SVADES

What SVADES does

SVADES (Society for Village Development in Petrochemicals Area) is a non-profit rural development society registered under the Societies Act, 1860 and Public Trust Act, 1950, established in 1995 and headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. The organization serves approximately 200,000 people across 40 villages in 16 Panchayats of Vadodara Taluka surrounding the petrochemicals industrial belt, delivering five integrated program areas: Ecorestoration & Sanitation (including proprietary Household Sanitary Latrine, Household Sanitary Bathroom, and combined HSL-B unit designs developed in-house since 1996), Village Infrastructure Development (roads, water supply pipelines, low-cost housing, Aanganwadi upgrades), School Support Programmes (multi-media education, SMART Classes, STEM labs, library setup across 47 Government Primary Schools serving ~20,000 students), Women Empowerment (20 Self Help Groups with ~1,500 women, vocational training in tailoring/embroidery/beauty parlour, income generation activities), and Youth Capacity Building (25 youth clubs with 518 members, vocational training across trades). Cumulative delivered outputs include 14,171 latrines, 1,563 bathrooms, 80 combined HSL-B units, 152 school sanitation units, 10.5 km of link roads connecting 13 villages, 11.16 km of water pipelines serving 2,200+ families, 128 low-cost houses, and 25,400+ saplings planted.

SVADES generates no commercial revenue. Its operations are funded entirely through contributions from member industries (Gujarat State Fertilisers & Chemicals, Reliance Industries, Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals, Gujarat Industries Power Company, Deepak Nitrite, GGRC, Styrenix Performance Materials), CSR allocations from 20+ additional corporate and PSU partners (Cosmo Foundation, Deepak Foundation, Alembic CSR Foundation, ONGC, GAIL, Sun Pharma, etc.), government grants at district/state/central levels, community contributions (monetary and human resources), and national/state funding agencies. The go-to-market is community-led: field teams conduct village surveys, mobilize residents for need assessment and execution, integrate programs with government missions, and partner with academic institutions (The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Sardar Patel University, Anand Agricultural University) for research inputs. Governance is provided by a Board of Governors comprising CEOs and Managing Directors of member industries, with ex-officio representation from the District Collector and District Development Officer of Vadodara.

The organization holds CSR1 registration with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (CSR00002452), active 12A and 80G income tax exemptions (renewed through AY 2029-30), and NITI Aayog NGO Darpan registration. With only 7 paid employees on staff, SVADES achieves scale primarily through volunteer engagement, community participation, and corporate member leverage rather than traditional organizational expansion. The company is not a technology company in the conventional sense; its proprietary assets are physical sanitation infrastructure designs, community engagement methodologies, and a 30-year operational track record.

Name

SVADES

Legal name

SOCIETY FOR VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT IN PETROCHEMICALS AREA (SVADES)

Website

https://svades.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SVADES is a Vadodara-based non-profit society (est. 1995) that delivers integrated rural development—sanitation, infrastructure, education, women empowerment, and youth capacity building—to ~200,000 people across 40 villages in Gujarat's petrochemicals belt, funded by member industries, CSR grants, and government support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Development Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment (BPAGABAA), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN), Education Access & Quality (International Development) (BPAGABAE)

Keywords

• Rural development services
• Community sanitation programs
• Village infrastructure development
• Women empowerment programs
• School support interventions

Headquarters

HQ city

Vadodara

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and CSR Grants: SVADES is a non-profit organization (registered under Societies Act 1860 and Public Trust Act 1950) that generates no commercial revenue. Operations are funded entirely through member industry contributions, CSR allocations from corporate partners, government grants at district/state/central levels, community contributions (both monetary and human resources), and national/state funding agencies. Income tax exemptions under 12A and 80G are active.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SVADES (Society for Village Development in Petrochemicals Area) is a non-profit society delivering integrated rural development programs to 40 villages across 16 Panchayats in Vadodara Taluka, Gujarat, covering approximately 200,000 people. Its core offerings span five program areas: Sanitation & Ecorestoration (including proprietary HSL/HSB/HSL-B latrine and bathroom units), Village Infrastructure Development (rural roads, water supply schemes, low-cost housing, Anganwadi upgrades), School Support Programmes (multi-media education, STEM labs, BAL-UTSAV events for 20,000 students in 47 government primary schools), Women Empowerment (20 SHGs with 1,500+ women, income generation, vocational training), and Youth Capacity Building (25 youth clubs with 518 members, vocational training in TV repair, plumbing, computer, driving, etc.).

Product overview

SVADES (Society for Village Development in Petrochemicals Area) is a rural development NGO registered under the Societies Act, 1860, established in 1995 by petrochemical industries in Vadodara, Gujarat. The organization operates as a unified platform of intervention programs rather than a technology product company. Its five core program areas—Ecorestoration & Sanitation, Village Infrastructure Development, School Support Programmes, Women Empowerment, and Youth Capacity Building—work together to improve quality of life in rural villages through community participation, corporate partnerships, and government collaboration. The portfolio spans sanitation infrastructure (HSL/HSB units), water and road infrastructure, educational facilities, and livelihood development, all implemented through a need-based, practical, and collaborative approach involving local communities at every stage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ecorestoration & Sanitation Program
• Village Infrastructure Development Program
• School Support Programmes
• Women Empowerment Program
• Youth Capacity Building Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 47 Government Primary Schools with ~20,000 students supported through infrastructure, multi-media education, and holistic programs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gujarat State Fertilisers & Chemicals Limited (GSFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSFC is a founding member industry of SVADES. The organization's Deputy Manager (CSR & HR) Mrs. Jalpa Pancholi serves as Trustee and Honorary Secretary of SVADES. GSFC provides financial resources and managerial expertise as part of the collective corporate approach to rural development.
• Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRIL is a member industry of SVADES with Sr. General Manager C.V. Jhala serving as a Trustee on the Board of Governors. Contributes financial resources and participates in the collective rural development model alongside other member industries.
• Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals Limited (GACL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGACL is a founding member industry of SVADES. Ex-Managing Director Swaroop P., IAS serves as a Trustee. Provides both financial resources and managerial expertise for integrated rural development initiatives.
• Gujarat Industries Power Company Limited (GIPCL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIPCL is a member industry of SVADES. Managing Director Mrs. Vatsala Vasudeva, IAS serves as Chairperson of SVADES Board of Governors. Contributes financial resources and corporate governance leadership.
• Deepak Nitrite Limited (DNL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDNL is a member industry of SVADES. Chairman and Managing Director Mr. Deepak Mehta serves as a Trustee on the Board of Governors. Provides financial and strategic support for rural development programs.
• Gujarat Green Revolution Company Ltd. (GGRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGGRC is a member industry of SVADES. Managing Director Mr. Jai Prakash Shivahare, IAS serves as a Trustee on the Board. Contributes to agricultural and rural development initiatives.
• Styrenix Performance Materials LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStyrenix is a member industry of SVADES. Managing Director Mr. Rahul Agrawal serves as a Trustee on the Board. Contributes financial and strategic resources to SVADES programs.
• Society for Clean Environment (SoCleen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner collaborating with SVADES on environmental and cleanliness initiatives in rural communities.
• Urja FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner working with SVADES on rural development and community welfare programs.
• Score Livelihood FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner collaborating with SVADES on livelihood and skill development programs for rural communities.
• Deep-Development Efforts for Rural Economy and People (DEEP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNGO partner working with SVADES on rural economy and community development initiatives.
• Rotary Club of BarodaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerService organization partner collaborating with SVADES on community welfare and rural development programs.
• L&T Ladies Welfare AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelfare association partner contributing to SVADES women empowerment and community development initiatives.
• The M. S. University of Baroda (Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing valuable research inputs, expertise, and support to SVADES programs. The university's specialists in social sciences, management, and rural development contribute to program design, impact assessment, and knowledge resources. Named as a key academic collaborator in SVADES approach.
• The Sardar Patel University, Vallabh-Vidyanagar-AnandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner providing research support and expertise for SVADES rural development initiatives in Gujarat.
• Anand Agricultural University, AnandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing agricultural expertise to SVADES eco-restoration and rural development programs.
• Navrachana International SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing to SVADES education and school support programs.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA): Ahmedabad-based organization of women workers focused on informal-sector women in Gujarat. Comparable to SVADES on the Gujarat geography, women SHG formation, and income-generation training dimensions.
• PRADAN (Professional Assistance for Development Action): National NGO promoting sustainable livelihoods for rural poor through women's Self Help Groups and federations. Comparable to SVADES on the women empowerment, SHG formation, and rural livelihood dimensions.
• Gram Vikas: Odisha-based rural development NGO focused on water, sanitation, and renewable energy in tribal and rural villages. Comparable to SVADES on the integrated water-sanitation-infrastructure model and community-managed approach.
• Seva Mandir: Long-established (1980) rural development NGO operating in southern Rajasthan with integrated programs in education, health, water, sanitation, and livelihoods. Closely comparable to SVADES in integrated community-led model, multi-decade track record, and reliance on individual/corporate donations.
• BAIF Development Research Foundation: Large pan-India rural development NGO with strong programs in livestock, agriculture, water, and women empowerment. Comparable to SVADES in scale of rural programs and multi-state footprint, though BAIF is significantly larger.
• Sulabh International: Pioneer of low-cost sanitation in India with a focus on toilet design, public sanitation, and behavior change. Comparable to SVADES on the proprietary low-cost sanitation design and rural sanitation deployment dimensions.
• M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF): Chennai-based foundation working on sustainable agriculture, rural livelihoods, and community development with strong academic backing. Comparable to SVADES in the academic partnership dimension and rural community focus.

Emerging players

• Digital Green: Technology-enabled rural development organization that uses video to disseminate agricultural and livelihood practices. Comparable to SVADES in addressing rural livelihoods, though Digital Green's approach is more technology-mediated.
• WaterAid India: India arm of the international WaterAid federation focused on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs. Comparable to SVADES on the safe drinking water and sanitation pillars, though WaterAid operates at a larger scale with international donor support.

Regional players

• Deepak Foundation: CSR arm of Deepak Nitrite Limited operating in Vadodara on health, education, and livelihood. Comparable to SVADES as a Vadodara-based rural development CSR implementer and a current funding partner; would be a natural candidate to absorb or co-deliver SVADES' programs if SVADES were wound down.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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