Aatapi Seva Foundation

What Aatapi Seva Foundation does

Aatapi Seva Foundation is a Section 8 non-profit organization founded in 2009 and headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. The foundation implements community development programs across 111 villages in the Jambusar, Ankleshwar, Padra, and Silvassa blocks of Bharuch, Vadodara, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli districts, reaching more than 35,000 individuals. Its work is organized around six sectors: women's empowerment (through 600+ Self Help Groups), sustainable agriculture and climate resilience (supporting 3,000+ farmers via the FPO Vivekanand Khedut Mandali), youth skills development, public health and nutrition (covering 25 villages and 1,000+ women and girls), inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (1,200+ individuals across 50 villages), and access to government schemes (40+ schemes facilitated annually for 3,000+ households).

The foundation operates with a 30-person team across its Vadodara headquarters and five field offices (Gajera, Akhod, Jambusar, Dahej, Ankleshwar) using a community-led delivery model built on SHGs, CBOs, and Community Resource Persons. It does not sell a technology product; its underlying infrastructure is human-centered, comprising Mobile Health Units, vocational training centers, nutrition gardens, and a government-schemes Help Desk. The name 'Aatapi' derives from the Pali word meaning 'diligent hard work,' reflecting the organization's ethos of self-reliance.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) grants from approximately 20 corporate partners, including Owens Corning, Transpek Industries, Piramal Glass, Aditya Birla Group, Fives Combustion Systems, NABARD, and others, supplemented by individual donations via the website. Beneficiaries receive services free of cost. The organization was established under the mentorship of TML Industries (Shroff Group) and is governed by a board that includes the MD of Transpek Industries, the ex-MD of TML Industries, and a public-health expert CEO.

Name

Aatapi Seva Foundation

Legal name

Aatapi Seva Foundation

Website

https://aatapi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aatapi Seva Foundation is a Vadodara-based Section 8 non-profit running community development programs across 111 villages in Gujarat and Silvassa, serving 35,000+ individuals through women's SHGs, climate-resilient agriculture, health, youth skills, and disability inclusion, funded primarily by corporate CSR grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Community Development Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Equality, Inclusion & Social Protection Programs (BPADABAK), Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations (BPAGACAF), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Rural community development
• Women empowerment programs
• Sustainable agriculture
• Public health nutrition
• Disability inclusion services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vadodara

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Funding: Aatapi receives funding through CSR partnerships with corporations operating in Gujarat, including partners such as Owens Corning, Transpek Industries, Piramal Glass, Aditya Birla, and others who support community development programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aatapi Seva Foundation implements holistic community development programs across 111 villages in Gujarat and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, delivering six program verticals: Women's Empowerment (600+ Self Help Groups), Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience (3,000+ farmers and FPO Vivekanand Khedut Mandali), Empowerment of Youth and Skills Development, Public Health and Nutrition (Mobile Health Unit, nutrition gardens), Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (1,200+ PwDs across 50 villages), and Access to Government Schemes (40+ schemes annually). Services are delivered free to beneficiaries through CSR-funded grants and donations.

Product overview

Aatapi Seva Foundation is a Section 8 non-profit organization (not a technology company) that operates community development programs across Gujarat, India. The organization does not offer a software product, platform, or technology service. Its work consists of social programs including Women's Empowerment, Sustainable Agriculture and Climate Resilience, Empowerment of Youth and Skills Development, Public Health and Nutrition, Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, and Access to Government Schemes. The organization supports over 35,000 individuals across 111 villages through these grassroots initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Women's Empowerment Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Hemoglobin levels improved from 9.5 to 12.2 for pregnant women through anemia prevention program
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Transpek IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTranspek Industries is a Shroff Group company that mentored Aatapi's founding. Their CSR partnership supports community development programs in Bharuch district.
• Owens Corning IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner that has recognized Aatapi as a Valuable Partner. Supports sustainable community development and social empowerment initiatives.
• NABARDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development supports agricultural and rural development programs through partnership with Aatapi.
• Piramal GlassmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner supporting community development initiatives through corporate funding.
• Aditya Birla GroupmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner supporting social impact programs in Gujarat communities.
• Fives Combustion Systems Pvt. Ltd.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner that inaugurated sustainable rural infrastructure in Village Mahuvad including Solar-Powered Water ATM and school sanitation block, benefiting 5,000+ people directly.
• NykaaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner supporting community development initiatives.
• Agrocel Industries LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting sustainable agriculture programs for farmers.
• Alembic PharmaceuticalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner supporting health and nutrition programs.
• Alkem LaboratoriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner supporting community health initiatives.
• Technip EnergiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner supporting development programs in Gujarat.
• Tatva ChintanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner supporting community development.
• Guardian GlassminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner supporting development initiatives.
• PGP GlassminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner supporting community programs.
• Sun PharmaceuticalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner supporting health programs.
• GCPL (Godrej Consumer Products)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner supporting development initiatives.
• PI Industries (PI Inspired by Science)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner supporting agriculture and rural development.
• Solaris ChemtechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner supporting community development.
• Tega IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner supporting development initiatives.
• Excel Crop CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partner supporting agriculture programs.
• Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAcademic partner supporting research, capacity building, and development program design.
• TML Industries (Shroff Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding mentor and corporate partner. Aatapi was conceived under mentorship of TML Industries, with visionary leadership from Mr. Tushar Dayal. The philosophy of People, Planet and Profit underpins the organization's foundation.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BAIF Development Research Foundation: BAIF is a pan-Indian rural development NGO operating livestock, agriculture, and women's livelihood programs across multiple states. Comparable to Aatapi in its multi-sectoral rural livelihood focus and community-led delivery through SHGs and field-based CRPs.
• Seva Mandir: Seva Mandir is a Rajasthan-based rural development NGO working with tribal and marginalized communities on livelihoods, health, education, and women's empowerment. Comparable grassroots community-led model across similar thematic verticals.
• SRIJAN (Self-Reliant Initiatives through Joint Action): SRIJAN focuses on women's empowerment through SHGs, FPOs, and natural resource management in central and eastern India. Strongly comparable operating model and beneficiary segments to Aatapi.
• Development Alternatives: Development Alternatives works on sustainable livelihoods, climate resilience, and women's empowerment across India. Comparable multi-sectoral community development model with strong CSR implementation track record.
• PRADAN (Professional Assistance for Development Action): PRADAN promotes women's Self Help Groups and rural livelihoods across India's poorest districts. Directly comparable to Aatapi's SHG-led women's empowerment and FPO-based farmer aggregation model.
• Action for Social Advancement (ASA): ASA works on rural livelihoods, FPO formation, and natural resource management across central India. Directly comparable to Aatapi's climate-resilient agriculture and FPO Vivekanand Khedut Mandali work.

Emerging players

• Dasra (Social Impact Philanthropy): Dasra is a strategic philanthropy intermediary that has recognized Aatapi in its Women-led Climate Action compendium. Comparable as a connector between corporates and grassroots NGOs in India's social sector ecosystem.

Regional players

• Navsarjan Trust: Navsarjan is a Gujarat-based NGO working on gender equity, Dalit rights, and community development. Comparable geographic focus and community mobilization approach, though narrower thematic focus than Aatapi.
• Mann Deshi Foundation: Mann Deshi is a Maharashtra-based NGO focused on rural women's economic empowerment, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. Comparable SHG-led women's economic empowerment model, though operating in a different state.
• Samerth Charitable Trust: Samerth is a Gujarat-based development organization working on women's empowerment, health, and disability inclusion. Comparable in regional geography, multi-sectoral approach, and beneficiary segments to Aatapi.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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