Who We Are
About NADI Foundation
15 years of grassroots healthcare service, now a registered public charitable trust dedicated to advancing community health across India.
Our Heritage
15 Years of Grassroots Service
Long before NADI Foundation was formally registered, the work was already underway — in health camps, dental outreach, food donation drives, and community health education across Andhra Pradesh.
NADI Foundation is not a new organisation with a new idea. It is the registered continuation of 15 years of hands-on charitable work in community healthcare. What began as individual initiatives — organising free health screening camps, partnering with local dental clinics to provide subsidised treatments, distributing food to families in need, and conducting health awareness programmes in underserved areas — has now been formalised into a structured, governed public charitable trust.
Over these 15 years, the founding members have served communities across the Krishna-Guntur region of Andhra Pradesh, building deep relationships with local healthcare providers, community leaders, and the people they serve. This grassroots experience informs every programme NADI Foundation runs today — because the trust was built on the ground, not in a boardroom.
Regular division-by-division medical camps, dental care partnerships, food donation drives, and community health education — serving the people of Andhra Pradesh long before formal registration.
Our Journey
From Grassroots Initiatives to a Registered Foundation
A timeline of how 15 years of community service evolved into NADI Foundation.
The Beginning
Grassroots Health Camps
Began organising free health screening camps in communities across the Krishna-Guntur region, developing a systematic division-by-division model that eventually covered 64 divisions across Vijayawada. Each camp is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of specialist doctors — general physicians, gynaecologists, orthopaedics, dentists, cardiologists, ophthalmologists, dermatologists, and paediatricians — offering blood tests, sugar tests, BP checks, ECGs, eye check-ups, and free medicine distribution. The camps were run with personal resources and volunteer support, serving thousands of patients over 15 years and demonstrating that sustained, grassroots healthcare delivery can transform community health outcomes.
Growing Impact
Dental Care Partnerships
Recognising the urgent need for affordable oral healthcare, partnered with local dental clinics in Vijayawada to offer subsidised dental treatments — including cleanings, fillings, extractions, and root canals. These partnerships made quality dental care accessible to families who could not afford private clinic rates, establishing a model that NADI Foundation continues to expand today.
Community Support
Food Donation & Relief
Expanded charitable activities to include food donation drives for families in need, particularly during difficult periods and festive seasons. Distributed essential food supplies and organised community meals, building trust and deepening relationships within the communities served. Organised visits to old age homes where children distributed fruits to elderly residents, fostering intergenerational compassion and empathy. These efforts demonstrated a holistic approach to community welfare that went beyond healthcare alone.
Pandemic Response
COVID-19 Frontline Support
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, ran a daily relief operation for frontline healthcare workers and doctors in Vijayawada — distributing N95 masks, water bottles, and sanitisers every single day to those risking their lives to protect the community. Alongside this frontline support, organised regular food donation drives for families and individuals affected by the lockdown, ensuring that the most vulnerable had access to essential meals and supplies throughout the crisis. This sustained, daily mobilisation demonstrated the foundation's ability to respond swiftly during emergencies, reinforcing the deep community trust built over years of consistent service.
Health Education
Preventive Care & Inclusive Health
Launched health education and awareness programmes focusing on preventive care, oral hygiene, nutrition, and maternal health. Conducted sessions in community centres, schools, and public gatherings to empower individuals with knowledge about maintaining their health and preventing common diseases. Also organised specialised camps for children with Down Syndrome at Cheyutha, led by dedicated doctors including Dr. Madhuri, Dr. Sowmya, and Dr. Narayana — providing educational, therapeutic, and recreational activities tailored to each child's needs, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity and compassionate care.
Formalisation
NADI Foundation Registered
Formalised 15 years of charitable work by registering NADI Foundation as a public charitable trust under the Indian Trust Act. The trust is governed by a board of three trustees and operates from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Provisional Section 332 (12A) registration and Section 354 (80G) approval were granted on 15 August 2026 — NADI Foundation now enters its next chapter, scaling impact while staying rooted in the communities it has served for over a decade.
NADI stands for Network for Advancement, Development & Innovation. The word “nadi” also means pulse in Telugu — the language of our home state. Just as a pulse signals life and vitality, NADI Foundation represents the living pulse of community health in the regions we serve.
Every individual — regardless of income, geography, or social standing — deserves access to quality medical care. That belief has driven 15 years of service and continues to guide every programme we run today.
Purpose & Direction
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
Advancing Health Equity Through Action
NADI Foundation's mission is to deliver accessible, affordable, and compassionate medical relief to underserved communities across India. We achieve this through community health camps, subsidised dental care partnerships, mobile medical units, telemedicine programmes, and preventive health education. Our approach integrates direct service delivery with long-term community empowerment, ensuring that healthcare access is not a privilege but a fundamental right for every individual regardless of their economic circumstances or geographic location.
Our Vision
A Healthy India, One Community at a Time
We envision a future where every community in India has reliable access to essential healthcare services, where preventive health education reduces disease burden, and where charitable healthcare delivery is recognised as a cornerstone of national development. Our long-term aspiration is to expand our network of partner clinics, mobile units, and telemedicine hubs to serve communities across multiple states, creating a replicable model for community-driven healthcare philanthropy that can be adopted by charitable organisations throughout India.
What Drives Us
Our Core Values
These principles guide every decision we make and every programme we run.
Compassion First
Every person we serve deserves dignity, respect, and the highest standard of care we can provide.
Transparency Always
We maintain open books, publish our activities, and welcome scrutiny from donors and the public.
Community-Led
Our programmes are shaped by the communities we serve, not imposed from above.
Visionary Impact
We think long-term, building systems that outlast individual programmes and create lasting change.
Evidence-Based
Every initiative is measured, evaluated, and refined to maximise real-world health outcomes.
Education-Led
Prevention through knowledge is as important as treatment through medicine.
Leadership
Board of Trustees
Our trustees bring diverse expertise and a shared commitment to community health.
Managing Trustee
Rajesh Kumar
Rajesh Kumar is the founding trustee of NADI Foundation and serves as its Managing Trustee. With extensive experience in community development and nonprofit governance, he established the foundation to create sustainable healthcare access for underserved communities across Andhra Pradesh. Rajesh is deeply committed to transparency and accountability in the charitable sector, and has been instrumental in forging partnerships with local dental clinics to deliver affordable oral healthcare to those who need it most. His vision for NADI centres on building a self-sustaining charitable infrastructure that can scale its impact across India.
Trustee
Ram Gopal
Ram Gopal brings a wealth of knowledge in public health administration and community welfare to NADI Foundation's board. As a trustee, he oversees programme development and strategic partnerships, ensuring that the foundation's activities align with its charitable objectives. His expertise in programme evaluation and impact measurement has been vital in shaping NADI's approach to evidence-based community interventions. Ram is passionate about health equity and works to ensure that marginalised communities receive the medical attention and health education they deserve. His contributions extend to volunteer coordination and donor relationship management.
Trustee
Madhuri
Madhuri serves as a trustee of NADI Foundation, contributing her skills in organisational management and community outreach to the foundation's governance. She plays a key role in coordinating health camps and awareness drives, ensuring that NADI's programmes are delivered with care, cultural sensitivity, and operational efficiency. Madhuri is dedicated to empowering women and children through health education and preventive care initiatives. Her hands-on approach to community engagement helps bridge the gap between clinical services and the communities that need them. She is also involved in developing NADI's telemedicine and digital health outreach strategies.
Legal Status
Registration & Governance
Indian Trusts Act, 1882
Document No. 118/2026, Book No. 4 — registered at the Sub-Registrar Office, Vijayawada on 28 July 2026. PAN: AAFTN3754K
Section 332 (formerly 12A)
Income-tax exemption registration granted 15 Aug 2026 — URN AAFTN3754KE20261, valid TY 2026‑27 to 2028‑29
Section 354 (formerly 80G)
Donor tax-deduction approval granted 15 Aug 2026 — URN AAFTN3754KF20261, valid TY 2026‑27 to 2028‑29
What “provisional” means: Under the Income-tax Act, 2025, newly registered charities first receive provisional registration (Section 332) and provisional approval (Section 354) for three tax years. NADI Foundation must apply for regular (final) registration before this period ends, based on activities actually carried out. Donations made now already qualify for tax deduction under Section 354 for Indian taxpayers. View trust registration certificate (PDF) · Section 332 certificate · Section 354 certificate
NADI Foundation is governed by its Trust Deed dated 28 July 2026, which establishes the framework for our operations, the roles and responsibilities of the board of trustees, the process for admitting new trustees, and the procedures for financial management and accountability. The trust deed stipulates that no trustee may receive remuneration for their services, and that all funds must be applied exclusively toward the charitable objects of the foundation.
Our governance structure includes regular board meetings, financial oversight by the managing trustee, and an annual review of programme outcomes and financial statements. We are committed to publishing annual reports as our operations mature, and to maintaining the highest standards of financial transparency. NADI Foundation operates exclusively for charitable purposes and does not engage in any commercial or profit-making activities.
Our Commitment
Transparency & Accountability
As a registered charitable foundation, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of openness.
NADI Foundation is committed to full transparency in its operations, finances, and programme delivery. We believe that donors, beneficiaries, and the general public have a right to understand how charitable funds are utilised and what impact they create.
Our transparency commitments include maintaining accurate financial records, conducting regular internal reviews of programme effectiveness, publishing summaries of our activities and outcomes, and making our governance documents available upon request. We welcome inquiries from donors, researchers, and regulatory bodies at all times.
Nonprofit Identification: NADI Foundation is a registered public charitable trust operating under the Indian Trust Act. We are recognised as a not-for-profit organisation and do not distribute profits to any individuals or entities. All proceeds support our charitable mission of advancing community health in India.