Parkshala

What Parkshala does

Parkshala is a Noida-based nonprofit organization (NGO) founded in 2018 that provides after-school academic and holistic-development support to underprivileged children in Classes VII to XI (CBSE and UP Board) in the Delhi NCR region. The organization enrolls 303 students and operates with a blended workforce of 14 volunteers, 22 teachers, and 2 sport coaches, delivering classes in community parks and halls across Noida sectors (44, 45, 8, 15, Salarpur-Bhangel) and Greater Noida, supplemented by online academic classes via Zoom. The core program combines academic tutoring in subjects including English and Chemistry (taught directly by founder Priya Gupta), value education, self-defence training (via partner Safe Campus), healthcare initiatives (via partners Icare Eye Hospital and Smile India Dental), and workshops in art therapy, theatre, and gratitude.

Parkshala's business model is entirely donation- and sponsorship-driven — the organization explicitly states it has no revenue-based model. Funding flows from individual donors via an online donation portal, CSR partnerships with Bikano, Haldiram, Whitehead, and Apollo, and ad-hoc activity sponsorships. Disclosed unit economics include ~INR 19,000 per child for annual tuition sponsorship and INR 600–2,000 for snack sponsorship of 100 children. The organization holds Section 12A and Section 80G tax-exemption registrations (AADTP4430AE20217 / AADTP4430AF20215), and the Parkshala® mark is a registered trademark.

Beyond its core Noida footprint, Parkshala has extended its COVID-era ration drives into Gujarat and runs the "Ittu Si Khushi" virtual summer camp, which has reached 250 participants from 10 NGOs across Delhi NCR, Gujarat, Odisha, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. Marketing is community-led, relying on word-of-mouth, organic social media, a Blogspot blog, and earned media (notably an Indian Express Children's Day 2021 feature). There is no proprietary technology platform, no mobile app, and no AI/ML capability disclosed; delivery is human-led across in-person community venues and Zoom.

Name

Parkshala

Legal name

Parkshala

Website

https://parkshala.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Parkshala is a Noida-based nonprofit NGO, founded in 2018, that delivers after-school academic support, healthcare, self-defence, and holistic-development programs to 303 underprivileged children (Classes VII–XI) across Delhi NCR, funded entirely by donations and CSR sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Services (NGO)

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Programs (Trips, Climbing, Rentals) (EDALAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Education & Community Programs (Junior Ranger, Citizen Science, School Programs) (THAAAGAK)

Keywords

• Child education NGO
• After-school tutoring
• Underprivileged education
• Community education programs
• Values education

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Sponsorships: Parkshala relies entirely on donations and sponsorships as it does not have a revenue-based model. Donations fund tuition fees, snacks, activities, health camps, stationery, and teacher stipends. Sponsorship options include sponsoring a child's annual tuition (~INR 19,000), sponsoring snacks for 100 children (INR 600-2,000 depending on item), and sponsoring activities such as educational excursions, movies, picnics, and camps.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Parkshala is a Noida-based NGO that provides free after-school academic support, values education, self-defence training, health and nutrition programs, and holistic development workshops to underprivileged children in Classes VII-XI (CBSE and UP Board) living in Delhi NCR. Programs are delivered through in-person community classes held in parks and halls, supplemented by online academic classes over Zoom, with all operations funded by donations and CSR sponsorships.

Product overview

Parkshala is a Noida-based NGO operating as an after-school support organization for underprivileged children, not a technology product company. Its programs are delivered in-person in community parks and halls, supplemented by online academic classes via Zoom. It does not offer a software product, platform, or technology product suite.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Online Academic Classes (Class VII-XI CBSE and UP Board) Free online academic tutoring classes for Classes VII-XI (CBSE and UP Board) delivered via Zoom, supplementing in-person community classes for underprivileged children.
• In-person Academic Tutoring (community parks and halls) Free after-school academic tutoring delivered in person in community parks and halls in Sector-44, Sector-45, Sector-8, Sector-15, Salarpur-Bhangel, Noida; Greater Noida; and Gujarat, taught by volunteers and teachers.
• Values Education Programme Values education program combining Yoga Prana Vidya training, meditation, and forgiveness exercises to build moral character and life skills in students.
• Self-Defence Training Weekly self-defence training delivered in partnership with Safe Campus, covering modules specially designed for children and teenagers, with girls counselled on defending themselves and boys taught not to be perpetrators of violence.
• Every Child Healthy (Health and Nutrition Programme) Health and nutrition initiative providing free eye screenings (via Icare Eye Hospital, Noida), free dental camps and treatment (via Smile India Dental, Delhi), and nutrition support through sponsored snacks for students.
• Holistic Development Workshops Workshops covering theatre (with Dipesh Khushalani), art therapy (with Nitasha Mishra), gratitude (with Youniverse/Tanya Bakshi), and effective communication and body language (with Nancy Juneja/RevUp Life Skills Unit) for holistic development of children.
• SponsorATreat (Snack & Treat Sponsorship Programme) Programme enabling sponsors to fund snacks (Fruit ~INR 600, Samosa ~INR 1,500, Juice/Flavoured Milk ~INR 1,900, Puri-Bhaji ~INR 2,000 for 100 children) and more lavish treats on happy occasions such as birthdays.
• Ittu Si Khushi - Virtual Summer Camp Virtual summer camp offering 5 activities (Mandala art, Bollywood Dance, semi-classical dance, Krav Maga self-defence, Vocal music) in two age batches (8-13 and 13-18 years), reaching 250 participants from 10 NGOs across six Indian states.
• Ration Drives (COVID-19 Relief) COVID-19 era ration distribution programme supporting 287 families (1,436 people, equivalent to 43,080 meals) since April 2020 across Sector-44, Sector-45, Sector-8, Sector-15, Salarpur-Bhangel in Noida, Greater Noida, and Gujarat.

Quantifiable outcome

• Improvement observed in school grades, spoken English fluency, overall confidence, and curiosity among students
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BikanominorGTM or Marketing PartnerBikano is listed as a CSR partner of Parkshala. The partnership involves corporate social responsibility support, likely through product donations or funding.
• HaldiramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHaldiram is listed as a CSR partner of Parkshala, providing corporate social responsibility support.
• WhiteheadminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWhitehead is listed as a CSR partner of Parkshala, providing corporate social responsibility support.
• ApollominorGTM or Marketing PartnerApollo is listed as a CSR partner of Parkshala, providing corporate social responsibility support.
• Icare Eye Hospital (Noida)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIcare Eye Hospital, Noida collaborates with Parkshala's 'Every Child Healthy' initiative. The hospital provides free eye screening and treatment for underprivileged children attending Parkshala programs. Children who need further examinations are taken to the hospital until fully treated.
• Smile India Dental (Delhi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmile India Dental, Delhi collaborates with Parkshala's 'Every Child Healthy' initiative. The dental clinic provides free dental camps and treatment for children. Services are free for the children attending Parkshala.
• Safe Campus (Self-Defense Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafe Campus is a self-defence organization with modules specially designed for children and teenagers. Parkshala partnered with Safe Campus to provide weekly self-defence training to its students, improving both mental and physical strength. Boys are taught to not be perpetrators of violence; girls are counselled to defend themselves.
• Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoga Prana Vidya is an organization that follows and teaches the healing practices taught by Grand Master Choa Kok Sui. 13 Parkshala students are YPV level 1 practitioners trained by YPV. Regular meditation and forgiveness exercises are conducted as part of Parkshala's values education program.
• Nancy Juneja / RevUp Life Skills Unit (Delhi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMs. Nancy Juneja of RevUp Life Skills Unit, Delhi conducted an 'Effective Communication and Body Language' workshop for Parkshala children. The workshop taught children how to be more positive, assertive, and coherent through games and activities.
• Nitasha Mishra (Veteran Artist)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeteran artist Ms. Nitasha Mishra conducted an 'Art Therapy' workshop for Parkshala children, teaching them about different strokes and how to use art as emotional release and stress-buster.
• Youniverse (Tanya Bakshi and team)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouniverse, led by Ms. Tanya Bakshi, conducted a 'Gratitude Workshop' focusing on gratitude, stress management, body-positivity, and compassion for Parkshala children.
• Dipesh KhushalaniminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMr. Dipesh Khushalani, an experienced practitioner in Nukkad nataks and street plays, conducted a Theatre Workshop teaching children team-play and perspective through theatre exercises.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• GiveIndia Foundation: Large Indian giving platform that routes donations to vetted NGOs including educational nonprofits - directly comparable as a fundraising channel and competitive donor-aggregation layer for organizations like Parkshala.

Direct peers

• Udayan Care: Indian NGO providing mentorship, education support, and shelter home programs for underprivileged children and youth, with a NCR (Delhi) presence that overlaps directly with Parkshala's geography.
• Teach For India: Direct peer in the educational inequity space - places teachers in low-income classrooms and runs after-school support for underprivileged students at much larger scale, depending on individual donations and corporate CSR partnerships.
• Make A Difference (MAD): Volunteer-driven NGO delivering after-school academic support, life skills, and career mentoring to underprivileged children across Indian cities - closely matches Parkshala's volunteer-teacher model and target beneficiary group.
• Akanksha Foundation: Indian nonprofit running after-school support centers and schools for underprivileged children with a holistic, value-based curriculum, very similar to Parkshala's integrated academics-plus-life-skills positioning.
• Door Step School: Indian NGO focused on education for underprivileged children including non-school-goers, with operations in NCR comparable to Parkshala's community-based educational outreach model.
• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest NGOs focused on providing quality education to underprivileged children across age groups, including after-school support, remedial learning, and vocational training - the closest large-scale analogue to Parkshala's academic-support mission across multiple geographies.
• CRY (Child Rights and You): Large Indian child-welfare nonprofit covering education, health, and protection for underprivileged children - similar donor-driven, multi-program model and beneficiary segment as Parkshala.
• Magic Bus India Foundation: NGO using sport and activity-based curriculum to take underprivileged children to school and through to livelihood, comparable in mission (education + holistic development for low-income children) and funding model (CSR + donations).

Broad incumbents

• Bharti Foundation: Corporate-backed education foundation running the Satya Bharti school program for underprivileged children at significant scale across multiple Indian states, representing the larger-budget, institutionally backed version of Parkshala's work.

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Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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