NGO name list

Hello sir I want to know the names of top NGOs which are runs in India so please provide me list of such NGOs.

[Shaleen]

Non- governmental organizations (NGOs) can be defined as, “legally constituted corporations created by natural or legal people that operate independently from any form of government.

List of Top Ten NGOs in India

1. SAMMAAN FOUNDATION (established January 25, 2007):

Originally established to link the poor to the mainstream through education, training and financial support, the current project of this NGO involves the rickshaw pullers to help them earn a better livelihood.

This NGO also has notable contribution in areas like children education, health services and welfare of women.

2. GOONJ:

A recipient of the “NGO of the Year” award in 2007 at the India NGO Awards, this NGO aims at solving the clothing problems of the downtrodden.

Goonj also provides relief during Rahat floods in West Bengal, Assam and Bihar.

3. AKSHAYA TRUST:

The sole aim of this NGO is to restore human dignity. Operating in Madurai, this NGO offers rehabilitation, healthy food and care to the street destitute.

4. SMILE FOUNDATION:

The main aim of this NGO is the rehabilitation of the underprivileged by providing them education and healthcare services, thereby converting them into productive assets.

It is run by a group of corporate professionals.

5. UDAAN WELFARE FOUNDATION:

The main aim of this NGO is to help the destitute, the main area of stress being women, children and senior citizens and also environmental welfare.

6. PRATHAM:

The main aim of this NGO is to provide education to the children living in the huge slums of Mumbai and even providing education to those people who are unable to go to school.

7. LEPRA Society:

This NGO aims at prevention and control of diseases like AIDS, leprosy and tuberculosis in poor communities.

8. DEEPALAYA:

This NGO aims at providing education to the children living in the slums of Delhi.

Their projects also include providing healthcare, education, vocational training to the downtrodden and the physically disabled.

They have contributed towards significant rural development in Haryana and Uttarakhand.

9. UDAY FOUNDATION:

A New Delhi-based NGO, the Uday Foundation provides support to the parents and families of children suffering from congenital disorders and other syndromes.

10. HELPAGE INDIA:

Established in 1978, the sole aim of this NGO is to provide resources to the elderly people of our country.

Their objective is to make aware the senior citizens of their rights and protect the rights of the senior citizens of our country so that they can also play a key role in our society.