About Us

Ankur Pratishthan is a volunteer-driven non-profit NGO working in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for over a decade to combat the alienation and deprivation of destitute children, by nurturing a familial environment. We are a diverse collective of individuals from various professional backgrounds brought together by similar ideas and an unwavering dedication to the service of our nation.  (Read More)

Partner CCIs

Beneficiary Children

Volunteers Involved

Primary Activities

#DidYouKnow

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 streamlined the process of adoption and made registration of CCIs mandatory. The JJ Act, 2015 covers almost all the offences against children which were not previously covered under the JJ Act, 2000.

#DidYouKnow

Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP) include orphans, victims of child abuse, abandoned children and surrendered children.

#DidYouKnow

As per Central Adoption Resource Authority of Ministry of Women and Child Development just over 3000 children are adopted each year in India!

#DidYouKnow

As of 2018, Maharashtra had only 55 Special Adoption Agencies and 1284 CCIs.

#DidYouKnow

Of the 7422 Children in Conflict with Law in India recorded in the Jena Committee Report, 1851 were in Maharashtra alone! 

#DidYouKnow

Despite the clear instructions of the JJ Act, 2015 and JJ Rules, 2016, as of the date of publishing of the Jena Committee Report, Maharashtra had no “places of safety” to temporarily take care of children alleged or found to be in conflict with law.

Testimonials

Gigantic Beginning!
“For the progress of our society, it is of utmost importance that the issues facing the destitute children and their caretakers see the light of day. In particular, the youth of today need to be made aware of these concerns and Ankur Pratishthan has managed to do just that.

Shri. Pravin Ghuge

Former Chairman, Maharashtra State Commission of Protection of Child Rights

Sowing the Seeds of Social Service!
“We encouraged our students to participate in the initiatives of Ankur Pratishthan to experience the joy of social service. The positive feedback we received from them has motivated us further to continue supporting such initiatives. Best wishes to Ankur Prathishtan.”

Dr. Minal Mapuskar

Professor, Kirti M. Doongursee College, Mumbai

Truly Life Changing!
“It is through the activities of Ankur Pratishthan that I got a sense of order and truly understood what it means to plan ahead. The selflessness of Ankur’s
volunteers, their firm resolve, and their unending efforts to see things through to completion inspire me greatly.”

Shri. Shivkumar Gauda

Student & Beneficiary, Project Saksham

About Us

Ankur Pratishthan is a volunteer-driven non-profit NGO working in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for over a decade to combat the alienation and deprivation of destitute children, by nurturing a familial environment. We are a diverse collective of individuals from various professional backgrounds brought together by similar ideas and an unwavering dedication to the service of our nation. (Read More)

Partner CCIs

Beneficiary Children

Volunteers Involved

Primary Activities

#DidYouKnow

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 streamlined the process of adoption and made registration of CCIs mandatory. The JJ Act, 2015 covers almost all the offences against children which were not previously covered under the JJ Act, 2000.

#DidYouKnow

Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP) include orphans, victims of child abuse, abandoned children and surrendered children.

#DidYouKnow

As per Central Adoption Resource Authority of Ministry of Women and Child Development just over 3000 children are adopted each year in India!

#DidYouKnow

As of 2018, Maharashtra had only 55 Special Adoption Agencies and 1284 CCIs.

#DidYouKnow

Of the 7422 Children in Conflict with Law in India recorded in the Jena Committee Report, 1851 were in Maharashtra alone! 

#DidYouKnow

Despite the clear instructions of the JJ Act, 2015 and JJ Rules, 2016, as of the date of publishing of the Jena Committee Report, Maharashtra had no “places of safety” to temporarily take care of children alleged or found to be in conflict with law.

Testimonials

Gigantic Beginning!
“For the progress of our society, it is of utmost importance that the issues facing the destitute children and their caretakers see the light of day. In particular, the youth of today need to be made aware of these concerns and Ankur Pratishthan has managed to do just that.

Shri. Pravin Ghuge

Former Chairman, Maharashtra State Commission of Protection of Child Rights

Sowing the Seeds of Social Service!
“We encouraged our students to participate in the initiatives of Ankur Pratishthan to experience the joy of social service. The positive feedback we received from them has motivated us further to continue supporting such initiatives. Best wishes to Ankur Prathishtan.”

Dr. Minal Mapuskar

Professor, Kirti M. Doongursee College, Mumbai

Truly Life Changing!
“It is through the activities of Ankur Pratishthan that I got a sense of order and truly understood what it means to plan ahead. The selflessness of Ankur’s
volunteers, their firm resolve, and their unending efforts to see things through to completion inspire me greatly.”

Shri. Shivkumar Gauda

Student & Beneficiary, Project Saksham