Utkal Gaurav Foundation

What Utkal Gaurav Foundation does

Utkal Gaurav Foundation is a private charitable trust registered in India (PAN: AAATU9144K) under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961, headquartered in Berunapadi village, Keonjhar district, Odisha. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Sethi — an AIIMS New Delhi MD and the founder of Eugenix Hair Sciences — the foundation's stated mission is to provide free, value-based education to poor and meritorious students from rural and tribal Odisha, blending Eastern spiritual principles inspired by Paramahansa Yogananda with Western efficiency.

The foundation's core product is Utkal Gaurav International School (UGIS), a CBSE-affiliated K-12 institution launched in April 2021 that offers structured programs from Kindergarten through Senior Secondary (Classes 11-12) with Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams. Supporting programs include the Sponsor a Child donation scheme (INR 9,000 per quarter to INR 36,000 per full academic year), a volunteering program, and add-on training modules in computer skills, spoken English, and personality development. The 100+ acre campus features smart-board classrooms, a Science Composite Lab, Mathematics Lab, a 1,500+-book multilingual library, a computer lab with video conferencing, a multipurpose court, specialized sports coaching (Cricket, Hockey, Taekwondo, Archery, Pickleball, Basketball, Badminton, Yoga), Music/Dance/Art studios, and a Medical Room with 24x7 CCTV.

The business model is donation-and-sponsorship-led rather than commercial: revenue derives from individual child sponsorships, general donations via Razorpay and bank transfer (50% tax-exempt under 80G), unstated school fee revenue from paying admissions, and volunteer/community contributions. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on Dr. Sethi's personal network, local community leaders, and word-of-mouth referrals; donors are matched with specific students and receive progress reports. The foundation's operating geography is concentrated in a single district (Keonjhar, Odisha), though the online donation channel is technically global.

Name

Utkal Gaurav Foundation

Legal name

Utkal Gaurav Foundation

Website

https://utkalgaurav.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Utkal Gaurav Foundation is an Indian charitable trust operating Utkal Gaurav International School, a CBSE-affiliated K-12 school in rural Keonjhar, Odisha, providing free holistic education to underprivileged and tribal children funded by individual sponsorships and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education (CBSE Private School)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• CBSE school
• Rural education
• Holistic learning
• Child sponsorship

Headquarters

HQ city

Keonjhar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorship: Individual donors can sponsor/adopt a child's education with monthly or yearly donations. Sponsors are matched with students and receive receipts along with progress reports. The foundation also accepts general donations through its online portal and bank transfers.
2. Child Sponsorship Program: Dedicated sponsorship tiers at INR 9,000 per quarter, INR 18,000 for two quarters, INR 27,000 for three quarters, or INR 36,000 for a full academic year. Donors receive receipts and student progress reports.
3. School Fee Revenue: Tuition and fee revenue from students attending Utkal Gaurav International School, with admissions open for all grades subject to seat availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Utkal Gaurav Foundation runs Utkal Gaurav International School (UGIS), a CBSE-affiliated K-12 school in Berunapadi, Keonjhar, Odisha, offering structured academic programs from Nursery through Class 12 (Science, Commerce, Humanities) combined with co-curricular streams in music, dance, yoga, sports, computer skills, art, and moral education. The foundation supplements the school with a Sponsor-a-Child donation program and a volunteering program to sustain free and subsidized education for underprivileged rural children. Facilities supporting these offerings include Smart Board classrooms, a Computer Lab with Video Conferencing, Science and Mathematics Labs, a 1,500+ book library, and specialized sports coaching.

Product overview

Utkal Gaurav Foundation operates Utkal Gaurav International School (UGIS), a CBSE-affiliated K-12 educational institution in Berunapadi, Keonjhar, Odisha. The core product is the school offering structured academic programs from Kindergarten (Nursery, LKG, UKG) through Senior Secondary (Classes 11-12) with Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams. Supporting programs include the Sponsor a Child donation program and Volunteering opportunities. The institution provides extensive facilities including Computer Lab/VC Room, Science Composite Lab, Mathematics Lab, Library (1,500+ books), Sports & Playground, Multipurpose Court, Music/Dance/Art studios, Moral Classes/Yoga/Meditation, Specialized Sports Coaching, Safety & Security systems (CCTV, Fire), and Medical Room. Additional offerings include Computer Skills Training, Personality Development, and Communication programs. The school follows a holistic approach blending Eastern spiritual values with Western efficiency, inspired by Paramahansa Yogananda's teachings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Utkal Gaurav International School (UGIS) - K-12 Academic Program A CBSE-affiliated K-12 school in Berunapadi, Keonjhar, Odisha offering holistic education from Kindergarten (Nursery, LKG, UKG) through Senior Secondary (Classes 11-12), with streams in Science (PCM/PCB), Commerce, and Humanities. Targets rural and underprivileged children in Odisha.
• Sponsor a Child Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni employment: Multiple students placed in jobs including Eugenix Mumbai, Shrishti Sam-Lain JV New Delhi, and Ashwath Innovation Pvt Ltd New Delhi
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Utkal Gaurav Centre of ExcellencycoreOthers · 1 January 2017Established in 2017, the Centre of Excellency was inaugurated by Shri Arup Patnaik, IPS (Retd.) and later evolved into Utkal Gaurav International School in April 2021. Represents the foundation's core educational initiative.
• Utkal Gaurav FoundationcoreOthers · 1 January 2016The parent charitable trust established in 2016 by Dr. Pradeep Sethi to formalize free education efforts for poor and meritorious students in Berunapadi village.
• Eugenix Hair SciencesminorOthersRelated entity founded by Dr. Pradeep Sethi, the founder of Utkal Gaurav Foundation. Eugenix Hair Sciences designs and maintains the foundation's website and has employed alumni from the school. The connection provides operational support and employment opportunities for students.
• Eugenix MumbaiminorOthersBranch of Eugenix Hair Sciences in Mumbai that has employed alumni from Utkal Gaurav Foundation, providing employment opportunities to former students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Muktangan: NGO operating network of English-medium schools for underprivileged children in Mumbai and Pune. Comparable on K-12 delivery for low-income segments, donor-funded model, and focus on holistic development.
• Bharti Foundation (Satya Bharti Schools): Operates Satya Bharti network of rural K-12 schools for underprivileged children in India. Directly comparable to UGIS on rural K-12 focus, free education model, corporate-backed funding, and outcome-driven approach.
• VidyaGyan: Residential leadership academy providing free K-12 education to meritorious rural and underprivileged students. Comparable on rural focus, free CBSE-equivalent education, holistic development, and donor/sponsor-driven funding.
• The Akanksha Foundation: Non-profit operating schools and after-school programs for underprivileged children in India. Comparable on social mission, K-12 delivery, donor-funded model, and emphasis on holistic development beyond academics.
• Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV): Government-run CBSE residential schools targeting rural children, including tribal areas, providing free quality education. Directly comparable to UGIS on curriculum (CBSE K-12), rural target segment, and free-of-cost delivery model, though at national scale.
• Shaheen (Shah-e-Salam Trust): Network of affordable, English-medium schools serving rural and semi-urban communities in India. Comparable on rural K-12 focus, subsidized model, and emphasis on digital/English literacy for underserved communities.
• Purkal Youth Development Society: Operates Purkal School in rural Uttarakhand providing subsidized holistic K-12 education to underprivileged children. Comparable on rural single-site operations, holistic curriculum (arts, sports, life skills), and charity-led model.
• Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS): Largest chain of CBSE-affiliated government schools in India offering free K-12 education. Comparable to UGIS on CBSE curriculum, K-12 structure, and not-for-profit mission, though with national footprint and government funding.

Broad incumbents

• Delhi Public School (DPS) Society: Largest chain of private CBSE K-12 schools in India. Operates broader portfolio of urban premium schools but is comparable on CBSE curriculum, K-12 structure, and brand-led education delivery.
• Amity International Schools: Large private K-12 network with national footprint across India. Comparable on CBSE curriculum and K-12 delivery, but operates as a broad private incumbent rather than a focused rural-charitable institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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