Prayas Organisation For Sustainable Development

Empowers communities to create sustainable change by addressing education, health, entrepreneurship, and environmental challenges

  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Gandhinagar, Gujarat

  • Since

    1997

PRAYAS Organisation for Sustainable Development (PRAYAS Trust) is a nonprofit entity committed to driving sustainable change since its inception in 19 Read more97. Focused on uplifting communities, particularly women, children, and youth, PRAYAS addresses fundamental issues such as Education and Awareness, Health and Hygiene, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, and Environmental Sustainability. The organization’s key beneficiaries include truck drivers and their families, community women, children, youth in tribal and rural areas, and migrant workers in urban slums. Over the past 25 years, PRAYAS has extended its reach to underserved villages and remote hamlets in tribal and rural regions, forging impactful collaborations with CSR initiatives, government agencies, and NGOs. With immense gratitude for the support of its partners, PRAYAS presents a comprehensive overview of its transformative efforts over the last decade, underscoring its dedication to creating lasting change.

Programs

  • Adult Literacy

    The literacy initiative seeks to address the pressing challenge of illiteracy in India, where 25% of the population, particularly women in tribal and rural areas, remains uneducated. By targeting barriers such as geographical constraints, migration, and social biases, the program strives to empower marginalized individuals with basic literacy skills. Through innovative methods and community engagement, the initiative aims to reduce exploitation, enhance confidence, and ensure equitable access to opportunities. This transformative effort aspires to uplift lives, fostering dignity and a brighter future for underserved communities.

  • Health & Environment

    The program addresses the interconnection between health, lifestyle, and the environment, tackling key issues such as menstrual health, waste disposal, lifestyle challenges among truck drivers, and access to clean drinking water and sanitation for communities. By raising awareness, promoting preventive measures, and encouraging behavioral changes, the initiative aims to mitigate the adverse effects of poor amenities and harmful practices. With a focus on education and actionable solutions, the program fosters healthier lives and a cleaner environment for sustainable community development.

Leadership Team

  • BHADRESH KESHAVLAL RAWAL

    Director

  • RAMKRISHNA H MISTRY

    Trustee

  • Minaxi Kanaiyalal Shukla

    Trustee

  • Dineshnarain Haridayanarain Awasthi

    Chairman

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

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

  • Registration ID

    F945/Gujarat/Panchmahal

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    GJ/2009/0001008

  • 12A

    AAATP2434RE20214

  • 80G

    AAATP2434RF20214

  • FCRA

    42050049

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    Satyam-1/308, 318, Amba Business Park, Trimandir Campus, Adalaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, 382421

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust