What BharatCares does

BharatCares is the social impact delivery arm of CSRBOX, operating under SMEC Trust (Shri Mahakal Education And Charitable Trust), a registered charitable trust in India headquartered at Bopal, Ahmedabad. It functions as a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project implementing agency, designing and deploying social impact programs on behalf of corporate partners who fund them under India's CSR mandate. The organization works across seven primary verticals — Education, Entrepreneurship, Employability, Health, Rural Infrastructure, Environment, and Road Safety — through a portfolio of 25+ named programs including STEM for Bharat, Bharat e-Shiksha (digital learning via tablets and smart TVs delivered by Bharat e-Shiksha Volunteers), Better School Initiative, IBM SkillsBuild, BFSI Skill Development (NSDC-certified), Bharat Swasthya Sankalp (PHC/CHC infrastructure upgrade across 8 states), Mobile Medical Units, Jeevika Saathi (women entrepreneurship), Miyawaki urban afforestation, and Cruising Safe road safety with Mercedes-Benz India. Notable technology components include the Bharat e-Shiksha digital learning platform, the ScholarsBox application portal used for the Giving Wings to Fly pilot training program, mobile STEM vans with science kits and DIY kits, and mobile medical units; the technology layer is primarily delivery enablement rather than proprietary AI/ML product.

The organization operates a Define-Design-Deploy-Deliver implementation lifecycle, with revenue derived project-by-project from corporate CSR budgets. Named corporate partners include IndiGo (IndiGoReach), IBM, Bosch India, Mercedes-Benz India, DCM Shriram Foundation, and Tatva Chintan; the website lists 42+ corporate partners and 18+ government affiliations. Government counterparts — district administrations, state health departments, government schools, and PHCs/CHCs — serve as operating partners rather than paying customers, with district magistrate relationships reportedly covering 1 in 8 districts in India. BharatCares reports 10.7 lakh+ lives directly impacted, 5 million+ lives impacted through education, 2.5 million+ patients treated, and recognition among India's Top 50 Social Impact Organizations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; contracts are negotiated bilaterally with corporate CSR departments. The organization does not solicit funds from the public and does not operate as a grant-making agency — it is a fee-for-implementation delivery partner within the CSRBOX group ecosystem.

Name

BharatCares

Legal name

Shri Mahakal Education And Charitable Trust

Website

https://bharatcares.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

BharatCares is the social impact delivery arm of CSRBOX, operating under SMEC Trust as a CSR project implementing agency in India. It designs and deploys technology-enabled programs across education, health, employability, environment, and road safety for 42+ corporate partners across 26+ states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarkhej

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CSR Project Implementation: BharatCares receives funding from corporate partners to design, implement, and manage CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) projects in alignment with corporate CSR mandates. Revenue is project-based, derived from corporate CSR budgets allocated for social impact initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BharatCares is a not-for-profit CSR project implementing agency that designs, deploys, and delivers corporate social responsibility programs across India. The organization partners with corporations (IndiGo, IBM, Bosch, Mercedes-Benz, etc.) and government bodies to implement multi-sector programs spanning education (STEM, digital learning, life skills), employability (BFSI skills, IBM SkillsBuild), entrepreneurship (women-led micro-enterprises, traditional craft revival), health (PHC/CHC upgrades, mobile medical units, adolescent health), rural infrastructure (Anganwadi upgrades, village solarization), environment (Miyawaki afforestation, water body rejuvenation), and road safety awareness.

Product overview

BharatCares operates as a portfolio of social impact programs under SMEC Trust, implementing CSR initiatives across multiple verticals including Education (Stem for Bharat, Better School Initiative, Holistic Education, Digital Financial Literacy, Giving Wings to Fly), Entrepreneurship (Jeevika Saathi, Project ROSHANI, Better and Sustainable Livelihoods), Employability (Banking and Finance Skill Development, IBM SkillsBuild), Health (Bharat Swasthya Sankalp, Swasthya Saheli, Mobile Medical Unit, Kishori Utkarsh Pahel, Project SHAKTI, Nirantar Swasthya), Rural Infrastructure (Better Anganwadi Initiative, Naya Savera), Environment (Urban Forests via Miyawaki, Waterbody Rejuvenation, Barely Plastic, Aerobic Bio-Composting), and Road Safety (Wrong Side of the Road, Cruising Safe). Additional programs include scholarships, micro-libraries, life skills curriculum, and community learning centers. The organization functions as a social solution bridge connecting communities, innovators, and funders rather than offering a unified technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bharat Swasthya Sankalp: A first-of-its-kind initiative dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare in India by strengthening and upgrading Primary Health Centers (PHCs) and Community Health Centers (CHCs) nationwide
• Bharat e-Shiksha
• Jeevika Saathi
• Project ROSHANI
• Wrong Side of the Road
• Kishori Utkarsh Pahel
• Giving Wings to Fly

Products and services

• Giving Wings to Fly Airline Ready Pilot Training Programme enabling women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to become commercial pilots, implemented for IndiGo (IndiGoReach) CSR with training by Chimes Aviation Academy including ground school, flying training, and ATR Type Rating.
• Stem for Bharat STEM education initiative for government schools featuring mobile STEM vans, DIY kits, and teacher capacity building to promote practical learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for underprivileged students.
• Better School Initiative Comprehensive school infrastructure upgrade program including digital labs, smart boards, STEM education, and green powered school solutions for government schools in underserved areas.
• Digital Financial Literacy for Women One-month training program equipping women in rural areas with digital and financial literacy skills to enable financial independence and inclusion.
• Holistic Education Life skills education program for government school children covering critical thinking, problem-solving, empathy, communication, library skills, design thinking, and art and craft.
• Jeevika Saathi Women entrepreneurship development program providing capacity building, material support, market linkages, and seed capital for micro-enterprise establishment among women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Project ROSHANI Revival of Traditional Art and Craft initiative focusing on Sujani weaving preservation in Bharuch through artisan training and market linkages.
• Better and Sustainable Livelihoods Regenerative agriculture program improving soil health, productivity, and biodiversity while helping farmers adopt climate-resilient practices for sustainable livelihoods.
• Banking and Finance Skill Development Program Placement-linked BFSI sector training program based on NCFM and SEBI modules with NSDC certification and job readiness training, achieving 70% placement rate for participants.
• IBM SkillsBuild and Job Readiness Program Digital skills platform providing free online courses in AI, data science, cybersecurity, job readiness, and professional skills for students and educators, implemented for IBM SkillsBuild.
• Bharat Swasthya Sankalp Healthcare infrastructure upgrade initiative strengthening Primary Health Centers and Community Health Centers through equipment provision, infrastructure revitalization, and staff capacity building across 8 states.
• Swasthya Saheli Adolescent girls health awareness program covering nutrition, menstrual health, leadership development, and government scheme convergence.
• Nirantar Swasthya Non-communicable disease awareness program using action-based workshops to address diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and common cancers.
• Kishori Utkarsh Pahel Adolescent girls empowerment program covering menstrual health, nutrition, life skills, rights, entitlements, and government schemes, launched in Bharuch District, Gujarat in collaboration with district administration and DCM Shriram Foundation.
• Mobile Medical Unit Mobile healthcare service delivering preventive, educational, diagnostic, and referral services to pregnant women and children in underserved regions.
• Project SHAKTI Menstrual hygiene awareness program for incarcerated women in correctional facilities covering reproductive health education and sustainable hygiene practices.
• Better Anganwadi Initiative Smart Anganwadi center development program upgrading infrastructure for better child and mother access to education and healthcare.
• Naya Savera Village solarization initiative installing solar power systems to reduce electricity costs and promote green energy adoption.
• Urban Forests (Miyawaki) Urban afforestation program using the Miyawaki plantation method to create self-sustaining urban forests with native species, planting 8,300 saplings and sequestrating 9 tonnes CO2.
• Waterbody/Lake Rejuvenation Program Water body restoration initiative using de-silting, de-weeding, bioremediation, aeration, and bio-manipulation methods to revitalize degraded lakes and ponds.
• Barely Plastic Single-use plastic awareness program for school children promoting conscious choices and sustainable alternatives.
• Aerobic Bio-Composting Project Organic waste management initiative establishing bio-composting units at fruit and vegetable markets through Self-Help Groups, in partnership with Vadodara Municipal Corporation.
• Wrong Side of the Road Road safety behavioral change workshop using video-based content and attitudinal assessments to educate drivers on road safety and anti-drink driving, having trained 3,50,000+ beneficiaries across 26+ states.
• Cruising Safe Mercedes-Benz funded road safety initiative with DriverSense Labs at Regional Transport Offices in Pune District using storytelling and interactive modules.
• Micro Library Intervention School-based reading skills development program establishing libraries and providing reading instructions for early grade students in underserved schools.
• Malnutrition Free Village Program Child malnutrition eradication initiative using Bal Poshan Kendra and community-based management for severely acute malnourished (SAM) children.
• Curriculum Based Life Skills Psycho-social and cognitive skills education program for schools covering decision-making, communication, critical thinking, and emotional well-being.
• Teach 20 Initiative - Bharat e-Shiksha Volunteer Digital education volunteer program providing tablets and smart TVs to government school students in rural and urban slum areas with mentored learning sessions by Bharat e-Shiksha Volunteers (BEVs).
• Community Learning Centre (4L) Program Digital learning hub program providing computer labs, micro-libraries, and training facilities for students, youth, and women in marginalized communities.
• Onmove Scholarship Program Financial aid program supporting underserved students through scholarships for higher education and career pursuits, supported by Bosch India.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10.7 Lakh+ lives directly impacted through various programs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IndiGo (IndiGoReach)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndiGoReach, the CSR arm of IndiGo airlines, partners with BharatCares for the 'Giving Wings to Fly' program - a fully supported aviation career program enabling women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to become commercial pilots. BharatCares implements the program while training is delivered by Chimes Aviation Academy.
• IBM (IBM SkillsBuild)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBM SkillsBuild is a CSR initiative of IBM implemented by BharatCares. The program provides free digital skill learning including AI, data science, cybersecurity, and job readiness training to students and educators across India.
• Chimes Aviation AcademycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChimes Aviation Academy (CAA) is a DGCA-approved Flying Training Organisation that delivers pilot training for the Giving Wings to Fly program. Training includes ground school, flying training, and ATR Type Rating.
• Tatva Chintan Pvt. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTatva Chintan partnered with BharatCares to install a solar power generation system in Luvara village, Bharuch, as part of the Naya Savera solarization initiative to reduce electricity costs for gram panchayat.
• Vadodara Municipal CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Vadodara Municipal Corporation to install and operate bio-composting units at fruit and vegetable markets as part of the Aerobic Bio-Composting Project.
• CSRBOX FoundationcoreOthersBharatCares operates as 'CSRBOX Foundation' and functions as the social impact arm of CSRBOX. CSRBOX is the parent organization providing strategic direction and ecosystem connections.
• ScholarsBoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationScholarsBox is the official application portal used for the Giving Wings to Fly pilot training program, handling applications, status tracking, and program progress monitoring.
• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSDC accreditation for skill development programs, providing certification for BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) training programs implemented by BharatCares.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest education-focused NGOs working with government schools at scale across multiple states; directly comparable in targeting government school students through innovative, scalable education models.
• Smile Foundation: One of India's largest CSR implementing NGOs running multi-vertical programs (education, health, livelihood) for corporate partners; directly comparable in scale, program breadth, and CSR funding model.
• Habitat for Humanity India: India arm of global nonprofit implementing community development and housing programs funded through corporate CSR; comparable as a multi-state implementation partner working with similar corporate funder ecosystem.
• NASSCOM Foundation: Major Indian nonprofit implementing CSR programs for technology and corporate partners across education, skilling, and inclusion; directly comparable as a CSR implementation agency targeting the same corporate funders and government partnerships as BharatCares.
• CSRBOX (Parent Organization): BharatCares is the social impact implementation arm of CSRBOX; comparable as a closely affiliated entity operating in the same CSR advisory and program delivery space, with overlapping leadership and shared corporate relationships.
• CRY (Child Rights and You): Established Indian nonprofit implementing child-focused education and health programs funded through corporate CSR and individual donations; comparable as a multi-state program implementation partner with strong donor relationships.
• Magic Bus India Foundation: Indian nonprofit delivering education, livelihood, and life skills programs for underprivileged youth funded largely through corporate CSR; comparable as a multi-state implementation partner with similar youth-focused CSR programming.

Emerging players

• GiveIndia: India's leading online giving and CSR giving platform connecting corporates and donors with verified NGOs; comparable as part of the same CSR funding ecosystem though operating more as a fundraising intermediary than direct implementer.
• Dasra: Indian philanthropic intermediary supporting nonprofits with capacity building and CSR funder connections; comparable in CSR ecosystem positioning though focused on advisory and capacity building rather than direct program delivery.

Regional players

• Akshaya Patra Foundation: Large Indian NGO running school feeding and education support programs with extensive corporate CSR funding; comparable as a high-scale CSR implementation nonprofit though focused on a single thematic area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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