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About Samanta Foundation

A Section 8 Company Limited by Guarantee — committed to education, healthcare, women empowerment and social welfare across India and abroad.

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Who We Are

The name of the company is SAMANTA FOUNDATION. It is formed pursuant to sections 4 and 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 as a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital (Table B of Schedule I).

The registered office of the company will be situated in the State of Uttar Pradesh. The objects of the company extend to the whole of India and abroad.

As a Section 8 company, profits and other income are applied solely for the promotion of its objects. No portion shall be paid or transferred as dividend, bonus or profit to members.

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Mission & Vision

Mission

To pursue the objects set forth in our Memorandum: promote education, research, social welfare, charity, protection of environment; empower women; care for the elderly; deliver healthcare and medical relief; generate livelihoods; and uplift marginalized communities with transparency, efficiency and accountability.

Vision

A society where dignity, opportunity and care are accessible to every individual — children, women, elders and the underprivileged — through lawful charitable action across India and abroad, in partnership with communities, institutions and government.

Our Objectives

Objects to be pursued by the company on its incorporation (Clause 3(a) of the e-MOA Form INC-13), and matters necessary for furtherance thereof.

01

To promote commerce, art, science, sports, education, research, social welfare, religion, charity, protection of environment or any such other object, including establishment, management and operation of schools and other educational institutions.

02

To undertake projects for construction, maintenance and development of affordable shelters and community homes for needy people.

03

To provide housing facilities and support for economically weaker sections, underprivileged families and homeless individuals.

04

To carry out charitable and social activities aimed at uplifting marginalized women, fostering gender equality and creating a safe and supportive environment for their growth.

05

To undertake initiatives for women empowerment through education, skill development, employment opportunities and financial independence programs.

06

To promote social welfare by supporting the marriage of underprivileged girls and widows, ensuring their dignity and security in society.

07

To provide food, clothing and essential ration supplies to poor, needy and underprivileged sections of society.

08

To support livelihood generation by providing shops, tailoring machines, tools or other means of self-employment to women and underprivileged persons.

09

To promote and provide quality education through schools, learning centres, coaching centres, adult education, digital learning, vocational training, skill development, literacy programs and educational support for children, youth, women, senior citizens and socially disadvantaged groups.

10

To establish, operate, manage and support Vriddha Ashrams (old-age homes), day-care centres for senior citizens, assisted living, rehabilitation and wellness centres for care, protection, shelter, food, medical support, emotional well-being and dignity of the elderly.

11

To promote healthcare and medical relief by establishing and supporting hospitals, clinics, health camps, telemedicine, mobile health vans, diagnostic centres, rehabilitation centres and programs for preventive healthcare, hygiene, nutrition and disease awareness.

12

To provide socio-economic support to the elderly, including counselling, recreational activities, legal awareness, pension assistance, emergency care, physiotherapy, mental wellness and programs aimed at reducing neglect, loneliness and elder abuse.

13

To promote education and skill development for self-reliance, including training in computer literacy, livelihood skills, vocational courses, women empowerment programs and community-based learning.

14

To undertake welfare activities for the poor, underprivileged, differently-abled, marginalized communities and those requiring support in education, health, nutrition and social development.

15

To appoint staff, consultants, volunteers, experts and professionals required for efficient functioning, with reasonable remuneration, honorarium or reimbursement.

16

To organize training programs, events, conferences, awareness camps and exhibitions that support or enhance the impact of the main objectives.

17

To collaborate, associate, affiliate or merge with other entities, organizations, trusts, institutions or government departments having similar objects.

18

To create endowments, trusts or special purpose vehicles for promoting any of the main objects of the company.

19

To undertake research, analysis and surveys, and to maintain databases and documentation relevant to the company’s mission.

20

To collaborate with national and international NGOs, trusts, governments and agencies with similar objectives for furthering the company’s mission.

21

To do all such other lawful things as may be incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects.

First Directors

As named in the Articles of Association (e-AOA Form INC-31) and subscribers to the Memorandum.

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Yogendra Singh

First Director · Subscriber

Subscriber to the Memorandum and Articles. Address on record: Faridpur Khushal, Sambhal / Chandausi area, Uttar Pradesh 244410, India. Occupation: Self Employed. (As per MOA/AOA dated 30/03/2026.)

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Shamim Khan

First Director · Subscriber

Subscriber to the Memorandum and Articles. Address on record: House No. 13, Londan House Banglow, Madh Jetty Road, Dana Pani, Aksha Beech, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400095, India. Occupation: Self Employed. (As per MOA/AOA dated 30/03/2026.)

Documents were signed before FCA Shiv Kumar Agarwal (witness), as recorded in the statutory filings.

Certificates & IDs

NITI Aayog NGO Darpan

NITI Aayog Enrollment

Certificate of Enrollment — NGO Darpan Portal by NITI Aayog with NIC, for greater partnership between government & voluntary sector and better transparency, efficiency and accountability.

Enrolled

e-Anudaan (eMSJE)

MoSJE Enrollment

Certificate of Enrollment — e-Anudaan portal, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, with National Informatics Centre.

Enrolled

Section 8 Status

Guarantee Company

Memorandum (INC-13) and Articles (INC-31) under Companies Act, 2013 — limited by guarantee, not having share capital.

Statutory

ePAN

Income Tax Department

Electronically issued and digitally signed ePAN in the name of SAMANTA FOUNDATION is a valid mode of issue of Permanent Account Number.

Valid

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