Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL), a registered trust, implements impactful CSR initiatives such as STEM learning, scholarships, future skills training, and entrepreneurship programs. Over the past 18 years, FUEL has transformed the lives of over one million underserved students. Founded by Ketan Deshpande, an Ashoka Fellow and Fellow from Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, at the age of 19, FUEL is dedicated to driving meaningful change.

Key highlights of FUEL’s work:

Collaborations:

• Works with leading corporate and banking institutions including Oracle, BP, LTIMindtree, Standard Chartered, and DBS.
• FUEL provides scholarships and STEM learning support to over 73,000 children of Indian Army jawans.
• FUEL helps industries in achieving their Diversity & Inclusion goals by sourcing skilled workforce from underserved communities.

Certifications and Recognitions:

• Certified under 80G, 12A, and FCRA.
• Esteemed ratings from Give, IRR, and GuideStar.
• Commended by the Hon’ble Prime Minister and President of India for its contributions.

FUEL Business School: An AICTE-approved institution for Management Studies offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses, with a focus on supporting higher education for underserved girls through scholarships.

Future Vision: Establishing the FUEL Skilltech & Entrepreneurship University to offer industry-curated degree courses in emerging skills like AI, Java, Digital Marketing, and Fintech.

To learn more, visit www.fuelfornation.com

Every year, three lakh wheelchairs are sold in India, of which two and half lakh are imported. 95% of all wheelchairs sold in India are one-size-fits-all. They restrict mobility, damage health, and lower self-confidence. Few wheelchair users can safely and independently transfer into tricycles and modified scooters. How can we expect the majority of wheelchair users to go outdoors? NeoMotion is here to transform this !

NeoMotion, an IIT Madras startup, creates transformative products for wheelchair users (elderly, physically challenged) to enable them to be an inclusive part of society. NeoMotion works with NGOs, Foundation and CSR bodies to implement impactful projects in the space of Disability. The projects are majorly looking to achieve the SDG10 Goal of Reduced Inequalities. While the end-beneficairy is a person with disability, the impact thematic areas also encompass Education, Livelihood and Para-Sports. NeoMotion was recently featured on the popular show SHARK TANK INDIA The initial products developed by NeoMotion are - NeoFly is a personalized wheelchair designed to enhance health and lifestyle. 18 customizations ensure a perfect fit to the user’s body. NeoFly covers three to five times more distance for every push. A 30% smaller footprint enhances accessibility of narrow spaces like small lifts, small toilets.

NeoBolt is a motor-powered clip-on which converts NeoFly into a safe, roadworthy vehicle. It is designed to enable wheelchair users to go out into the world, explore life, get employed and have fun! NeoBolt eliminates the need to transfer into other vehicles and can be independently attached by the user within seconds. It has a maximum speed of 25 kmph and travels up to 25 km per charge. NeoBolt can be safely used on uneven terrains. It will empower wheelchair users with a low-cost mode of outdoor mobility when compared to cars, auto-rickshaw or modified scooters.

To learn more, visit www.neomotion.in

Orion Educational Society, founded in 2007, has emerged as a trailblazer in the realm of educational excellence and community development. Our steadfast commitment to sustainable principles drives us to uplift individuals and communities through education and skill empowerment initiatives. Our primary focus revolves around providing vocational training to disadvantaged youth and women, equipping them with valuable skills tailored to today’s dynamic job market.

Furthermore, as a proud partner of NSDC (National Skill Development Corporation) with a nationwide presence, we ardently champion women’s empowerment. We are wholeheartedly dedicated to forging a more equitable society by providing women with the tools and knowledge to prosper, thereby enhancing their social and economic well-being. In collaboration with over 42 prominent corporate entities, we have had a transformative impact on the lives of over 100,000 underprivileged youths.

At Orion Educational Society, we firmly believe that education is the key to unlocking untapped potential and catalyzing positive change. Our unwavering commitment to these fundamental principles fuels our mission to leave a lasting imprint on underserved youth, women, and society at large. In doing so, we aspire to forge a brighter and more equitable future for all.

To learn more, visit www.orionedusociety.org

For nearly 25 years, The Akshaya Patra Foundation—a leading social impact organisation—has exemplified unwavering commitment to child welfare, nutrition, and education. As the implementing partner of the Government of India’s PM POSHAN (Mid-Day Meal) Programme, the Foundation has transformed the lives of millions of children by addressing classroom hunger, enhancing health outcomes, and creating better learning environments.

Guided by the vision that “No child in India shall be deprived of education because of hunger,” Akshaya Patra today runs one of the world’s largest NGO-led school meal programmes, serving over 2.35 million children every school day across 25,000+ schools in 78 locations spanning 16 states and 3 Union Territories. Its 76 globally recognised centralised kitchens, supplemented by decentralised operations in remote terrains, stand as a benchmark for scale, innovation, efficiency, and food safety.

The Foundation has served more than 4 billion meals since its inception in 2000—an achievement celebrated at the United Nations headquarters in New York in 2024. With 8 lakh additional servings under its Morning Nutrition Programme, Akshaya Patra continues to expand its impact, fostering school enrolment, retention, and learning outcomes.

Through its pursuit of scale, excellence, and social impact, The Akshaya Patra Foundation embodies the spirit of “Nourished India & Educated India” and has become a symbol of collective action towards building a healthier, educated, and equitable nation.

To learn more, visit www.akshayapatra.org