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JOURNEY OF AKSHAYASHAKTI


AkshayaShakti - A non-profit organization of the people, by people, for the people.

AkshayaShakti Welfare Association, established in 2010 (15 June), is a non-profit organization that aims to empower people in need by providing education, healthcare, skill training, and employment opportunities. They focus on areas like women empowerment, old age care, and providing nutritious meals for underprivileged children. With a strong volunteer force, AkshayaShakti strives to be Indias most credible non-profit brand, making a significant impact in peoples lives.

The organization’s programs are focused on direct interventions in the areas of education, healthcare, old age care, women empowerment, employment opportunities for youths, skill training programmes for transgender people. providing nutritious meals for underprivileged kids. Since our inception, we have reached and touched thousands of lives with our structured modules on key thematic areas across the nation with a strong force of 1000+ volunteers and 100+ full-time employees. The growth of every nation is dependent on the growth of its people. It is our firm belief that India can only accomplish its actual growth narrative if the rural sector is empowered and people in underprivileged areas get an opportunity to develop and bring change in their own lives for good.

Increasing access to proper nutrition and quality healthcare, ensuring that every child has access to basic education, making sure that no one on the street sleeps hungry, building a better environment for poverty-stricken children to learn, uplifting deprived women and transgender people by conducting workshops for them and giving them an opportunity to stand on their own feet; AkshayaShakti Welfare Association aspires to be Indias most credible non-profit brand while strengthening the lives of its people. From working as a team of two to working with hundreds of project partners at the grassroots level to create sustainable change; every day we are bending over backwards to propel countless lives across the nation. From conducting painting classes for individuals, involving women in pickle-making and helping them generate income, providing sewing training to underprivileged people that helps lift their families out of poverty, delivering daily nutritious meals to school children and old-age homes, conducting workshops for transgender communities nationwide so that they can become financially independent so that they can live in society with respect and love, to donating books and other essential accessories to students so that they can become our nation’s scientists, doctors, lawyers, athletes, journalists, teachers and whatever profession they wish to pursue in the future to drive our country towards brighter tomorrow – just within the span of a decade; AkshayaShakti Welfare Association has come a long way by ensuring there’s no stone left unturned when it comes to developing lives and helping make our incredible India, truly independent.


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About the Founder


Mini Suboth, the visionary founder of AkshayaShakti, blends artistic excellence with a commitment to philanthropy. With a professional banking degree from the University of Agriculture, her artistic journey began at The Cine Art Institute in Kerala. Mini's diverse artistic training spans institutions like the Fine Arts Institute in Trivandrum, Bold School in Canada, and the Abstract Painting Academy in the USA. Her artistic spectrum ranges from bold abstracts to evocative humani portraits, reflecting a profound depth of expression.
Her passion for art converged with a dsire for societal change, leading to the founding of Akshaya Shakti Welfare Association, where art meets philanthropy to create lasting impact.


About the CEO


Dr. Narayan Iyer, CEO of AkshayaShakti, leads with a visionary motto to Help, Heal, Educate, and Empower. Under his leadership, the NGO focuses on vital areas such as education (AkshayaVidya), food (AkshayaAahaar), health (AkshayaAarogya), leadership (AkshayaSankalp), and skills development (AkshayaDhaaga), with the ambitious goal of creating one million skills by 2030.
With an illustrious 33-year career in social development, he began as a volunteer with the Indian Leprosy Foundation in 1991 and rose to serve as CEO of the Indian Development Foundation until 2023. He holds a Master’s in Commerce and Sociology from Mumbai University and a Doctorate in village development from OICUM, Colombo.
Dr. Iyer has successfully designed and scaled numerous health, education, and development projects on both national and international levels. His extensive travel and advocacy work have strengthened ties with various schools, colleges, and leprosy organizations, where he mentors students and guides Ph.D. candidates. He has met and collaborated with prominent figures such as Mother Teresa, the Dalai Lama, and Sir Ratan Tata, underscoring his profound impact on social service.


Our Team


At the background of Akshayashakti there are several simple and ordinary volunteers, whose main aim is to provide service to the needy and underprevilged members of the society . "AkshayaShakti" was registered on 15th June 2010 with 11 Trustess and has now about 41 registered Associate Members and several volunteers.

Our organisation structure consists of Managing Committee members,Advisory Board members, Associate members , Staff, Volunteers and well -wishers.

Board of Trustees
Ms. Vidya Didwania President
Ms. Mini Suboth Founder & Vice President
Ms. Nirupa Vaman Jorapur Treasurer
Ms. Jyoti Doraiswamy Joint Treasurer
Mr. Jayakumar S. Secretary
Mr. Ganesh Kale Joint Secretary
Mr. Sahil Rajoria Member
Mr. Sunil Dodeja Joint Secreatary
Ms. Neena Kailas Jadhav Member
Ms. Madhuri Anil Bendale Member
Ms. Swati Bhoyar Member

Our Mission


Enable destitute people through hunger eradication, healthcare assistance, educational support and skill development programs.


Our Vision


Create a sustainable change in the lives of destitute people.


Our Motto


Help, Heal, Educate and Empower.


Our Path


A Source of endless energy with a shared and transparent vision, enthusiastic volunteers from all levels of society willing to devote time and energy for the cause , discovering a new meaning in their own life and enriching the lives of everyone involved.


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