Our Impact

Building grassroots bridges to unlock rights, education, and opportunity together

Four Core Programs

At Samavesh, we believe that real change begins when systems meet people where they are. Across our three core programs—Samavesh Fellows, Samavesh Scholars, After-School Program and  Samavesh Champions —we build bridges between public policy and grassroots realities. Together, these initiatives are unlocking access to rights, education, and opportunity for India’s most excluded communities.

Samavesh Centre & Fellows

Frontline Leaders for Civic Access

What We Do

We train young people from SC, ST, NT-DNT, PWD, and other marginalized communities to serve as civic access champions. Deployed in their own communities, these Fellows help citizens secure documentation, access welfare schemes, and navigate public systems.

Our Reach

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Youth Leaders Trained as Samavesh Fellows

Grassroots changemakers equipped to lead civic access and bridge last-mile governance gaps.

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Samavesh Kendras Established

 One-stop civic helpdesks operational in underserved communities to deliver services with dignity.

 

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Students Supported with Scholarships

 Beneficiaries from SC, ST, NT-DNT, OBC, PWD, and low-income families received financial aid to continue their education.

₹1.3 Crore+

 in Scholarships Unlocked

 Government scholarships accessed for marginalized students through mentorship and documentation support.

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of Scholarship Recipients Are Girls

 Focused effort to close the gender gap in educational access and retention.

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of Recipients from Ultra-Low-Income Households

 Families earning less than ₹1 lakh annually—underscoring targeted support to the most excluded.

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Received Support in Transition Years

 Students moving from Class 10 to 11 or Class 12 to college—preventing dropouts at critical education junctures.

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Government Schemes Facilitated

 Welfare programs accessed for health, education, ration, pensions, and housing.

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of Scholarship Recipients Are Girls

 Focused effort to close the gender gap in educational access and retention.

Active in 3 Districts Across 2 States

Field-based operations

expanding civic access and justice to underserved geographies.

 

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of Recipients from Ultra-Low-Income Households

 Families earning less than ₹1 lakh annually—underscoring targeted support to the most excluded.

Samavesh Scholars Program

Pathways to Higher Education

What We Do

We mentor low-income, marginalised and first-generation learners through college and university admissions, scholarship applications, and life skills training to prepare them for successful academic and professional futures.

Our Reach

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Scholars Enrolled

Students mentored and coached in our year-long in-person mentoring program.

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Students completed our NEP 2020-aligned 60-hour curriculum

on life skills, career awareness and mental well-being

₹1.3 Crore+

Unlocked Indian Scholarships 

by supporting students from Grade 11 through postgraduate levels to access existing Indian government schemes, trust-based grants, and scholarships at prestigious national and international institutions.

₹5 Crore+

Unlocked international scholarship

As part of our effort to unlock existing international scholarships, we supported postgraduate students in securing funding through government schemes, private trusts, and prestigious global institutions to pursue higher education abroad.

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Strategic partnerships

with government departments, universities, funding organisations, and NGOs to deliver program components.

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from Affirmative Action Groups

The majority of students belong to SC, ST, NT-DNT, OBC, PWD, or low-income households.

 

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Mentors Mobilised

Engaged national and global mentors with lived experience for academic, career, and personal guidance.

 

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Cumulative mentoring hours

through our yearlong mentorship program.

Academic Streams

Science (42%), Commerce (31%), Arts (27%)—diverse subject representation.

Parental Education Levels

None (18%), Primary (24%), Middle (20%), Secondary (15%), Higher Secondary (12%), Undergraduate (9%), Postgraduate (2%)—reflecting intergenerational educational gaps.

Caste-Wise Representation

SC (36%), ST (14%), NT-DNT (12%), OBC (25%), General/EWS (13%)—prioritising equity and representation.

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Workshops Conducted

Sessions on entrance prep, career planning, mental health, and leadership skills.

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Pathways Supported

Undergraduate, Postgraduate (India), and Postgraduate (Abroad) guidance.

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Hours of Capacity-Building per Scholar

Training in academic writing, digital literacy, life skills, and leadership.

After-School Program

Learning Without Barriers

What We Do

After-School Program  provides remedial learning, life skills, and career guidance to children of informal workers—waste pickers, migrants, domestic laborers—who face systemic learning loss and exclusion.

Our Reach

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Students Supported

 Learners enrolled across government schools and community centers.

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Girls Enrolled

 Strong focus on gender equity and education access for adolescent girls.

100% from Families Earning Less Than ₹3 Lakhs/Year
All students come from low-income households

  •  72% earn under ₹1.5 Lakhs/year
  •  28% between ₹1.5–3 Lakhs/year

Caste-wise Representation

  • SC: 38%
  • ST: 16%
  • NT-DNT: 14%
  • OBC: 22%
  • General/EWS: 10%

Parental Education Background

  • No formal education: 22%
  • Primary: 28%
  • Middle school: 20%
  • Secondary or Higher Secondary: 18%
  • Undergraduate and above: 12%
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Career Readiness Workshops Conducted

Exposure to career pathways, college options, vocational training, and scholarships.

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 Average Attendance

High engagement across daily sessions, even in resource-poor environments.

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Subject Mastery

Students improved foundational skills as per pre-post assessments.

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Learning Hours per Month per Student

2 hours/day, 5 days/week of guided instruction and mentoring.

Core Subjects Strengthened

Focused remedial learning in Math, English, and Science

Daily Foundational Catch-Up Classes Delivered

Structured after-school sessions with personalized academic support.

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Students Transitioned to High-Income Emerging Careers

Programs like nursing, paramedical etc

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Women Facilitators Leading the Program

Women-led teams serve as mentors and role models in each community.

Samavesh Champions

Learning Through Play, Arts, and Movement

What We Do

Samavesh Champions creates inclusive spaces where children build confidence, leadership, and life skills through sports for development, arts, and mental well-being activities—especially those excluded from mainstream opportunities.

Our Reach

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Students enrolled in the program

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reported increased school engagement and retention, especially among adolescent girls

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of students experienced improved confidence, peer bonding, and emotional intelligence

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youth emerged as changemakers leading play- and art-based community programs 

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partner school and colleges satisfaction in creating inclusive, safe, and developmentally supportive environments

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