Praja Foundation
Improves urban governance through data-driven research and collaboration to enhance accountability and citizen participation
- Bronze Certified 2023
- FCRA
- 80G
- 12A
About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Since
1999
Praja Foundation, established in 1997, focuses on enhancing transparent governance, irrespective of political affiliations. Urban governance in Ind Read moreia faces challenges, hindering effective service delivery to citizens. Praja attributes this to the current governance framework, lacking grassroots democracy, and insufficient empowerment of local representatives and governments. Praja addresses these issues through data-driven research, identifying governance capacities and inefficiencies. It shares findings with various stakeholders, including elected representatives, administration, citizens, media, and academia. Collaboratively, Praja works on improving governance processes and capacities to enhance urban governance effectiveness, aiming to improve the quality of life for all by simplifying people's lives and fostering better governance tools, thereby making democracy work.
Action
Praja conducts extensive research on urban governance issues, provides information to stakeholders, works with elected representatives to address inefficiencies, and organizes capacity-building programs like fellowships and youth festivals.
Cause Area
Sub Sector
Impact
Praja's initiatives have led to the creation of Mumbai's first Citizen Charter in 1999, development of a Citizen's Grievance Redressal Mechanism with BMC, increased awareness and participation of elected representatives, and the establishment of the Urban Governance Index as a key reference for urban governance reforms.
Vision & Mission
Praja envisions improving the quality of life for all by creating instruments for change, making democracy work, and simplifying people's lives.
Programs
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Youth Fellowship Programme
The Youth Fellowship Programme by Praja Foundation aims to empower youth to understand urban governance and the roles of elected representatives through fieldwork and research. Participants gain insights into civic issues and engage in activities such as municipal finance reforms and organizing youth festivals. Praja provides training sessions and facilitates peer learning to ensure effective engagement with city administration and legislators. The programme has led to tangible improvements in public services and urban governance reforms, demonstrating its impact on local communities.
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Prajatantra 2023
Praja Foundation announced the opening of registrations for Prajatantra 2023, India's premier youth festival promoting democracy. In collaboration with the Urban Youth Unit of the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), and with support from UN-Habitat and Friedrich Nauman Foundation South Asia, Prajatantra 2023 highlights the economic significance of cities under the theme 'Inclusive and Participatory Urban Economies'.
Impact Metrics
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Number of Youth Reached Directly
Program Name
Youth Fellowship Programme
Year-wise Metrics- 2020-21 2126
- 2021-22 5947
- 2022-23 5024
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Number of Youth Reached Indirectly
Program Name
Youth Fellowship Programme
Year-wise Metrics- 2020-21 10630
- 2021-22 29735
- 2022-23 25120
Milestones & Track Record
Key achievements include collaborating with BMC for the first Citizen Charter of Mumbai in 1999, developing a Citizen's Grievance Redressal Mechanism in 2003, publishing Annual Report Cards for elected representatives since 2011, and conducting the Urban Governance Reforms Study in 2017.
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAATP3501B
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Registration ID
E-18023
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VO ID / Darpan ID
MH/2017/0170813
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12A
AAATP3501BE20214
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80G
AAATP3501BF20214
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FCRA
083781220
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CSR Registration Number
Not Available
Location
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Headquarters
B18, 2nd Floor, Shri Ram Industrial Estate, 13, G.D Ambekar Marg, Next to Wadala Udyog Bhawan, Wadala, Mumbai, 400031
Directions
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust