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Vidyaranya

Sector: Development
Sub Sector: Comprehensive
Tax Deduction: 50% u/s 80G of The Income Tax Act, 1961
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% Spent on Beneficiaries

87%
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Year of Establishment : 1991
Registered Address : Mandur, Virgonagar (Via), Bengaluru 560049, Karnataka
Presence : Karnataka
Website : https://www.vidyaranya.org
Email : vedsmandur@yahoo.co.in
Telephone : +91 80 22862622
Donor Contact : Mr. Ramesh / +91 9343207349 / ramesh@vidyaranya.org
Registered Under : The Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960
Auditor : Radhakrishna Upadhya & Co.
Bankers : Bank of India
Trustees/Directors/Managing Committee: : Ms. Nirmala Bai - President, Mr. M. C. Ramesh - General Secretary, Ms. Bharathi - Treasurer, Ms. Rathna Bai - Member, Mr. Lakshmi Devi - Member, Ms. Sagayamary - Member, Mr. Narendra - Member

Vidyaranya promotes social justice and healthier lifestyles for marginalised sections of the society. The primary focus is to ensure the general well-being of the elderly, empower women, children and young girls, educate and engage children with special needs along with implementing several development projects to raise awareness about socio-economic, ecology, education, health, and the environment.

Major Interventions:

Education: Children with special needs from vulnerable backgrounds are offered essential provisions such as food, clothing, and shelter along with receiving medical and psychological support. Residential schools are functional where they receive specialized education from trained educators enhancing their cognitive skills, including improving eye-hand coordination. By adopting systematic teaching techniques, children receive the tailored support they need to thrive academically. The preparatory program of Bridge education aids their smooth adaptation to the school environment and enhances their academic performance before they transition into mainstream schools. Additionally, life skills sessions, cultural activities, and sports, activities are also organised to contribute to their overall growth and well-being.

Women Empowerment: Vidyaranya extends support to women facing vulnerability, providing them with refuge and assistance. The overall components of the initiatives include prevention, rescue, rehab and reintegrate. It is involved in providing various skill development trainings, promoting Sanjeevini and Sarojini Rehabilitation Homes for Women, and Protective and Rehabilitation (P & R) home for the victims of trafficked women and children. The betterment of their health are ensured accurate and timely medical check-ups and psychological assistance.

Elderly: senior citizens are served diligently in old-age homes operated by Vidyaranya. All the essential and daily needs of senior citizens are catered, ensuring they have a homely, comfortable, and peaceful atmosphere. A nurturing environment for the residents is created by providing skill development training and various recreational activities.

The NGO is dedicated to fostering awareness and generating impactful responses at the grassroots level by conducting various awareness sessions designed to sensitize and enhance the knowledge on important subjects thereby supporting activities that embody community-based, innovative, gender-sensitive, and sustainable approaches.

FY 2021 (₹) FY 2022 (₹) FY 2023 (₹)
Income
Government Sources 23,613,166 22,971,822 32,895,219
Foreign Sources 3,461,961 7,029,856 18,459,014
Institutional Sources 9,897,732 32,619,716 41,732,963
General Donations 12,302,054 14,979,332 20,673,020
Sales/Fees - - -
Interest/Dividend 46,601 92,226 157,451
Other Income - 12,526 13,485
Total Income (A) 49,321,514 77,705,479 113,931,152
 
Expenditure
Direct Program Activities 16,517,655 46,396,546 36,334,882
Program Staff Cost 23,529,290 18,162,030 39,209,491
Travel Expenses 73,837 244,757 471,855
Direct Program Expenses 40,046,945 64,558,576 75,544,373
Fund Raising Expenses 1,055,690 945,951 276,391
General Staff Cost 1,251,251 3,423,500 5,160,500
Overhead Expenses 4,581,174 6,507,766 3,178,340
Depreciation 2,119,991 1,427,053 2,972,685
Other Expenses/Transfers - - 100,000
Total Expenditure (B) 49,128,888 77,107,603 87,704,144
 
Surplus / Deficit (A-B) 192,626 597,875 26,227,008
Assets
Fixed Assets 10,736,161 9,730,139 22,909,285
Current Assets 33,459,666 29,155,002 29,560,336
Cash And Bank 11,815,985 2,315,040 18,068,015
Total Current Assets 56,011,812 41,200,181 70,537,636
Investments - - -
Accumulated Deficits - - -
Total Assets 56,011,812 41,200,180 70,537,636
 
Liabilities
Trust Corpus 7,509 7,509 7,509
General Funds 12,802,393 13,400,269 39,627,277
Earmarked Funds - - -
Unutilized Grants 12,586,323 - -
Total 25,396,225 13,407,778 39,634,786
Loans 7,444,208 6,437,611 7,100,105
Loans (From Members) - - -
Current Liabilities 23,171,379 21,354,792 23,802,745
Other Liabilities - - -
Total Liabilities 56,011,812 41,200,180 70,537,636
1) Overheads like rent, water and electricity pertaining to programs are included in DPA.
2) Other expenses include grant returns.
FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023
Beneficiary Details
Direct Beneficiaries (nos.) 700 800 2,000
Indirect Beneficiaries (nos.) 750 1,000 3,000
Average Cost per Direct Beneficiary (₹) 1,500 1,500 1,500
Staff Details
No. of Staff 70 70 125
Number of Consultants 1 1 1
Number Of Volunteers 5 5 12
Total 76 76 138
Highest Paid Full-Time Staff (₹ p.a.) - - -
Lowest Paid Full-Time Staff (₹ p.a.) - - -
Services Funds Raised (₹)
184,800
Total Funds Raised 184,800
NGO Name Sector Sub Sector Location % Spent on Beneficiaries Income (₹) Expense (₹)
Bhukamp Grastha Bahuudeshiya Vikas Pratisthan Development Camps/Activities Maharashtra 100 175,108 437,825
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Parivartan Samajik Sanstha Development Camps/Activities Maharashtra 97 361,512 360,122
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Vidyaranya Development Comprehensive Karnataka 87 113,931,152 87,704,144
Apnalaya Development Community Development Maharashtra 79 84,808,339 76,770,072
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Mashal Social Welfare Society Development Services for the Poor Delhi 50 1,995,689 2,039,814
ASSIST Development Comprehensive Andhra Pradesh 11 5,212,287 1,787,134


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