Sehgal Foundation

Creates programmes to strengthen rural governance and provide solutions to the social, economic and environmental challenges faced by poor communities

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    Gurgaon, Haryana

  • Since

    1999

Sehgal foundation (also known as S M Sehgal Foundation) works for empowering rural communities by providing a better understanding of rights and acces Read mores to public services, constructively using government help and encouraging them to come forward to be leaders for the development of a fair community. Its initiative The Institute of Rural Research and Development (IRRAD), focuses on implementing projects in the areas of water management, small-scale agriculture and good local governance to improve lives and secure a brighter future for rural communities in India. The organization uses scientific concepts and low-cost technology such as pressurized recharge wells for rejuvenating water bodies and biosand filters for filtering out freshwater from non-potable water. It also helps with improving water storage facilities, rainwater harvesting and proper disposal of wastewater. The foundation promotes agricultural development by informing farmers about improved techniques for productive soil quality and irrigation, arranges training sessions, especially for women farmers to encourage them to gain knowledge on various aspects such as fertilizers, soil testing, seed quality and other modern technologies for better yield. It established a radio station to give the rural community a medium to express their opinions, participate in discussions about local issues and promote gender equality. It uses surveys and other techniques to conduct research for evaluating programs for people below the poverty line. They generate materials and publish books to educate rural people and create awareness in the world about rural issues.


Issue

The quality of life of rural communities in India is not good with the population facing issues in accessing basic rights of education, water and lack of development.


Action

Sehgal Foundation acts to improve the quality of life in villages through multiple programmes including water management, development of agriculture, encouraging local participation in initiatives, transforming schools and conducting rural research and development.

Impact

The Foundation has impacted the lives of people in rural areas as follows: On the whole, reached over 3.6 million people. Organized 11,668 village leadership training programmes with 28,916 community leaders being trained. Constructed 149 check dams, developed and rejuvenated 78 ponds. Built rainwater harvesting structures in 154 schools. 967.9 acres of land are covered with drip/sprinkler irrigation. Reached 21,785 students, 92 schools transformed, 9794 children trained in life skills and 364 school management committees were created. 11,665 people benefited from household water filtration technology JalKalp.

Programs

Impact Metrics

  • Trained Students in Digital and Life Skills Awareness

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2017-18 1000
    • 2018-19 1192
    • 2019-20 3172
    • 2020-21 959
    • 2021-22 10000
  • Rain Water Harvesting (Rwh) System Installed in Schools

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2018-19 26
    • 2019-20 17
    • 2020-21 13
    • 2021-22 164
  • Ponds Developed and Rejuvenated

    Year-wise Metrics
    • 2018-19 15
    • 2019-20 15
    • 2020-21 12
    • 2021-22 95

Leadership Team

  • Anjali Makhija

    Trustee & Chief Executive Officer

  • Surinder Mohan Sehgal

    Founder & Chairman

  • Anjali Godyal

    Chief Development Officer

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    100+

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

    AABTS7576

  • Registration ID

    2184/4

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    R/2009/0004009

  • 12A

    DIT(E) 99-2000/S-2591/99/517

  • 80G

    DIT(E)/80G/2010-11/625

  • FCRA

    231660158

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    Plot No.34, Sector 44, Institutional Area Gurugram,, Gurgaon, 122003

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Parent Organisation

    Hytech Seed India Private Limited

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust

Financial Details

 Income / Expenses
  • 2019-20

    Income
    Rs.445,099,000
    Expenses
    Rs.373,727,000
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.70,932,000
    Program Expenses
    Rs.302,795,000
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  • 2020-21

    Income
    Rs.392,416,000
    Expenses
    Rs.336,902,939
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.18,295,939
    Program Expenses
    Rs.318,607,000
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  • 2021-22

    Income
    Rs.595,047,000
    Expenses
    Rs.543,756,000
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.48,210,000
    Program Expenses
    Rs.495,546,000
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  • 2022-23

    Income
    Rs.716,448,000
    Expenses
    Rs.700,011,801
    Admin Expenses
    Rs.61,233,801
    Program Expenses
    Rs.638,778,000
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