What Arpan Seva Sansthan does

Arpan Seva Sansthan is a non-profit organization registered under the Rajasthan Societies Registration Act 1958, established in 1975 and operating with 58 employees across two offices (Jaipur headquarters and Udaipur registered office). The organization delivers integrated rural development programs through five thematic pillars: Natural Resource Management, Water and Sanitation (WASH), Livelihood Enhancement, Education, and Health & Nutrition. It works with rural communities across 11 states, reaching 28,472 villages and 12 lakh+ households, with specific emphasis on women and child development. Service delivery is implemented directly at the village level through Self Help Groups, community organizations, and block-level interventions in geographies spanning Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh (Damoh, Biaora), and beyond.

Programmatic offerings include water harvesting structures, watershed management, agricultural and horticulture-based livelihood support, school infrastructure and smart classrooms, sanitation and behavior change communication, maternal and child health, and AIDS prevention awareness. Output is delivered via project-based engagements rather than technology products; technical assets are limited to training publications and policy manuals. The 2017 NABARD "Best Horticulture WADI" award, multiple state-level recognitions, the Mahatma Award 2020, and the 4th National Water Award 2022 (1st rank in NGO category from Ministry of Jal Shakti) constitute the primary intangible assets underpinning brand equity.

Revenue is generated entirely from non-commercial sources: CSR funding from corporate partners (HDFC Bank Parivartan, Dalmia Bharat, L&T, Rising Sun Energy, IGL, LIC HFL, Bosch, L'Oreal, Sonalika), government grants (Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Earth Sciences, NABARD, state departments), and charitable donations. The organization operates on a lean 58-employee headcount while maintaining national scale, indicating reliance on project-funded field staff rather than salaried labor. Strategic 2024 milestones include MoUs with UNICEF Rajasthan (immunization), ICRISAT (agriculture), SKNAU (agricultural research), and IGL (digital education), signaling deliberate diversification of funding sources and programmatic verticals.

Name

Arpan Seva Sansthan

Legal name

Arpan Seva Sansthan

Website

https://arpansevasansthan.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Arpan Seva Sansthan is a Rajasthan-registered non-profit (founded 1975) delivering integrated rural development across 11 Indian states and 28,472 villages via five pillars: Natural Resource Management, WASH, Livelihood, Education, and Health, funded primarily through corporate CSR partnerships and government grants.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Development Non-Profit Services

NAICS

Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Support Activities for Forestry (1153), Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141), Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production (1114)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Sanitary Services (4950), Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI), Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems & Land Management (BPADALAG), Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL), Forestry & Reforestation (BPAGAGAD), Afforestation, Reforestation & Revegetation (ARR) (EUABABAA)

Keywords

• Rural development programs
• Water sanitation initiatives
• Livelihood enhancement services
• Natural resource management
• Community health education

Headquarters

HQ city

Jaipur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. CSR Funding: Corporate Social Responsibility funding from companies like HDFC Bank Parivartan, Dalmia Bharat, L&T, Rising Sun Energy, Indraprasth Gas Limited, and others for implementing rural development projects.
2. Government Grants: Funding and support from various government ministries and departments including Ministry of Jal Shakti, Ministry of Earth Sciences, NABARD, and state government programs.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Voluntary donations from individuals and organizations supporting the NGO's mission for sustainable rural development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Arpan Seva Sansthan is a non-profit organization delivering integrated rural development programs across five thematic areas: Natural Resource Management (water, land, forest, and community conservation), Water and Sanitation (WASH), Livelihood Enhancement (farm and non-farm based), Education, and Health and Nutrition. The organization implements community-based development projects in partnership with government ministries and corporate CSR initiatives, working directly with rural communities across 11 states in India.

Product overview

Arpan Seva Sansthan operates as a non-profit organization focused on integrated rural community development across five thematic areas: Natural Resource Management (encompassing water, land, forest, and community conservation), Water and Sanitation (WASH) programs, Livelihood Enhancement (including farm-based activities like agriculture, horticulture, dairy, goatry, poultry, and non-farm skill building), Education (school infrastructure, smart classes, toilet construction), and Health and Nutrition (AIDS prevention, maternal and child health, nutrition camps, COVID-19 awareness). The organization does not offer technology products or software platforms but rather implements community development programs and projects in partnership with corporate CSR initiatives, government agencies, and international organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Natural Resource Management Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 lakh rural communities benefited in 10,000+ villages
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Indraprasth Gas Limited (IGL)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2024Education project under CSR initiative in Rajasthan. Partnership with Codevidhya to bring coding lessons to government schools in Ajmer, Pali and Rajsamand, promoting digital education in rural areas.
• ICRISAT, HyderabadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2024Joint mission to revolutionize agriculture and food security. Focus areas: Pioneer innovative farming solutions, Eradicate hunger and malnutrition, Uplift rural communities, Combat climate change and Preserve planet for future generations.
• SKNAU (Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University), JobnercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2024MoU signed for collaborative action research for uplifting rural communities. Endorsed by Dr. Balraj Singh, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor of SKNAU. Focus on agricultural development and rural community upliftment through research-based interventions.
• Rising Sun EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2024CSR partnership for renovation of MahojiTalab under CSR initiative, led by Arpan in presence of Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Jal Shakti. Project increasing 1.3 Crore litre additional water capacity.
• UNICEF RajasthancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024MoU to reduce zero dose children by 30% in Udaipur, Churu, Rajsamand, and Sikar from 2024 to 2026. Partnership aims to enhance immunization coverage and quality by engaging communities, building local capacity, and addressing barriers to vaccination.
• HDFC Bank ParivartanflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2023HDFC Bank Parivartan CSR partnership driving socio-economic development by empowering communities in a sustainable manner. The partnership has transformed the lives of more than 80,000 rural community members through Holistic Rural Development Programme. Programs include Focused Development Program (FDP) in Masalpur block of Karauli and holistic rural development in 15 Biaora villages, Madhya Pradesh, benefiting 2,088 households.
• NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNABARD has supported various initiatives including establishment of 'Rural Haat' for enhancing market access for communities of 7 villages near Thikriya village of Reengus (Sikar). Inaugurated by Dr. Rajiv Sivaach, CGM, NABARD, Rajasthan.
• Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported Earth Day Celebration at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Kookra village, Rajasthan. Event on plastic-free India collected 9.7 kg of plastic waste for safe disposal.
• WAPCOSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWater project in Jodhpur District involving purchasing, installation and commissioning of 06 Solar Systems on Tube-Wells in rural areas.
• CodevidhyacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for bringing coding lessons to government schools in Ajmer, Pali and Rajsamand under IGL CSR education project.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TATA Trusts: India's largest philanthropic foundation running rural development, water, health, and education programs across all states - a broad incumbent that sets CSR priorities and frequently channels funds through smaller NGOs like Arpan.
• Reliance Foundation: Large Indian corporate foundation funding rural development, health, education, and water programs nationwide - directly competes with Arpan for CSR-funded rural program mandates and partnership awards.

Direct peers

• Seva Mandir: Rajasthan-headquartered rural development and tribal-area NGO working on NRM, education, health, and livelihoods - the closest geographic and thematic peer to Arpan in its home state.
• BAIF Development Research Foundation: Large Indian rural-development NGO delivering livelihoods, livestock, natural resource management, and WASH across many states - highly comparable to Arpan's integrated five-pillar model and CSR-driven funding base.
• Mann Deshi Foundation: Maharashtra-based rural livelihoods and women's empowerment NGO combining finance, skilling, and health - comparable on multi-pillar integrated rural program design and CSR funding dependency.
• PRADAN (Professional Assistance for Development Action): Prominent Indian NGO focused on rural livelihoods, women's self-help groups, and natural resource management across central and eastern states - directly comparable on integrated rural development delivery and CSR/government funding mix.
• Amrita SeRVe (Amrita Serve): Rural development network operating across multiple Indian states in education, health, water and livelihoods - comparable on cross-state integrated village program model and corporate/CSR funding base.
• Gram Vikas: Indian rural NGO specializing in water, sanitation, and sustainable livelihoods in tribal Odisha - comparable on community-led water and WASH program design with strong government and donor partnerships.
• WaterAid India: Specialist WASH NGO in India working on safe water, sanitation, and hygiene - comparable because Arpan's WASH pillar competes for the same CSR/donor pools and target beneficiaries.

Others

• Give Foundation: Indian intermediary/grant-making platform channeling CSR funding to vetted NGOs including rural-development implementers - comparable as a peer in the funding-enabling ecosystem rather than direct implementation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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