Alzheimer’s And Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) Calcutta Chapter

What Alzheimer’s And Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) Calcutta Chapter does

Alzheimer's And Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) Calcutta Chapter is a registered nonprofit NGO (West Bengal Societies Registration Act, S. Regtn No SO098648) and the only specialized dementia organization in Eastern India. Founded in 1999 by Smt. Shefali Chaudhury on World Alzheimer's Day and officially registered in May 2000, it operates as a chapter of ARDSI National and is affiliated with Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI), London. The organization delivers a portfolio of direct dementia-care services — memory screening, counseling, professional and family caregiver training, daycare (operating six days a week, 10am-4pm, serving 9-12 clients daily), home companionship (two-hour in-home sessions), a six-day-a-week helpline (+91 8232014540), caregiver support groups, community awareness campaigns including the Dementia Friendly Community initiative, and non-clinical research into the caregiving journey in India. Geographic presence spans Kolkata (headquarters and daycare), Chandernagore (Dementia Clinic and Care Center project, temporarily closed), and Siliguri (North Bengal center opened 15 May 2022).

The organization's underlying delivery model is service- and community-led rather than technology-led: there is no proprietary technology stack, no digital platform, and no app or API; intake and donations are routed through Google Forms, with a WordPress website as the primary information channel. Revenue mechanics combine three streams: (1) donations and contributions from individuals and organizations, eligible for Section 80G tax relief and channeled through FCRA-registered foreign contributions and CSR-registered corporate giving; (2) service fees for daycare, memory screening, counseling, training, and home companionship; and (3) life-membership subscriptions. A supplementary publishing line (Bengali-language Dementia Paricharyya at Rs 100 each; the English Understanding Dementia: Disease, Treatment & Care at Rs 275) contributes modestly. Marketing and awareness are driven by community outreach, awareness camps, publications, dementia-friendly community training of local shops/banks/pharmacies, and healthcare-provider referrals into the daycare. The organization is governed by a board combining family caregivers, professional caregivers, neurologists, psychiatrists, neuro-psychologists, geriatricians, and social workers, with Nilanjana Maulik serving as Secretary General since 1999. ARDSI Calcutta has been adjudged the Best Chapter in India twice by ARDSI National.

Name

Alzheimer’s And Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) Calcutta Chapter

Legal name

Alzheimer's And Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) Calcutta Chapter

Website

https://ardsikolkata.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ARDSI Calcutta Chapter is a Kolkata-based nonprofit NGO and the only specialized dementia organization in Eastern India, delivering memory screening, counseling, caregiver training, daycare, home companionship, helpline, and awareness services to people living with dementia and their family caregivers across Kolkata, North Bengal, and Chandernagore.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dementia Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Home Dementia Care Services (Specialized Personal Care) (HLADACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dementia Personal Care (ADLs) Support (HSABAEAB), Memory Care Adult Day Programs (Dementia/Alzheimer’s) (HSABANAC), Dementia Care Coordination & Care Planning (HSABAEAJ), Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF)

Keywords

• Dementia care services
• Memory screening clinics
• Caregiver support programs
• Elder care services
• Alzheimer's support NGO

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolkata, West Bengal

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization accepts financial contributions and donations from individuals and organizations to fund programs and services. Contributions are eligible for Tax Relief under Section 80G of Income Tax Act, 1961.
2. Service Fees: Fees charged for daycare services, memory screening, counseling, training, and home companionship services.
3. Life Membership: Annual/membership fees for life members who wish to support the organization's mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ARDSI Calcutta Chapter provides specialized dementia and Alzheimer's care services including memory screening and clinical assessment, counseling for family caregivers, professional dementia training, daycare services, and home companionship. As the only specialized dementia organization in Eastern India, it delivers holistic dementia management through direct service delivery, community awareness campaigns, a helpline, support groups, and educational publications.

Product overview

ARDSI Calcutta Chapter is a specialized dementia care NGO offering a portfolio of direct service products including Memory Screening & Clinic, Counselling, Training, Daycare (launched 2008), and Home Companionship. These core services are complemented by awareness campaigns, caregiver support meets, a helpline, research initiatives, and outreach programs in Chandernagore and Siliguri. The organization also produces educational publications including Bengali-language books (Dementia Paricharyya) and the comprehensive book 'Understanding Dementia: Disease, Treatment & Care'. The organization was adjudged 'Best Chapter' in India twice and is affiliated with Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 9-12 clients daily at the daycare center with demonstrated improvements in client wellbeing and social interaction
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rotary Club of CalcuttaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerARDSI Calcutta has signed MOU with Rotary Club of Calcutta for reaching out to people with information on brain health awareness.
• Sarsuna College, KolkataminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARDSI Calcutta has signed MOU with Sarsuna College for reaching out to people with information on brain health awareness and academic collaboration.
• ARDSI National (Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARDSI Calcutta is part of ARDSI National which is the only dementia-specific specialized NGO in India. ARDSI has 20 chapters across the country.
• Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARDSI National is affiliated to Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI), London-based global umbrella organization for dementia awareness and care.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dementia UK: UK charity dedicated to dementia care, including admiral nurse services, helpline and family support. Comparable as a dementia-specialized nonprofit offering helpline, caregiver support and clinical guidance to families of persons with dementia.
• ARDSI National (Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India): The national parent organization with 20 chapters across India and ADI affiliation. ARDSI Calcutta is one of its chapters, making it the most directly comparable peer in mandate, service mix (screening, daycare, training, helpline) and target population (persons with dementia and caregivers).
• Samvedna Senior Care: Gurgaon-based organization providing dementia care, memory screening, home companionship and caregiver support in India. Comparable in targeting dementia-affected families with a blend of clinical, daycare and home-based services similar to ARDSI Calcutta's portfolio.
• Nightingales Medical Trust: Bengaluru-based nonprofit offering dementia day care, memory clinics, home care and caregiver support across India. Highly comparable to ARDSI Calcutta as a dementia-specialized NGO with a similar integrated service model for elderly and persons with dementia.
• HelpAge India: Large Indian nonprofit focused on elderly welfare including healthcare access, awareness and caregiver support. Comparable in mission, NGO structure and elderly-focused service delivery, though broader than ARDSI Calcutta's dementia specialization.
• Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) - Delhi Chapter: Sister chapter of ARDSI offering daycare, helpline, training and awareness for dementia in Delhi NCR. Direct peer sharing the ARDSI service playbook and ADI affiliation, competing for visibility and donor attention in a different region.
• Epoch Elder Care: Specialized dementia and elder care provider operating assisted-living and home-care services in India. Comparable as a dementia-focused care provider offering residential/daycare and trained caregiver services for persons with dementia and their families.

Broad incumbents

• Alzheimer's Society (UK): Large UK dementia charity providing information, support services, research funding and helplines. Comparable as a broader, better-resourced dementia nonprofit that ARDSI Calcutta's model is implicitly benchmarked against through ADI affiliation.
• Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI): London-based global umbrella organization for Alzheimer's and dementia associations, of which ARDSI National is a member. Relevant as the international counterpart that shapes standards, advocacy and research direction for ARDSI Calcutta's work.

Emerging players

• Antara Senior Living (Max Group): For-profit senior living and care provider in India offering assisted living and home care, including memory care programs. Comparable in serving the same elderly/dementia population with a more capital-backed, residential-and-home model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ardsical

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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