What is Teach India?

What is Teach India?

Teach India is a social initiative from The Times of India that brings together children in need of education and people who can contribute a little time towards teaching them. It is based on one simple principle: If you have the desire to teach, we will put you in touch with children who are willing to learn. To begin with, we are rollling it out in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. We hope to extend it to more cities next year after we have perfected the logistics. The United Nations Volunteers programme is a partner with the Times of India for the Teach India initiative and will provide expertise as well as ongoing technical support in volunteer management. With over 60 NGOs, corporates, schools and social organisations already supporting our cause, we now look for selfless individuals to come forward and help change the future of a child forever, by giving just a few hours a week to Teach India


How do I apply?

As part of the Teach India movement, The Times of India has established partnerships with several NGOs. Anyone interested in participating can visit the Teach India website at www.teach.timesofindia.com and join us. Alternatively, you can also fill out the volunteer registration form, printed on another page in today’s newspaper, and submit it to The Times of India office in your city. To receive the form on email pls SMS TEACH to 58888.


How does Teach India work?

As soon as your completed form reaches us, you will receive a confirmation message. You will then be mapped to one of our NGOs based on your area preference and time commitment, and asked to contact a NGO coordinator assigned to you and meet him/her. Once selected, you will be placed in one of the programmes, and after a basic orientation, your teaching sessions will begin. For more details on Teach India please visit our website at www.teach.timesofindia.com


What kind of education will I be providing?

Teach India aims to help undereducated children through a variety of programmes, including basic education, support classes and even storytelling . These are all very easy to teach programmes in which simple topics have to be taught to children mostly at primary school level. The teaching would be one-on-one or to small groups of children. The type of programme a volunteer is assigned to, will be decided after assessment by the NGO, keeping your location and time preference in mind.


How long will I have to teach?

Teach India is looking for volunteers who can participate in the programme for three months. If you wish to continue teaching beyond that period, it may be made possible by the NGO you are working with through mutual discussion.

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NGOs

Advancement and Promotion of Charitable Activities(APCA) Advancement and Promotion of Charitable Activities is dedicated to support the best talent in each field and working closely with other local organizations which have similar goals and purposes.

Ajit Foundation Ajit Foundation is a voluntary organisation committed to the idea of working with youths. Its mission is to walk with them in their search for knowledge. The knowledge that nurture's their creativity. The knowledge that informs them of their responsibility to the community of which they are part of.s

Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (ANS) ANS is an organisation functioning in Marathi speaking areas of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka states in India is functioning since 1989. Superstitions are curse to the society and block the progress and development. Superstitions numb the thinking capacity of a person. ANS's main aim is to remove psychological slavery from the minds of the people.

Azad India Foundation An NGO dedicated to bring change in the lives of rural women of Kishanganj district Bihar

Centre for IT Services To take the state-of-the-art technology to the people in rural areas and use its benefits for Education, Employment, Empowerment and Enrichment.

Chandana Art Foundation International (CAFI) Chandana Art Foundation International was established on April 5th, 1999 as a registered trust, charitable, voluntary, social service,

organization devoted for preservation and the promotion of art and cultural heritage of India.
Changers' Foundation Paribartak Working for Cultural Development. Situated at Howrah in West Bengal, India.

Charities Aid Foundation India CAF India is a registered public charitable trust and is part of the CAF international network. Established in New Delhi in October 1998, CAF India's mission has been to increase the flow of resources from corporations and high net worth individuals to the non-profit sector.

Chethana The Chethana trust is a non profit organization floated by a team of dedicated and wholly committed professionals specializing in the area of vital social contribution. The trust aims to provide comprehensive mental health care for the needy and deserving, and also undertake programs to educate society about the attitudinal changes required regarding mental health.

Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial Email CAUCE, The Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial Email is an ad hoc, all volunteer organization, created by Netizens to advocate for a legislative solution to the problem of UCE (aka spam).

Dhana Foundation We are involved in various activities towards lending a helping hand to the deprived and underpreviliged.

Dignity Foundation In April 1995 an organisation was set up to cater to the needs of the elderly, starting with the publication of the magazine Dignity Dialogue. In a year's time this organisation eventually grew to add services along with the magazine and came to be called Dignity Foundation.

Dosti - project DOSTI provides an opportunity to learn more about India, strengthen cultural bonds, and work with some of the top activists on the Indian subcontinent, Bangalore.

Dream A Dream Dream A Dream is work with the child who shapes the future of the society, towards a world where unique differences are appreciated.

Eco Foundation emphasize efforts for eco friendly projects, Hyderabad.

Environment Support Group ESG is an independent not-for-profit non-governmental organisation, founded in 1996 and registered as a Public Charitable Trust in 1998. Its main functions involve research, training, campaign support, and advocacy on a variety of environmental and social justice issues.

Find Your Feet Find Your Feet (FYF) is a British international development charity that is dedicated to bringing hope and self-sufficiency to some of the world’s poorest communities.

Foundation of Development Research and Action FODRA was established in 1994 as a not-for-profit development support organisation to help and collaborate with NGOs, development agencies and donors in the grassroots level capacity building for sustainable project planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development.

Foundation of Occupational Development FOOD India is a 20-year-old non-profit organization conducting research on social development and implementing welfare programs in the field of employment generation, poverty alleviation, cost effective housing, education, health, water and sanitation, energy conservation, ICTs, electronic NGO networking, E-commerce, institutional and capacity building for women networks.

Friends of the River Narmada The Friends of River Narmada is an international coalition of organisations and individuals. The coalition is a solidarity network for the Narmada Bachao Andolan and other similar grassroots struggles in India.

Friends of Tread Child Development Centres -in partnership with Compassion International.
Goa DESC Resource Centre Goa DESC is an activist collective based in Goa, India. They work on various issues to catalyse sustainable social development and enable democracy at the grassroots level through people's participation.

Gram Vikas Gram Vikas is a rural development organization, working with poor and marginalized communities of Orissa since 1979, towards making sustainable improvements in the quality of life of the rural poor. Founded by a group of student volunteers from Chennai who came to Orissa under the umbrella of the Young Students Movement for Development (YSMD), Gram Vikas was registered as a society on January 22, 1979, under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

I Love Mumbai Love Mumbai, an institution striving relentlessly in helping fulfill every Mumbaikar's/Bombayite's dream of living in a clean, green, beautiful Mumbai. Founded in 1989, I LOVE MUMBAI (or ILM, as it is popularly called) is the brain-child of Mr. Nana Chudasama, then Sheriff of Mumbai.

IIT Bombay Heritage Fund The IIT Bombay Heritage Fund (IITBHF) is a public charitable organization under US Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c) (3), whose mission is to fund and promote education and research among students, faculty and alumni of the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

India Development Service India Development Service (IDS) is a nonprofit, non-political, and secular organization supporting economic and social development in India.

India Habitat Centre India Habitat Centre (IHC) has been conceived as an ideal physical environment with a range of facilities, that would maximize the effectiveness of the individuals and institutions, in their holistic support of the habitat.

India Literacy Project ILP is a US-based non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to spreading the cause of literacy in India. Dr. Parameshwar Rao, a nuclear scientist trained in the U.S. He returned to India and dedicate his life to improving the lives of the rural poor in India.

India Partners India Partners is a U.S. Christian development and relief organization committed to supporting self-help ministry projects in India. They believe in helping the people of India help themselves, with God's grace.

Indian Development Foundation Indian Development Foundation (ILEF) is a leading National Voluntary Organisation devoted to Health, Education and Development. IDF is registered under Bombay Public Trusts Act of 1950 and the Societies Registration Act of 1860.

Indicorps Indicrops is a new competitive fellowship program for Indian-Amercians interested in spending a year on an independent social service project in India.

International Benevolent Services caring for leprosy sufferers and the disabled, Australia.

International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Career Development International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Career Development (ICECD), a voluntary non-government organization was born in 1986 to facilitate economic empowerment of women through micro/small enterprise ownership.

Karuna Trust Since 1980 the Karuna Trust has worked with some of India's most disadvantaged people. Most come from the communities which, under the caste system, used to be called 'untouchables'.

Labournet India The LabourNet creates and develops jobs for informal sector workforce beginning with construction workers in Bangalore, India.

LEPRA Society LEPRA Society was established in 1988 as a partner organization to LEPRA UK to serve the needs of people affected by leprosy. It aims to bring healing through appropriate treatment and care, as well as practical support for people with ongoing leprosy related problems by working in partnership with communities, national governments and other agencies.

Life The genesis of Life took place in 1978 with a simple wish to spread love, hope and dreams among the not-so-fortunate in our society. The foundation stone was laid with the inauguration of the RVBB, the first blood bank in Saurashtra in 1981.

Lotus Social Welfare Trust Motivated with all the human energy and physical Resources at out disposal, to set the majority of People free from the Lotus and sufferings that Originate form president poverty and various forms of Social injustice prevailing in society.

Movement for Alternatives and Youth Awareness MAYA is a Karnataka-based development organisation working to address systemic issues of child labour through building empowered human institutions of the poor.

NCPEDP It was registered as a Trust with a Board of Management which has representation from industry, N.G.O.s, disabled people and international agencies. N.C.P.E.D.P. stresses the need to move away from traditionally held views of charity and welfare to those of productivity and empowerment of disabled people.

NESA NESA is a unique networking organisation, which works through 42 committed voluntary organisations, reaching the poorest of the poor and vulnerable communities, especially Dalits and Adivasis in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, with its rights-based work.

Pain and Palliative Care Society (PPCS) This site is about Pain and Palliative Care Society (PPCS), a social responsibility organisation which was sponsored by the Film Star Mammootty, Calicut.

Parikrma Humanity Foundation Our vision is to transform the lives of under-served people in urban India. Our hope is that we can inspire others and in doing so make this a movement.

People For Animals campaigns for animal rights

Pratham Pratham is a Public Charitable Trust that was accordingly formed by the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai together with the association of several prominent citizens of the city. Today, the parental role of Pratham has been taken over by the ICICI Bank, a leading private sector bank of India.

ProPoor ProPoor is a nonprofit organisation registered in Kolkata (India), Singapore, and Atlanta, Georgia (USA). Established in 1998, ProPoor is committed to the dissemination of information and promotion of sustainable development initiatives, in response to the needs of under represented and marginalized sectors of society in the South Asia.

Rajiv Gandhi Foundation The Rajiv Gandhi Foundation was established on 21 June 1991 to commemorate Rajiv Gandhi's vision for India. The Rajiv Gandhi Foundation aims to work in areas which were of deepest concern to Rajiv Gandhi and to act as a catalyst in promoting effective, practical and sustainable programmes in areas of national development.

RSS Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, New delhi

Sadakka Education & Charitable Trust Sadakka Education & Charitable Trust is a Muslim Minority Trust. It is registered with the Government of India, and acting independently to all the community based development activities. The primary task is to help the poor & disabled in their affliction with the love of Al Mighty.

Sadhu Vaswani Mission - is a spiritual social welfare and non-profit institution which endeavours to reach its caring services to the poor

Sankara Eye Hospital It is a non-profit organization incorporated in California , USA involved in supporting the community eye care activities of their affiliate Sankara Eye Hospital run by Sankara Eye Society in Coimbatore, India.

Shree Krishnadeo Charitable Trust Shree Krishnadeo Charitable Trust was formed on 25th july, 1996 by way of an indenture between Mr. Krishnadeo Shinde, Mr. Babulal Dolawat and Mr. Jayandrabhai Thakkar.

Sivananda Saraswathi Sevashram They are a non-profit N.G.O with the primary objective of protecting orphans, destitute women, the physically handicapped, AIDS-affected children, and the elderly.

Spastics Society of Karnataka SSK is dedicated to the welfare of persons with Neuro-Muscular Disorders and Developmental Disabilities. Commendable work folks! Keep up the good work.

Sushruta Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Trust The Bangalore based trust has been created in the year 2004 (Registered). The purpose of the trust is create awareness among common people about the importance of early diagnosis, proper monitoring and treatment of Diabetes and Hormonal disorders. The trust has been founded by Dr. Arpan Bhattacharya.

Tarksheel Society Tarksheel Society Bharat (Regd.) (Rationalist Society India) was established in 1984, under the auspices of Sh. Megh Raj Mitter in order to educate and awaken the people about the menace and unfathomable dangers of all religions, caste system, untouchability, superstitions and miracles.

TARSHI The organisation was conceptualised and was set up in New Delhi, in 1995 on an individual Fellowship from The MacArthur Foundation. It was registered as a not-for-profit society in 1997 and is managed by the current board of directors comprised of professionals working in diverse fields of sexuality, reproductive health, and violence against women, media and rights.

The Akanksha Foundation India Akanksha believes in helping both its children, and its team to maximize their potential and move closer to their dreams. Akanksha is looking at expanding its current team.

The Baha'i Vocational Institute for Rural Women This is meant for the upliftment of rural and tribal women living in small communities in the districts around Indore.

The George Foundation The George Foundation was established in January 1995 in Bangalore, India, as a not-for-profit organization under the Indian Trust Act.

The Indian National Trust for the Welfare of Tribals The Indian National Trust for the Welfare of Tribals (INTWOT) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization.

Women's property right Towards the empowerment of Indian women, the women in India have remained a matter of joy and a source of amusement as such she was used and misused by men just to serve their evil ends.

Working Women's Forum Working Women's Forum (India) has for over a decade and a half been mobilising the poorest, and the marginalized sector of the work force.

NGO

Advancement and Promotion of Charitable Activities(APCA) Advancement and Promotion of Charitable Activities is dedicated to support the best talent in each field and working closely with other local organizations which have similar goals and purposes.

Ajit Foundation Ajit Foundation is a voluntary organisation committed to the idea of working with youths. Its mission is to walk with them in their search for knowledge. The knowledge that nurture's their creativity. The knowledge that informs them of their responsibility to the community of which they are part of.s

Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti (ANS) ANS is an organisation functioning in Marathi speaking areas of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka states in India is functioning since 1989. Superstitions are curse to the society and block the progress and development. Superstitions numb the thinking capacity of a person. ANS's main aim is to remove psychological slavery from the minds of the people.

Azad India Foundation An NGO dedicated to bring change in the lives of rural women of Kishanganj district Bihar

Centre for IT Services To take the state-of-the-art technology to the people in rural areas and use its benefits for Education, Employment, Empowerment and Enrichment.

Chandana Art Foundation International (CAFI) Chandana Art Foundation International was established on April 5th, 1999 as a registered trust, charitable, voluntary, social service,

organization devoted for preservation and the promotion of art and cultural heritage of India.
Changers' Foundation Paribartak Working for Cultural Development. Situated at Howrah in West Bengal, India.

Charities Aid Foundation India CAF India is a registered public charitable trust and is part of the CAF international network. Established in New Delhi in October 1998, CAF India's mission has been to increase the flow of resources from corporations and high net worth individuals to the non-profit sector.

Chethana The Chethana trust is a non profit organization floated by a team of dedicated and wholly committed professionals specializing in the area of vital social contribution. The trust aims to provide comprehensive mental health care for the needy and deserving, and also undertake programs to educate society about the attitudinal changes required regarding mental health.

Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial Email CAUCE, The Coalition Against Unsolicited Commercial Email is an ad hoc, all volunteer organization, created by Netizens to advocate for a legislative solution to the problem of UCE (aka spam).

Dhana Foundation We are involved in various activities towards lending a helping hand to the deprived and underpreviliged.

Dignity Foundation In April 1995 an organisation was set up to cater to the needs of the elderly, starting with the publication of the magazine Dignity Dialogue. In a year's time this organisation eventually grew to add services along with the magazine and came to be called Dignity Foundation.

Dosti - project DOSTI provides an opportunity to learn more about India, strengthen cultural bonds, and work with some of the top activists on the Indian subcontinent, Bangalore.

Dream A Dream Dream A Dream is work with the child who shapes the future of the society, towards a world where unique differences are appreciated.

Eco Foundation emphasize efforts for eco friendly projects, Hyderabad.

Environment Support Group ESG is an independent not-for-profit non-governmental organisation, founded in 1996 and registered as a Public Charitable Trust in 1998. Its main functions involve research, training, campaign support, and advocacy on a variety of environmental and social justice issues.

Find Your Feet Find Your Feet (FYF) is a British international development charity that is dedicated to bringing hope and self-sufficiency to some of the world’s poorest communities.

Foundation of Development Research and Action FODRA was established in 1994 as a not-for-profit development support organisation to help and collaborate with NGOs, development agencies and donors in the grassroots level capacity building for sustainable project planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development.

Foundation of Occupational Development FOOD India is a 20-year-old non-profit organization conducting research on social development and implementing welfare programs in the field of employment generation, poverty alleviation, cost effective housing, education, health, water and sanitation, energy conservation, ICTs, electronic NGO networking, E-commerce, institutional and capacity building for women networks.

Friends of the River Narmada The Friends of River Narmada is an international coalition of organisations and individuals. The coalition is a solidarity network for the Narmada Bachao Andolan and other similar grassroots struggles in India.

Friends of Tread Child Development Centres -in partnership with Compassion International.
Goa DESC Resource Centre Goa DESC is an activist collective based in Goa, India. They work on various issues to catalyse sustainable social development and enable democracy at the grassroots level through people's participation.

Gram Vikas Gram Vikas is a rural development organization, working with poor and marginalized communities of Orissa since 1979, towards making sustainable improvements in the quality of life of the rural poor. Founded by a group of student volunteers from Chennai who came to Orissa under the umbrella of the Young Students Movement for Development (YSMD), Gram Vikas was registered as a society on January 22, 1979, under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

I Love Mumbai Love Mumbai, an institution striving relentlessly in helping fulfill every Mumbaikar's/Bombayite's dream of living in a clean, green, beautiful Mumbai. Founded in 1989, I LOVE MUMBAI (or ILM, as it is popularly called) is the brain-child of Mr. Nana Chudasama, then Sheriff of Mumbai.

IIT Bombay Heritage Fund The IIT Bombay Heritage Fund (IITBHF) is a public charitable organization under US Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c) (3), whose mission is to fund and promote education and research among students, faculty and alumni of the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.

India Development Service India Development Service (IDS) is a nonprofit, non-political, and secular organization supporting economic and social development in India.

India Habitat Centre India Habitat Centre (IHC) has been conceived as an ideal physical environment with a range of facilities, that would maximize the effectiveness of the individuals and institutions, in their holistic support of the habitat.

India Literacy Project ILP is a US-based non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to spreading the cause of literacy in India. Dr. Parameshwar Rao, a nuclear scientist trained in the U.S. He returned to India and dedicate his life to improving the lives of the rural poor in India.

India Partners India Partners is a U.S. Christian development and relief organization committed to supporting self-help ministry projects in India. They believe in helping the people of India help themselves, with God's grace.

Indian Development Foundation Indian Development Foundation (ILEF) is a leading National Voluntary Organisation devoted to Health, Education and Development. IDF is registered under Bombay Public Trusts Act of 1950 and the Societies Registration Act of 1860.

Indicorps Indicrops is a new competitive fellowship program for Indian-Amercians interested in spending a year on an independent social service project in India.

International Benevolent Services caring for leprosy sufferers and the disabled, Australia.

International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Career Development International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Career Development (ICECD), a voluntary non-government organization was born in 1986 to facilitate economic empowerment of women through micro/small enterprise ownership.

Karuna Trust Since 1980 the Karuna Trust has worked with some of India's most disadvantaged people. Most come from the communities which, under the caste system, used to be called 'untouchables'.

Labournet India The LabourNet creates and develops jobs for informal sector workforce beginning with construction workers in Bangalore, India.

LEPRA Society LEPRA Society was established in 1988 as a partner organization to LEPRA UK to serve the needs of people affected by leprosy. It aims to bring healing through appropriate treatment and care, as well as practical support for people with ongoing leprosy related problems by working in partnership with communities, national governments and other agencies.

Life The genesis of Life took place in 1978 with a simple wish to spread love, hope and dreams among the not-so-fortunate in our society. The foundation stone was laid with the inauguration of the RVBB, the first blood bank in Saurashtra in 1981.

Lotus Social Welfare Trust Motivated with all the human energy and physical Resources at out disposal, to set the majority of People free from the Lotus and sufferings that Originate form president poverty and various forms of Social injustice prevailing in society.

Movement for Alternatives and Youth Awareness MAYA is a Karnataka-based development organisation working to address systemic issues of child labour through building empowered human institutions of the poor.

NCPEDP It was registered as a Trust with a Board of Management which has representation from industry, N.G.O.s, disabled people and international agencies. N.C.P.E.D.P. stresses the need to move away from traditionally held views of charity and welfare to those of productivity and empowerment of disabled people.

NESA NESA is a unique networking organisation, which works through 42 committed voluntary organisations, reaching the poorest of the poor and vulnerable communities, especially Dalits and Adivasis in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, with its rights-based work.

Pain and Palliative Care Society (PPCS) This site is about Pain and Palliative Care Society (PPCS), a social responsibility organisation which was sponsored by the Film Star Mammootty, Calicut.

Parikrma Humanity Foundation Our vision is to transform the lives of under-served people in urban India. Our hope is that we can inspire others and in doing so make this a movement.

People For Animals campaigns for animal rights

Pratham Pratham is a Public Charitable Trust that was accordingly formed by the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai together with the association of several prominent citizens of the city. Today, the parental role of Pratham has been taken over by the ICICI Bank, a leading private sector bank of India.

ProPoor ProPoor is a nonprofit organisation registered in Kolkata (India), Singapore, and Atlanta, Georgia (USA). Established in 1998, ProPoor is committed to the dissemination of information and promotion of sustainable development initiatives, in response to the needs of under represented and marginalized sectors of society in the South Asia.

Rajiv Gandhi Foundation The Rajiv Gandhi Foundation was established on 21 June 1991 to commemorate Rajiv Gandhi's vision for India. The Rajiv Gandhi Foundation aims to work in areas which were of deepest concern to Rajiv Gandhi and to act as a catalyst in promoting effective, practical and sustainable programmes in areas of national development.

RSS Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, New delhi

Sadakka Education & Charitable Trust Sadakka Education & Charitable Trust is a Muslim Minority Trust. It is registered with the Government of India, and acting independently to all the community based development activities. The primary task is to help the poor & disabled in their affliction with the love of Al Mighty.

Sadhu Vaswani Mission - is a spiritual social welfare and non-profit institution which endeavours to reach its caring services to the poor

Sankara Eye Hospital It is a non-profit organization incorporated in California , USA involved in supporting the community eye care activities of their affiliate Sankara Eye Hospital run by Sankara Eye Society in Coimbatore, India.

Shree Krishnadeo Charitable Trust Shree Krishnadeo Charitable Trust was formed on 25th july, 1996 by way of an indenture between Mr. Krishnadeo Shinde, Mr. Babulal Dolawat and Mr. Jayandrabhai Thakkar.

Sivananda Saraswathi Sevashram They are a non-profit N.G.O with the primary objective of protecting orphans, destitute women, the physically handicapped, AIDS-affected children, and the elderly.

Spastics Society of Karnataka SSK is dedicated to the welfare of persons with Neuro-Muscular Disorders and Developmental Disabilities. Commendable work folks! Keep up the good work.

Sushruta Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Trust The Bangalore based trust has been created in the year 2004 (Registered). The purpose of the trust is create awareness among common people about the importance of early diagnosis, proper monitoring and treatment of Diabetes and Hormonal disorders. The trust has been founded by Dr. Arpan Bhattacharya.

Tarksheel Society Tarksheel Society Bharat (Regd.) (Rationalist Society India) was established in 1984, under the auspices of Sh. Megh Raj Mitter in order to educate and awaken the people about the menace and unfathomable dangers of all religions, caste system, untouchability, superstitions and miracles.

TARSHI The organisation was conceptualised and was set up in New Delhi, in 1995 on an individual Fellowship from The MacArthur Foundation. It was registered as a not-for-profit society in 1997 and is managed by the current board of directors comprised of professionals working in diverse fields of sexuality, reproductive health, and violence against women, media and rights.

The Akanksha Foundation India Akanksha believes in helping both its children, and its team to maximize their potential and move closer to their dreams. Akanksha is looking at expanding its current team.

The Baha'i Vocational Institute for Rural Women This is meant for the upliftment of rural and tribal women living in small communities in the districts around Indore.

The George Foundation The George Foundation was established in January 1995 in Bangalore, India, as a not-for-profit organization under the Indian Trust Act.

The Indian National Trust for the Welfare of Tribals The Indian National Trust for the Welfare of Tribals (INTWOT) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization.

Women's property right Towards the empowerment of Indian women, the women in India have remained a matter of joy and a source of amusement as such she was used and misused by men just to serve their evil ends.

Working Women's Forum Working Women's Forum (India) has for over a decade and a half been mobilising the poorest, and the marginalized sector of the work force.

Women NGOs in India

Women's Organizations in India, & women NGOs in India.
INDIAN NGOS , Women's Organizations in India, & women NGOs in India.
Oasis - Dr. Puja Sukhija
Mumbai -.(022) 26006989 / 98204 03344

Joint Women's Programme - NGOs DelhiCSIRS, 14 Jungpura B, Muthura Road, New Delhi 110014. Tel: 461-9821 Fax: 462-3681. IndiaPuneNational Council of Women In IndiaPoona Medical Foundation, Ruby Hall Clinic, 40 Sassoon, PO Box No. 70, Pune 41100IndiaCentre for Women's Development Studies The Library 25 Bhair Vir Singh Marg Gole Market 110 001 New Delhi India Tel: +91 11 334 5530 or +91 11 336 5541 Fax: +91 11 334 6044 E-mail: cwdslib@alpha.nic.in or cwds@sscwds.ren.nic.in

CWDS is a research centre comprised of a group of professionals working for the realization of women's equality and development in all spheres of life. The centre maintains a specialized library with a collection on women and development in India, open to students, research scholars, gender consultants, policy makers, journalists etc.

Committee on the Portrayal of Women in the Media4 Bhagwandas RoadNew Delhi 110 001IndiaInstitute of Social Studies TrustM-1 Kanchenjunga18 Barakhamba RoadNew Delhi 110001India

The YWCA of India - NGOs Delhi10, Sansad Marg, New Delhi. 110 001. IndiaAn umbrella organisation affiliated to the World YWCA with 65 local associations in India. The organisation works for women's empowerment through a variety of programmes , the most important of which are leadership training for women, advocacy work on all women's issues, and community development work . The YWCA also runs 40 women's residences across the country providing housing for working women as well as emergency shelter for women. The YWCA of India is also a part of a network of 7 women's organistions based in Delhi and works together with them on common issues. National Commission of Women4, Deen Dayal Upadhaya Marg. New Delhi 110 002IndiaAll India Coordinating Forum of the Adivasi/Indigenous Peoples (AICAIP) K-14 (First Floor), Green Park Extension 110016 New Delhi India Tel: +91 11 616 3830 or +91 11 619 6640 Fax: +91 11 619 8042 E-mail: admin@tom.unv.ernet.inAICAIP was established as a forum for Adivasi/indigenous people's movements all over India. Its objective is to strengthen the process of building solidarity and alliances amongst struggle oriented indigenous people's organizations. AICAIP aims to identify shared issues and problems, to generate debate on these issues and to provide support to help deal with them. One of the five working groups AICAIP has established is focused on Adivasi Women Issues. Neither AICAIP nor any of the organizations it represents concentrates specifically on the dissemination of information. There is also no other Indian indigenous people's organization with this focus. However, exchanging and providing information is part of AICAIP's work. Diverse Women for DiversityA-60 Hauz KhasNew Delhi - 110 016IndiaTel: 0091 11 656 1868Fax: 0091 11 656 2093Kali For WomenB 1/8 Hauz Khas, 1st FlNew Delhi 110016, IndiaTelephone: +91-11-6852530 Fax: +91-11-6864497 URL: http://www.peg.apc.org./~spinifex/kali.htmlWomen's Foundation L 1-4 Hauz Khas Enclave New Delhi 110016, IndiaCentre for Social ResearchE.82, SaketNew Delhi -110017IndiaCentre for Women's Development StudiesB-43 Panscheel EnclaveNew Delhi 110017Indiav Tel: 11-643-8428Saheli: A Women's Organisation105-108 Shopping Complex, Defence Clony Flyover, New Delhi 110024. IndiaTel: 461-3681. Sakhi: Lesbian OrganisationPO Box 3526, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi 110024. IndiaKali for Women(Feminist Publisher) A 36 Gulmohar ParkNew Delhi 100 049IndiaCenter for Women's Studies and DevelopmentPanjab UniversityChandigarh - 160014IndiaCentre for Women's Studies and DevelopmentFaculty of Social SciencesBanaras Hindu UniversityVaranasi - 221005IndiaRajasthanSocial Work and Research Centre: Network for Self-reliance of the rural poorTilonia 305 816, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Tel: +91 1463 8804 Fax: +91 1463 8806 Email: swrc@unv.ernt.net.inSEWA (women and work) Reception CentreOpp. Victoria GardenEllisbridgeAhmedabad 380 001IndiaCenter for Health Education, Training and Nutrition Awareness (CHETNA) Lilavatiben Lalbhai's Bungalow Civil Camp Road, Shahibaug 380 004 Ahmedabad, Gujarat, IndiaTel: +91 79 286 8856 or +91 79 286 6695 or 7865636Fax: +91 79 286 6513 E-mail: chetna@adinet.ernet.in or Indu.Capoor@Warm.NetCHETNA's mission is to contribute towards the empowerment of disadvantaged women and children to enable them to gain control over their own, their families' and their communities' health. Its trainings target supervisors, trainers, program managers and practitioners of NGOs and GOs. In order to provide a good flow of information, a documentation and information centre has been created. Today CHETNA's main efforts are aimed at documenting the lives of women and children in India and health issues. The collection contains a special section of training manuals, information kits and modules. Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati. Centre for Social Justice: Feminist Support Group. 5, Neelkamal Building, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad 380 009IndiaTel: +44 6560649/403027Single Women's Organisation: Networking Organisation. Indira, F/7 Sagar Apartments, Behind Doordarhsan, Opp. Sarthi Hotel, Bodak-Dev Road, Ahmedabad 380054. IndiaWomen's Studies Research CentreFaculty of Home ScienceM.S. University of BarodaBaroda 390002IndiaWomen and Media GroupC/o B.U.J. Prospect Chambers, Second FloorD.N. RoadBombay 400 001MaharashtraIndiaThe Women's Centre of IndiaNehru Road, VokolaSanta Cruz, Bombay 400 005IndiaWomen's Studies UnitTata Institute of Social SciencesP.O. Box 8313, Sion trombay RoadDeonar, Bombay 400008IndiaThe Women's Studies Unit attempts to sensitize students and policymakers about women and development issues by teaching social work students and government employees, by producing teaching materials, consulting various groups about women and development, and by conducting research. Maitreyi7, Manjiki, Makarand SocietyVeer Savarkar Marg, MahimBombay 400016IndiaTel: 45 12 11/45 41 48The major objective of Maitreyi is to develop a feminist perspective in understanding women's issues and the women's movement, and to sensitize everyone about women's issues. Maitreyi sponsors and indirectly supports the following activities: women's studies workshops, research, documentation, support centers for women in distress, mobilization of women in villages to join Ladies Club, and publication of books and annual reports. Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (SNDT) Women's University Library 1 Nathibai Thackersey Road New Marine Lines 400 020 Mumbai India Tel: +91 022 207 2792 Fax: +91 022 201 8226 E-mail: sndtulib@bom3.vsnl.net.inSNDT Women's University was established in 1916 as the first women's university in India. The university library was established in 1955. It houses an information service on women's studies. The women's information section of the library caters to researchers and professors as well as NGOs and activists. The library maintains an indigenous database -SUCHAK- containing references to more than 100.000 titles. About 35.000 of these pertain specifically to women. In recent years the library has acquired several instructional, bibliographical, and full text databases. Languages: Indian, English. Akshara - A Women's Resource Centre Neelambari 501, Road no. 86 Off Gokhale Road Dadar West 400028 Bombay India Tel: +91 22 430 9676 or +91 22 431 6082 Fax: +91 22 431 9143 E-mail: admin@akshara.ilbom.ernet.inAkshara began informally in 1987 as result of the women's movement and its campaigns in Bombay. It started by producing low cost publications for women's organizations and activists. In 1995 Akshara recieved funds to establish a library and reference centre for women. It now has library facilities, offers gender training and workshops, and publishes educational and movement oriented materials. Languages: English, Marathi. Forum Against Oppression Of Women29,Bhatia Bhavan, 1st floorBabrekar Marg, Dadar, Bombay 400028. Tel. 91-22-422-2436Email: inforum@inbb.gn.apc.orgFAOW was formed in 1979 as a platform to respond to an extremely unjust judgement on a rape case. Soon from a Forum Against Rape as it was earlier called, it changed its name to the present one to encompass varied forms of women's oppression. FAOW is part of what in India is recognised as the Autonomous Women's groups which has played a crucial role in this third phase of the women's movement [late 70's onwards]. Today it is mainly a campaign group consisting of members from varied background- students, housewives, professional women, lectureres etc. The members meet regularly once in a week and every one puts their volantary time in the work that needs to be done. There are no paid staff. Research Center for Women's StudiesS.N.D.T. Women's UniversityJuhu Road, Santa CruzBombay 400 049IndiaWomen's Studies UnitTata Institute of Social SciencesPost Box 8318, Sion-Trombay Road, DeonarBombay 400088IndiaMajlis, A-2/4, Golden Valley, Kalina, Mumbai (Bombay) - 400 098IndiaTel: 6180394, 6160252Majlis is a legal and cultural resource centre working in the area of women and minority rights. The legal centre of Majlis is a group of lawyers providing legal assistance to women. Majlis is also involved in reasearch and documentation on issues concerning women. India Women Scientist's Association (IWSA) IWSA Plot No. 20, Sector 10-A VashiNavi Mumbai - 400 703IndiaTel: 91 22 766 18 06Fax: 91 22 6204038 / 4138521. Promote women's participation in Science. Membership open to all science graduates. Centre for Documentation and Research on Women (Aalochana) "Kedar"86/11-B KanchangalliErandavanaPoona 411 004MaharashtraIndiaTel: 212-343563Anveshi Research Center for Women's StudiesOsmania University CampusHyerabad - 500 007IndiaStreelekha67.2fl,Blumon, Mahatma Gandhi RdBangalore 560001IndiaURL: http://www.peg.apc.org./~spinifex/streelekha.htmlBangalore Joint Women's Programme73 Miller's Road, Benson Town, PO Box 4600, Bangalore 560046. IndiaTel: 080 333335. Center for Informal Education and Development StudiesNo. 7, Balaji LayoutWheeler Road ExtensionBangalore 560 084IndiaSt. Ignatius Social CentreProbhat Nagar, HonavarP.O. UK (Dt) Karnataka, India 581334Working Women's Forum55 Bhimsena Garden RoadMadras 600 004Tamil NaduIndiaTel: 44-74553 or (9144) 4993937 or 4992853Fax: 44-944444 or (9144) 4992853Association of unorganised or Informal women workers. Madras Women's Indian AssociationIndian Council for World Affairs, 43 GreenwaysMadras 600028IndiaMother Teresa Women's University13 Race Course RoadGuindy Madras - 600032IndiaSisters, For Polycultural lesbians. PO Box 26, Tambaram, Madras 600 059IndiaMartec Center for the Advancement of Women25 Cathedral RoadMadrasTamil Nadu 600086IndiaCentre for Development StudiesUlloor TrivandrumKerala State 695011IndiaWomen's Research CentreP-595, Purna Das RoadCalcutta 700019IndiaJoint Women's Programme16 Elgin Road, Calcutta 700020. IndiaTel: 033-749945Streelakha(Feminist Publisher) 16 Southern AvenueCalcutta 700 026IndiaSanhita Gender Resource Centre 89B Raja Basanta Roy Road 700 029 Calcutta India Tel: +91 33 466 2150 or +91 33 463 1430 Fax: +91 33 473 0687 or +91 33 473 5619 Sanhita, an initiative of women activists in West Bengal, was born out of a need for information activism and networking among grassroots organizations working towards the empowerment of women. Sanhita aims to increase women's access to information. Sanhita conducts gender trainings, publishes, provides a referral service, and produces advocacy materials. Sanhita also collects, processes, and disseminates information through action research programs and by means of a library and documentation centre. Joint Women's ProgrammeJWP No. 15 Ramalinga Nagar, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Kottivakkam, Thiruvanmiyur, Madras 800041. India

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Directory

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Directory
[ List of the leading Non-governmental organizations that are operating within the country ]

ENVIS Centre at World Wide Fund for Nature-India, New Delhi has published an NGO Directory working in the field of Environment.

For more details please contact:-
Mr. Ravi Singh - Secretary General and CEO
Mr. G. Areendran - Head ENVIS Centre
Address: World Wide Fund for Nature-India172-B, Lodi Estate, New Delhi - 110 003.
E-mail:igcmc@wwfindia.net, rkumar@wwfindia.net Website : http://www.wwfenvis.org/portal.htm
Telephone : +91-011-51504791/51504794Fax : +91-011-51504779/4795

Partial list of NGO's working on HIV/AIDS in India

Partial list of NGO's working on HIV/AIDS in India (1998 list from NACO)

ANDHRA PRADESH
1. Dr. M. Vijaya Kiran,Society for Integrated Development in Urban and Rural Areas(SIDUR),B51/F1, Vijayanagar Colony, Hyderabad-500057.Tel:-040-221108, 3320709(O),Fax:-040-229583, 040-841697
2. Shri J. Samba Sivrao,Secretary,Action for Integrated Rural and Tribal DevelopmentSocial Services Society, (AIRTDS),D.No.1-27-14, Tanka Salawari Street,Nazarpet, Tenali-522201,Ph:- (08644) (25739), Fax:- 24560
3. Dr. Ramesh Babu, Chief Functionary,BOSS ( Blood Donors' Organisation for Social Service)7-46, Vasavi Nagar (M.R. Palli),Tirupati-517 502.Chittoor District,Andhra Pradesh.Ph:- 08574-50050
4. Dr. G. Prabhakar,Mahila Vikas Sansthan,1-4-126, Naurajee Road,Vishakapatnam.
5. Dr. Koutikuppala Surya Rao,Child Foundation of India,Plot 120, D.No.39.5.30,Muralinagar,Vishkapatnam-530007.Ph:- 558529

ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS
7. Shri Neeraj Kumar Balaiah,General secretary,Dweep Youth Club,c/o Nehru Yuvak Kendra,Head Post Office,Port Blair-744101A&N IslandsASSAM
8. Dr. S. I. Ahmed AIDS Prevention Society,Zoo Narangi Road,Guwahati, Assam.-781021.Tel:-03786-22328Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh.Ph:- 0361-560992.
9. Ms Reeta Devi, TrusteeILA TRUST,D-44, Sujan Singh Park,New Delhi-110003.Telefax:-91-11-4629541Fax:-91-11-6830291

BIHAR
10. Shri Ganesh Prasad Singh,ADITHI2/30, State Bank Colony II,Baley Road, Patna-800014.Telefax:-0612-283018
11. Mr. Vinoy Kumar Ohdar,Bihar Voluntary Health Association,West of Ganga Apartment, Opp. L.C.T. Ghat,Mainpura,Patna-800 001.Ph:- (0612) (266605). Fax:- 266884.
12. M. Pilar Guedea,Mahila Jagriti Kendra,P.O. IE Gomia,Dist.Bokaro,Pin-829112.Ph:- (06544) (61040)
13. Shri Atanu Majumdar,Bhorukha Public Welfare Trust,Raxaul, Bihar.

CHANDIGARH
14. Mr. Surinder Verma,Citizen Awareness Group,2812, Sector-28-C, Chandigarh.
15. Shri Onkar Chand, Secretary,Servants of the People Society,Lajpat Rai Bhawan, Sec-15-B, Chandigarh.Ph:-780611GOA
16. Ms. Marriette Gorrea, Director,Positive Life,Flat No.A/7, Skylark Apartments,Near Cine A1 Dorado,Panji, Goa-403 002.Ph(832) (224 428) (231 827)Fax:- 229355.

GUJARAT
17. Ms. Suchi Rawal,Gujarat AIDS Awareness and Prevention Unit,8/01, Siddha Chakra Apartments, Ahmedabad,Gujarat.Ph:- 6575282, Fax:- 6572962.
18. Fr. Cedric Prakash,St. Xaviers Social Service Society,P.O. Box 4088, Navrangpura,Ahmedabad-380 009.Tel:- 495238.Fax:- 642 6362.
19. Mrs. Bunny Nag,Baroda Citizens Council,Above Health Museum,Sayoji Bang, Baroda-390018.Tel:- (0256) 793415/794596.
20. Dr. Barath Bhagat,Lok Sevak Mandal,C. H. Bhagat Working Women Hostel,Near Dalal Apartments,Vikas Gruti Road, Paldi,Ahmedabad-380 007.Tel:-419 260.Fax:- 6612608

HARYANA
21. Shri J.H.Gopal,Secretary General, Jetty Foundation,203, Sector-37, Faridabad-121003Haryana
22. Ms. Sumitra Chowhar,Nari Chetana Sangaythan,1322, Sec.-14, Sonipat,Ph:- (01264) - 43459.
23. Shri J.N. Gahlant,Secretary,Indian Red Cross Society,Rohtak,Tel:- (01262) 44588.HIMACHAL PRADESH
24. Mr. Mukesh Kumar Sinha,Himachal Pradesh Voluntary Health Association,Eleant Bhawan, Khalina, Shimla-171002.Tel:- 223132.

JAMMU AND KASHMIR
25. Mr. Shabir Ahmed, Mustafa,General Secretary,Imam Hussain Foundation,8/3, Polo View,Sri Nagar - 190 001.Kashmir,Ph:- 478053.KARNATAKA
26. Ms. Edwina Pereira,International Nursing Services Association,2/1, Benson Road, Benson Town, Bangalore - 560 046.Tel:- 080-5513299.Fax:- 080-5574633.
27. Shri R.E. Laivgo, Assistant Project Officer,SAMRAKSHA,402, Ranka Park Apartments,4th Block, Ground Floor,456, Lal Bagh Road, Bangalore-560027.Ph:- (080) (2238297)
28. Mr. Bhagwandas,Karnataka State Trainers Collective,1st floor, Rowan Villa Compound,Daddalkad-NH-17-Link Road,Post Ashoknagar, DaddalkadMangalore-575006.Ph:- (080) (561503)
29. Mr. Belle Gowda, Project Officer,MYRADA,No.2, Service Road,Dumlur Layout,Bangalore-560071.Tel:-554 3166, 5572028, 5564457,Fax:-556 9982.

KERALA
30. Shri Rajesh Williams,Administrative Officer,ADIC-India,T.C.26/2203, Spencer Junction,Trivandram-695001.Telefax:- (0471) (462086)
31. Dr. George Joseph C.,Kusumagiri Mental Health Centre,Kusumagiri PO,Kakkanad,Kochi-682 030.Tel:-422 215.

MADHYA PRADESH
32. Shri Umesh Vashisht,Centre for Integrated Development,42, Manik Vilas, Gwalior.Tel:- 326174, 424686.
33. Daniel J. Theophilas,Centre for Labour Education and Social Research,C-14 Indira Vihar, Seepat Road,PB No.58, Bilaspur-495001.Tel:- 07752/20464, (04452) (40144)Fax:- 20144, 23306.
34. Shri R.P. Saraf, Secretary,Madhya Pradesh Bal Kalyan Parishad,(Street Children),Hostel No.5, Piplani, Bhopal-462 021.Ph:-586851.

MAHARASHTRA
35. Dr. I. S. Gilada,Indian Health Organisation,Municipal School Building,JJ Hospital Compound,Mumbai-400 008.Tel:- 3738999Fax:- 3864433

36. Dr. Vimala Nadkarni,Tata Institute of Social Sciences,(Dept. of Medical & Psychiatric Social work),Post Box No.8313,Sion-Trombay Road, Deonar.Mumbai-400 088.Tel:-556 3290 -96.Fax:-556 2912.37. Dr. V.S. Gore,Sevadham Trust,C/o Manoj Clinic,1148, Sadashiv Peth, Pune - 411 030.Tel:-472700

38. Dr. R. Gowd.(President)Service of Society,'A' Wing, Umiya Apartments,Canada Corner,Nasik-422 005.Tel:-(0253) 578793, 570707Fax:- 350750
39. Dr. Asha Apte,Vanchit Vikas,405/9, Narayanpet, Behind Modi Ganpati Temple,Pune-411 030Ph:- 454658, 483050

40. Dr. Jairaj G. Thanekar,ASHA Project, AIDS/STD and Health Action,Mumbai Municipal Corporation,IInd floor, Municipal Eye Hospital,Maulana Shaukat Ali Marg,Mumbai-400008.Tel:-3080486, 3088609(O)Fax:- 3005175.

41. Sr. Anne John R.J.M.,Catholic Nurses Guild of India,C.N. G.I. National Secretariat 2,St. Michael Annex, 2nd Floor,Mahim, Mumbai-400 016.Tel:-4456135Fax:-4456135.
42. Dr. Mandeep Dhaliwal,Lawyers Collective,4th Floor, Jalaram Jyot,63, Ghogha Street,(Janambhoomi Lane), Flora Foundation,Mumbai-400001.Tel:-2830957, 285-2543,Fax:-282 3570.

43. Dr. Subhash Hira,Director,AIDS Research & Control Organisation (ARCON),STD Building,JJ Hospital,Mumbai-400 008.Ph:- 3742193Fax:- 444 0378

MANIPUR
44. Shri Nobokishore Singh,Secretary,Centre for Social Development,Place Compound (West),Imphal-795001. ManipurTel:-230004.
45. Dr. Jayanta Kumar,Institute for Social Diseases,Singhjamei, Mathak, Chowngtham Leokai,Imphal-795001. Manipur.Tel:-(0385)-227574
46. Shri H. Raghumani SinghLifeline FoundationKeishamthong, Top Leirah, Imphal-395001.Telefax:- 0385-224186.

47. Shri Vikram Nepram,Project Director,Continuum of Care Project,C/o Medical Directorate,Govt. of Manipur,Lamphelpat, Imphal-4,Manipur.

MEGHALAYA
48. Mr. A.O. Johny,Project Officer,Bosco Reachout,Don Bosco,Guwahati-1.Tel:-510457.

MIZORAM
49. Dr. J.C. Chhuanlianm,Programme Coordinator,Community Health Action Network (CHAN),P.O. Box 5,Aizwal-796 001.Mizoram.Tel:- 0389-26106, 27609

NEW DELHI
50. Ms. Anjali Gopalan, Director,The NAZ Foundation(India) Trust,D-45, Gulmohar Park,New Delhi.Tel:- 6851970, 6851971.Fax:- 6859113.
51. Ms. Shenaz Akhtar,Rajiv Gandhi Foundation,1, Rajendra Prasad Road,Jawahar Bhawan,New Delhi-110001.Tel:- 3755117, 3755118Fax:- 3755117
52. Shri Shankar Chowdhury, Addl.Prof & Coordinator,NGO-AIDS Cell,Centre for Community Medicine,AIIMS. Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029.Tel:-6852785
53. Ms. Elizabeth Vatsyayan, AIDS Awareness Group(AAG),119-Humayunpur,Safdarjung Enclave,New Delhi-110029.Tel:- 6187953/6187954
54. Dr. Sushma Sengupta,Drishtikon,1207, Sector_D, Pocket-1,Vasant Kunj,New Delhi-110070.
55. Dr. Nalini Sahay,TORCH,D-1033, New Friends Colony,New Delhi.Tel:- 6821636Fax:- 6828383.
56. Dr. Bitra George,Salaam Baalak Trust,2492, Sec-D, Pocket-II,Vasant Kunj,New Delhi-110070.Tel:- 6898129
57. Mr. Luke Sampson,SHARAN,G-46, Ist floor,Green Park, Main,New Delhi-110016.
58. Mr. Rajesh Kumar,Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses (SPYM),B-4/3054, Vasant Kunj,New Delhi-110067.Tel:- 6893872Fax:- 6896229
59. Mr. Ramesh Venkatraman,Positive Life,2466, Sec-D-Pocket II,Vasant Kunj,New Delhi-110070.
60. Ms. S. Lalitha,Joint Women's Programme,14, Jangpura-B,Mathura Road,New Delhi-110014.Ph:- 4319821, 4313681Fax:- 4313681, 4313660
61. Ms. Sadha Mohan,Editor, Nexus,Population Services International India,C-445, Chittranjan Park, Post Box-7360,New Delhi-110019.Ph:- 6428379,Fax:- 6467419
62. Shri Ravi Chopra,Secretary,DISHA,13/8 8, Block C-4-B,Janakpuri,New Delhi-58.Ph:-5554530Fax:- 5685670

ORISSA
63. Shri B. P. Patnaik,Indo National Socio Economic Foundation, A/8, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneshwar-751009.Tel:- (0674) 404717)Fax:-420333
64. Shri M.R. Mishra,Jeevan Rekha Parisad,N I/150, I.R.C. Village,Nayapalli,Bhubaneshwar-751015Tel: 452464.
65. Dr. P.K. Sahoo,Project Coordinator,SHED (Society for Health Education and Development)AT/PO/ Dist. Rayagada, Orissa-1.Tel:- (06856) 22031
66. Shri K.C. Panigrahi,Indian Management of Technical Society,116, Station Square, Bhubaneshwar,Tel:- 503128.
67. Dr. Geeta Mohanty,C.D.M.U.97, Forest Park, Bhubaneshwar,Telefax:- (0674) 408605

PONDICHERRY
68. Smt. Shyamala Ashok,(Executive Director),SOCIETY FOR DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH & TRAINING (SFDRT),Ratna Talkies Complex, Pondicherry-605001.
69. Smt. Shyamala Natraj/Smt. A. Baby,South Indian AIDS Action Programme,(SIAAP)2/45, Ayyanar Koil Street, Thattanchavadi, Pondicherry.Ph:- 416141, 417224Fax:- (044) 4918747

PUNJAB
70. Ms. Kulvinder Kaur,Project Coordinator,AIDS Prevention Society Punjab,1058/1, Sector-39, Chandigarh,Punjab.Tel:- (0172) 696361
71. Mr. Mandeep Sharma,Registered Motivator,Blood Donors Council,Rahon Road, Nawan Shahar,Punjab-144514.Tel:- 20974, 20212
72. Mr. G.D. Arora,President,International Forum for Education & Development,Head office 16, Sewa Nagar, Putlighar,Amritsar-143001.Tel:-210811, 210833, 272607, 272802.

RAJASTHAN
73. Dr. C.L. Paliwal,Medical Officer,Seva Mandir,Fatehpura, Udaipur.
74. Dr. Dinesh Mathur,Shanti Deep,5-JA-13, Jawahar Nagar,Jaipur-302004.Tel:- 560291, 560244Fax:- (0141) 365268
75. Mr. Rakesh SnehiRajasthan Mahila Kalyan Mandal,Vishwamitra Ashram,Anandpura (Topdara),Ajmer.Tel:- 420635, 427840

SIKKIM
76. Dr. Yogesh Verma,Rotary ClubGangtok, Sikkim,Tel:- 24555

TAMIL NADU
77. Dr. S. Sunderaman,Director,AIDS Research Foundation of India,20/2, Bagirathy Ammal Street,T. Nagar, Madras-600 017.Tamil Nadu.Tel:- 8258014, 8234797
78. Dr. Suniti Solomon,Director,Y.R.G. CareRaman Street, Chennai-600 017.Tel:- 8264242Fax:- 8259600
79. Ms. L. Kumaramangalam,PRAKRITI,6, Jaganathan Road,Nungambakkam,Chennai -600 034.Tel:-8276222Fax:-044-8269625.
80. Ms. Jaya Sreedhar,Media Foundation,No.6, Numgambaam High Road,Chennai -6.Tel:-044-8278870.Fax:-821 2138
81. Shri Ashok Pillai,Indian Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (INP+),20-C, Thrimalai Pillai Road,Chennai:-600 017.Tel:-(044) 8258014Fax:- (044) 8256842
82. Dr. Bimal Charles,Assistant Director - NGO Programme, AIDS Prevention and Control Project(APAC)Voluntary Health Services,Adiyar, T.T.T.I. post,Chennai-600113
83. Dr. Saraswati Sankaran,DESH,3 D' Monte Colony,TTK Road, Alwarpet, Chennai -600 018.Tel:- 499 5580Fax:-4970354.
84. Shri L.D. Xavier,Managing Trustee,Reaching the Unreached Trust,Susai Nagar, Pathiavaran,Tamil Nadu - 632326.Ph:- (04175) 25020

TRIPURA
85. Dr. Ms.Shreelekha Rai,Voluntary Health Association of Tripura,Near Bangladesh Post Office,Agartala-799007.Tel:-0381-222849.

UTTAR PRADESH
86. Dr.(Mrs.) Madhur Chopra,Medical Officer in charge,Sarjivan Kalyan Samiti,275, Katghar,Allahabad.
87. Shri Bimal Arora,CIDRAP,485/14, Mohan Meakin Road,Daliganj, Lucknow-20 (U.P.)Ph:-323863, 370461Fax:- 212714
88. Mrs. Sutapa Mukherjee,(Secretary)Gram Niyojan Kendra,R-10/1181, New Raj Nagar,Ghaziabad-201002.Tel:- 91717291, 91723782
89. Ms. Doe Nair,Women Action Group, CHELSEA,House No.181, Sec-37,NOIDA,Dist.-Gautambudh Nagar.Tel:- 8572483 Fax:- 857 2425
90. Dr. S.N. Bhargawa, Secretary,Voluntary Action for Community Health(VACH),B/M-213, Kedar Nagar, Agra-282010.Tel:-0562-261484

WEST BENGAL
91. Ms. Anandita Roy,Child in Need Institute(CINI),Post Box No.16742,Calcutta-700027.Tel:- 4678192, 4671206
92. Mr. Apurba Ghosh.West Bengal Voluntary Blood Donors Forum,73, Pioneer Park, Barasat,North 24, Paragnas,West Bengal-743201.Tel:-5525277
93. Ms. Taposhi BhattacharyaVivekananda Education Society,13/3, Kalicharan Dutta Road,Calcutta-61.Tel:- 4680365, 4681550Fax:- 468-0364
94. Ms.Papia Sen,West Bengal Voluntary Health Association,AIDS Control & Prevention Programme,19 A, Dr. S.M. Avenue,Calcutta -700014.Tel:- 2446754Fax:- 2487628
95. Shri Ravi Kant, Jan Shakti Vahini,A-139, Shivalik, Malviya Nagar,(Opp. Aurobindo College),New Delhi.Tel:- 6283054, 8-271267.Fax:- 6852080
96. Shri Deepak Meshram,Voluntary Health Association of India,40, Institutional Area,South of IIT, Near Qutab Hotel,New Delhi-110 069.Tel:-6518071/2, 6515018
97. Dr. T.C. Sharma,Indian Red Cross Society,1 Red Cross Road,New Delhi-110001.Tel:-3711551, 37164441, 3716305Fax:-3717454.
98. The Branch Manager,Family Planning Association of India,FPAI, Bhawan, Sec-4, R.K. Puram,New Delhi-22.Tel:- 6172359
99. Dr. S. Nath,SULABH, Sulabh International Institute of Health & Hygiene,Sulabh Bhawan, Mahavir Enclave, Plam-Dabri, New Delhi.Tel:- 5553823, 5501494
100. Dr. Shobha Yoman,Christian Medical Association of India,A-3, Plot No.2,Local shopping Centre, Janak Puri,New Delhi-110058.Tel:-559971-3Fax:-5598150.101. Ms. Niharika SinhaParivar Seva Sansthan,J-125, Sahet,New Delhi-17,Tel:- 6965710, 6967473.Fax:- 6967473.
102. Dr. Rajiv Tandon,Regional Director (HIV/ AIDS),Rotary International South East Asia,c/o Tandon Nursing House,C-55, Anand Niketan,New Delhi- 21.Telefax:- 6875354
103. Dr. Christopher Nathan, Medical Officer,The Catholic Health Association of India,P.B. No.2126, Gunroch Enclave, Secunderabad-500003.Tel:- 8482923
104. Shri Madhab Lal chaterjee,Indian society of Blood Transfusion & Immunohaematology,C/o 73, Pioneer Park, Barasat, North 24, Paraganas,West Bengal.

PARTIAL list of Foreign Agencies
1. Ms.Doris D' Cruz Grote, UNAIDS - India,C-199, Defence Colony,New Delhi-110 024.Tel:- 6875760Fax:- 6885540
2. Shri Mehboob Dada,European Commission,42-A, Golf Link,New Delhi-110003.Tel:- 4627896
3. Mr. Bob Fryatt//Mr. G. Balasubramanium / Ms. Madhu Deshmukh,DFID-Health & Population Office,50-M, Shantipath,(Gate No. 4, Niti Marg,)Chanakyapuri,New Delhi-110021.Tel:- 6871657
4. Ms. Geetanjali Mishra,Programme Officer,Ford Foundation,55, Lodi Estate,New Delhi-110003.Tel:- 4619441
5. Ms.Poonam Mutreja,MacArthur Foundation,Core C, Zone VA, 1st Floor,India Habitat Centre,Lodi Estate,New Delhi-110003.
6. Dr. Ravi Anand,CEDPA,IFPS,Liason Office,4/2, Shanti Niketan,New Delhi-110021.
7. Mr. J.P. Narain,Regional Advisor on AIDS,WHO House,I.P. Estate,New Delhi.Tel:-331 7804, 3317323Fax:- 3318412
8. Ms. Jillian Nellsop,AusAid,Australian High Commission,New Delhi.Tel:- 6888223Fax:- 6887492
9. Ms. Yasmin Zaveri,SIDA,C/o Swedish Embassy,Nyaya Marg,Chanakya Puri,Behind Russian Embassy,New Delhi-21.Tel:-6875760Fax:- 6885540
10. Dr. Sanjiv Kumar,UNICEF, India Country Office,73, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003.Tel:- 4690401Fax:- 4690410
11. Ms. Asa Anderson,UNESCO,UNESCO House,9, Poorvi Marg, Vasant Vihar,New Delhi-110057. Tel:-6141437
12. Mr. Wasim Zaman/Dr. Farah Usman,UNFPA, Representative,55, Lodi Estate,New Delhi - 110003.Tel:-4628877, 3782317
13. Mrs. Geeta Sethi,Officer-in-charge,Regional Project on HIV and Development,C-199, Defence Colony,New Delhi-110003.Tel:-4632339Fax:-4631647
14. Dr. Abdul Latif,Regional Representative,UNDCP,11C, 40 Max Mueller Marg,New Delhi- 110003
15. Dr. K. Sudhakar,Office of Population, Health & Nutrition, USAID, B-28, Institutional Area,Qutab Hotel Road,New Delhi-110016.Tel:-6865301Fax:-6868594
16. Mr. Werner K. Blenk,Director, ILO Area Office,3rd Floor, India Habitat Centre,Lodhi Road, New Delhi- 110003.
17. Dr. Isabelle de Zoysa,Population Council of India,Zone 5A, Ground Floor, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003.Tel:-4642901Fax:-4642903
18. Ms. Tara A. Sharma,Programme Officer,NORAD,50-C, Shantipath,Chanakyapuri,New Delhi-110019.
19. Dr. Jomes Abraham,Director,HOPE Foundation,(An affiliate of Hope World wide),D-32, 1st Floor, Jangpura Extension,New Delhi-110014.Tel:-4321515, 4311359Tel:-4319672
20. Dr. Raj Kumar,Public Health Specialist,World Bank, New Delhi.Tel:-4617241
21. Dr. Henry Alderfex,Project Concern International,Tel:-4641624Fax:-4641625
22. Dr. T. Walia,WHO/WR India,Tel:- 3018955.

Directory of NGOs

Directory of NGOs

This Directory of NGOs has been compiled from the following sources:Environmental NGOs in India. A Directory 1999 (Indira Gandhi Conservation Monitoring Centre).The Little Green Book. A Directory of Environmental Opportunities (Kalpavriksh)

Assam Science Society has 75 branches and was set up in 1953 to disseminate science knowledge.They impart environmental education and training through camps for teachers and students and conduct surveys on environment. Publications: Science books and journals.
General SecretaryAssam Science Society, LatsilLamb RoadGuwahati - 781 001Assam
BAIF Development Research Foundation Kamdahnu was set up in 1967 at Urli Kanchan, Pune District to improve the quality of life of the poor through regeneration of degraded resources such as land, livestock, water and vegetation. They carry out tree plantation, agro forestry and wasteland development and conduct research on tree species capable of surviving in adverse conditions. They do consultancy for afforestation, wasteland and watershed management. They encourage the use of non-conventional sources of energy.Publications: The BAIF journal (quarterly).http://www.ngoindia.com/baif/

PresidentBAIF Development Research Foundation KamdhenuSenapati Bapat MargPune - 411 016Maharashtra
Bombay Natural History Society started its work in September 1883 at Mumbai. It aims to collect data on the specimens on natural history throughout the Indian sub-continent. To disseminate knowledge of flora and fauna by means of lectures, field trips, literature and expeditions and, to study wildlife related problems and recommend management plans to conserve wildlife and its habitat. It conducts field research projects on bird migration and studies on the movement and population structure of Indian avifauna. It also conducts studies of certain endangered species of wildlife and their habitat and through environmental education impart the knowledge and awareness of the need to conserve wildlife.Publications: Hornbill (4 issues in a year), other jourals.www.bnhs.org/

Honorary SecretaryBombay Natural History Society (BNHS)Hornbill House, Opposite Lion GateShahid Bhagat Singh MargMumbai

Centre for Environmental Education (CEE) was set up in 1984 to spread awareness of environmental issues and try to find solutions for them. It is based at Ahmedabad and they have offices all over the country. They mainly aim to create environmental awareness in the communities.They conduct widespread environmental education and training programmes through a very vast network. They have also taken up projects related to conservation of biodiversity and eco-development.Publications and database:They have a vast range of publications – books, posters, educational packages, bibliographies and directories. There is also a large computerised database – the Environment Education bank, which has a collection of more than 800 environment concepts, about 2500 environment related activities and 100s of case studies.education.vsnl.com/cee/index.htmlenvfor.nic.in/cee/cee.html

DirectorCentre for Environment Education (CEE)Thaltej TekraAhmedabad - 380 054Gujarat
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) does research, investigative and educational work in the field of pollution, forest, wildlife, land and water use.The activities are carried out through lectures, field trips, publications, exhibitions on the various issues they take up, meetings and workshops. Publications:Down to Earth - a fortnightly environment magazine; Children’s magazine The Gobar Times; books; reports; computer database; audio visuals, etc.www.oneworld.org/cse/

DirectorCentre for Science and Environment (CSE)41, Institutional AreaTuglakhabadNew Delhi - 110 062

Clean Ahmedabad Abhiyan is alocal NGO that has been working with the Ahmedabad municipal corporation in the area of solid waste and is instrumental for organizing door to door meetings, awareness campaigns to educate people about the importance of segregating waste into biodegradable and recyclable waste. Once they have convinced the people of this the household begins segregating the waste.www.un.org/esa/earthsummit/abhiyan.htm

CPR Environmental Education Centre (C.P.Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation) is based at Chennai and was set up in 1989 to promote environmental awareness, to produce and disseminate basic educational and reference material on environment and to take up environmental projects.It has done a study of the sacred groves of Tamilnadu and soil and water analysis. Gives guidance on environmental laws, environmental impacts and management studies. It works in the field of environmental education. Has promoted smokeless chulhas and other renewable sources of energy. Publications:Books on environment, posters, audio cassettes, web site on environment education.http://www.crpeec.or/

DirectorC.R.P. Environment Eductaion CentreI A Eldams Road, AlwarpetChenna - 600 018

Dasholi Gram Swarajya Mandal was set up at Gopeshwar, Chamoli District, U.P. in 1964. Its aims are to encourage forest conservation and the use of forest products for self employment; to cut down soil erosion by encouraging volunteers to build embankments in the catchment areas and to plant trees.The world famous Chipko Movement was spearheaded by this organization. It gives a great deal of importance to forest conservation in the Himalayas. It has promoted environmental awareness in these areas and carried out major eco-regeneration programmes.
SecretaryDasholi Gram Swarajya Mandal (DGSM)GopeshwarChamoli District - 246 401Uttar Pradesh

Darpana Academy of Performing Arts was set up in Ahmedabad in 1984 to spread education in dance, drama and puppetry.Through their various activities they spread the message of a better environment. They have launched a programme ‘Jagruti’, a school project for environmental empowerment.Publication and aids: Video and audio tapeshttp://www.darpana.com/

Smt. Mrinalini V. SarabhaiFounder DirectorDarpana Academy of Performing ArtsUsmanpura, Ashram RoadAhmedabad - 380 013Gujarat

Development Alternatives based at Delhi, work in all parts of the country. It was established in 1983 to design options and promote sustainable development through programmes of economic efficiency, equity and social justice, resource conservation and self-reliance. Its activities cover the entire nation. They are working in the field of pollution monitoring and control; waste recycling management; wasteland development; appropriate technology. Publications and aids: Monthly newsletter, audio cassettes (songs on environment and development), video cassettes (Green Show) www.ecouncil.ac.cr/devalt/dagrp.htm

PresidentDevelopment AlternativesB-33/2, Institutional Area, Tara CrescentNew MehrauliNew Delhi - 110 016
Friendicoes, Society for the Eradication of Cruelty to Animals was set up at Delhi in 1979 to rescue, feed and medicate all injured, abused and ownerless animals; to promote adoption programmes for animals. Humane education programmes for schools and slum areas; sterilisation of stray dogs; running mobile clinics in slum areas.
27/273 under Defence Colony Flyover,New Delhi - 110 024

Friends of the Doon was founded in 1983 as a pressure group against illegal mining, tree felling and as a platform for voicing people’s grievances. They aim at preserving and rehabilitating the environment of the Doon Valley, its forests, rivers and mountains. One of their main activities include the support they give to the case against limestone mining. Some of their main activities are in the area of environmental education and afforestation. They also encourage the use of non conventional sources of energy and are executing town beautification schemes.

Gandhi Peace Foundation – Environment Cell began functioning at Delhi from June 1979. It was set up mainly to promote the environmental activities of rural development agencies; to disseminate environmental information through the publication of up to date reports on environmental issues; to organize workshops and seminars for environmental experts, policy makers, individuals and organisations working for environmental issues. Their activities include researching the role of women in community forestry and rural development; conducting studies in soil erosion, water logging, drainage and seepage around select dams; planting fast growing trees. Publications:They bring out publications and educational aids on the Chipko Movement, environmental education, dams etc; audio visuals on Mitti Bachao, the Chipko Movement, deforestation, the Yamuna and the Narmada rivers and traditional rain harvesting techniques.www.undp.org.in/gup/gpf.htm

Gandhi Peace FoundationEnvironment Cell221/223, Deen Dayal Upadhyay MargNew Delhi - 110 002

Green Future Foundation was set up in 1987 at Pune in Maharashtra to promote and work towards environmental protection, energy and ecological conservation and pollution control. They impart environmental education and training by organising forest based camps for adults and youths. They also do afforestation and have raised a nursery of medicinal and indigenous plants.Publication and aids: Video and audio tapes
Executive SecretaryGreen Future Foundation (GEF)515/5/14, AnjaliEkbote ColonyPune - 411 042Maharashtra

Indian Association for Environmental Management (IAEM) was set up at Nagpur in 1963 to educate people on the environment, to encourage the conservation of the environment and to spread environmental knowledge. They conduct seminars, essay competitions and exhibitions related to water and its pollution, they have carried out water pollution control activities and worked in the field of environmental management. Publication: Journal
Indian Association for Environmental Management (IAEM)C/o NEERI, Nehru MargNagpur - 440 020Maharashtra

INTACH Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, New Delhi was set up in 1984 to preserve Indian cultural and natural heritage.They undertake water-harvesting projects in urban areas. They have done studies on the restoration of the ecological balance of freshwater lakes and ponds and marine habitats and prepared maps. They also publish books on environmental issues.Publications: Books on environmental issues - 1. The Greening of India. 2. Land and Water. 3. Tropical Desertification, etc.

Director GeneralIndian National trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)Bhartiyam Near Humayun TombNizamuddinNew Delhi - 110 013
Jammu and Kashmir Environment and Wasteland Development Society works mainly in the Rajouri District to develop wastelands. They have done extensive afforestation in the wasteland areas and identifies wastelands in the area of function.

General SecretaryJammu & Kashmir Environment andWasteland Development Society14, Ranbir Market, Indira ChowkJammu - 180 001Jammu & Kashmir
Kerala Sastra Sahitiya Parishad was set up in 1962 in Thrissur Kerala to preserve the environment, to provide alternative models for development and to popularize science among the people.They have worked in the field of eco-development, creating awareness about water and energy conservation and encouraging the use of non-conventional energy sources such as smokeless chulhas, etc.Publications: Quarterly publications and books.

PresidentKerala Shastra Sahitya ParishadParishat Bhawan, Guruvayeer RoadThrissur - 680 004Kerala

Kalpavriksh was started in 1971 as a movement opposed to the destruction of Delhi’s green area. It is a citizens action group set up to inculcate understanding and concern on environmental issues, especially among the youth. It also aims to conduct research in environmental problems, to campaign on environmental issues and to evolve a holistic environmental perspective. It imparts environmental education in schools and colleges by forming a network of nature clubs, conducting bird watching expeditions and nature trails and has developed workbooks for the school level. It has conducted research on environmental subjects such as an impact assessment study on the Narmada Valley Project, pesticide use in India, air pollution in Delhi, mining activities in Dehra Dun district, protecting the Delhi ridge, are some of the works they have highlighted.Publications:1. The Little Green Book. 2. Narmada – a campaign newsletter. 3. What is that bird (An illustrated guide), etc.
C-17/A, MunirkaNew Delhi - 110 067

Ladakh Ecology Development Group (LEDG) was set up in 1983 in Ladakh in the Leh and Kargil Districts. It aims to promote ecological and sustainable development harmonious with the traditional cultures of the area. They have worked in the area of ecological development and protection of the environment. A great deal of awareness has been generated under their Village Outreach Project. They are encouraging the use of renewable energy sources, promoting organic farming and the making of handicrafts. They have contributed to the ban of plastics in the valley.

LEDG, LehLadakh DistrictJammu and Kashmir
Madras Naturalists Society (MNS) commenced its activities in Chennai in 1976 but was registered in 1979. Its main aims are to study environmental problems in and around Chennai;to impart environmental education through seminars and discussions; to imbibe a love for nature through camps and slide shows; to organise visits to sanctuaries in Tamilnadu; to disseminate information on nonpolluting and renewable sources of energy. It imparts environmental education to students and teachers through planting of trees in schools and slide shows. It conducts surveys and symposia on water pollution and forest destruction and is cooperating with other agencies in studying the city’s pollution problems. It has conduated ecological survey and done enumeration of species found on the seacoast along Chennai city. It has been encouraging the use of nonpolluting and renewable sources of energy.Publications: Quarterly journal the Blackbuck, report on a pollution survey of Chennai beaches;checklist of birds in and around Chennai; monthly bulletin on the society’s activities.
8, Janaki AvenueAbhirampuramChennai - 600 018

Narmada Bachao Andalon was set up in 1986 under the leadership of Medha Patkar. It aims mainly to educate those directly affected by large development projects, such as tribals, on the social and environmental impact of such projects. To protest against the construction of dams in the Narmada Valley in general; struggling towards a right to information and new environmentally sustainable water policy. To help the tribals get a substantial share of the government’s development schemes/services and to unable them to undertake development activities themselves. They mainly educate, mobilize and organize residents of the Narmada Valley on human rights and justice, alternative development policies, environmental issues related to big dams in general and the Narmada project in particular. They undertake surveys of the affected villages, protest against land and forest issues and government interference in this regard. They are fighting against displacement and disregard of the rights of the people.Publication: They come out with a bi-monthly publication the Narmada Samachar.
Smt. Medha PatkarNarmada Dharangrast Samiti(Narmada Bachao Andolan)C/o P.D. DalalPost Box 52Dhule - 424 001Maharashtra

Nilgiri Wildlife and Environment Association is based at Ottacamand to conserve the natural resources of the Nilgiri and preserve wildlife and the habitat. Impart environmental education and conduct tree planting, bird watching, and soil conservation programmes. They have assisted in the imposition of hunting restrictions and the protection of the elephant.Publications: Quarterly in English ‘Tahr’ and booklets.
Honarary ScretaryNilgiri Wildlife and Environment AssociationC/o District Forest OfficeNilgiris North DivisionMount Stewart HillOttacamand, Nilgiri District - 643 001Tamil Nadu

Orissa Environmental Society was established in 1982 at Bhubaneshwar. It was set up to encourage and organise study, research, understanding and appreciation of nature. To formulate co-curricular courses in environmental sciences at all levels of education and advise the government. They conduct research, seminars and workshops on forest and wildlife protection and organise eco-development camps. They are campaigning for a biosphere reserve forest area in the state. They are the resource agency for pollution control in Talcher industrial area.Publications: The Journal of Environmental Science, reports, proceedings, etc.
Orissa Environmental Society (OES)N-6/530 NayapalliBhubaneshwar - 751 015

Rajasthan Environment Preservation Society was set up in 1985 at Jaipur to work towards pollution control, afforestation, ecological and environmental preservation. To promote social forestry and plantation and to clean the ponds, lakes and reservoirs. They impart environmental education and awareness, provide consultancy and encourage the use of renewable sources of energy.
The PresidentRajasthan Environment Preservation Society"Vasundara", Tonk RoadJaipur - 302 015

Ramakrishna Mission Lokashiksha Parishad was set up in 1952 and its mission is to uplift the rural people with a view to making them self-reliant. It works in 11 districts covering about 4000 villages. It has been carrying out programmes for the development of the wasteland areas restoration of bundhs in the Sundarbans riverine areas to protect the land from saline water. It has conducted studies on the status, expectation and contribution of non timber forest products for the subsistence of forest fringe dwellers. It has been promoting the use of smokeless chulhas, sanitary toilet linked biogas plants, solar energy; extensive tree plantation; preservation of the Sunderban biosphere; promoting ecofriendly farming. It is also working in the area of environmental education.

DirectorRamakrishna Mission Lokashiksha ParishadBelur MathBelurWest Bengal
Srishti was set up in Delhi in 1988 to promote conservation and enrichment of the environment; to carry out research on all aspects of sustainable living; to foster concern for the environment among the people, making its preservation a shared responsibility. It has been working for the conservation of the Delhi Ridge by involving community participation; they have kept a bird count in the wetlands of Delhi. It has coordinated the Asian midwinter waterfowl census for northern India and has carried out tree plantation, conservation of biodiversity and waste management.

It played a very active role in the drafting and finalisation of the Biodegradable Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998. It worked closely with the CPCB and the MOEF in the finalisation of the rules. Now that the rules have been issued, it is propagating the cause of better bio-medical waste practices

1001, Antariksh Bhavan22, Kasturba Gandhi MargNew Delhi - 110 001

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), established in 1974,TERI is a wholly independent not-for-profit research institute. Its mission is to develop and promote technologies, policies and institutions for efficient and sustainable use of natural resources. It has been imparting environmental education through projects, workshops, audio visual aids and quiz competitions. It deals with policy related work in the energy sector, research on environmental subjects development on renewable energy technologies and promotion of energy effeciency in the industry and transport. TERI also has a major programme in biotechnology, the applications of which are oriented towards increased biomass production, conversion of waste into useful products and mitigating the harmful environmental impacts of several economic activities. Publications: They have several books on energy, climate change, renewable energy, regulation, environment and sustainable development and forestry & biodiversity. They also publish research journals and digest journals, newsletters. There are also several databases and audio-visuals on various environment issues.Some of them are as follows – 1. TERI Energy Data Directory & Yearbook. 2. Looking back to think ahead. 3. Mahatma Gandhi: an apostle of applied human ecology. 4. How global is global and how warm is warming?, etc.
Director-GeneralTERIDarbari Seth BlockIHC Complex, Lodhi RoadNew Delhi - 110 003

Theatre in Education Company is affiliated to the National School of Drama New Delhi and was set up in 1989. Its aim is to use theatre as a medium for education. It conducts various environment related plays for children with a view to impart environment education through theatre.
National School of DramaBhagwan Dass RoadNew Delhi - 110 001

Tarun Bharat Sangh began its work in 1984-85 in the rural areas to study local natural resources and to find ways and means to protect them and thereby help maintain the balance of the local ecosystem. They also aim to spread literacy and do other community based work to create a healthy natural environment. They have spread their area of work to 6 districts in Rajasthan. They have organised seminars and workshops on environmental protection. They are working towards preserving the resources of Sariska Tiger Reserve and have initiated a public litigation to stop illegal mining in Sariska. They have done pioneering work on water conservation, tree plantation, wasteland development and soil conservation in the area. They are encouraging the use of gobar gas and solar lighting systems.
BhikampuraP.O. KishoriThanagazi TehsilAlwar - 301 022Rajasthan

Tiger link began functioning in 1995 at Delhi under Valmik Thapar and its parent order is the Ranthambore Foundation. It has been established to provide links between different sections working in the interest of the tiger and its habitat, and to effectively take actions to overcome local obstacles. They are working mainly in the field of conservation and the preservation of the environment.Publication: Tigerlink News: a bi-annual newsletter.
19, Kautilya Marg,New Delhi - 110 021

Uttarkhand Seva Nidhi was set up in 1967 to disseminate information o the environment. They have spread environmental education and training and are setting up a resource centre at Almora.
Honorary SecretaryUttrakhand Seva NidhiManerath Sadan, Champa NaulaAlmora - 263 601Uttar Pradesh

Vanarai is based in Pune and was first set up in 1982 to promote environmental protection and afforestation and sustainable integrated rural development. Their activities are spread over the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. They are working in the area of environmental education for school children and teachers and help them in forming ecoclubs. They have led agitations to prevent the felling of trees in the Konkan region; taken active interest in soil and water conservation through simple technologies; promoted smokeless chulhas and gobar gas plants; constructed low cost toilets in the rural areas and have worked in afforestation programmes.Publications:They take out a monthly magazine called Vanarai and have brought out many video cassettes.
Secretary VanaraiAditya Residency, 498Parvati, Mitramandal ChowkPune - 411 009Maharashtra

Vatavaran, an NGO working in the sector of solid waste collection. They have around 27 projects in different parts of Delhi including JNU and NOIDA. This organisation was formed in order to improve the ways and means of garbage collection through a more concrete method. People normally dump their garbage indiscriminately in the MCD bins where they overflow and a stink begins rising. But now through the method of door to door collection the colonies are much cleaner then they were before this organisation stepped in. For a very nominal charge the garbage is collected from the doorstep and taken to the private dump where it is segregated. Biodegradable waste is put into compost pits and the non-biodegradable is further segregated into groups such as, glass, paper, and plastics and then send further to recycling industries or to mills that require these for raw material.
In residential colonies such as Asiad Village and Vasant Kunj, where Vatavaran has been very effective, the initiative is now being carried forward by the residents welfare societies of these areas. The compost pits yield very high quality manure that is either sold or used to promote horticultural activities within the colony. This waste now becomes an income source and cost effective.
Asiad Games VillageNew Delhi - 110 049

World Wide Fund for Nature was set up in India in 1969. The coordinating body the WWF International, is located in Gland in Switzerland. Its main aim is the promotion of conservation of nature and environmental protection as the basis for sustainable and equitable development. It has five broad programme components:a) Promoting India’s ecological security; restoring the ecological balance.b) Conserving biological diversity.c) Ensuring sustainable use of the natural resource base.d) Minimising pollution and wasteful consumption.e) Promoting sustainable lifestyles.
This organisation has been working in the field of biodiversity conservation including field projects, consultancy and research and support to other organizations; forest management; environmental education and awareness. They also work in the area of ecodevelopment, promoting and supporting local conservation networks (Community Biodiversity Conservation Movement). They are doing wildlife trade monitoring, and assisting CITES and related National Legislations; research in Indian and international laws; legal intervention on environmental issues; legal education on environment including Asia’s only diploma course on environmental law. Publications:They have innumerable books, cassettes and data on various issues which can be got from their outlets in the cities.Some of them are as follows – 1. WWW Indian Network Newsletter (Quarterly). 2. Nature News. 3. The Web of Life – a resource pack for children. 4. The Law Digest, etc.Secretary GeneralWWF-IndiaDelhi OfficePirojsha Godrej National Conservation Centre172-B, Max Mueller MargLodhi EstateNew Delhi - 110 003