Mineral Foundation of Goa

Fosters sustainable development and social progress through innovative programmes, partnerships, and environmental stewardship

  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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About

  • Headquarters

    Panaji, Goa

  • Since

    2000

The Mineral Foundation of Goa, a non-profit organization initially backed by the mining sector, is dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability Read more and social progress in Goa. By adopting a collaborative and professional approach, it carries out initiatives that stimulate economic development, enhance community well-being, and preserve the environment. Its core efforts include constructing educational and healthcare facilities, offering scholarships to students, organizing health camps, empowering women, and raising environmental awareness. Created as a joint industry effort to address social and environmental challenges, the foundation continues to broaden its influence through strategic partnerships with government agencies, businesses, academic institutions, and similar organizations. With a focus on inclusive and sustainable growth, MFG utilizes innovation and alliances to drive meaningful change and improve the quality of life for Goa’s communities while safeguarding the environment.

Programs

  • Community Based Solid Waste Management

    District
    State

    Since 2010, the Mineral Foundation of Goa has played a pivotal role in advancing solid waste management across Goa, expanding from a single village to over 30 panchayats and multiple urban bodies, covering more than 3.5 lakh people. The initiative emphasizes awareness, capacity building, and technical support while also integrating informal waste pickers into formal systems. Recognized by government authorities, it partners with UNDP and GCPL to promote inclusive and sustainable waste management.

  • District Mineral Foundation

    The Mineral Foundation of Goa serves as the Project Management Unit for the District Mineral Foundation Trusts of North and South Goa. In this role, it offers comprehensive technical and administrative support, including data management, project evaluation and monitoring, development of strategic plans, and publication of annual reports. The Foundation plays a key role in strengthening the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the DMF Secretariat through its structured and expert-driven approach.

Leadership Team

  • Swati Salgaocar

    Chairperson

  • Sachin Tendulkar

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Vikrant Parker

    Assistant Project Coordinator

  • Raj Anvekar

    Project Coordinator

  • Arjun Chowgule

    Secretary

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAAJM0218Q

  • Registration ID

    164/GOA/2000

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    GA/2017/0159849

  • 12A

    AAAJM0218QE20221

  • 80G

    AAAJM0218QF20221

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    CSR00033496

Location

  • Headquarters

    Vaglo Building, Near Municipal Garden, Altinho, Panaji, 403001

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Society