Sri Aurobindo Society

What Sri Aurobindo Society does

Sri Aurobindo Society is a Puducherry-based global not-for-profit NGO founded in 1943 (firmographic data indicates 1960) that promotes integral yoga and human development through an integrated portfolio spanning education, healthcare, rural development, sustainable agriculture, Indian culture, and media arts. Its core programmatic verticals include SAFIER (integral education), SARVAM (rural development across 22 villages reaching 20,000 villagers), Sanjeevan (community-based palliative care across 150 villages with 1,800 trained volunteers serving 1,560 patients), SACH (homeopathy), NAMAH (integral health journal), Uditam (integral healing), SACAC (arts and communication education in Delhi), AuroBharati (Indian culture and Sanskrit), Rupantar/ZIIEI (education transformation across 15 lakh teachers), AuroKrishi and AHAR (sustainable agriculture including agro-homeopathy), Auro Model Prison (correctional reform), and Svarnim Puducherry (model state initiative). Underlying technology comprises content-driven web portals (Devīmāhātmyam, Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita), the ePathshala mobile app for teachers, community radio infrastructure reaching 50,000 villagers, digital documentation systems, and proprietary biodiversity datasets such as the Puducherry Bird Atlas covering 174 species.

Name

Sri Aurobindo Society

Legal name

Sri Aurobindo Society

Website

https://aurosociety.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Social Development and Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inclusive Education (Disability, Gender Equity, Marginalized Learners) (BPADAKAI), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG), Education Partnerships for Equity, Inclusion & Gender (EDADALAF), Minority, Indigenous & Disability Rights (BPADAGAH)

Keywords

• Integrated rural development
• Integral education programs
• Community palliative care
• Nonprofit publishing services
• Sustainable agriculture training

Headquarters

HQ city

Puducherry

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and Subscriptions: The society generates revenue through membership fees, magazine subscriptions, and publication sales. They offer books, free e-books, and inspirational gifts through their AuroPublications and Aura Experience Store platforms.
2. Donations and Contributions: As a not-for-profit NGO, the organization relies on voluntary contributions and donations from members, supporters, and well-wishers globally to fund its various programs and initiatives.
3. Training and Workshop Fees: Revenue generated from conducting paid workshops, training programs, and educational courses in areas like integral education, yoga, and skill development.
4. Publication Sales: Sale of books, multimedia content, and educational materials through AuroPublications catalogue, including titles in English, Sanskrit, and other languages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sri Aurobindo Society is a global not-for-profit NGO delivering integrated programs across integral education, rural development, sustainable development, palliative care, integral health, Indian culture and Sanskrit promotion, media arts, youth empowerment and integral yoga. Its offerings span on-ground community programs (SARVAM, Sanjeevan, Rupantar, SACH, Uditam, AuroYouth, SACAC, AuroMedia/AuroFilms/AuroTV, Sharanam, Matrikunj), publications (AuroPublications, NAMAH, Renaissance, digital scripture portals), and partnerships with state governments on inclusive education and prison reformation.

Product overview

Sri Aurobindo Society offers a diverse portfolio of products and services organized across multiple verticals: Educational initiatives (SAFIER, Rupantar, Auropath, AuroYouth), Healthcare (Sanjeevan palliative care, SACH homeopathy, NAMAH journal, Uditam healing, Centers of Excellence), Media and Arts (AuroMedia, AuroFilms, AuroTV, SACAC), Publications (AuroPublications, Renaissance journal, digital resources on Vedas/Upanishads/Gita), Rural Development (SARVAM with Digital Sakhi, Sharanam center), Agricultural programs (AuroKrishi, AHAR, Matrikunj farm), Cultural initiatives (AuroBharati, BhāratShakti), and Special initiatives (Svarnim Puducherry, Auro Model Prison, Pondicherry Bird Atlas). The organization operates as a multi-dimensional nonprofit offering integrated programs rather than a unified software product, with digital platforms including websites, web portals, and mobile applications (ePathhsala) complementing on-ground initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AuroPublications Publishing arm of Sri Aurobindo Society offering books in English and Sanskrit, free e-books, and inspirational gifts, with online stores at auropublications.org and auraexperiencestore.com.
• SAFIER (Sri Aurobindo Foundation for Integral Education and Research) Promotes Integral Education enabling individuals and institutions to realise their highest potential through residential workshops, children's programs, and institutional transformation initiatives.
• SARVAM (Sri Aurobindo Rural & Village Action & Movement) Integral rural development programme covering health, education, livelihood, youth, women, sanitation and digital financial literacy, currently active in 22 villages reaching 20,000 villagers with a community radio station.
• Sanjeevan Palliative Care Community-based palliative care initiative providing home care for marginalised palliative patients with socio-psychological support across 150 villages through 1,800 trained volunteers.
• SACH (Sri Aurobindo Centre for Homeopathy) Provides homeopathy-based counselling and treatment, conducts collaborative research on innovative homeopathy applications including in agriculture and difficult diseases, and organises international conferences.
• NAMAH (Journal of Integral Health) Journal of Integral Health that publishes articles, research and books; organises workshops on yoga, meditation and holistic healing; and provides training programs for healthcare professionals.
• AuroMedia Media wing enabling communities to use the power and reach of media for self-empowerment and community transformation, encompassing AuroFilms and AuroTV.
• SACAC (Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Communication) Delhi-based educational institution providing value-based education in film and TV production, creative photography, journalism and advertising through full-time courses, short-term courses and film festivals.
• Uditam (Institute of Integral Healing) Institute of Integral Healing offering Integral Yoga practices including physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, sound therapy and Yog Nidra.
• Svarnim Puducherry Multi-dimensional initiative launched on India's 75th Independence Day and the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sri Aurobindo, aiming to build Puducherry as a model state through Centres of Excellence in education, healthcare, rural development, sustainable agriculture and cultural integration.
• AuroYouth Youth wing preparing youth to become builders of a better tomorrow through inspiration, awakening to India's spiritual heritage, and channelling talents for building a new future.
• Sharanam Centre for Rural Development Rural development training institute designed by AuroSpace, acclaimed as one of the greenest buildings in India and winner of the RIBA International Award for Excellence 2024.
• Matrikunj Farm 43-acre organic farm on the outskirts of Puducherry exploring consciousness-based approach to farming, serving as a training institute and model farm for conscious farming techniques.
• Rupantar (Transforming Education) Transformative multi-dimensional education initiative including ZIIEI (Zero Investment Innovation in Education) and Project Inclusion, having connected 15 lakh teachers across India and sensitised government school teachers on inclusive education.
• AuroBharati Initiative to rediscover and dynamically apply Indian culture to life, evoking among youth love for India and pride in heritage through research, educational programs and publications.
• BhāratShakti Initiative to rediscover immortal Bhārata Shakti and dynamically apply India's inner genius and spirituality to life and activities for building a new India.
• Auro Model Prison Prison reformation and rehabilitation initiative in collaboration with Pondicherry Police Department and Satya Special School, applying a spiritual approach to rehabilitation.
• AuroKrishi Programme enabling ex-servicemen, women and youth to become agro-entrepreneurs through training in sustainable farming including organic farming, aquaponics, nursery creation and bee-keeping.
• AHAR (Agro-homeopathy for Sustainable Agriculture) Agro-homeopathy for Sustainable Agriculture programme using homeopathic medicine on plants as fertilisers and pesticides, with partner-collaborative research into innovative homeopathy applications.
• ePathshala Mobile App Mobile application with a structured repository of innovative teaching ideas to help teachers find effective ways to teach specific topics, part of the Rupantar-ZIIEI programme.
• Pondicherry Bird Atlas Bird-mapping exercise covering the Puducherry-Villupuram-Auroville-Cuddalore bioregion documenting bird species and populations through community participation.
• AuroFilms Film and audiovisual production and distribution house creating informative and uplifting films and television programs as part of the Society's media initiative.
• AuroTV Television production and distribution house creating programs for worldwide audiences as part of the Society's media initiative.
• The Vedas Website Website dedicated to the study of ancient Indian scriptures including the Rig Veda with 1,028 sūktas and 10,580 mantras, produced with Vande Mataram Library Trust.
• Upanishads Website Jointly produced website on the Upanishads with dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android.
• Bhagavad Gita Website Jointly produced website on the Bhagavad Gita with dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android.
• Devīmāhātmyam Web Portal Digital web portal on Devīmāhātmyam (Glory of the Divine Mother) produced by AuroBharati for study of the Sanskrit scripture.
• AuroSpace Architectural initiative combining functionality with culturally relevant and ecologically sensitive designs, including the award-winning Sharanam Centre.
• Grama Pudhiya Udhayam Tamil monthly newspaper managed by village youth, empowering rural communities through local media under the SARVAM programme.
• Digital Sakhi Digital financial literacy programme exclusively for women and girls in rural communities under the SARVAM programme.
• Auropath Institutional development programme preparing higher educational institutions to realise their full potential through sustainability, value education and technology integration.
• Auro Centre for Public Nutrition Public health and nutrition initiative established in November 2021 addressing public nutrition, public health and public policy.
• Renaissance Journal Monthly e-journal highlighting the eternal spirit of India being reborn and renewed through inspiring articles, videos, essays and reflections on Indian culture and integral yoga.
• Auro Yajna Subsidiary offering yoga practices and spiritual training based on Sri Aurobindo's Integral Yoga.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% success rate in identifying children with special needs across 12 states
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AuroVanamminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2026Collaborated in production of documentary 'Wonders of Nature Around Us' capturing hidden behaviors of plants and animals in urban natural settings.
• SvarnimminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2026Partner in documentary production 'Wonders of Nature Around Us' and organizer of Puducherry Bird Atlas survey.
• EvanescenceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2026Collaborated in production of documentary 'Wonders of Nature Around Us'.
• AuroMediaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2026Media production partner in documentary 'Wonders of Nature Around Us'.
• Andhra Loyola CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Jointly organized a two-day roundtable on inclusive education with state government support, bringing together education experts, policymakers, and MLA Sundarapu Vijay Sreekumar to develop roadmap for inclusive education in Andhra Pradesh.
• Institute of Palliative Medicine (IPM), Kozhikode, KeralacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Sanjeevan initiative for community-based palliative care, providing expertise in end-of-life care practices and training.
• HelpAge India, New DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Sanjeevan palliative care initiative, contributing to comprehensive community-based care for elderly and chronically ill patients.
• Satya Special SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in disability inclusion initiatives and Auro Model Prison project, bringing expertise in special education and disability services.
• Pondicherry Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Auro Model Prison project (formerly Puthiya Nambikkai) for prisoner reformation and rehabilitation, and police personnel sensitization.
• Malladi Drugs and PharmaceuticalsminorOthersIndustry partner participating in inclusive education roundtable, emphasizing inclusive education as social responsibility and investment in future of children, families, and communities.
• JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical partnership for SARVAM Family Health Advisory Program, bringing specialized healthcare services and awareness to rural project villages.
• Bandhan BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCSR partner supporting SARVAM programme for girls' education and women's entrepreneurship development in rural communities.
• Youth for JobsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in disability inclusion initiative working alongside Satya Special School to bring focus to disability inclusion in Pondicherry.
• Shri Ramajayam Charitable TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in dental camps and healthcare initiatives at Central Prison through Auro Model Prison Project.
• Nandha Naturopathy and Yoga Medical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Two-Day Yoga and Wellness Programme for prison inmates.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• HelpAge India: India's leading elderly-care and palliative-care NGO — already a stated partner of SAS in Sanjeevan. Directly comparable in palliative care, elderly support, and community health worker mobilization.
• Isha Foundation: Yoga/spiritual organization running rural development (Isha Gramotsavam), education, environmental (Cauvery Calling), and wellness programs at significant scale. Comparable to SAS in the integration of yoga/spiritual practice with rural development and education programming.
• PRADAN (Professional Assistance for Development Action): Indian NGO focused on rural women's empowerment, livelihood promotion, and community institution building across multiple states. Closely comparable to SARVAM's women-focused rural empowerment and Digital Sakhi financial literacy work.
• Ramakrishna Mission: One of India's largest spiritual-anchored NGOs running integrated education, healthcare, and rural development programs across India with global branch centers. Most directly comparable to Sri Aurobindo Society in combining spiritual philosophy with measurable development outcomes across multiple sectors at national scale.
• BAIF Development Research Foundation: Large Indian development NGO focused on rural livelihoods, sustainable agriculture, and community health across multiple states. Comparable to SAS in the rural-development vertical, particularly programs like SARVAM, AuroKrishi, and AHAR.
• The Art of Living (Sri Sri Ravi Shankar): Spiritual-anchored NGO running large-scale education (rural and teacher programs), yoga/wellness, healthcare, and rural development programs across India and globally. Directly comparable to Sri Aurobindo Society in using a spiritual founder's philosophy to drive integrated social programs.
• Sri Aurobindo Ashram (Pondicherry): Originating spiritual community in Puducherry from which the Society drew its inspiration. Shares the same philosophical base and operates overlapping education (Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education), publication, and cultural programs — the closest operational peer in terms of mandate and geography.

Broad incumbents

• Tata Trusts: India's largest philanthropic foundation funding integrated programs in education, healthcare, rural development, and culture. Comparable in multi-vertical integrated development mandate, though at far larger scale and with much broader geographic reach.
• Akshaya Patra Foundation: Largest Indian NGO school-midday-meal program operating across many states with comparable scale of community-based service delivery. Comparable as a large Indian non-profit running multi-state social programs with similar volunteer/donor-based operating models.
• Azim Premji Foundation: Large Indian philanthropic foundation focused on education, particularly government school systems across multiple states. Comparable in the Rupantar/ZIIEI-style teacher-network and government-school engagement space, but operates at much larger funding scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/aurosocietypondy
• Facebookfacebook.com/aurosociety
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aurosociety
• Instagraminstagram.com/sriaurobindosocietyofficial

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Subsidiaries20 records

Funding overview

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