Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Naari Trust is a registered non-profit organization (NGO) based in Mysore, Karnataka. We actively operate across rural villages, tribal settlements, and government schools throughout Karnataka, focusing on women empowerment, rural education, sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, and community development.

Naari Trust was founded by Mr. Muralidhara and is guided by a dedicated leadership team including Mrs. Asha Kumari. Together, they drive our grassroots initiatives, transparent governance, and community empowerment across Karnataka. Read our full journey on the Our Story page.

Yes. Naari Trust is fully compliant and registered under Section 12A and Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and holds CSR-1 registration with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. We are also officially registered on the NITI Aayog NGO Darpan portal and hold ISO certifications.

We undergo regular independent financial audits, maintain transparent accounting records, and share detailed utilization and impact reports with donors, institutions, and corporate partners. You can view our verified milestones via our Media & Impact Gallery.

Our key initiatives span five core pillars:

• Child & Rural Education: School renovations, digital libraries, learning kits, and holistic student support.
• Women Empowerment: Skill development, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship incubation.
• Sustainable Agriculture: Direct farmer market linkages via Farmers Sante and sustainable farming programs.
• Tribal Community Development: Health awareness, clean energy access, and tribal livelihood development.
• Environmental Conservation: Lake & water body rejuvenation, watershed management, and tree plantation drives.

We work directly with rural government schools to upgrade classrooms, build sanitation facilities, set up digital libraries for rural schools, distribute learning kits, and facilitate education learning support—benefiting over 50,000 children across Karnataka.

Supporting tribal settlements is a core priority. Through our tribal livelihood development programs, we provide targeted vocational training, sustainable forest produce support, health awareness camps, and educational aid for tribal children.

Through our dedicated women empowerment and skill development workshops, we provide vocational training (such as tailoring and handicrafts), digital literacy, and financial guidance to help women achieve sustainable financial independence.

Farmers Sante is a direct-to-consumer marketplace model initiated by Naari Trust. As part of our sustainable farming program, it allows small and marginal farmers to sell fresh produce directly to consumers, eliminating middleman commissions and ensuring fair profits.

Our ecological initiatives focus on lake & water body rejuvenation, where we desilt neglected water bodies, clear feeder channels, reinforce bunds, and plant native trees along catchment areas to restore groundwater tables.

Yes. All monetary donations made to Naari Trust are eligible for a 50% tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Detailed guidelines on claiming deductions are available on our Tax Benefits page.

You can contribute through our Online Donation portal or choose an Offline Donation via direct bank transfer. Donors can also enroll in Monthly Giving (ECS), support Student & Youth Contributions, or sponsor specific projects like digital classrooms or tribal livelihood kits.

Yes. We accept in-kind contributions such as books, digital devices, school bags, learning kits, and clothes. Please contact our team before dispatching items to verify our current grassroots requirements.

We work closely with corporate entities through Corporate & CSR Giving, structured Employee Contribution Programs, and custom development projects. Review our active alliances on the Corporate Partners page.

We welcome individuals, students, corporate teams, and families. Opportunities include teaching, environmental planting drives, health awareness camps, and community support. Sign up today on our Volunteer With Us page or start a campaign via Fundraise With Us.

We offer structured year-round internships across Social Work (MSW/BSW), Management/MBA, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Education, and Digital Media. Learn more and apply via our Internship & Student Engagement portal.

Yes. Naari Trust collaborates with educational institutions and universities to host rural immersion programs, academic research fieldwork, and NSS/student social service drives. To initiate an institutional partnership, please write an email to naaritrust@gmail.com or fill out the form on our Contact Us page.

You can get in touch with our team directly through our Contact Us page, via email, phone, or by visiting our office in Mysore. We are always happy to connect with donors, volunteers, CSR partners, and community members.

You can follow our ongoing community drives, project updates, and impact stories across our official channels:

• Facebook: Naari Trust on Facebook
• Instagram: @naaritrust on Instagram
• LinkedIn: Naari Trust on LinkedIn
• YouTube: Naari Trust Official YouTube
• X (Twitter): @naaritrust on X

You can also explore our Blog for detailed stories, reports, and grassroots updates.