Lakshyam was founded in the year 2012 by a young social entrepreuner who further brought group together to contribute towards betterment of the society with a focus on child education, holistic child development and women empowerment. We share a common dream – a world where every child is showered with love and is given opportunities for their bright future; a world where no child’s innocence is marred by the horrors of child labour, and a world where women’s wellbeing is paid attention to and they’re empowered to sustain themselves and their family..
Despite being the capital of India, Delhi has over 4 million people living in makeshift homes in slums that are overcrowded, lack adequate water supply, sanitation, and security. Children of these slum dwellers often do not get access to basic education and instead have to start working to support their family. At such a tender age, they are forced to grow up in a haste and suffer the loss of their childhood and innocence. They are taken advantage of by employers who use them as cheap labour. United Nations recognises the deprivation of these resources to be a violation of fundamental human rights. It is not just the responsibility of the government to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms of individuals or groups. It is the duty of us – the citizens – to do our bit in ensuring equal advancement of all sections of the society.
The statistics and the problem is same across India when we talk about less privileged one in our country be it rural or urban India.
We at Lakshyam vowed to put an end to this widespread violation of people’s fundamental rights, especially of women and children residing in the slums of metropolitan cities. We aim to empower them through education and employment by implementing models of development that are tailored to the needs of the community. Lakshyam has organised programmes such as – Butterfly- Child Welfare and Education (wherein basic education is provided to impoverished children through comprehensive learning methods), Lakshyam Toy Library (wherein the child’s growth is supplemented using educational toys, games and books in an environment which cultivates and encourages the child’s imagination and creativity), Rooh – Awakening Women’s soul (wherein women are empowered to generate self-employment and a means of income using training of vocational and professional skills).
Lakshyam’s Butterfly Program provides Remedial Education Centers for street children and dropouts, wherein the gap can be filled so that these kids can be enrolled in formal education system.
Lakshyam Toy Library aims at providing toys & books to each child as we believed every childhood is special and toys and books plays a crucial role in the development of the child.
Lakshyam’s Rooh Program tirelessly strives to educate the women of India and empower them with skill training so that they can lead a life with confidence and at par.
To work for economical, political and socially marginalized communities for their holistic advancement and implementing specific, customized, cost effective, scalable and replicable models for community development
To help and empower the less advantaged children and women by putting at least 500 street children , dropouts to formal schooling system by 2020 and to increase the income by Rs 5000 of at least 200 under our women empowerment program.
Lakshyam is an NGO registered as trust under the Indian Trust Act 1882 vide registration No. 393 dated 3rd Feb 2012 with amalgamation of Lakshya, a society; registered under Societies Registration Act 1860 vide registration number 440 dated 23rd march 2005.
Donations/voluntary contributions are exempt under section :
12 (A) and 80(G) 50 (vi) of the Income Tax Act 1961 as per permission granted by the Director of Income Tax (exemptions), New Delhi vide letter No. DEL-LE24407-11012013
Permanent Income Tax No. is AAATL9638D
We are also eligible to receive foreign funding by Ministry of External Affairs by FCRA No. is 231661694.
Poonam Anand is working for the welfare of society since 1986, by being an active participant of Lions club. The passion was so strong and powerful that she co-founded Lakshyam to do something on a personal level as well. The focus was to intervene in the unbalanced structure of the society and work for the upliftment of children and women from the not-so-privileged society. And after successful interventions and results, there was no turning back for her and Lakshyam as a whole.
She is the executive member of the Jharkhand State Child Welfare Council, core committee member of Healthy City Alliance & the Vice President of Jharkhand Disable Sports Welfare Academy. For her esteemed services, she has been bestowed with several awards including the ‘Jharkhand Ratan Protsahan Award’ and ‘Gandhi Samman Award’ and has been counted as one amongst powerful 100 people, profiled in the Achiever’s Book published by Dainik Bhaskar.
Working for women also gave her the opportunity to share the responsibility and be a member of the anti-sexual harassment committee of Jharkhand University. In her words “ There is a no bigger satisfaction of being a part of the society and working for the society, to make a little change is a step toward a better world.”
Amongst many young entrepreneurs in India, Raashi Anand, Founder, Lakshyam NGO is one of the young women changing the world ,who has been awarded the “Social Entrepreneur of India ” by Entrepreneur India Summit 2013, one of the biggest entrepreneur conventions in the world, she has multiplied her successes and awards ever since. “Giving equal opportunities to all has been my main work since the last 10 years” says Ms. Anand in an interview given at the beginning of this year during the World Economic Forum where she has been named “Iconic Women creating a better world for All”.
After graduating from Bachelors in Arts History and completing her Masters in Human Rights from the Indian Institute of Human Rights, she obtained a Diploma in Advertising & Event Management from the National Institute of Advertising. Finally, her multifaceted academic path ended with a focus on entrepreneurship development programs from both MSME and Oxford University from which her dedication towards social entrepreneurship programs in India surely takes its origins.
With a young yet determined entrepreneurial spirit, Ms. Aanand founded her own NGO – Lakshyam in 2012, an organization which has vowed to put an end to the widespread violation of people’s fundamental rights, especially of women and street children across India. “While trying to give a real added value to our missions compared to the other social startups in India, we deeply aim to empower the needy through education and employment by implementing models of development that are tailored to the needs of the communities and are sustainable and replicable.
She received the “Youngest Social Worker” award from Navratan Foundation in 2013 and many awards as the Young social Entrepreneur, Women Entrepreneur in India, Young Women changing the world , Young Changemaker in Delhi, Women social entrepreneurs in India , awards by organizations like Delhi Management Association , World CSR Congress, Barclays Rise the City award, NSS Media to name a few.
But the Lakshyam founder’s success story comes also from her incredible dynamicity and social entrepreneurship ideas like making the documentary movie “Lal Seeb” screened in PVR Cinemas or multiple fundraising events like “Fashion for a Cause” involving well-known celebrities like Salman Khan , Anupam Kher, Boman Irani , Priyanka Chopra who has supported the cause of Lakshyam over the years. In 2017 she has been chosen as one of the fellows for Kalinga Fellowship 2017 organized by Odisha Government and Bridge School to work towards safeguarding girls in Odisha via different stakeholders. She also got selected for the AND fashion & lifestyle campaign shoot with Bollywood stars like Kareena Kapoor. In 2018 Raashi was one of the Judges in Miss Malaysia India 2018, a social development beauty pageant running since last 21 years in Malaysia for inclusion of Indians in Malaysian community.
As an inspirational woman and one of the young social changemakers across India and worldwide, Ms. Anand has been invited to a wide range of events as a Guest of Honor and Keynote speaker by Universities, Colleges, National Summits, Economic magazines and news channels. Starting at the British council in 2015, she is continuously sharing her experience and vision over the years about social and environmental related topics such as women empowerment, utilization of waste material, child abuse and rights, holistic education or inclusion of genders in the society.
Finally, social entrepreneurs in India usually hold important responsibilities in companies and foundations by supporting them on a voluntary basis. The social business woman Ms. Aanand is actively involved as Sexual Harassment Committee Member of Samsung Electronics, the Department of Posts, Govt Of India as well as B.L. Export House and Super Nova Exports. She is also Board of Director in Championer organization, a UK non-profit organization providing technical support to various NGOs and in Holy Cow Foundation an NGO working for animal welfare.
Ms. Raashi Aanand stands today as one of the most impactful young women making social changes and is ranked amongst the top social entrepreneurs in India since 2013. Thanks to her great social initiatives and work towards the betterment of the society, the life of many children and women has been changed and their dreams fulfilled. Her NGO Lakshyam tries to provide all necessary aid through its internal programs, volunteering system, and external contributions. Spread across 19 centres in India and impacting 20 states, Lakshyam has touched over 30 000 lives and directly benefitted them.
Dr. Shyama Chona strives to make this world a better place through her NGO, ‘Tamana’, that works for physically & mentally handicapped children. She was the former principal of India’s most prestigious school, Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram and has been on the advisory board of 96 other institutions. She was awarded Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan in 1999 and 2008 respectively.
She has also her name in the Limca book of Records 2007 and an unusual of 49 awards. Dr. Shayama has made the difference we wish to see in the world. We are lucky to have her on board with us.
Dr. Lalit Bhasin is the managing partner of Bhasin & Co., one of the largest law firms in India. Former Chairman of Delhi Bar Council (1973-1977), he is the President of The Bar Association of India and also President of Society of Indian Law Firms. He was awarded the ‘Honorary Membership of the IBA’ in Melbourne in 1994 for outstanding service to the legal profession.
He was awarded the Plaque of Honour by the Prime Minister of India in 2002 for outstanding contribution to the Rule of Law. He also presented the ‘National Law Day Award’ by the President of India in 2007, for ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Development of the Legal Profession in India’ among countless other achievements. Dr. Bhasin’s knowledge and support have helped Lakshyam plan its future course of action and direction in the social field.
Mr. Maninderjeet Singh Bitta is the Chairman of the All India Anti Terrorist Front and is now a full-time social worker who left politics to help and support army families of martyrs. Former President of the Indian Youth Congress and a Minister in the Punjab Government, Mr. Bitta earned the title of a ‘Living Martyr’ for being brave in the face of deadly attacks and bombings.
His mission in life is to terrorize the terrorists and protect the suppressed. His constant support to Lakshyam and advice has made its foundation so strong, for which we will always be grateful.
Sandeep Jajodia is a dynamic and self-motivated visionary. He is the Chairman and Managing Director of the Monnet Group. Monnet Ispat & Energy Limited (MIEL), the flagship company of Monnet Group is a fully integrated steel player and an independent power producer, thanks to the in-depth knowledge of Mr. Jajodia. His positive intentions and thorough insight of the industry is inculcated in the not-for-profit organization, thus helping Lakshyam function in a smooth yet strong manner.
Amit is the Reliability and Maintenance Lead – Eastern Hemisphere at Valaris plc. He has previously worked as the Operations Asset Manager (Floaters) for the Middle East, Asia Pacific & Africa working out of Dubai for Ensco Plc, which is one of world’s biggest and premium oil drilling contractors. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur, he is a mechanical engineer who started his journey as a management trainee and has never looked back.
He has worked across five continents in different roles while dealing with multiple nationalities and working through a variety of challenges. He has been active with education for not-so-privileged children right from his college days. Since Lakshyam’s inception, Mr. Amit Bansal has been constantly involved in the functions and programs of the NGO and extended his support in a lot many ways.
Ravish Kapoor is a pioneer in the art of customized, couture invitation cards coupled with top-notch branding and packaging. One of the youngest entrepreneurs in the industry, he has ushered the trend of exquisite invitation cards for special occasions. He has exclusively worked with the top brands and prominent celebrities in the industry like Shilpa Shetty and Karisma Kapur. Ravish Kapoor is a ‘one stop shop’ brand that has constantly supported Lakshyam, especially during its fundraising initiatives.
Director of Golden Bells Playschool & De Indian Public Senior Secondary School, Mr. Gupta has a vast experience in the field of education since the last 15 years. He is an academically qualified CA, CWA, CS, and an MBA. He is one of the Directors of the educational publishing house, Rachna Sagar. He is also the Secretary of Early Learning Association of India, a venture of the Ministry of HRD, India and Australian Govt. for revamping early school curriculum. He is associated with All India Anti-Terrorist Front as the General Secretary and the Chairperson of Anti-Corruption Cell, Delhi. Mr. Rajiv Gupta’s immense support to plan out educational programs for all the centers of Lakshyam is truly helpful and much appreciated
Ms. Ramon Llamba is the Founder of Golden Age Transformation and is a life coach and business coach based in Gurgaon, India. She has touched the lives of many people & helped them find within themselves what they had been seeking outside them. Have successfully trained many corporates from senior management to the sales team, and also excel in culture change programmes. She has worked as a business coach for companies like Qatar Gas (Doha), Coke (Chandigarh), Paramount (Delhi), Emirates (Dubai). A masters in Reiki, Past life Therapy, she have been Awarded ‘Woman of Vision’ by PHD Chamber of Commerce in 2013. Also been awarded Aadi Abaadi Women’s Achievement Award in the area of transformation in 2012.
She teaches practical and proven ways to create a life of true potential i.e. effective, balanced and fulfilling life. Her immense support and enlightenment towards the same with Lakshyam kids have helped children for choosing what is right for them, to which we are thankful.
Director (Marketing) – Opulence Realty, a real estate company involved in various construction businesses, Mr. Madaan has a business acumen offering 14 years’ career in marketing and administration. He is also working with a Japanese company – Marketing Division, towards establishing and expansion of business in the Indian market. He is an academically qualified aircraft engineer and possesses planning and relationship management skills. Mr. Rahul Madaan’s contribution to Lakshyam is vital, with his invaluable inputs in conceptualizing fundraising events and social programs.
With 9 years of experience in the field of Accountancy, Shubhangi heads the Accounts Department at Lakshyam. She has been working with the organization since past 6 years and performs activities that go well beyond her scope of work. She makes sure that our donors have a smooth experience and do not face any issues. She is a travel and dance-lover and is a go-to person in the organization.
With 30 years of extensive experience in Fundraising, Sales & Marketing, Business Development and Customer Relationship Management, Ruby brings abundant energy to the Lakshyam Team. She independently manages the entire Fundraising Department at the organization. She is also a wine-connoisseur and loves travelling.
Mamta supervises the Vasant Kunj Center of Lakshyam, she ensures that the operations run smoothly and children are learning. She is a friendly personality at the office and is a go-to person for all children at Lakshyam.
Akash takes care of all the logistical needs of the entire Lakshyam operations. Because of him, everything reaches on time to its place. He looks after all the program needs and logistics. He is the most punctual and obedient member of our family.
Santoshi has been a part of Lakshyam since very long and manages the sewing centre in one of the centres in Ranchi. The work runs smoothly with her efficient supervision. She is patient in her work and is a hard worker.
From management to coordination everything is smoothly functional under her keen vigilance. Suneeta handles the Umri, Madhya Pradesh Centre for Lakshyam. She ensures a smooth running of the centre.
Deepa knows her work well and also helps us in coordinating with other women smoothly. Because of her we get our products on time. She knows the products well and identifies defects very quickly. She ensures that all the products are passed further only after her quality check.
Tanya is an Economics Graduate from Hansraj College, University of Delhi. She has 2 years of work experience working at Grant Thornton in their Risk Consulting division. She supervises and manages the three active programs of Lakshyam, and ensures that the programs run efficiently. She is an avid reader
Harman Kaur is a social worker by profession. She is looking after Lakshyam’s social venture – HolyCow lakshysam under the umbrella of Life at Lakshyam. She’s highly motivated and bring energy to the team.
Below are the annual reports of last 3 years which covers all the major activities implemented at Lakshyam
Letters of Appreciation by Ms. Sheila Dixit, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Dr. Kiran Bedi, Ms. Sharmila Tagore, Mr. Madhur Bhandarkar.
Lakshyam kids got a lifetime opportunity to meet the Ex-President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of Children’s Day and Honorable Prime Minister Of India Shri Narendra Modi on the occasion of Rakhi where kids tied rakhi to him.
Manford (Management Foundation for Organisational Research and Development) has its core competence in the area of Performance and Enterprise Behaviour. They specialise in building an assertive performance orientation within an organisation. Manford has come on board to assist Lakshyam in enhancing its performance and output. They also support Lakshyam under their CSR initiatives.
The Geeli Mitti Foundation was established to supply local communities with a means of income while teaching sustainable living practices in order to enact social change worldwide. Their work is motivated by the vision that communities can come together and see the value of empowering themselves through education and sustainability while spreading their awareness, knowledge, and passion with eager students from all over the world. It has partnered with Lakshyam and have started giving Lakshyam orders of products that are made by the underprivileged women and helping them to empower and create financial stability in life.
The brand well known for distribution and supply chain SAFEXPRESS is our Corporate Partner for Lakshyam Toy Library. Lakshyam collects toys and books (Used & unused for various private schools) and further identify areas and locations across India where the children do not have access to the basic resources for their development. Safexpress helps us to reach the remote areas and transfer our resources to the kids. The association is 6 years old and we can’t thank enough for being there with us always.
The Delhi Police (DP) is the Law enforcement agency for the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). Anand Parbat and head of the police station invited Lakshyam to work in that area and also gave their old police station which is not operational anymore, to set up our center. The old police station is now a space where 100 children come to study , 500 families have access to basic medicines, 40 women are working. The whole police force of that area is always supportive.
Lakshyam initiated an international chapter in Scotland. In association with the Old Aberdeen Gift Store in Aberdeen, Scotland, Lakshyam’s products are now displayed at the outlet. The Store houses some exceptionally creative and out-of-the-box products, and extended an encouraging platform to display all Lakshyam’s handcrafted products as well. Under the program, ‘Rooh: Awakening Women’s Soul’, the Store offers exposure across the international waters and provides a global platform for the women working under the Program.
Study By Janak, with a legacy of over 3 decades, has carved a niche for themselves in the Designer Occasion Wear & Made to Measure industry in India. Study by Janak not only provides Lakshyam with katran that is used to make handicraft products but has also let us set up our products for display at their stores which bring us good results and acts as one of our important marketing channels to sell the products and a source of regular work and income for our women beneficiaries.
Lakshyam is thankful enough to get associated with Ram Jethmalani Foundation. Ram Jethmalani is a Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Senior Advocate (Supreme Court of India) and an eminent professor of law. He has served as India’s Union Law Minister and as Chairman of Bar Council of India. A Charity was created out of the generous contributions of Mr. Ram Jethmalani and some of his friends. And through this foundation, they contributed Lakshyam to support us in building the Vasant Kunj center and supporting education of our 50 children.
Holy Cow Foundation is an NGO that assists the Gaushalas/gausadans to reach a level of sustainability where they can provide good lives to the animals with good management practices. This is done by facilitating exchange of technical know-how in manufacturing Panchgavya products (which in Sanskrit means a blend of five products obtained from the cow, viz. dung, urine, milk, ghee and curd), organizing training workshops to manufacture these products and sharing skills of marketing them. These products are made with the help of village people of Palwal, who are a part of Rooh program of Lakshyam. This is how the NGO is encouraging and creating an opportunity for the village people to create a much wider area of work and helping in generating income.
Lakshyam is proud to announce its collaboration with IRCON International Ltd. (A Govt. of India Undertaking). IRCON International Ltd. (A Govt. of India Undertaking) is a public entity functioning under the Union Govt. The company was established in the year 1976, a highly specialized organization having a vision of being the best in the field for covering the entire spectrum of construction activities and services in the infrastructure sector. Railway and Highway Construction, Electric Sub-station (Engineering and Construction and Mass Rapid Transport Systems are our present core competencies. Lakshyam in collaboration with IRCON International Ltd. under its Rooh Program – Awakening Women’s Soul has opened a centre in village Umri of Guna District, Madhya Pradesh. Lakshyam has come forward to empower women there by providing them skills training program and literacy training workshop. Women through the program will be able to earn independently and also be able to do savings.
Lakshyam is delighted to announce its collaboration with Xavient Digital – Powered by TELUS International. Established in 2002, Xavient Digital is a US-based provider of next-gen digital solutions and software services. The company has come on board to sponsor Lakshyam’s Butterfly Centre, which focuses on eradicating child labor and investing in the overall development of kids. The motive of the project is to provide less privileged kids with an opportunity to attend school, study, and have a bright future.
Since the nearest government school didn’t have an encouraging infrastructure and limited capacity to enroll children, Xavient Digital through their Corporate Social Responsibility, TELUS Days of Giving, refurbished the Kailashwati School (the nearest government school to our Butterfly center) to ensure basic education facility to almost 1500 children.
We thank them for their generosity and look forward to their continuous support.
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