Purkal Youth Development Society

What Purkal Youth Development Society does

Purkal Youth Development Society (PYDS) is a non-profit charitable society registered in 2003 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, operating from Purkal village on the outskirts of Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. The society runs PYDS Learning Academy, a CBSE-affiliated school covering Class I–XII, providing free holistic education, nutrition, healthcare, hostel facilities (for 150 children), and co-curricular exposure to 500+ students drawn predominantly from economically disadvantaged families across 41 villages plus Purkal. Pedagogical delivery rests on the XSEED thinking-skills programme (partnered since 2009), International Benchmark Test assessments, and a STEM curriculum with a Tinkering Lab and Emerson Innovation Centre exposure; pre-school provision is delivered through an Early Child Learning Centre. The society's funding model is donation-driven — sourced from individuals, foundations, and corporate CSR, with patronship tiers (Perfect, Platinum, Privileged), Fund-a-Meal units, and On-to-Life post-12th support channelled through Razorpay, GiveIndia, Give2Asia, and a US 501(c)(3). FY 2022–23 outcomes reported 381 alumni, 232 in higher education, 139 placed in employment, alongside institutional awards (India NGO Award, SABERA, TOI Brand Icon, Americares Spirit of Humanity) and regulatory approvals (FCRA, 12A, 80G, CBSE through 2031). The organisation is governed by an honorary, uncompensated board led by Chairman Adwait Hebbar and Director & Secretary Anoop Seth, who succeeded founder G.K. Swamy in June 2019.

Name

Purkal Youth Development Society

Legal name

Purkal Youth Development Society

Website

https://purkal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Purkal Youth Development Society is a registered Indian non-profit that runs PYDS Learning Academy, a free CBSE-affiliated K-12 school and holistic care programme serving 500+ underprivileged children (predominantly girls) across 42 villages in Uttarakhand, funded by donations and CSR grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit K-12 Education and Child Welfare

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Early Childhood Development (ECD) & Pre-Primary Education (BPADAKAB), Student Wellness & Prevention Programs (Substance Use, Sexual Health, Bullying) (EDAJAIAG)

Keywords

• Non-profit education services
• CBSE-affiliated school operations
• Holistic child development
• Underprivileged youth welfare
• STEM education programme

Headquarters

HQ city

Dehra Dun

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: PYDS operates entirely on donations from numerous benefactors including individuals, foundations, organizations, and corporate entities. This is the primary revenue source.
2. Interest on Accumulated Reserves: Income earned from interest on accumulated reserves maintained by the society.
3. Membership Fees: Membership fees collected from directors of the society.
4. Transportation Fee: INR 500 monthly transportation fee collected from students who can afford it, with exemptions for those financially incapable.
5. On-to-Life Fund Repayments: Post-12th support provided interest-free and security-free for university and professional courses. Repayment expected from income earned after qualification, typically 5-7 years. Payments are credited back to the On-to-Life fund.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PYDS operates a free, CBSE-affiliated school (Class I-XII) located in Purkal Village, Dehradun, providing holistic education to 500+ underprivileged children (predominantly girls) drawn from 41 villages across Uttarakhand. The integrated offering combines high-quality academics, nutrition (four meals daily), healthcare, STEM, sports, yoga, arts, and travel/exchange opportunities, with hostel facilities for 150 children. The society also runs the On-to-Life post-12th support programme that provides interest-free financial assistance for university and professional courses, and an Early Child Learning Centre (ECLC) for pre-school education.

Product overview

PYDS operates as a single unified charitable education initiative centred around PYDS Learning Academy, a CBSE-affiliated school (Class I-XII) in Purkal, Uttarakhand. The ecosystem includes the Day Boarding Program for extended care, the XSEED teaching methodology programme, and the International Benchmark Test for global assessment. Supporting programmes include the On-to-Life post-schooling support, Early Child Learning Centre, and active STEM program. Funding mechanisms include three tiers of Patronship (Perfect, Platinum, Privileged) and Fund-a-Meal options. All services are provided free of cost to beneficiaries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PYDS Learning Academy Free, CBSE-affiliated school for Class I to XII providing holistic education, nutrition, healthcare, STEM, sports, yoga, arts, and travel to 500+ underprivileged children (predominantly girls) from Purkal Village and 41 surrounding villages in Uttarakhand. Hostel facilities available for 150 children with an approximately 25-student-per-class cap to ensure individual attention.
• On-to-Life Program Post-12th support programme that provides interest-free and security-free financial assistance for university and professional courses, with repayment expected from income earned after qualification (typically 5-7 years). Funds are recycled back into the programme to support future students.
• Early Child Learning Centre (ECLC) Pre-school education programme for young children that anchors the early end of the PYDS education continuum, feeding into the main CBSE school.

Quantifiable outcome

• 381 students graduated with 232 pursuing higher education and 139 successfully placed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 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

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• XSEED EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with XSEED programme that builds thinking skills and problem-solving confidence in children. Programme provided at near-free costs since 2009, supporting the school's progressive pedagogy.
• Give2AsiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational donation routing service for Asian donors outside India. Provides online donation collection for PYDS.
• Give IndiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGiveIndia, Mumbai has recognized PYDS as an NGO to receive online donations through their channel, expanding donor reach.
• DIT UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing educational linkages and support
• IMS Unison UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing educational linkages and support
• Shoolini UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing educational linkages and support
• UPESminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing educational linkages and support
• SaathiyaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity/educational partner providing support
• DBSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing educational linkages
• Amazon Institute of Hotel and TourismminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner providing programme linkages
• DOR FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner providing educational support
• BMUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing educational linkages and support
• RazorpaycoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment gateway for processing online donations with PCI-DSS compliance. Handles credit card transactions for both domestic and international donors.
• The Youth Development Project Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based 501(c)(3) organization that routes donations for US taxpayers, providing tax-deductible charitable contribution benefits. Listed on Publication 78 Data List as public charity.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CRY (Child Rights and You): Indian non-profit supporting underprivileged children's education, health, and wellbeing through grassroots partners and direct programs. Both target economically disadvantaged children with holistic interventions and rely on individual and institutional donations.
• Naandi Foundation: Runs large-scale education programs including schools (e.g., New Worldschools) for under-served children across India. Comparable in mission of providing holistic, free education to disadvantaged children and operating via a non-profit, donor-funded model.
• Smile Foundation: Runs education, healthcare, and livelihood programs for underprivileged children and families across India. Both organizations serve low-income communities through a mix of donor-funded education and welfare programs.
• Bharti Foundation (Satya Bharti Schools): Operates Satya Bharti Schools providing free quality education to underprivileged rural children across India. Both organizations run free, non-profit K-12 schools serving low-income rural populations and are funded largely through CSR and donations.
• Akanksha Foundation: Runs a network of low-income schools serving underprivileged children in India, offering holistic education similar to PYDS's model. Both are non-profit operators combining academics, life skills, and family/community engagement with a free or low-cost delivery model.
• Navjyoti India Foundation: Non-profit delivering education, vocational training, and community development for underprivileged populations in India. Both operate in the non-formal/formal education space for disadvantaged youth with similar donor-funded structures.
• Magic Bus Foundation: Works with underprivileged youth through education and livelihood programs, including sports- and life-skills-based interventions. Both target India's under-served youth with education-plus-welfar
• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest non-profits focused on education for underprivileged children, combining direct school interventions with broader learning programs. Both share a mission of quality education access for disadvantaged youth and reliance on donor funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pyds

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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