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Creating Change,
Touching Lives
Across India

Elara Foundation channels 100% of every donated rupee directly to social causes — education, healthcare, women's empowerment, and more — across underserved communities in India.

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Funds to Cause
6+
Focus Areas
5
Partner NGOs
2002
Est. Year

Our promise: All administrative and operational costs are borne by Elara Capital — ensuring every rupee from donors directly benefits those in need.

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Who We Are

The Philanthropic Arm of Elara Capital

Elara Foundation is dedicated to creating lasting, positive change by supporting initiatives that uplift communities, empower individuals, and build a more inclusive, equitable India. Our unique expense-free model ensures maximum impact for every rupee given.

On the ground, our work is carried forward by the Dr. Liladhar Bhatt Memorial Kalyan Samiti — a registered NGO founded in 2002 by Shri Rajendra Bhatt in memory of his late father, operating from Haldwani, Uttarakhand.

Our vision: to extend a helping hand to individuals, organisations, and groups alike — catalysing impactful initiatives that address diverse challenges and contribute to community betterment.

  • 100% of donations channelled directly to communities
  • Transparent, accountable, and measurable impact
  • Rooted in compassion and the spirit of selfless service
  • Operating since 2002 across Uttarakhand and beyond
Our Programs The Founding Legacy →
Our Focus Areas

Where We Work & Why

We concentrate our energy on the challenges that hold communities back the most — working at the intersection of dignity, opportunity, and well-being.

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Education

Bridging learning gaps for children in remote and underserved areas, from early childhood through vocational skills.

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Healthcare

Improving access to primary healthcare for communities in Uttarakhand and surrounding regions.

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Women's Empowerment

Supporting Himalayan women through education, sustainable farming, water conservation, and gender rights advocacy.

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Skill Development

Equipping youth and adults with practical vocational skills and defence training for economic independence.

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Animal Welfare

Advocating for the care and protection of animals in communities across our operational areas.

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Drug Rehabilitation

Providing structured support and recovery pathways for individuals affected by substance dependency.

Our Work

Partner Organisations We Support

We collaborate with proven grassroots and national organisations to multiply our collective impact.

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Akshaya Patra

A non-profit committed to serving nutritious mid-day meals to underprivileged children across India — ensuring children have the nourishment they need to thrive in education, health, and life.

🍱 Nutrition · Education
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Pratham

Founded in 1995, Pratham began by educating children in Mumbai's slums and has grown into one of India's leading education NGOs — committed to "every child in school and learning well."

📚 Education · Skill Development
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KMUM — Kausani

Founded in 1947 by Gandhian Sarla Behn in Kausani, Uttarakhand. KMUM empowers Himalayan women through education, sustainable farming, water conservation, and gender rights.

👩 Women's Empowerment
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Samarpan Home

A safe and supportive hostel for underprivileged girls — offering shelter, education, and emotional care. A nurturing environment where each girl is empowered to grow, learn, and thrive.

🏠 Girls' Shelter · Education
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U.S.R. Indu Samiti

Led by Sandeep Rawat in Basai, Ramnagar — a boarding hostel dedicated to skill development for underprivileged children through hands-on training in candle making, sweater knitting, and diya making.

🕯️ Skill Development · Hostel
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WWF — World Wildlife Fund

A global organisation committed to protecting the planet's most vulnerable species and ecosystems. Elara Foundation supports WWF's conservation efforts as part of our commitment to animal welfare.

🐘 Animal Welfare · Conservation
Nurturing Childhood

Every Child Deserves the Chance to Thrive

We believe every child, regardless of background, deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and reach their full potential. Our childhood programmes address two critical groups.

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Underprivileged Children

Education, healthcare & life skills

Through education, healthcare, and essential life skills, we empower underprivileged children to overcome obstacles and unlock their full potential. By nurturing their dreams and fostering a safe environment, we aim to transform lives — one child at a time.

  • Access to quality schooling and tutoring support
  • Nutritious meals through Akshaya Patra partnership
  • Shelter and emotional care through Samarpan Home
  • Vocational skill development through U.S.R. Indu Samiti
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Children with Special Needs

Specialised care, love & opportunity

We are committed to providing specialised care and support for children with special needs, believing that every child deserves love, attention, and the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. Through funding various initiatives for orphanages dedicated to special-care children, we create nurturing environments where they can thrive.

  • Healthcare and medical support funding
  • Educational resources tailored to individual needs
  • Emotional support and safe living environments
  • Community integration and dignity-centred care
Helping Poor

Stories of Change & Charity

Charity is the act of voluntarily giving help to those in need. Here are some of the lives and communities we've been privileged to serve.

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Learning Opens Doors in Rural Uttarakhand

Children in remote villages of Kumaon gaining access to quality education — the first step toward breaking the cycle of poverty across generations.

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No Child Goes Hungry at School

Through our partnership with Akshaya Patra, thousands of children receive a nutritious mid-day meal every school day — improving attendance, health, and focus.

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A Safe Home for Girls at Samarpan

Samarpan Home provides stability, shelter, education, and emotional care for underprivileged girls — helping them build confidence and work toward a brighter future.

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Hands-On Skills at U.S.R. Indu Samiti

Children at Basai, Ramnagar learn candle making, sweater knitting, and diya making — practical crafts that build economic independence and self-worth.

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Himalayan Women Leading Change at KMUM

Through KMUM's ashram and training programmes in Kausani, Himalayan women are gaining education, farming skills, and the confidence to advocate for their rights.

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Recovery & Renewal Through Drug Rehabilitation

Structured support pathways and community-based rehabilitation programmes are restoring futures for individuals and families affected by substance dependency.

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In Memoriam

Dr. Liladhar Bhatt Memorial Kalyan Samiti

Our ground operations are rooted in the legacy of Shri Liladhar Bhatt — a visionary from Uttarakhand who believed that service to the community was the highest calling. Founded in 2002 by his son Rajendra Bhatt, the Samiti continues his life's work. The organisation has been working since 2002 as a registered NGO in education, women's empowerment, healthcare, animal care, defence training, and skill development.

"He lived to uplift others — and through this foundation, that spirit lives on."
How We Work

A Zero-Overhead Model

Every administrative cost is absorbed by Elara Capital — so your generosity goes entirely to the cause.

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Elara Capital Funds Operations

All salaries, infrastructure, and administrative costs are borne by Elara Capital, freeing 100% of donor funds for social programmes.

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Vetted Partner NGOs

We work exclusively with credible, established organisations with proven track records of on-ground impact across India.

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Transparent Reporting

Impact is measured, documented, and shared — because accountability to our donors and beneficiaries is non-negotiable.

Get In Touch

Let's Build a Better India Together

Whether you want to donate, volunteer, partner with us, or simply learn more — we'd love to hear from you.

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AddressHouse No. 6, Street No. 1, Devashray Colony,
Lohariyasaal Talla, Unchapul, Haldwani,
District Nainital, Uttarakhand – 263139
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Websiteelarafoundation.in
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Parent OrganisationElara Capital
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Founded2002, by Shri Rajendra Bhatt

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