Naandi Foundation

Project Nanhi Kali focuses on improving education for girl students in Government schools. The programme is supported by individuals, public sector undertakings, and corporates, covering the costs of books, academics, uniforms, and other school materials. It ensures girls complete ten years of schooling and receive equal rights to boys. It also has a community support system to prevent girls from dropping out.

Empowers 190,000 Indian girls by introducing sports into their education. It organises the "Toofaan Games" athletic events across 20 states and offers training to the Nanhi Kali Tutors. The events conclude in a national competition where winners receive medals. In 2022, 186,000 girls participated in the run-up to the finals held in Hyderabad. The initiative provides a sports class every week, nutrition education and menstrual health management.

Mahindra Pride Schools(MPS) provide employability training to underserved youth from urban and rural areas. With nine schools across India specializing in ITES, Hospitality Craft, Retail Sales, and Auto courses. Students are mobilised through roadshows, seminars, alumni referrals, and corporate client rejects. The three-month training includes practical assignments, industry visits, role plays, and internships.

"Araku Way" is Naandi's approach to eliminating poverty in the Araku region. It has been working in Araku since 1999 to improve education, healthcare and economic opportunities for farmers. It works with tribal farmers to grow Arabica coffee sustainably, removing middlemen and creating a globally recognised brand, Araku Coffee. Naandi also focuses on forest restoration and has planted over 30 million trees.

Naandi Foundation is implementing a women-centred family farming project in Wardha, Maharashtra. The goal is to help women farmers use regenerative agriculture practices to improve soil quality, generate year-round profits, and ensure food security. The project includes a crop mix, waste management, automation and skill development for farmers. It has increased profits by 15-20% and created the region's first Regenerative Agriculture Cluster.