Through our work over the years, we have seen that life at the grassroots is starkly different. We aim to bring about equality, balance and equanimity at all levels.
The growth and development of the rural population are key to overall growth and inclusive development of the country.
Rural economy constitutes 46% of national income, and despite the rise of urbanisation, more than half of India’s population is projected to be rural by 2050.* But the rural economy is left wanting on several fronts. If the divide is not addressed urgently, it may never get bridged. The change has to start at the hotbed, the roots. That is why Samta Foundation is passionate about bringing about change, where it matters the most.
Our Vision
Making rural and tribal communities healthy, literate and self-reliant; and working with prisoners to improve their quality of life
Our Mission
Ensure that aid reaches exactly where, when and how it is needed and create value for our society by applying real-world solutions
Our Core Values
EQUALITY
We see our work as an opportunity to serve our beneficiaries, treating them as equals at all times. We stand shoulder to shoulder with them to address their needs. Every person in our work cycle is a crucial link and is treated as an equal contributor to our work.
BALANCE
By working with rural and tribal communities to make them healthy, literate and self-reliant, our ultimate vision is to restore social balance, equanimity and parity.
RESPONSIBILITY
Our strength lies in efficient planning and consistent execution to ensure complete responsibility of each initiative we undertake. We plan programs from grassroots level upwards, working with Government systems. This ensures full life-cycle management across our initiatives, bridging gaps and achieving equanimity as we go along.
Over the years, pursuing our noble intentions consistently and working hands-on with an inspired team have enabled us to work wonders.
Our Goals in Action
2012
- Subsidised food scheme through Community Services Initiatives, and Cataract Initiative kicked off
2013
- Family planning initiatives started at Jawhar (Palghar district) with one centre
2014
- After a pilot in 2013, Samta Foundation initiated full-fledged Family Planning services
- As family funds got added to CSR funds, activities at Aurangabad and Risod quickly expanded to entire Maharashtra
2014:2015
- 50,000 cataract surgeries accomplished in a year, taking cumulative total to 100,000
2015
- Cataract initiative started with Trust Hospitals – partner hospital strength reaches 80
- Prisoners’ Transformation Initiative started with Eye and Skin Camps in Chandrapur district prison
- Cataract surgeries hit the 200,000 beneficiaries mark
2016:2017
- Initiative to end Malnutrition started at Jamsar Primary Health Centre
2018
- Family planning surgeries in Palghar district cross 10,000
- Cumulative total cataract surgeries cross 250,000 beneficiaries
- Computer education enrolments cross 50,000
- Clean & Green Risod Campaign started
Our Recognition and Rewards
Rushi Vat Award, March 2019: A civilian award bestowed upon Purushottam Agrawal by Risod Nagar Palika in recognition of our path-breaking work
Vidarbh Bhushan, April 2019: Given to people from Vidarbh in recognition of their contribution to society through long-term service, Purushottam Agrawal joins an eminent line-up like Dr. Rani Bang, Dr. Kolhe, Ms. Sindhutai Sapkal, with this award.
Champions of Change, December 2018: Honoured by Vice President Mr. Venkaiah Naidu for our efforts in Washim district – as part of the Aspiration Districts Development Program, agencies creating exceptional improvements 150 backward districts of the country are given this award. Washim district ranked 6th.
Jeevan Gaurav Puraskar, January 2018: Samta Foundation was given this award by Agrawal Samaj Sangh
Our greatest reward though, is in the smiles we receive from the people we reach and the lives we transform. Named after the late wife of our Founder, we believe that our story is living proof that when the goal is selfless, its impact reaches far beyond one’s capabilities ever can.
* https://www.niti.gov.in/writereaddata/files/document_publication/Rural_Economy_DP_final.pdf
Our Initiatives
Community Services
We create sanitation awareness and provide meals and shelter to patients from rural areas visiting hospitals in cities
Healthcare
We collaborate with Government bodies to reach help in rural and tribal areas, where it is needed the most
Stories of Real Change
Nashik Prison: Success Story
Making inroads to provide healthcare and wellness for prisoners, bailing deserving inmates: an exemplary story
Swachhata Abhiyan: Story of Risod
Joining hands with the community and city council for a series of initiatives helped build a Clean & Green Risod
Palghar: Story of Transformation
A four-pronged attack to transform the district of Palghar holds the promise of change for future generations
