Saahas-Bengaluru- CSR Organization profile

Subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter

More Organizations

Banka Earth Foundation

Telangana

I-India

Rajasthan

South Asia Women Foundation India

Delhi

Last Updated on June 26, 2024

Operation in state

Pan India

Thematic Areas

Energy, Environment and Climate Change
Waste and Recycling
Water and Sanitation

Tax Compliance Eligibility

80G (for 50% tax benefits)
FCRA (Eligible for international funding)

Saahas

Established In 2001

Registration No. : CSR00000097

21, Ground Floor , MCHS Colony, 5th C Cross , 16th Main, BTM Layout 2nd Stage , Bengaluru , 560076

About the organization

Saahas a ‘Not for Profit’ was registered in 2001 under the Society’s Act. Saahas is primarily focusing on programs based on the concepts of ‘Source Segregation and ‘Decentralized Waste Management’ within the framework of the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016. Saahas works with government institutions, companies, households and schools to bring attention to best practices in the management of solid waste and also establishes collection and processing infrastructure. The programs also focus on better livelihood opportunities for the informal sector.

Saahas has a pan India presence working in urban, rural and peri-urban areas. We work closely with government, civil societies and private sectors in the waste management sector. Our vision and mission are as:

Vision

India to become a leading Circular Economy where Nothing is Waste.

Mission

Contribute significantly in aligning the Waste Management approach and implementation in the country towards sustainable circular economy principals by piloting and showcasing innovative waste management programs through close collaboration with citizen, administrators, businesses and law makers.

Saahas a ‘Not for Profit’ was registered in 2001 under the Society’s Act. Saahas is primarily focusing on programs based on the concepts of ‘Source Segregation' and ‘Decentralised Waste Management’ within the framework of the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016. Saahas works with government institutions, companies, households and schools to bring attention to best practices in the management of solid waste and also establishes collection and processing infrastructure. The programs also focus on better livelihood opportunities for the informal sector.

Saahas has a pan India presence working in urban, rural and peri-urban areas.

Our vision and mission are as:

Vision: India to become a leading Circular Economy where Nothing is Waste.

Mission

Pilot innovative resource management programs.
Collaborate closely with communities, administrators, businesses and lawmakers.
Evolve next practices for adoption of the Circular Economy

For More Info....

Special features of the organization

Our work is focused on 5 verticals:

Institutionalizing SWM systems in rural & urban areas.
Systematising reverse logistics and recycling.
Enhancing value through specialised resource management processes
Driving waste reduction & life extension of products/materials
Developing and disseminating knowledge

Our Stakeholder :

Community: Create awareness on segregation, waste reduction and sustainable menstruation.
Government: Handholding in setting up holistic SWM systems.
Educational Institutions: Conduct awareness sessions and developed course content on Circular-Economy & SWM.
Solution Providers: Pilot new technologies on the ground to build a right recipe for ots scaling
Corporates: Zero-waste offices, employee engagement and CSR

Why should a corporate partner with organization?

Saahas is a 22 years old not for profit organisation, working in the space of circular economy, focused in waste management.
Saahas is driven by a dedicated and passionate team led by experienced leaders having more than 2 decades of corporate experience.
Our programs have:

Clear measurable impacts- All our programs devise measurable targets for the waste that is processed and diverted from landfills, number of people reached and the employment our programs generate at the bottom of the pyramid.
High Visibility and People Connect- The essence of all the programs is to build very high community connect through working closely with the local government, schools, residential communities etc.
Clear exit strategy by ensuring self sustainability- One of the important objectives of our programs is to make them self-sustainable by way of its institutionalisation and building financial viability.

We strongly believe in

‘When waste is managed at source it becomes a resource!’

For more information, please visit, Link.

Our programs have:

Clear measurable impacts- All our programs devise measurable targets for the waste that is processed and diverted from landfill; quantity of people reached out in awareness programs and the employment our programs generate at the bottom of pyramid.

High Visibility and People Connect- The essence of all the programs is to build very high community connect through working closely with the local government, schools, residential communities etc.

Self-Sustaining & Low Overheads- One of the important objectives of our programs is to make them self-sustainable by way of its institutionalization and financial viability. 85-90% of the cost is towards people and assets connected directly with the program.

Our consistent efforts have resulted in the following:

41 Tons of dry waste handled every month

20 Tons of wet waste composted every month

5 Tons e-waste collected every month

More than 30000 households serviced.

Sensitized over 6 Lakh people in last one year through our programs

Reduced GHG emissions and air pollution due to proper end destination for more than 60 Tons of municipal solid waste per month.

Chief Functionary

Name :

Archana Tripathi

Designation :

CEO