Round Table India

What Round Table India does

Round Table India is a non-profit fellowship of young professionals aged 18–40, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Chennai, operating through 300+ local 'tables' across 140+ cities with 5,000+ volunteer members ('Tablers'). Its mission is to design and execute scalable, zero-overhead community projects in education, healthcare, and broader community development, with all donated funds flowing directly to implementation rather than administration.

The organization's core program portfolio comprises three primary verticals: Freedom Through Education (FTE) — its flagship initiative building classroom and school infrastructure for underprivileged children (reported as 7,505+ classrooms cumulative); Project H.E.A.L. (Healthcare Empowerment For Active Living) — hospital, clinic, and medical-aid projects in underserved regions; and Community Development — broader quality-of-life initiatives. Adjacent programs include the RTI Scholarship (₹25,000/year per scholar for up to 4 years, focused on engineering and healthcare), Flight of Fantasy (leadership fellowship), Go Green (environmental), and RTI Kitchen (disaster relief). Supporting infrastructure includes the RTI Dashboard (real-time project transparency portal) and the RTI Shop (e-commerce merchandise storefront). The organization holds registrations under 12AA, 80G, FCRA, and qualifies as a Section 135 Companies Act CSR implementing agency.

The business model is donation- and CSR-led. Revenue streams include: (1) individual and corporate donations including structured tiered scholarship giving ranging from ₹25,000 (Change Makers) to ₹12,50,000 (Legacy Round); (2) corporate CSR partnerships with named anchors including Punjab Kings (since March 2020), P&G Shiksha, JSW Foundation, GMR Varalakshmi Foundation, Cognizant, Bajaj Allianz, and Neurealm; and (3) one-time merchandise sales via RTI Shop. The zero-overhead claim — that administrative costs are absorbed so 100% of donor funds reach projects — is a central differentiating value proposition explicitly cited by corporate partners (Punjab Kings reports 400% perceived value return). Distribution is executed through the 300+ local chapters with direct field execution, supplemented by the online donation portal and e-commerce store. Cumulative claimed impact is 11 million+ lives touched, 3,960 projects delivered, and ₹500+ crores deployed since 1962.

Name

Round Table India

Legal name

Round Table India

Website

https://roundtableindia.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Round Table India is a non-profit fellowship of young professionals (18–40) operating 300+ chapters across 140+ Indian cities to deliver zero-overhead community projects in education infrastructure (Freedom Through Education), healthcare (Project H.E.A.L.), and scholarships, funded primarily through corporate CSR partnerships and individual donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Community Development Fellowship

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Community development services
• Education infrastructure programs
• Corporate CSR partnerships
• Scholarship programs India
• Non-profit fellowship organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Donations and CSR Contributions: Primary revenue stream through donations from individuals, corporations, and CSR funds. The organization operates with zero administrative overheads, meaning all donated funds go directly to community projects. Corporate partners contribute through CSR programs.
2. RTI Shop - Merchandise Sales: E-commerce sales of branded merchandise including clothing, accessories, and commemorative items. Products include t-shirts, hoodies, shirts, mugs, flasks, pins, and other RTI-branded goods sold through the online shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Round Table India is a volunteer-led non-profit fellowship that designs, funds, and executes community development projects across India through 300+ local chapters. Its primary offerings are grassroots programs: building classroom and school infrastructure for underprivileged children under Freedom Through Education (FTE), strengthening community healthcare infrastructure under Project H.E.A.L., funding undergraduate scholarships (preference for engineering and healthcare), and broader community development initiatives — all funded by individual donations and corporate CSR contributions under a zero-overhead model.

Product overview

Round Table India operates as a fellowship organization offering multiple community service programs, with its core product portfolio consisting of three main pillars: Freedom Through Education (FTE) for educational infrastructure development, Project H.E.A.L. for healthcare initiatives, and Community Development for broader social impact. The organization also runs an RTI Scholarships program providing ₹25,000 annually per scholar for 4 years to students in engineering and healthcare fields. Supporting these programs is an e-commerce RTI Shop selling branded merchandise (clothing, accessories, essential items) and an impact Dashboard for tracking project metrics. The organization maintains zero administrative overheads, ensuring full transparency in fund utilization.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Freedom Through Education (FTE): Flaghip initiative focused on transforming access to education for underprivileged children by building classrooms, providing infrastructure and supporting holistic learning.
• Project H.E.A.L.
• Flight of Fantasy
• RTI Scholarship
• RTI Kitchen
• Go Green
• RTI Shop

Products and services

• Freedom Through Education (FTE) Flagship community service program of RTI that builds classrooms, school infrastructure, and learning environments for underprivileged children across India, executed through 300+ local volunteer chapters.
• Project H.E.A.L. (Healthcare Empowerment for Active Living) Healthcare initiative strengthening community healthcare through hospitals, clinics, medical aid, and assistive mobility devices (e.g., NeoMotion wheelchairs) especially in underserved regions of India.
• RTI Scholarship Program Undergraduate scholarship programme for students from financially constrained backgrounds, with preference for engineering and healthcare fields; scholarships are funded directly to colleges with zero administrative overhead.
• Community Development Program Initiatives building stronger, self-reliant communities through projects that improve quality of life in underserved regions, covering areas beyond education and healthcare such as sanitation, disaster relief (RTI Kitchen), and environmental sustainability (Go Green).
• Flight of Fantasy Fellowship Fellowship program providing opportunities for personal and professional growth and networking for young leaders within the Round Table India community.
• RTI Shop Online e-commerce store selling Round Table India branded merchandise including clothing (t-shirts, hoodies, shirts, sweatshirts), accessories (mugs, flasks, bags, caps, pins, jewels), and commemorative items to members and supporters across India.

Quantifiable outcome

• 11 million+ lives touched through community projects
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Bajaj Allianz General InsurancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022CSR initiative providing NeoMotion wheelchairs for persons with disabilities across 5 states in India (Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar). 200 lives supported with mobility devices in 2022-23.
• Punjab KingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2020Partnership in operation since March 2020 for implementation of Punjab Kings' CSR program. Joint RTI-Punjab Kings CSR strategy in FTE (Freedom Through Education) and Project H.E.A.L. areas. Built classrooms in 8 schools across Punjab and Haryana. Corporate partner reports 400% value return on donations.
• P&G ShikshacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year partnership to strengthen foundations of learning by building conducive and enabling learning environments. Focus on improving learning outcomes for children from underserved communities through infrastructure development.
• GMR Varalakshmi FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership for education infrastructure projects. CEO Ashwini Saxena serves as mentor to 64th National Board of RTI.
• CognizantsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership focused on social upliftment with zero admin fees implementation. Cognizant serves as both CSR partner and employee volunteering coordinator.
• JSW FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast partnership under former CEO Ashwini Saxena for multiple classroom infrastructure projects. Collaboration highlighted for zero overhead model and transparency.
• Neurealm Pvt LtdsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in classroom construction projects, emphasizing collaborative spirit across various geographies.
• New Motion (NeoBolt)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationAssistive technology partner providing customized mobility solutions (NeoBolt wheelchairs) for persons with disabilities. Partnership with Bajaj Allianz and RTI for distribution.
• Netherlands Table 173secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border partnership with Netherlands Round Table 173, sharing table number 173. Jointly built a primary school at Government Primary School, Upparahalli, Tumkur with ₹17 lakh contribution. Exemplifies Round Table motto 'Adopt, Adapt, Improve'.
• Karnataka Marwari Youth Federation (KMYF)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for Limb Donation Project spanning 47 years. Partnership has evolved from volunteer group to comprehensive service movement including hand donations.
• Gubbachi Learning CommunitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner for government school infrastructure projects ensuring transparent execution and long-term sustainability.
• One Billion Literates FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner working with Bangalore August Round Table 140 for classroom and toilet facility construction in government schools.
• Divya ShreesecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCSR contribution of ₹2.12 lakh for toilet block construction at Devanammayal Tamil Higher Primary School.
• Genesis FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare charity partner for pediatric heart surgeries. Little Hearts initiative raised ₹35 lakh to save 17 young lives through congenital heart defect surgeries.
• Star Trust (Satbir Trust)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Harvard alumni, partnership with Round Table Bangalore 222 to inspire 100 government school students through interactive sessions with thought leaders at Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Naandi Foundation: Large Indian non-profit working across education, health, and livelihood with government school programs. Comparable mission footprint and reliance on individual + CSR donations.
• Pratham: One of India's largest education-focused NGOs operating literacy and learning programs for underserved children. Closely comparable to RTI's education focus and grassroots delivery model.
• GiveIndia: India's leading donation platform aggregating NGOs including education non-profits. Comparable in enabling CSR and individual donations to verified non-profits, though operating as a marketplace rather than direct implementer.
• CRY (Child Rights and You): India's leading child rights non-profit focused on underprivileged children's education, health, and protection. Closely comparable donor base, CSR partner mix, and mission overlap with RTI's FTE program.
• Smile Foundation: Indian non-profit operating education, healthcare, and livelihood programs for underprivileged communities. Comparable multi-thematic program structure (similar to FTE + H.E.A.L.) and similar CSR partner ecosystem.
• Teach For India: Fellowship model placing young professionals in low-income schools, with similar demographic targeting (18-40 professionals) and education equity mission as RTI.
• Akshaya Patra Foundation: Large Indian non-profit running the world's largest mid-day meal program serving government school children. Highly comparable to RTI's FTE program in mission (underserved school children), scale, and CSR-driven funding model.
• Habitat for Humanity India: Builds physical infrastructure (housing) for underserved Indian communities. Comparable in deploying donor funds into physical community assets via local chapters and corporate partnerships.
• Concern India Foundation: Indian non-profit raising funds from corporates and individuals for implementation NGOs across education, health, and community development. Comparable fundraising model and donor ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Round Table International: Global umbrella of Round Table clubs across 52+ countries. RTI is a national affiliate of this larger fellowship; structurally analogous in membership model and community service mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/roundtableindia
• Facebookfacebook.com/RoundTableIndia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/round-table-india
• Instagraminstagram.com/round_table_india

Compliance4 records

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