 10,000 (approx Rs 850 per month) to become a Friend of SGACC. Flexible commitment - donate till comfortable.
5. Training Services: Free training and internship opportunities provided to veterinary students, outstation doctors, and staff from other shelters. Revenue from training sessions conducted by foreign veterinarian specialists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre (SGACC) operates a 24/7 all-animal shelter and veterinary hospital in Raja Garden, New Delhi, housing over 3,000 animals at any given time and providing outpatient care to 150-200 cases daily. The centre delivers shelter, diagnostic (X-ray, blood testing), surgical, ICU, ambulance, animal birth control, adoption, sponsorship, and burial services, financed almost entirely through public donations, animal sponsorships, and nominal treatment fees.

Product overview

Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre (SGACC) operates as a comprehensive animal welfare facility offering a unified portfolio of veterinary and shelter services. The core offering consists of 24-hour In-Patient Department (IPD) housing 3000+ animals and Out-Patient Department (OPD) treating 150-200 daily cases, supported by Intensive Care Units (ICU) for large and small animals, an Operation Theatre (OT) for surgeries and the Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme, and a Laboratory with x-ray and blood testing. Additional services include animal ambulance, treatment at nominal cost, animal cemetery, Gaushala for cattle, training programmes, and adoption services. The centre also runs donation-based sponsorship and volunteer programmes. SGACC functions as a non-profit entirely dependent on public donations, with contributions eligible for 80G tax exemption.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Patient Department (IPD) 24-hour in-patient facility housing over 3,000 animals at any given point, including dogs, cats, cattle, monkeys, rabbits, birds, goats, sheep, camels, donkeys, and horses, with separate ICU and maternity sections for large and small animals.
• Out-Patient Department (OPD)
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Operation Theatre (OT)
• Diagnostic Laboratory
• Animal Ambulance Service
• Treatment at Nominal Cost
• Animal Birth Control (ABC) for Dogs
• Animal Cemetery
• Gaushala (Cattle Shelter)
• Training and First Aid
• Animal Adoption Programme
• Animal Sponsorship Programme
• Puppy Love Adoption Stall
• Friend for Life Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2000 Indian puppies placed in loving homes through mall adoption stalls
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• People for AnimalscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1980SGACC is the flagship hospital of People for Animals, the organization founded by Maneka Gandhi. The shelter operates under the patronage of Maneka Gandhi and is part of the larger People for Animals network for animal welfare activities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• People for Animals: The umbrella animal welfare network of which SGACC is the flagship hospital; directly comparable as a non-profit operating multiple shelters and ABC programmes across India under Maneka Gandhi's leadership.
• PETA India: India's largest animal rights organization; comparable in donor base, advocacy scope, and brand reach, though it focuses on campaigns rather than direct veterinary care delivery.
• Wildlife SOS: Large Indian animal welfare and rescue NGO; comparable scale, donation-funded model, and India-wide brand, though with a stronger focus on wildlife and sloth bears than companion animals.
• SPCA (Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) - Delhi: Legacy Indian animal welfare body running shelter, hospital, and cruelty-investigation services; comparable mission and service mix to SGACC's welfare + clinical stack.

Direct peers

• Friendicoes SECA: Listed in SGACC's own referral network as a Delhi NCR animal welfare organization; comparable as a multi-service shelter, hospital, and rescue NGO operating in the same geography and donor pool.
• Compassion Unlimited Plus Action (CUPA): Bangalore-based multi-service animal welfare NGO with shelter, hospital, ABC, and ambulance services; directly comparable operating model and Indian metro focus.
• Blue Cross of India: India's oldest animal welfare charity (Chennai, 1959); comparable as a large-scale, donation-funded animal shelter and hospital running an ABC programme and adoption services in an Indian metro.

Emerging players

• WVS India (Worldwide Veterinary Service): International veterinary charity with active India operations focused on sterilization and rabies eradication; comparable ABC programme delivery and training-of-vets mission.

Regional players

• Paws India: Delhi NCR animal welfare NGO listed in SGACC's referral network; comparable as a regional shelter, rescue, and ABC partner serving the same donor base.
• Dhyan Foundation: Delhi NCR animal welfare NGO listed in SGACC's referral network; comparable as a regional Gaushala and rescue operator competing for the same donor pool.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sgacc1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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