Asha Kirana Samaja Seva Sangha – NGO Profile
About the Organization:
Asha Kirana Samaja Seva Sangha is a registered non-profit organization based in Ballari district, Karnataka state, India. Established in 2005, the organization is dedicated to promoting inclusive and sustainable development, especially for rural communities, women, youth, and farmers.
Legal Status and Certifications:
- Registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1960
- Registered with NGO DARPAN (NITI Aayog)
- Registered with e-ANUDAN Portal
- Registered with the following Ministries of the Government of India:
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Ministry of Arts and Culture
- Ministry of AYUSH
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs
- Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
- Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Ministry of Science and Technology
- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- Holds CSR-1 Certificate (Eligible for Corporate Social Responsibility Funding)
- Approved under Section 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act (for tax exemption benefits)
- Possesses valid PAN and TAN numbers
- Updated Income Tax Returns and Audited Financial Statements are maintained regularly for transparency and compliance.
Key Focus Areas:
- Education and Health
- Skill Development and Livelihood Promotion
- Women Empowerment and Child Development
- Agriculture Empowerment and Water Conservation
- Senior Citizens’ Welfare and Employment Generation
- Art, Culture, and Minority Welfare
- Technology Promotion, Legal Aid, and Human Rights
- Food & Nutrition, Energy & Environmental Protection
Major Activities:
- Conducting skill development programs in tailoring, artificial flower making, garland making, event decoration, computer literacy, and Aari embroidery,Bag stitching and Mask making supported by NABARD
- Promoting women empowerment through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), capacity building, and micro-enterprise development supported by NABARD
- Strengthening agriculture empowerment by forming Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) supported by NABARD
- Formation and promotion of SHGs, JLGs (Joint Liability Groups), and Farmers’ Clubs with support from NABARD
- Running livelihood training programs to create self-sustainable income generation opportunities
- Implementing health, nutrition, and education initiatives in collaboration with government departments under programs like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
- Providing adult education and legal awareness programs to enhance rural communities’ rights and opportunities
- Farmer Producer Company Initiative:
Asha Kirana Samaja Seva Sangha has successfully formed a Farmer Producer Company (FPC) with 1,000 farmer shareholders, supported by NABARD. - The FPC strengthens collective farming efforts, provides market access, increases agricultural productivity, and ensures fair returns for farmers.
- The NGO also supports the FPC with capacity building, market linkage, and agricultural training.
- LEDP (Livelihood and Enterprise Development Programmes):
Asha Kirana Samaja Seva Sangha has been actively implementing LEDP programme to promote income generation activities among SHG women, with the support of NABARD. - Through LEDP, SHG women are trained in various trades such as artificial flower making, garland making, event decoration, tailoring, and food processing.
- The program emphasizes skill development, enterprise formation, and credit linkage with banks to ensure that SHG women can start and sustain their own businesses.
- Post-training, the NGO provides hand-holding support, market linkages, and continuous mentoring to ensure that women achieve sustainable livelihoods and financial independence.
Partnerships and Support:
- Department of Women and Child Development
- Department of Adult Education
- NABARD
- Local government agencies and development stakeholders
Contact Information:
Address: Plot No-17, Netaji Nagar, Opp. Union Bank, Infantry Road,
Ballari – 583104,Karnataka state.
Mobile: 97315 35695 , 9110422796
Email: ashakirana456@gmail.com