Yug Sanskriti Nyas

What Yug Sanskriti Nyas does

Yug Sanskriti Nyas (YSN) is an India-based public charitable trust founded in 2008 in New Delhi by Acharya Dharambir, operating as a non-profit social welfare organization. It delivers community-led programs across 10+ Indian states through nine distinct initiatives: Poshan (food distribution), Machaan (disaster relief), Kislaya (education and skill training), Sehat (healthcare), Gramya (rural empowerment), Maatri (women empowerment), Poshaak (clothing distribution), Chhaon (elderly care), and Parivesh (environmental protection). Its beneficiary base spans underprivileged and marginalized communities, women and children, senior citizens, and disaster-affected populations, with operational scale demonstrated through 32 food distribution centers in Delhi NCR, 200+ institutional partner linkages, and 251-500 employees under Chairman Sh. L.C. Trivedi.

YSN's technology footprint is minimal and intentionally non-proprietary, consistent with its non-profit model; there is no software platform, mobile application, or AI/ML capability. Operational delivery relies on volunteer networks, institutional partnerships (Zomato, NSS, CISF, BSNL, Indian Railways, NICSI, state Agriculture Departments), and field teams. Fundraising is conducted via the official website, Razorpay payment gateway, bank accounts at Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI, and direct corporate CSR engagement, with donations eligible for 50% tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

The revenue model is entirely donation-based across three streams: individual donations, corporate CSR partnerships, and pending FCRA-registered foreign contributions. No pricing model or fee-for-service structure exists. Governance is provided by a Founder, a Chairman, an Advisory Board of senior retired officials and business leaders, a 40+ member Executive Board, and a Working Team, with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or ownership stake.

Name

Yug Sanskriti Nyas

Legal name

Yug Sanskriti Nyas

Website

https://yugsanskritinyas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Yug Sanskriti Nyas is a New Delhi-based public charitable trust founded in 2008, operating nine social welfare programs — food, disaster relief, education, healthcare, rural empowerment, women, elderly, and environment — serving marginalized communities across 10+ Indian states via donations and CSR partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (Fair Trade, Food Access, Regenerative) (BPAGALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Forestry, Land Use & REDD+ Programs (BPADALAF), Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Social welfare services
• Disaster relief operations
• Community development programs
• Rural empowerment initiatives
• Humanitarian charitable services

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. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through online transfers (Kotak Mahindra Bank and SBI accounts), cheques, and cash donations (up to ₹2,000 as per government policy). Donations are eligible for 50% tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.
2. Corporate CSR Partnerships: YSN partners with corporations for CSR activities in areas including girls' education, rural empowerment, healthcare, women and child welfare, and disaster relief. Companies can engage YSN for structured CSR initiatives.
3. Foreign Contributions (FCRA): FCRA registration is in process. Once approved, YSN will be able to accept foreign donations. NRI donations are accepted through Indian operational bank accounts with passport verification.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yug Sanskriti Nyas is a public charitable trust established in 2008 that delivers nine branded social impact programs: Poshan (food distribution), Machaan (disaster relief including floods, fires, cyclones, COVID-19 response), Kislaya (education and skill development), Sehat (healthcare camps and medical assistance), Gramya (rural empowerment and sustainable agriculture), Maatri (women empowerment and menstrual hygiene), Poshaak (clothing distribution), Chhaon (elderly care), and Parivesh (environmental protection including plantation drives). It is funded through individual donations, corporate CSR partnerships, and (pending FCRA approval) foreign contributions, and serves beneficiaries across more than 10 Indian states.

Product overview

Yug Sanskriti Nyas operates as a nonprofit organization with nine distinct social impact programs forming its service portfolio. The core offerings include Poshan (food distribution), Machaan (disaster relief), Kislaya (education and skill development), Sehat (healthcare), Gramya (rural empowerment), Maatri (women empowerment), Poshaak (clothing distribution), Chhaon (elderly care), and Parivesh (environmental protection). These initiatives collectively address hunger, disaster response, education, healthcare, rural development, women welfare, clothing needs, elderly care, and environmental sustainability across multiple Indian states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Poshan: Feed India Drive - addresses hunger and malnutrition by providing food assistance to vulnerable communities
• Machaan
• Kislaya
• Sehat
• Gramya
• Maatri
• Poshaak
• Chhaon
• Parivesh

Products and services

• Poshan – Feed India Drive Food distribution initiative addressing hunger and malnutrition in vulnerable areas by providing immediate food assistance during emergencies and fostering long-term food security through community engagement. Served over 12,000 cooked meals in Delhi NCR and Bihar during the COVID-19 lockdown for underprivileged and disaster-affected populations.
• Machaan – Disaster Relief Drive Relief and rehabilitation initiative for natural calamities including floods, COVID-19, fires, and cyclones. Provides emergency supplies, shelter, medical assistance, and community kitchen services to disaster-affected communities across Delhi NCR, Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, and Odisha.
• Kislaya – Talent India Drive Education and skill development initiative for underprivileged children and youth. Establishes learning centers, provides study materials, and offers skill training in trades including driving, stitching, agarbatti making, and plumbing. Supports approximately 20-25 children annually with school fees and facilitates Delhi University admission for 5 students annually.
• Sehat – Healthy India Drive Healthcare initiative promoting disease-free lifestyle and wellness. Organizes health camps, yoga and meditation sessions, blood donation camps, and provides medical assistance. During the COVID-19 second wave, provided telemedicine, ambulance, oxygen cylinder, and essential medicines through 24/7 helpline services.
• Gramya – Rural Empowerment Rural development initiative focusing on agriculture, food security, and nutrition. Provides guidance on organic farming, microcredit, vocational training, skill enhancement programs, and distribution of sewing machines. Promotes the Amrit Krishi Initiative for sustainable farming in villages across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
• Maatri – Women Empowerment Women empowerment initiative facilitating social, economic, and political progress of women and girls. Conducts awareness campaigns, distributes sanitary napkins, promotes health and hygiene, and recognizes women's contributions through dedicated events for women and girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Poshaak – Wear India Drive Clothing distribution initiative for underprivileged individuals. Collects old and new clothes for distribution, provides warm clothing and blankets during winter, and distributes saris and menstrual hygiene kits to women in need across underprivileged communities in India.
• Chhaon – Care India Drive Elderly care initiative addressing challenges faced by needy older adults. Provides social support to combat loneliness, offers regular health check-ups, social activities, emotional support programs, and distributes nutritious juices for the well-being of elderly individuals in urban areas of Delhi NCR.
• Parivesh – Environmental Protection Environmental initiative promoting urban forestry, green spaces, and biodiversity restoration. Organizes plantation drives, awareness campaigns in schools, and collaborates with organizations for environmental protection activities. A July 2024 grand Tulsi distribution program targeted planting more than 125,000 Tulsi saplings in Delhi and surrounding areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 12,000+ meals daily during COVID-19 first wave
• +5 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ZomatominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for food sourcing and distribution during COVID-19 relief efforts. YSN worked with Zomato to source surplus food for redistribution to those in need, promoting sustainability and reducing waste.
• National Service Scheme (NSS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to amplify food distribution impact and community engagement during Poshan Feed India Drive initiatives.
• CISF (Central Industrial Security Force)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth camp collaboration with CISF to provide essential medical services and health check-ups to community members.
• BSNLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint health camp initiatives organized with BSNL to provide medical services and health awareness to underserved communities.
• Indian RailwaysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative health camps with Indian Railways to deliver essential medical services to railway workers and surrounding communities.
• NICSI (National Informatics Centre Services Inc.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrent health camp collaboration in Pilibhit, UP, providing essential medical services and health check-ups to the community.
• Agriculture Department (Uttar Pradesh and Bihar)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with state Agriculture Departments for organic farming guidance to farmers in villages across Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, supporting sustainable agricultural practices.
• Educational InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with various educational institutions to collectively promote education for all and support learning center operations.
• Local BusinessesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with local businesses to source surplus food during COVID-19 relief, promoting sustainability while feeding those in need.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Oxfam India: Large humanitarian and development NGO in India working on disaster response, women's empowerment, and inequality — overlapping with YSN's Machaan disaster relief and Maatri women's empowerment programs, but at a much larger institutional scale.
• Habitat for Humanity India: Larger international-affiliated nonprofit focused on rural housing and community development in India. Comparable to YSN's Gramya rural empowerment mission but operating at much greater scale and brand recognition.

Direct peers

• Helpage India: India's leading elderly-care nonprofit, directly analogous to YSN's Chhaon (Care India Drive). Similar beneficiary demographic, urban-focused service delivery, and individual-donation funding model.
• The Akshaya Patra Foundation: Large-scale NGO running India's biggest school meal program. Closest functional peer to YSN's Poshan food-distribution initiative, with similar donor-funded kitchen model and pan-India footprint.
• Pratham: One of India's largest education-focused NGOs running learning programs for underprivileged children. Functional peer to YSN's Kislaya talent/education initiative with a similar volunteer- and partnership-driven delivery model.
• Smile Foundation: Multi-vertical Indian NGO operating programs in education, healthcare, women empowerment and livelihood — overlapping almost one-to-one with YSN's Kislaya, Sehat, Maatri, and Gramya initiatives. Directly comparable donor-base and partner-driven execution model.
• CRY (Child Rights and You): Established Indian NGO focused on child education and welfare — directly comparable to YSN's Kislaya talent/education initiative. Similar individual-donor and CSR-supported model targeting underprivileged children.
• Goonj: India-based nonprofit operating community-led disaster relief, clothing (Poshaak-like) and food distribution across multiple states. Directly comparable multi-vertical community-development model with similar urban-to-rural delivery approach.
• SEWA (Self Employed Women's Association): Large Indian women's empowerment and livelihood NGO operating across multiple states. Closest functional peer to YSN's Maatri women empowerment and Gramya rural livelihood initiatives.

Emerging players

• Give India Foundation: India's largest donation platform connecting donors to multiple NGOs. Relevant ecosystem comparator since YSN raises funds through Razorpay and similar channels that overlap with GiveIndia's donation infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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