About Us
Founded in 2026, we are a community-driven NGO committed to making India more equitable, one village at a time.
Our Story
Basmati and Urmila Foundation was founded with a simple but powerful belief: that change begins at the grassroots level. Named after two remarkable women who embodied the spirit of service and resilience, the Foundation was born out of a commitment to translate compassion into action.
Registered as a Section 8 Company under The Companies Act 2013 with the Registrar of Companies (DARPAN ID: BR/2026/0378955), BUF is headquartered in Saharsa, Bihar — and works across multiple states to touch the lives of thousands of individuals. Our work spans health & family welfare, human rights, sports, women's development & empowerment, and skill development.
Every initiative we undertake is community-led, ensuring that the people we serve are active participants in their own transformation. We believe in building systems, not dependencies — empowering communities to sustain progress long after our direct intervention ends.
Why we exist
Mission & Vision
Our
Our Mission
To empower marginalized communities through education, healthcare, and sustainable livelihood programs, ensuring every individual has the opportunity to lead a dignified life.
Our
Our Vision
A self-reliant India where every community thrives with access to quality education, healthcare, and economic opportunities regardless of geography or background.
Core Focus Areas
Our programs address the most pressing needs of underserved communities.
Health & Family Welfare
Organizing free medical camps, maternal health programs, and awareness drives in remote and underserved communities across Bihar and beyond.
Women's Development & Empowerment
Skill development workshops, self-help groups, and microfinance support to help women achieve economic independence and lead dignified lives.
Skill Development
Vocational training, job placement assistance, and entrepreneurship programs for rural youth and marginalized communities to build sustainable livelihoods.
Human Rights
Advocacy, legal awareness, and community mobilization to protect the rights of the marginalized and ensure equal access to justice and dignity.
Sports
Promoting sports and physical activity among youth in underserved communities as a tool for health, discipline, and social cohesion.
Child & Community Welfare
Nutrition programs, child protection initiatives, and community-driven support systems for families in vulnerable situations.
Focused Initiatives
Rural Education Access
Bridging the education gap in remote villages through learning centers, digital classrooms, and scholarship programs.
Women's Economic Independence
Equipping women with skills, capital, and market connections to build sustainable livelihoods for their families.
Clean Water & Sanitation
Ensuring safe drinking water and improved sanitation in communities most vulnerable to waterborne diseases.
Our Presence
Bihar
Saharsa
Headquarters — Panchvati Chowk, Saharsa Bazar, Saharsa — 852201
Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur
Education and healthcare outreach programs
Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal, Jabalpur, Sagar
Mobile health camps and tree plantation
Rajasthan
Jaipur, Ajmer, Bikaner
Healthcare and women empowerment programs
Jharkhand
Ranchi, Dhanbad
Livelihood support and clean water initiatives
Chhattisgarh
Raipur, Bilaspur
Tribal community support programs
Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Cuttack
Child nutrition and education programs
West Bengal
Kolkata, Murshidabad
Women's skill development initiatives
Registered & Recognised
Officially registered with the Government of India and listed on NGO Darpan — NITI Aayog.
DARPAN ID (NGO Darpan)
BR/2026/0378955
Registration Number
001954
Registration Type
Section 8 Company
Registered With
Registrar of Companies
Governing Act
The Companies Act 2013
Contact Email
basmatiurmila@gmail.com
Our Leadership
The dedicated individuals who guide our mission.
Chunni Priya
President
Chunni Priya has dedicated over two decades to grassroots social work. Her vision of a self-reliant rural India shapes every initiative of the Foundation. Under her leadership, BUF has scaled from a single education center to a multi-state organization.
Kamlesh Kumar
Secretary
Kamlesh Kumar brings extensive experience in community organizing and program management. He oversees field operations and ensures that every initiative reaches the intended beneficiaries with accountability and transparency.
Satyam Kumar Yaduvanshi
Treasurer
Satyam Kumar Yaduvanshi manages the financial stewardship of the Foundation. His commitment to fiscal responsibility and transparency ensures that donor contributions are channeled effectively to create maximum impact.