Sparsh Social Foundation

What Sparsh Social Foundation does

Sparsh Social Foundation is a Section 8 not-for-profit company registered under India's Companies Act 2013, founded in 2010 and headquartered in New Delhi. The organization operates six integrated thematic programs — Women Empowerment, Sustainable Farming, Youth Engagement, Holistic Education, Community Healthcare, and Climate Change — targeting rural and tribal populations across 7 Indian states and 1 union territory, reaching approximately 980,000 beneficiaries in 862 villages. Core delivery infrastructure includes Self Help Groups, farmer collectives (FPOs/FPCs), youth clubs, a permanent rural haat (mega market) of 1.39 acres with 120 stalls and 700-tonne warehousing, and solar-powered digital learning centers that operate around the clock to expand access for rural girls.

The foundation generates revenue through three primary streams: (1) professional CSR consulting services to corporate clients including Umang Dairy, LVP Foods, and JK Group companies; (2) individual and corporate donations accepted via an online portal supporting education, healthcare, and nutrition programs; and (3) co-funded large-scale development projects with government bodies and corporates, exemplified by the NABARD / JK Paper / Odisha Government partnership for the rural haat in Rayagada. The technology stack is modest and operationally focused — solar-powered digital learning centers, solar irrigation systems, and solar cold chains for agricultural preservation — rather than software-platform-driven. Governance is led by Founder & President Mamta Singhania and Director Kapil Kaul, with a 25-person team and dedicated Program Managers across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal.

Name

Sparsh Social Foundation

Legal name

Sparsh Social Foundation

Website

https://sparshsf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sparsh Social Foundation is a New Delhi-based Section 8 non-profit founded in 2010 that runs integrated rural and tribal development programs across 7 Indian states and 1 union territory, reaching approximately 980,000 beneficiaries in 862 villages through six thematic areas plus CSR consulting services to corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development and Rural Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Community development programs
• Rural development services
• Women empowerment programs
• Sustainable farming initiatives
• CSR consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. CSR Consulting Services: Professional services to companies for designing and implementing CSR strategies, conducting needs assessments, planning projects, and impact evaluation. Sparsh has designed CSR policies for Umang Dairy and LVP Foods Private Ltd., with leadership directing CSR interventions for JK Group companies.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations to support foundation programs and beneficiary communities. Accepts online donations for supporting education, healthcare, and nutritional support.
3. Co-funded Development Projects: Large-scale infrastructure and development projects co-funded with government bodies and corporate partners, such as the rural haat co-funded by NABARD, JK Paper Ltd., and Odisha Government.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sparsh Social Foundation is a non-profit operating community development programs across six thematic areas — women empowerment, sustainable farming, youth engagement, holistic education, community healthcare, and climate change — delivered directly to underserved rural and tribal communities across India. The foundation also offers CSR consulting services to corporate clients, designing CSR policies, conducting needs assessments, planning projects, and performing impact evaluation under India's Companies Act 2013.

Product overview

Sparsh Social Foundation is a registered not-for-profit company under Section 8 of the Company's Act 2013, operating as a non-governmental organization focused on creating socially harmonious and financially viable communities. The organization operates a portfolio of six thematic program areas—Women Empowerment, Sustainable Farming, Youth Engagement, Holistic Education, Community Healthcare, and Climate Change—alongside a CSR Services division providing consulting to corporate clients. Key service offerings include Self Help Group formation and market linkages for women, farmers' collectives and the mega haat market infrastructure for sustainable farming, digital learning centres and vocational training for youth, solar-powered education centres and adult literacy programs, medical camps and eye care services for community healthcare, and green technology initiatives for climate action. The organization has reached approximately 980,000 beneficiaries across 819 villages in four Indian states (Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Women Empowerment Program Program that forms Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Producer Groups, provides training in income-generating activities such as bamboo jewellery, spices processing, broom making, mushroom cultivation, siali leaf plates, art and craft from bamboo, and dairy farming, and provides market linkages, credit facility connections, and government scheme support for rural and tribal women.
• Sustainable Farming Program Program that forms farmers' collectives and clubs, provides training on multi-cropping, solar irrigation, climate change mitigation, organic farming, and modern production practices, and supplies inputs (seeds, bio-pesticides, micro-irrigation) along with scheme linkages and marketing support. Includes a mega haat market in Rayagada, Odisha spanning 1.39 acres with 120 stalls, office building, training hall, and warehouses with 700 tonnes of collective storage.
• Youth Engagement Program Program that includes entrepreneurship development, digital learning centres, youth clubs and balika mandals, vocational skill training, mentorship support, and business plan development for rural youth aged 15-35. Registers members with Nehru Yuva Kendra Shakti to access government schemes and assistance.
• Holistic Education Program Education initiative featuring solar-powered digital learning centres, remedial education, tutorial support, extracurricular activities, school infrastructure support (drinking water, toilets, building maintenance), adult literacy centres, and a school for children with special needs providing education, rehabilitation, and life skills training for rural children and students.
• Community Healthcare Program Healthcare initiative that sets up medical camps with free consultation and medicine distribution, sickle cell anaemia treatment and genetic counselling (Tapi region, Gujarat), cataract screening and surgery, nutritional assistance, kitchen garden promotion, reproductive health counselling, and rural health clinic support for underserved rural communities.
• Climate Change Program Climate action initiative that educates rural communities about climate change, promotes eco-friendly behaviours, green technologies, renewable energy, water resource management, forest cover increase, solar irrigation projects, solar cold chains, and develops green school campuses.
• CSR Consulting Services Corporate Social Responsibility consulting services including CSR strategy development, community research and needs assessment, CSR project planning and implementation, impact assessment, sector knowledge reports, and CSR guidance for corporate India. Clients include Umang Dairy, LVP Foods Private Ltd., and JK Group companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Income increase of Rs. 2000-3000 per month for women in Self Help Groups
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Umang DairycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSparsh has designed and strategized the CSR policies and interventions of Umang Dairy. This includes developing a CSR strategy and providing implementation support for community development activities.
• LVP Foods Private Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSparsh has designed and strategized CSR policies and interventions for LVP Foods Private Limited, providing professional services for their corporate social responsibility programs.
• JK Group of CompaniesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSparsh's leadership team has played a significant role in directing the CSR interventions of corporate entities within the JK Group of Companies, which includes JK Paper Ltd. among others.
• Odisha GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Odisha Government co-funded the permanent rural haat infrastructure in Rayagada district. The government partnership has enabled implementation of large-scale development projects in tribal areas.
• Nehru Yuva Kendra ShaktisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth members are registered with Nehru Yuva Kendra Shakti to gain access to Government schemes and assistance, supporting youth entrepreneurship development programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PRADAN (Professional Assistance for Development Action): PRADAN is one of India's largest rural livelihoods NGOs, operating Self Help Groups, women's empowerment, and farmer livelihoods across tribal and rural India. Directly comparable to Sparsh in target segments (rural women, small farmers), operating geographies (tribal Odisha and similar states), and SHG/livelihoods delivery model.
• Naandi Foundation: Naandi Foundation is a large Indian NGO operating in education, livelihoods, and rural development, with significant work in tribal Odisha. Comparable to Sparsh in its rural development focus, multi-state footprint, and work with underserved communities in Odisha.
• Seva Mandir: Seva Mandir is a Rajasthan-based NGO working with tribal and rural communities on education, women's empowerment, healthcare, and natural resource management. Comparable to Sparsh in its tribal-community focus, integrated program approach, and grassroots SHG-style delivery.
• SMILE Foundation: SMILE Foundation operates multiple programs for underprivileged children, women, and youth across India, including education, healthcare, and livelihoods. Comparable to Sparsh in program portfolio (education, healthcare, livelihoods, youth) and pan-India grassroots delivery model.
• Ambuja Cement Foundation: Ambuja Cement Foundation is a corporate-led rural development NGO operating water, agriculture, health, and education programs around plant locations across multiple states. Comparable to Sparsh in its integrated rural development approach, geographic spread across rural India, and focus on community livelihoods.
• BAIF Development Research Foundation: BAIF is a long-established rural development NGO focused on livelihoods, sustainable agriculture, women's empowerment, and community health across multiple Indian states. Highly comparable to Sparsh in program mix (sustainable farming, women empowerment, healthcare) and grassroots delivery model.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity India: Habitat for Humanity India focuses on housing, sanitation, and community development for underserved populations in India. Comparable to Sparsh in its community development work with low-income populations, though Habitat's primary focus on housing differentiates it from Sparsh's livelihoods-first model.
• Aide et Action India (Light of Hope): Aide et Action (now Light of Hope) is an international NGO with strong India operations focused on education, livelihoods, and women empowerment for marginalized communities. Comparable to Sparsh in its integrated development approach and education/livelihoods focus, though with greater international funding exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Tata Trusts: Tata Trusts is India's largest philanthropic foundation, funding rural development, health, education, and livelihoods across India. Overlaps with Sparsh in rural/tribal development focus but operates at vastly greater scale as a grantmaking and strategic philanthropy institution.
• Reliance Foundation: Reliance Foundation is a large Indian corporate foundation with programs in rural development, education, healthcare, women empowerment, and climate. Broadly comparable to Sparsh in thematic focus but operates at significantly greater scale and resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SocialSparsh
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdA-ytFJSB8qZy8MksLWkxQ/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/sparshSF
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sparsh-social-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/sparshsocialfoundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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