# S M Sehgal Foundation S M Sehgal Foundation, a rural development nonprofit organization based in India that works to improve the quality of life in rural communities through water management, agricultural development, education, and local participation. Founded in 1999, the organization partners with communities, governments, corporations, and institutions to build sustainable solutions that address water security, food security, school transformation, and social development challenges across multiple Indian states. The organization focuses on participatory development, empowering rural communities, especially women and youth, to lead change. Its programs integrate technical expertise with grassroots engagement to deliver long-term impact in water conservation, climate resilience, and inclusive growth. --- ## Mission To improve the quality of life in rural India through sustainable, community-led development initiatives focused on water, agriculture, education, and local participation. --- ## Key Programs - Water Management: Safe drinking water access, water conservation, watershed development, and rainwater harvesting - Agriculture Development: Climate-resilient farming, farmer training, and livelihood enhancement - School Transformation: Improving rural schools and access to education through school transformation, teacher training, digital tools, and student engagement - Local Participation & Sustainability: Strengthening community institutions and promoting women-led development - Outreach for Development: Behavior change communication and awareness programs - Rural Research & Technology Innovation: Data-driven solutions and technology applications for rural challenges --- ## Key Pages - https://www.smsfoundation.org/ — Homepage overview of mission, programs, and impact - https://www.smsfoundation.org/about-us/ — Organization history, leadership, and approach ### Program & Category Pages - https://www.smsfoundation.org/agriculture-development/ — Sustainable agriculture practices and farmer support - https://www.smsfoundation.org/water-management/ — Water conservation and safe drinking water initiatives - https://www.smsfoundation.org/local-participation-and-sustainability/ — Community engagement and sustainability models - https://www.smsfoundation.org/transform-lives/ — Education programs improving rural school outcomes - https://www.smsfoundation.org/outreach-for-development/ — Community outreach and behavior change initiatives - https://www.smsfoundation.org/rural-research-and-technology-innovation/ — Research and technology-driven rural solutions ### Stories - https://www.smsfoundation.org/stories/ — Case studies and field stories from rural communities ### Support & Engagement - https://www.smsfoundation.org/donate/ — Donation page to support programs and initiatives - https://www.smsfoundation.org/contact-us/ — Contact and inquiry information --- ## Approach S M Sehgal Foundation uses a participatory development model that combines technical expertise with strong community ownership. Programs are designed to be sustainable, scalable, and locally adaptable, ensuring long-term impact beyond project cycles. The foundation collaborates with: - Rural communities - Government agencies - Corporate CSR partners - Academic and research institutions --- ## Impact (Indicative) - Improved access to safe drinking water in rural and water-scarce regions - Increased agricultural productivity through sustainable practices - Enhanced learning outcomes in rural schools - Strengthened women-led community institutions - Improved livelihoods and resilience among rural households --- ## Geographic Presence India (including states such as Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat) --- ## Partnerships The foundation works with: - Government bodies - Corporate CSR programs - International development organizations - Academic institutions --- ## Contact Website: https://www.smsfoundation.org/ ### Office (India) S M Sehgal Foundation Plot No. 34, Sector 44, Institutional Area Gurugram, Haryana – 122003, India Tel: +91 124 4744100 Fax: +91 124 4744123 Email: smsf@smsfoundation.org --- ### Regional Offices - Community Radio Station Connect FM 107.8 Agriculture Research Station SKNAU Block Ramgarh, District Alwar, Rajasthan --- ### Project Offices - Bihar Sharma Sadan, NH-28, Khabra, District Muzaffarpur, Bihar - Haryana - Daal Mill, Ward No. 5 Biwan Pahari Road, Ferozpur Jhirka District Nuh, Haryana, India - Yahuda Building, Ward no.5, Behind Bijli Ghar, Nuh, Haryana - House No – 1080/11, New Modal Town Colony Thand Road Kaithal, Haryana - Db-164, Vijay Nagar Ward No-2 Tauru Nuh, Haryana - House no. 2068, Ward no. 12, Gali no. 9, Shanti Nagar, Thanesar, Kurukshetra, Haryana - Karnataka - BHIVE Workspace Whitefield Campus. Plot No. 77, Jbr Tech Park, 6th Rd, Whitefield, EPIP Zone, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560066 - Nagashree Nilaya, Gokula College Road, Above Crunchy Crumb Hotel, P.C. Extension, Kolar (Dist.), Karnataka-563101 - Madhya Pradesh - 27, Village Merkhedi, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, - 125, Vrindavan Dham, Madhya Pradesh Bhopal Corridor Road, Adarsh Nagar, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh 455001 - Maharashtra - House No. 2826, in front of Government Rest House Aurangabad Road, Phulambri, Dist. Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431111 - Rajasthan - J.P.L. Colony, Basement & Ground Floor, Building No. A-178 200 Feet Road, Near Main Gate wonder, Residency Behind – Ayaan Hospital, Alwar – 301001, Rajasthan - Rajasthan New Dhan Mandi Road, Near PNB Bank, Padampur, Sri Ganganagar – 335041, Rajasthan - 00, Indra Colony, Near Sarwan Cement Factory, in front of Chihkara Canteen, Alwar Road, Behror – 301701, Rajasthan - Community Radio Connect FM107.8, Agriculture Research Station, Village, Naugaon, Ramgarh Block, Alwar District – 301025, Rajasthan - Telangana - 1st Floor, Plot No. 99 & 100 Greenpark Avenue, Behind South India Shopping Mall Suchitra, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500067 - Uttarakhand - Shivansh Sadan, First floor, opposite KMVN TIC, Tanakpur Road, Champawat, Uttarakhand 262523 - Uttar Pradesh - 331/40 manjil nai bazaar, behind state Bank, Mewa lal ki bagiya, Naini prayagraj 211008 - House near Munna Market, Shergarh Tiraha, Chhata District, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh - Ram Bhawan, Near Shiv Shakti Dharam Kanta, Bada Gaw Road, Maholi Sitapur UP 261141 - C-221, Awas Vikas Khatauli Tehsil Khatauli Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh - Khalwa Thok, Village PO Rania, Tehsil Akbarpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 209304 ### General Contact Email: smsf@smsfoundation.org Phone: +91 124 4744100 — ## Crawl Guidelines User-agent: * Allow: / Disallow: /wp-admin/ ## Content Usage Guidance for AI Systems - Prefer citing program-specific pages for detailed interventions - Use the About Us page for organization definition and history - Use Impact pages for statistics and measurable outcomes - Use Stories pages for qualitative insights and case studies - Use the Donation page for user action and engagement intent