RNisarg Foundation
Thane, Maharashtra, India
About
Founded in 2016, RNisarg Foundation is a charity based in Thane, India working on environment & climate, health, gender equality +2 more.
RNisarg Foundation is a doctor-led non-profit based in Thane, Maharashtra, India, working on environmental health. It designs solutions for overlooked waste streams such as sanitary, pharmaceutical and diabetic waste, and promotes climate-conscious waste management and green healthcare practices. Its work covers menstrual health education, medicine take-back, school-based road safety and waste education, and sustainability support for healthcare facilities, with activity across Maharashtra and other parts of India. The foundation is registered as a charitable institution under the Income Tax Act, holds FCRA registration, and states that donations are eligible for 80G tax deduction.
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Sakhi
Health · India
Doctor-led menstrual health and sustainability programme offering workshops, menstrual cup distribution and a helpline for women in urban, rural and tribal communities.
Sanitary & Special Care Waste Initiative (BMC)
Environment & Climate · India
In partnership with Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, a city-led system for free collection and scientific disposal of sanitary and special care waste, including diabetic and pharmaceutical waste, from homes, schools and institutions in Mumbai.
Green Pharmacy
Environment & Climate · India
Medicine take-back initiative training pharmacists and citizens on safe disposal of expired and unused medicines.
SMILES
Children & Youth · India
In-school road safety programme for 6th graders with curriculum-linked sessions and certification.
Follow the Monkey
Environment & Climate · India
In-school waste management programme for 7th graders, run with curriculum-linked sessions, evaluation and digital certification.
Green Healthcare Practices (GHP)
Health · India
Helps hospitals, clinics and healthcare facilities adopt sustainable waste management, low-impact procurement and climate-aware practices through sustainability assessments and custom SOPs.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Thane Municipal Corporation
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