About UDAY Sanstha
UDAY Sanstha was founded in 2006 in the Varanasi district by Smt. Tanuja Mishra and her colleagues. From 2006 to 2025, UDAY Sanstha has worked in both urban and rural areas of Varanasi, empowering over 3,000 women through education on their constitutional and women's rights. This has motivated more than 200 women to become self-reliant, improving their own living standards and those of their families through self-employment.
Additionally, more than 1,500 children from underprivileged communities have received primary education through our Pathshala initiative, helping connect them to the mainstream education system. These children have also been educated about cleanliness and health. More than 200 elderly individuals have received health services through various health camps, along with increased awareness of social security.
Through over 150 health camps, we have treated more than 500 people with cataracts and dental issues and educated over 5,000 individuals about health services, motivating them to lead healthier lives.
In 2025, Smt. Tanuja Mishra decided to pass on the management and leadership of the organisation to a new generation. Under the leadership of Maitri and Gaurav Kumar Rai, the organisation is moving forward with renewed energy to fulfil its objectives of societal improvement.
Our mission is to support and empower disadvantaged communities by providing education, healthcare, government scheme linkages, and employment opportunities. We invite everyone to join us in building a better society where everyone has equal opportunities, access to education and healthcare, employment, and a clean environment.
Together, we will create a society free of discrimination based on caste, religion, or gender—where everyone enjoys equal rights and the opportunity to realise their dreams.
Vision, Mission & Approach
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Approach
Our 5-Pillar Approach
We use the following 5 pillars as part of our approach to solving the massive problem of policy implementation.
Grassroots Level Interventions
To empower disadvantaged communities, grassroots intervention is a very important tool. We do awareness programs, community meetings, stakeholders' meetings, support in preparation of documents and filling out application forms, and organising various campaigns. These activities are done by our community mobilizer team who are always connected to the community.
Ecosystem Building
Creating an ecosystem for better collaboration amongst the chief stakeholders viz. Government, Civil Society, NGOs, PRI members, Communities, and Media in one place in a transparent manner. Currently, the lack of collaboration, information sharing, cross-learning, and coordination between these stakeholders is a large barrier to empower disadvantaged communities.
Leveraging Technology
Use of Technology to enhance process efficiency and information dissemination. We use technology like MIS (for data analytics), Web Applications (to keep a record of the details and status of each beneficiary), Mobile Applications (to facilitate individuals about various programs) and Digital literacy programs (to raise awareness about digital frauds).
Building Self-Reliance
We develop Community Stars within the underprivileged communities we work with, to ensure that the awareness of their Human and Constitutional Rights, various government programs and policies and how they can be accessed, is shared, owned, and driven by the communities. This helps nudge the community towards self-reliance and, over time, reduces their dependence on the support of external interventions like ours.
Policy Advocacy & Research
To ensure accountability of the state government to its intended beneficiaries and provide best practices and suggestions for successful implementation with potential applications across the nation.
Our Core Values
Integrity
We act with honesty and transparency in everything we do.
Compassion
We approach our work with empathy and genuine care for the communities we serve.
Inclusion
Every voice matters — we work for and with everyone, regardless of caste, religion, or gender.
Sustainability
Long-term change over short-term fixes, always focused on community self-reliance.
Innovation
Using technology and data-driven approaches to solve complex community challenges.
Collaboration
Stronger together — with communities, partners, government, and civil society.
Accountability
Answerable to those we serve and to our stakeholders at all times.
Impact-Driven
Measuring what matters and focusing resources on the highest-impact interventions.
19 Years of Service — By the Numbers
People Impacted
Women Empowered
Children Educated
Health Camps
Benefits Secured
Women Self-Reliant
Our Story Since 2006
Founded
UDAY Sanstha founded in Varanasi district by Smt. Tanuja Mishra and colleagues with a vision for community empowerment.
Pathshala Initiative
Launched primary education initiative reaching children from underprivileged communities, providing after-school classes.
Health Camps Began
Started community health camps across Varanasi and Mau districts of UP, serving 200+ elderly individuals.
Women Empowerment Drive
Empowered 1,000+ women through education on constitutional and women's rights; self-help groups formed.
Mission Swavlamban
Launched Mission Swavlamban — forming 16 SHGs in 6 villages with 200+ women empowered in Varanasi.
COVID-19 Response
Supported 350+ citizens through rapid food security response under the COVID-19 pandemic.
Project Saksham Launched
Began implementing government schemes (RTE, PMMVY, Ayushman Card, etc.) across UP and MP through tech-supported model.
New Leadership
Under the leadership of Miss Maitri and Mr Gaurav Kumar Rai, the organisation moves forward with renewed energy. 25,000+ lives impacted; ₹7.727 Cr benefits secured.
Our Advisory Board
Experienced leaders providing strategic guidance to our mission.
Mrs Tanuja Mishra
Founder & Advisory Member
Mr Devendra Bhatnagar
Advisory Board Member
Mr Santosh Kumar Dwivedi
Advisory Board Member
Meet Our Team
Passionate individuals dedicated to creating meaningful change every day.
Leadership
Miss Maitri
President
Mr Gaurav Kumar Rai
Secretary
Our Team Members
Mrs Meera
Treasurer
Ms Yashi
Project Coordinator
Md. Akarm Khan
HR and Finance
Mr Roshan Vishwakarma
Community Mobilizer
Mr Anil Kanaujiya
Community Mobilizer
Miss Sahara
Volunteer
Mrs Kavita
Volunteer
Ms Shravika
Volunteer
Our Partners & Supporters
Together with our partners, we scale impact and reach more communities.
