About Jan Seva Shakti

A people-led nonprofit dedicated to building equitable, healthy, and self-reliant communities across India.

Our Story

Jan Seva Shakti was founded in 2010 by a group of social workers, educators, and health professionals who witnessed first-hand the widening gaps in access to basic services in rural and semi-urban India.

What started as a small community kitchen in a single village quickly grew into a structured organization running programs in education, health, women empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods — touching thousands of lives each year.

Today, with over 300 active volunteers and partnerships with 40+ communities, we continue to be driven by one belief: lasting change happens when communities lead it themselves.

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What Drives Us

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Vision

A self-reliant society where every individual can thrive with dignity, regardless of geography or background.

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Mission

Empower communities through education, health awareness, and livelihood initiatives that create measurable, lasting impact.

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Values

Integrity, empathy, transparency, and collaboration guide every decision and action we take.

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Approach

Community-first participation, evidence-based programming, and scalable grassroots models.

Our Journey

  • 2010

    Founded in a single village with 12 volunteers and a community kitchen.

  • 2013

    Launched the first structured education support program for 200 children.

  • 2015

    Opened womens skill development centre; trained 150 women in year one.

  • 2018

    Crossed 1,000 health camp beneficiaries and formed 10 community partnerships.

  • 2021

    Expanded to 30+ communities; received national NGO excellence recognition.

  • 2024

    5,000+ lives reached; 300+ volunteers; 40+ partner communities.

Meet Our Team

The people behind Jan Seva Shakti's work on the ground.

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Ramesh Sharma

Founder & Executive Director

Social activist with 20+ years of experience in rural development and community health policy.

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Priya Verma

Director – Education Programs

Former school principal turned education reformer, leading our after-school and scholarship initiatives.

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Dr. Ankit Joshi

Head – Health Outreach

MBBS & MPH graduate passionate about preventive care and community health camps.

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Sunita Rao

Director – Women Empowerment

Entrepreneur and trainer who has helped over 500 women start micro-enterprises.

Our Partners & Supporters

Govt. of India – MGNREGS Program
National Health Mission (NHM)
State Education Department
Local Municipal Corporations
Corporate CSR Partners
UN Volunteer Network
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