Gyanshakti Pashupalan Foundation team and volunteers

हमारे बारे में | About Us

Gyanshakti Pashupalan Foundation

A Pan-India NGO rooted in compassion, service, and the belief that a nation's strength lies in the health of its animals, its land, and its people.

Our Story

Born from a Calling to Serve

Gyanshakti Pashupalan Foundation was established with a singular conviction — that the welfare of animals and the empowerment of farming communities are inseparable from India's progress. Founded by a group of dedicated social workers, veterinarians, and rural development professionals, the Foundation began its journey in the heartland of India, witnessing first-hand the suffering of stray and injured animals and the daily struggles of small and marginal farmers.

What started as localised rescue and relief operations has grown into a structured, Pan-India movement. Today, the Foundation operates across 18 states, running mobile veterinary units, livestock development camps, wildlife conservation drives, farmer empowerment workshops, and health education programmes in partnership with the Government of India.

We are guided by the ancient Indian principle of 'Ahimsa' — non-violence and compassion towards all living beings — and by the modern imperative of sustainable rural development. Every programme we run, every animal we rescue, and every farmer we support is a step towards a more just and compassionate India.

Farmer with cattle at sunrise — the spirit of Gyanshakti Pashupalan Foundation

"Serving Animals, Honouring Farmers"

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Our Vision

A compassionate, prosperous India where every animal is protected, every farmer is empowered, and every community lives in harmony with nature.

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Our Mission

To rescue, rehabilitate, and advocate for animals; to develop and support livestock-dependent farming communities; to conserve India's wildlife heritage; and to spread health education and awareness across rural and urban India — in partnership with government, civil society, and communities.

What Guides Us

Our Core Values

Ahimsa

Non-violence and compassion as the foundation of all our work with animals and communities.

Seva

Selfless service — placing the needs of animals, farmers, and communities above all else.

Integrity

Transparent, accountable, and ethical operations in every programme and partnership.

Inclusion

Reaching the most marginalised — remote villages, tribal communities, and forgotten animals.

Collaboration

Working hand-in-hand with government bodies, local panchayats, and partner NGOs.

Sustainability

Building lasting change through community ownership, not dependency.

The People Behind the Work

Our Leadership

Amar Kumar Mandal
Director

Amar Kumar Mandal

A dedicated leader driving the Foundation's mission of animal welfare and rural development across India. Committed to empowering farmers and strengthening grassroots communities.

Dr. B.K. Roy
Chairman

Dr. B.K. Roy

An eminent figure with deep expertise in social welfare and institutional governance. Dr. Roy provides strategic vision and leadership to the Foundation's pan-India programmes.

Lakshmee Kumari
Project Director

Lakshmee Kumari

Spearheads the Foundation's field projects and programme implementation, ensuring effective delivery of services to farmers, volunteers and communities across 18 states.

Legal & Registration Details

A Trusted, Certified Organisation

Registration Number

GSPF/NGO/2024

Type

Registered Society / Trust — Pan-India

12A Certification

Certified — Income Tax Exemption

80G Certification

Certified — Donor Tax Benefit

FCRA Status

FCRA Compliant

Operational States

18 States across India

Ministry Partnership

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GoI

Scheme Participation

NAPDDR — Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan

Donations to Gyanshakti Pashupalan Foundation are eligible for tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Be Part of Our Journey

Volunteer, donate, or partner with us to create lasting change across India.