Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust
Empowers marginalized youth, children and the disabled to fight poverty and make a future for themselves by imparting education, mobility and other social services
- Bronze Certified 2023
- FCRA
- 80G
- 12A
- CSR-1
About
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Headquarters
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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Since
1967
Founded in 1967 by visionary philanthropist Mr. Mahendra Mehta, Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust has dedicated over half a century to compassionate servic Read moree, touching the lives of millions. Our multifaceted initiatives encompass health, education, empowerment, and disaster relief, reaching from the remote corners of the Himalayas to the bustling urban landscapes of major Indian cities. Ratna Nidhi is a Google Award winning organization in the category of Disability. Our efforts are supported by cutting-edge technology, enabling a virtually paperless operation that enhances efficiency and communication. We pride ourselves on our strategic partnerships with esteemed organizations such as Google.org ( , World Bank, Essilor Luxottica Foundation, and collaborations with academic institutions like IIT Mumbai, which bolster our programs and expand our impact.
Issue
HEALTH, DISABILITY, EDUCATION. SCHOLARSHIP, LIBRARIES, VISION. SPECTACLES. LAPTOPS. GARMENTS. TOY LIBRARIES, FOOD FOR EDCUATION, PROJECT HUNGER
Action
Our Programs are as follows: 1. Education Initiatives: Our 'Mission Million Books' campaign has successfully distributed over 1.20 million books nationwide, establishing over 1000 mini-libraries and wisdom trees across Maharashtra. Additionally, we operate two major libraries in Palanpur and Mumbai, which together house over 50,000 books. We also provide scholarships, having supported 556 students to pursue their educational dreams. 2. Hunger Alleviation: Since the onset of the pandemic, we have crafted over 2 million meals. Our 'Food for Education' program has provided an impressive 2.69 crore meals, ensuring that nutritional needs are met for countless children and aiding in their educational journey. 3. Vision Care: We have conducted vision screenings for over half a million children, with 25,000 receiving high-quality spectacles from EssilorLuxottica, enabling them to see a brighter future literally and figuratively. 4. Empowerment through Mobility: Our commitment to empowerment is demonstrated through the production and distribution of 280,038 prosthetic limbs, helping individuals regain mobility and independence.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Impact
Our influence is far-reaching, from the serene heights of the Himalayas to the bustling streets of Bangalore, and from Nagaland's cultural heartland to Gujarat's industrious terrains. We harness cutting-edge technology, running a virtually paperless operation. Our ethos marries technology with philanthropy, making communication the cornerstone to bridge gaps and champion monumental change. Our legacy is enriched by esteemed alliances: Google.org, World Bank, EssilorLuxottica Foundation, and IIT Mumbai. But our narrative isn't solely numerical; it's about the myriad lives touched, the dreams nurtured, and futures shaped.
Programs
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Food for Education Programme
Its food for education programme intends to encourage children to attend school and reduce drop-out rates. Its kitchens prepare nutritious food on a daily basis which is distributed to children who attend school, be it formal or non-formal, leading to well-fed and educated children.
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Vision one million Programme
Partnering with EssilorLuxotica Vision Foundation, the Trust does vision screening of lacs of school children every year and provides them with high quality prescription spectacles free of cost
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Mission Million Khichdi
Partnering with DP’s fast food chain of restaurants, Rise Against Hunger, Ministry of Health, Mumbai Police and MCGM, the Trust engaged 40 plus kitchen staff and 35 volunteers working day in and day out during the pandemic, cooking and distributing around 10000 thousand plus Free Khichdi daily.
It had set up five kitchens for the purpose of covering different areas in the city of Mumbai serving the needy in the slums of Mumbai.
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Cyclothon Programme
This programme intended to focus attention on orthopedically disabled individuals by inviting Stephen Voormans of Germany, who was paralysed due to an accident and consequently took up the sport of hand cycling, to cycle a distance of over 650 kilometres in ten days.
The event was an attempt to inspire physically disabled people to understand their potential and achieve their dreams.
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Health and Mobility Programme
The Trust through its health and mobility programme seeks to empower disabled people to live a life of self-reliance and independence. It conducts mobility camps in major cities in India and abroad besides reaching hard-to-reach mountainous areas like Leh, Kargil, Srinagar, and Dharamsala.
It supports polio-affected children by providing callipers, amputees fitted with Jaipur foots, tricycles, wheelchairs, crutches and hearing aids are also dispensed as per the requirement.
It operates a fully equipped fleet of Mobile Orthopaedic Hospital Vans that assists disabled people in remote areas with prosthetics within hours of their consultation and diagnosis.
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Ratna Nidhi Library
Ratna Nidhi Library, run by the Trust, provides access to over 20,000 books in Mumbai for all age groups. Membership is open to individuals, schools, colleges, NGOs, and organisations for a fee of Rs. 250 with exclusive benefits. It offers a long borrowing time of 6 months to a year with a 100% refundable deposit and does not charge borrowing fees. The library also provides an online library management system and reader advisory service.
Impact Metrics
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Provided Mobility Aids for Disabled People
Year-wise Metrics- 2016-17 671
- 2017-18 4606
- 2018-19 241
- 2019-20 3144
- 2020-21 721
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Distributed Books in Schools and Colleges
Program Name
Mission Million Books
Year-wise Metrics- 2016-17 239399
- 2017-18 357898
- 2018-19 360000
- 2019-20 117992
- 2020-21 47350
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
AAATR0231J
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Registration ID
E-3577 (BOM)
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VO ID / Darpan ID
MH/2017/017532
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12A
TR/373
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80G
2812
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FCRA
083780473
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CSR Registration Number
CSR00000064
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust