Astitva

What Astitva does

Astitva Social Welfare Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization headquartered in Shirpur, Dhule district, Maharashtra, India, operating with 51-100 employees. The foundation runs eight interconnected program verticals—water conservation, farmers' support, education, women empowerment, employment, healthcare, community harmony, and environment—targeting underserved rural and tribal communities in Shirpur taluka. Its service delivery model is fundamentally community-led: programs are executed through on-the-ground health camps, educational workshops, skill development centers, agricultural training, and tree-planting drives, reaching beneficiaries directly via partnerships with ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, local hospitals (SVKM, Nanavati Max, HCG Manvata), educational institutions (Shirpur Educational Society), and government public health centers. The foundation does not build or sell technology products; its underlying 'infrastructure' consists of filtration units, check dams, schools, community event venues, and volunteer networks.

The foundation is funded exclusively through donations (individual and corporate via bank transfer) and volunteer contributions, with no commercial pricing, products, or services sold to beneficiaries. Reported impact metrics include over 60,000 families served through water conservation, 40,000+ acres of agricultural land covered, 5,000+ locals employed through the cotton industry, 30,000+ families aided during COVID-19 relief, and 1,21,360+ trees planted. Governance rests with a Board of Advisors that includes senior figures from Shirpur Education Society and SVKM (Amrish R. Patel, Bhupesh R. Patel), with Dweta Patel serving as Director. Strategic corporate and institutional partnerships span Hindustan Unilever, NIESBUD, Nilkamal, and Narayan Seva Sansthan, extending the foundation's reach into entrepreneurship, livelihood hardware, and disability support.

Name

Astitva

Legal name

Astitva Social Welfare Foundation

Website

https://astitva.org.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Astitva Social Welfare Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Shirpur, Maharashtra, India, running eight integrated community development verticals—water conservation, farming, education, women empowerment, employment, health, community harmony, and environment—for underserved rural and tribal populations, funded entirely through donations and institutional partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Community Development and Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agriculture & Food Security Development (BPAGABAB), Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL), Education Access & Quality (International Development) (BPAGABAE)

Keywords

• Rural community development
• Social welfare programs
• Women empowerment initiatives
• Tribal healthcare services
• Agricultural support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhule

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual and corporate donations received through bank transfers. The foundation provides bank account details for direct contributions to support their various community programs including water conservation, farmers, education, women empowerment, employment, health, community harmony, and environment initiatives.
2. Volunteer Contributions: Volunteers contribute time and skills to support foundation programs. The volunteer page mentions seeking passionate individuals who want to go beyond average contributions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Astitva Social Welfare Foundation is a nonprofit organization delivering integrated rural community development programs in Shirpur, Dhule district of Maharashtra, India. The foundation operates eight interconnected service verticals—water conservation, farmer support, education, women empowerment, employment and skill development, healthcare, community harmony, and environment conservation—targeting underserved rural and tribal populations. All services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries, funded through donations and institutional partnerships.

Product overview

Astitva Social Welfare Foundation is a single unified charitable organization offering multiple social welfare programs rather than a technology product platform. The organization operates eight interconnected service verticals: Water Conservation (providing clean water to 60,000+ families), Farmers Support (agricultural development across 40,000 acres), Education Programs (tribal school partnerships and workshops), Women Empowerment (skill development and entrepreneurship), Employment & Skill Development (vocational training for 5,000+ locals), Healthcare Services (health camps, surgeries, disease management), Community Harmony (drama, donations, civic programs), and Environment Conservation (tree planting, recycling). These programs work synergistically to uplift rural communities in Shirpur, Maharashtra, focusing on healthcare, education, women's empowerment, and sustainable livelihood creation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Water Conservation and Management Water conservation and management program providing clean water supply (up to 60 lac litres weekly) through filtration units, rainwater harvesting, and year-round water availability for agriculture and drinking purposes. Designed for rural and tribal communities facing water scarcity in Shirpur taluka, Maharashtra.
• Farmers Support Program Agricultural development initiative covering over 40,000 acres of land, providing quality seeds, organic manuring, irrigation support, and marketing assistance to help farmers thrive and achieve reverse migration to agriculture. Aimed at small and marginal farmers in Shirpur region.
• Education Programs Holistic education initiatives delivered in partnership with Shirpur Educational Society, including tribal school support, menstruation awareness, mental health workshops, career counseling, and children's civic awareness programs. Targeted at tribal children and youth from interior Shirpur areas.
• Women Empowerment Initiatives Women empowerment program encompassing skill development (Stitch by Stitch program), financial literacy, the RAMP Project (Rural Agriculture and Marketing Project), women's cricket league, and entrepreneurship programs. Designed to transform rural women into Champions of Change with economic and social independence.
• Employment and Skill Development Vocational training and skill development programs providing employment to over 5,000 locals in the cotton industry, flour mill distribution, and entrepreneurship awareness programs in partnership with Hindustan Unilever and NIESBUD. Aimed at rural youth seeking sustainable livelihoods.
• Healthcare Services Comprehensive healthcare delivery including COVID-19 relief, general health camps, eye check-ups, cataract surgeries, cancer screening (cervical and breast), sickle cell anemia camps, blood donation with NAT screening, and artificial limb initiatives for people with disabilities. Provided free to underserved rural populations through hospital partnerships.
• Community Harmony Programs Community building programs including a drama club (awareness on cybercrime, environment, health), blood donation camps, acts of kindness, Ek Muthi Anaj food drive, and Water Wheel Roller distribution (200 units in 2024) for tribal women. Targeted at fostering social cohesion across Shirpur communities.
• Environment Conservation Environmental conservation initiatives including planting over 1,21,360 neem trees, eco-friendly Ganesh idol workshops, Sagar Mitra ocean plastic recycling project, and rainwater harvesting. Aimed at environmental protection and sustainability in and around Shirpur.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60,000+ families have benefited from water conservation measures
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NilkamalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration to introduce innovative Water Wheel Rollers designed to carry 45 liters of water with ease. The foundation distributed 200 units in 2024 to tribal families, reducing physical strain for women carrying water.
• SVKM's Tapanbhai Mukeshbhai Patel Memorial Hospital, Medical College, and Research Centre, ShirpurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular collaboration for organizing general health camps (monthly), sickle cell check-up camps (every 2 months), and cervical/breast cancer screening camps. The hospital provides medical consultations, expert doctors, and facilitates free medicines and treatments for underserved communities.
• Sudam Kate Research Foundation, PunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sickle cell patient care and research. Under their guidance, sickle cell check-up camps are organized providing specialized care, early diagnosis, and support for individuals with Sickle Cell Anemia, especially those with Red Card (Sufferer status).
• Nanavati Max Super Specialty Hospital, MumbaicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for monthly general health camps in Shirpur, ensuring accessible healthcare for all. The hospital provides expert consultations and early detection services for diabetes, hypertension, and heart-related conditions.
• HCG Manvata Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual cervical cancer and breast cancer screening camps in collaboration with multiple healthcare organizations. Provides expert consultations, counseling, and referrals for advanced diagnosis and treatment.
• Rotary Club of Dondaicha Seniors, ShirpurminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborates in organizing cervical cancer and breast cancer screening camps, providing community support and outreach for early detection initiatives.
• Shirpur Doctor AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical professional association partnering for cancer screening camps, providing healthcare expertise and facilitating connections with community health organizations.
• Government Public Health CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with government health infrastructure for cervical cancer and breast cancer screening camps, ensuring government resources and community health workers (ASHA, Anganwadi) are engaged.
• Hindustan Unilever LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with NIESBUD for the Entrepreneurship Awareness Program. Through workshops and mentorship, the program guides youth in developing business plans, managing finances, and growing ideas into real businesses.
• NIESBUD (National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for RAMP Project (Rural Agriculture and Marketing Project) aimed at giving women tools to become entrepreneurs. Also partners for Entrepreneurship Awareness Program with Hindustan Unilever Limited.
• Narayan Seva SansthancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide artificial limbs and essential treatments for individuals with disabilities. Focuses on restoring mobility and confidence to those who lost it due to accidents, illness, or congenital disabilities.
• Mind and Arts InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 'Healing Through Art' initiative that provides a safe space for individuals to express emotions through art therapy, helping people deal with stress and build resilience.
• Shirpur Educational Society (SES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with educational institutions to provide highest learning for the local populace. Partnership includes four tribal schools and extracurricular workshops for holistic development of tribal children.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smile Foundation: Pan-India nonprofit operating across education, healthcare, livelihood, and women empowerment verticals with corporate and CSR fundraising. Most direct comparison to Astitva in terms of multi-vertical integrated model targeting underserved rural and tribal communities.
• BAIF Development Research Foundation: One of India's largest rural development NGOs headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra. Operates integrated livelihoods, agriculture, livestock, water, and community health programs across rural India — directly comparable integrated approach to Astitva, with larger geographic scale.
• CRY (Child Rights and You): One of India's leading child rights and education nonprofits with strong donor ecosystem and grassroots partner model. Comparable education and child welfare component of Astitva's work with tribal children in Shirpur.
• Seva Mandir: Rajasthan-based rural development NGO working with tribal communities on natural resource management, education, health, and women's empowerment. Closely aligned with Astitva's integrated rural community development work.
• SEWA (Self-Employed Women's Association): Gujarat-headquartered nonprofit focused on women workers in the informal economy — combining skill development, financial inclusion, and healthcare, with strong grassroots presence. Comparable to Astitva's women empowerment, employment, and micro-enterprise work.

Broad incumbents

• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest education nonprofits offering learning interventions, vocational training, and community programs at scale. Comparable education and skill-development verticals of Astitva.
• Aga Khan Foundation (India): International development organization with India operations focused on rural development, health, education, and civil society strengthening. Comparable rural livelihood and community development scope.
• Akshaya Patra Foundation: Large-scale Indian nonprofit with school feeding, education, and community welfare programs across multiple states. Comparable integrated social welfare approach with significantly broader geographic reach than Astitva.

Regional players

• Akanksha Foundation: Mumbai-headquartered education nonprofit serving underprivileged children. While geographically distinct (urban Maharashtra), operates within same state and shares educational mission for disadvantaged populations.

Emerging players

• SELCO Foundation: India-based foundation addressing energy poverty and sustainable development in underserved communities, with focus on water, health, and livelihoods. Comparable rural water and environment work of Astitva.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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