ABOUT US
Sanskar India Foundation (SIF) is a registered not-for-profit organization working in the field of civic, social and environmental awareness as well as in education, mainly in Mumbai, since 2004.
What began as a pilot project in just 3 schools, our ‘Sanskar’ programme impacted students and teachers, alike, in over 150 schools over the last 20 years.
This unique program which continues to be relevant and impactful, is successfully running in multiple educational institutions across Mumbai.
Recognising E-Waste as one of the fastest growing and most toxic waste streams in the world, we launched “Wired For Change”- our E-Waste awareness program, including collection drives across Mumbai, in 2022.
Sanskar India Foundation also conducts workshops, campaigns, talks and drives to highlight important environmental, health and social concerns.
SIF aims to create a class of citizens who are not just sensitive to environmental, social and civic concerns but are also committed toward developing solutions for a better tomorrow.
SIF’s mission is to constantly strive to create awareness and sensitization among children and adults alike on various social, civic, health and environmental issues along with promoting practices that foster such thinking.
After a year of research, SIF launched its flagship programme, ‘Sanskar’ as a pilot in three schools in 2004. Unique and innovative, both in methodology and content, ‘Sanskar’ deals with all civic and environmental problems of today as well as associated social and health problems, taught in a participative and fun-filled manner. Conducted in weekly sessions all year long, it empowers children to make informed and environmentally responsible choices. From three schools and one language in 2004, our canvas has grown to multiple educational institutions across Mumbai in three languages.
Our new initiative ‘Wired For Change’ aims at tackling the latest environmental threat of Electronic and Electrical Waste. E-Waste is one of the most toxic and fastest growing waste stream in the world, India being the 3rd largest producer of E-Waste.
Informal and irresponsible disposal of E-Waste is resulting in air, water and soil pollution, causing various life-threatening illnesses. These disturbing facts and the enormity of the environmental disaster in the making spurred us to launch an E-waste awareness campaign across Mumbai since September 2022.
SIF has also conducted a number of tree plantation drives, organ donation awareness workshops, clean up drives, citizen activation movements at public places, human chains, rallies, eco-friendly festival workshops as well as programs for economically backward women. Health camps, informative talks, cleanliness drives, nutrition and skill development workshops have been conducted for women and children in the community.
Managing Committee
Vijay Agarwal – Chairman
A Chartered Accountant by profession, he is a Partner in Agarwal Vijay & Associates, Chartered Accountants, Mumbai; and on Board of Directors of several companies. He is also closely associated with non –profit organizations working on providing housing for the urban poor. As part of the founding team and Chairman of Sanskar India Foundation, he has mentored and guided its growth. Involved in resource mobilization, administrative and legal compliances, he been a pillar of support through the years.
Kiran Madan – Director
Physiotherapist and sociologist
The founding director of SIF, conceived, researched and designed the organization’s flagship programme, SANSKAR- a holistic, value-based, environment education programme for schools that aims at raising responsible citizens. Leading the activities of the organization, she is involved in research, content development, training and strategizing. Passionately dedicated to the cause, she has been successful in creating a team of motivated trainers who are able to inspire children through this unique programme.
Madhavi Ravuri – Director
Lawyer by profession and social worker by passion.
She has been involved in social work for over 15 years, working for the environment, education , women empowerment and waste management.
Members
Pradeep Singh – Former Deputy Dean & CEO, ISB (Indian School of Business), Mohali
Sumit Singh – Director Compliance, Citicorp Services India Pvt Ltd
Indira Ramamurthy – Educationist
Vidya Mirchandani – Social Worker
Narinjan Kochar – Social Worker
Neera Saggi – Former IAS Officer
Harshraj Madan – Associate Director, Abott Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Chitraj Singh – CEO & Co-founder Mind Hug
Advisory Board
Mr. DM Sukthankar, IAS, Retd. – Former Chief Secretary, Govt. of Maharashtra.
Dr. Rakesh Kumar – Chief Scientist & Head NEERI (National Environmental Engineering Research Institute), Mumbai.
Mr. Machado – Former Principal, Campion School
Ms. Kiran Nanda – Former Director, IMC (Economic Research &Training Foundation)
Mr. Ishwar Nankani – Advocate, Bombay High Court
Ms. Sumaira Abdulali – Founder, Awaaz Foundation
Ms. Seema Kamdar – Senior Journalist
Ms. Sanjeeta Joshi – Social Worker
Dr. Prerna – Asst Professor, Child Care & Geriatric Care, School of Vocational Education, TISS
Ms. Shobha Bamboli, Ex-banker and Eco-enthusiast
Ms. Chitra Karve, Retd. Chief Manager , SBI