ABOUT US

1.Basic Information

Name of the Organisation: The Sanskar
Registration No.: 20473/23 of 1998–99
Date of Registration: 15th May 1998
Type of Organisation: ISO 9001:2015 Certified State Level Civil Society Organisation; FCRA Registered
Legal Status: Registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
FCRA Registration No.: Available upon request
PAN No.: Available upon request

Head Office:
Jobra, PO–College Square, Dist.–Cuttack, Odisha, PIN–753003

Zonal Office:
Plot No.–41/2, Bishnu Priya Nagar, PO–Patia, Via–Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Branch Offices:

The Sanskar, Jharigaon, Nabarangpur – 764076
The Sanskar, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi
The Sanskar, Rourkela, Sundargarh

Contact Person: Mr. Anil Kumar Mohanty, Secretary
Contact No.: 9439041997 / 6372501257
Email: thesanskar2000@gmail.com

2. Vision

To create a just, inclusive, and sustainable society where marginalized and vulnerable communities attain dignity, self-reliance, and improved quality of life through education, livelihood, rehabilitation, and social development initiatives.

3. Mission

The Sanskar’s mission is to empower marginalized, deprived, and vulnerable communities by promoting education, health, livelihood, sanitation, and social rehabilitation initiatives. The organisation works to ensure inclusive growth through community participation, capacity building, and sustainable development interventions that enhance human dignity, self-reliance, and social equity.

4. Core Values

Integrity: Adherence to ethical and transparent practices in all operations.
Inclusion: Equal opportunity and non-discrimination across caste, gender, or religion.
Accountability: Commitment to transparency in governance, finance, and outcomes.
Participation: Promoting people’s ownership in planning, execution, and monitoring.
Sustainability: Focusing on long-term community-led solutions.

5. Historical Background

The Sanskar was founded in 1998 in Cuttack, Odisha, by a group of young professionals, social workers, and educationists inspired by the values of equality, justice, and community service. The founders observed deep-rooted socio-economic challenges in rural and urban Odisha—poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, poor sanitation, and lack of access to basic services.

Initially, the organisation focused on skill development, handicraft promotion, and livelihood generation for women and unemployed youth. Over time, it evolved into a multi-sectoral development organisation, implementing programmes in urban sanitation, health, rehabilitation, education, environment, and climate resilience.

The Sanskar gained prominence through partnerships with Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC), managing large-scale sanitation, waste management, and social welfare projects. Today, it stands as a state-level civil society institution with professional staff, certified quality systems, and extensive field presence across Odisha.

6. Geographical Outreach

The Sanskar currently operates across five districts of Odisha—Cuttack, Khurda (Bhubaneswar), Kalahandi (Bhawanipatna), Sundargarh (Rourkela), and Nabarangpur (Jharigaon).

The organisation’s interventions reach over 2 lakh direct beneficiaries annually through various livelihood, health, education, and social welfare programmes. Its projects cover both urban populations (through municipal partnerships) and rural communities (through grassroots initiatives), enabling holistic and inclusive development.

7. Key Focus Areas

Urban Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Implementation of large-scale door-to-door waste collection and segregation systems in collaboration with municipal bodies, involving local workforce and SHGs.
Rehabilitation and Social Welfare
Operation of beggars’ rehabilitation centres, destitute care homes, old age homes, and shelters for the homeless in partnership with state and central agencies.
Livelihood Promotion and Skill Development
Conducting vocational training programmes for youth, women, and marginalized groups, promoting self-employment and micro-enterprises.
Education and Child Welfare
Running Bhagwati Vidya Mandir to provide affordable education to underprivileged children, and implementing child labour rehabilitation initiatives under NCLP.
Health and Sanitation
Providing healthcare access to the poor, running COVID Care Centres, and conducting community-level awareness campaigns on hygiene and preventive health.
Agriculture, Environment, and Climate Resilience
Promoting sustainable farming practices, horticulture, and natural resource management through technology dissemination and farmer training.
Women Empowerment and Gender Equality
Strengthening women’s Self Help Groups (SHGs), supporting micro-enterprises, and ensuring gender inclusion in all programmes.
Old Age Home and Elderly Care
Managing institutional and community-based elderly care services focusing on dignity, safety, and health of senior citizens.
Disaster Management and Relief
Developing Village Disaster Management Plans, conducting mock drills, and building community preparedness under OSDMA-supported programmes.

8. Financial Overview

The organisation’s financial growth demonstrates institutional scalability and strong donor confidence.

9. Major Ongoing Projects

10. Recent Funding Sources (Last Two Financial Years)

11. Governance and Management

The Sanskar is governed by an Executive Board composed of professionals from diverse disciplines including academia, administration, law, and development sectors. The Board ensures compliance, accountability, and strategic oversight of all programmes.

Board Members:

Dr. Jami Chiranjeeb Prusty – President
Kishor Kumar Swain – Vice President
Anil Kumar Mohanty – Secretary
Rashmi Ranjan Parida – Assistant Secretary
Uttang Kumar Sahu – Treasurer
Additional Members: Santosh Kumar Hota, Abhiram Sahoo, Manas C. Nayak, Rafat Zahur, Debaki Seth, Sanjukta Kispotta, Sujata Samantaray, Jyoti Prakash Das

Core Professional Team:

Rashmi Ranjan Barik – State Coordinator (M.Tech, MBA – 25 years’ experience)
Nihar Ranjan Roy – Financial Advisor (Retd. OAS – 30 years)
Biranchi N. Mishra – Advisor (Retd. Chief Engineer – 30 years)
Subash Ch. Das – Manager (PGPRM, XIMB – 22 years)
Tapasi Das – Manager (MBA HR – 12 years)
Suvam Barik – Assistant Manager (B.Tech – 5 years)

12. ORGANIZATION

Executive Board / Governing Body

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President Vice President Secretary

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State Coordinator

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Financial Advisor Advisor Managers Assistant Manager Admin & Accounts Team

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District Coordinators / Field Supervisors

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Community Organisers / SHGs / Field Volunteers

This structure ensures accountability, clear delegation, and smooth project execution from leadership to grassroots implementation.

13. Activities Conducted During Board Meetings

Review and approval of quarterly progress and financial statements.
Discussion and sanctioning of new project proposals.
Review of compliance with statutory, audit, and FCRA norms.
Evaluation of programme impact and corrective measures.
Approval of policy decisions on HR, gender, and governance.
Strategic planning for partnership expansion and sustainability.

14. Organisational Strengths

25+ years of continuous grassroots presence in Odisha.
ISO 9001:2015 certification ensuring quality management systems.
Proven experience in implementing government and donor-funded programmes.
Sound financial accountability with timely audits and reports.
Dedicated multi-disciplinary team with domain expertise.
Partnerships with key institutions like BMC, CMC, and Ministry of Social Justice.

15. Institutional Systems and Compliance

Annual external audit and financial reporting.
Regular FCRA compliance and utilisation reports.
Quarterly donor reporting and monitoring evaluations.
Statutory registration under EPF, PAN, GST, and IT Act.
Adoption of Safeguarding, Gender Equality, and Anti-Corruption Policies.

16. Summary

The Sanskar is a credible, transparent, and professionally managed non-governmental organisation with over two decades of demonstrated excellence in livelihoods, sanitation, rehabilitation, education, and community development.

Through partnerships with government agencies, municipalities, and ministries, it has become a trusted implementation partner in Odisha’s social sector. Guided by values of service, equity, and accountability, The Sanskar continues to empower the marginalized, restore dignity, and promote sustainable community transformation.