For most of us, Nirvana means blissful happiness - that elusive state of well-being, satisfaction and contentment which makes life worth living.

Nirvana - what do we understand by this term?

In the western world, Nirvana means heaven either on Earth or in some faraway spiritual realm.

In Jainism, Nirvana is all about being free from all obligations whether worldly or spiritual.

In Buddhism, Nirvana is that elusive state of cosmic bliss where emotion and desire are non-existent.

In Hinduism, Nirvana is achieving completeness with Brahman or the supreme being of the universe and hence, the attainment of utmost purity.

What is Nirvana Foundation?

The founding principle of Nirvana Foundation is that the �rst place where one �nds nirvana is in the Embrace of ones own mother. The mother is the �rst source of all joy and satisfaction in one’s life - it’s not money, it’s not companionship, it’s not worldly possession and it’s not life experience. It is in the love of one’s mother.

Once a person has become self-aware, the source of nirvana shifts to Education. Learning about life & one’s self is part of one’s growth. Education helps one come to terms with life & also acquire the knowledge needed to stand �rm and face adversity.

Education leads to Empowerment.

Nirvana Foundation envisages a world in which each individual is Empowered enough to not only take care of himself but also others who need support around him.

Concieved in 2000, founded in mid 2014 and based in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh - India, Nirvana Foundation looks to: Embrace those who need the most support, Educate those who need the most guidance and Empower those who feel abandoned by the world.

Nirvana Foundation is a Not for Pro�t - Non Government Organization that aims to provide shelter to destitute Children, underprivileged Women and Senior Citizens of our society, regardless of their religion, caste or social status.

Logo of Nirvana Foundation depicts a mothercradling her child in her arms

The inspiration for Nirvana Foundation came from Mr. Sanjay Singh from his own early life experiences.

Even though Mr. Singh went on to forge a very successful career in the corporate world of the IT sector, he understood that every child is not as lucky as him.

Owing to his speci�c experiences and struggles in life Mr. Singh contacted the other Founding Members and managed to combine the skill, talent, experience & resources of each one of them into the coherent Nirvana Foundation.

In its nascent stage, the �edgling Nirvana Foundation is supported by over 25 people at any given time discharging various roles.

Nirvana Foundation will focus on the basic needs of these individuals and provide education, healthcare and vocational skills necessary to transform them into responsible citizens of our society. We believe that each child, woman and senior citizen in our nation has the right to a better quality of life & our objective is to help them to achieve it. It chooses to do this by establishing, maintaining, supporting and running centres at various places and provide shelter and rehabilitation to those members of our society who need it the most.

Our Inspiration

Sanjay Singh with children in Darari Village, Chhatarpur

pehla kadam mamtadham mangaldeep

Nirvana Foundation’s operational mechanics are based on three objectives - Embrace, Educate and Empower. The mission inspired three main projects of Nirvana Foundation:

We are committed:• To Embrace those who are con�ned to extreme pain & sufferings• To Educate the deprived• To Empower people to regain their self-respect

Our Mission

To be a pedestal of hope for disadvantaged children, women and senior citizens by sharing unconditional love & support and thereby contribute in their progress.

Our Vision

Nirvana Foundation Projects

pehla kadam Project First Steps

“Education is themost powerful

weapon we canuse to change

the world.”Nelson Mandela

Project Pehla Kadam is aimed at embracing children who have suffered at the hands of fate and have been abandoned by society. Such children need a tender hand and the opportunity to show that they are also capable of great things. Through Project Pehla Kadam, Nirvana Foundation will look to help destitute and underprivileged children take their �rst steps towards acceptance in the society (Embrace), realisation of their potential (Educate) and ability to be self-suf�cient (Empower).

Nirvana Foundation accepts children of all ages without any bias towards caste, creed, gender or even the situation that brings to us. While some children will stay under the umbrella of Nirvana Foundation only for a short duration of time, others will spend a considerably longer period involving schooling, higher education and vocational training.

pehla kadam Project First Steps

Nirvana Foundation is focused on providing excellent care to deprived children through Project Pehla Kadam. The nucleus of this project will be a devoted Child Home, which will house upwards of 100 children. For every group of 15 to 20 children, two House Mothers will be assigned - who will be responsible for the wellbeing of the children.

Each House Mother will be trained in her tasks of cooking and child care. Furthermore, Nirvana Foundation makes sure of the integrity of each House Mother by conducting thorough background checks and character evaluations. This model of operation was chosen because it has proven to be bene�cial for both the House Mothers, who were purposeless earlier and the children who need special care.

MissionThrough Project Pehla Kadam, Nirvana Foundation aims to provide home, education, healthcare & vocational skills for destitute children.

ObjectivesOffer shelter, food, clothing, education, healthcare, security and a sense of belonging

Inculcate a sense of dignity and social responsibility

Provide vocational training so after completing 18 years they have a mean of earning their own livelihood.

Teach them the importance of health, personal hygiene, sanitation and discipline in life

Provide behavioural and attitudinal counselling

Provide recreational facilities including in door & out-door games, library, music, dance, excursions and picnics to ensure their holistic development

“Give the ones youlove wings to fly,

roots to come backand reasons

to stay”Dalai Lama

Project Home of Motherly Affectionmamtadham

The direct translation of Mamtadham is home of motherly affection. Project Mamtadham is an initiative of Nirvana Foundation for women who are struggling to stand on their own feet either because they are being deliberately exploited or are just victims of unfortunate circumstances.

While there are women in urban areas who are battling with such problems, the plight of such women is much more common in rural areas where all it takes for exploitation to begin is the loss of support from the husband and the maternal home. There are even cases of domestic violence, mental torture and even sexual indiscretions that push some women to seek out external support. Nirvana Foundation accepts all women who are looking for support and protection, irrespective of their caste or religion.

Project Home of Motherly Affectionmamtadham

The women in Project Mamtadham will be �rst rehabilitated to function normally with everyone before being given speci�c education or vocational training that will allow them to become independent & have others depend on them as opposed to being on others. For instance, after their rehabilitation through the Project Mamtadham some women become a part of Project Pehla Kadam in the role of House Mothers.

MissionThrough Project Mamtadham, Nirvana Foundation aims to enhance socio - economic status of underprivileged women by empowering them with the skills needed to be independent and self-suf�cient in life.

ObjectivesOffer shelter, food, clothing, medication & spiritual guidance

If possible, facilitate the reuni�cation with her family while keeping her best interest in mind and ensuring her future wellbeing

Give her the education or vocational training to become independent

Provide psychological counselling to break through any emotional walls

“The best way tofind yourself isto lose yourself

in the serviceof others.”Mahatma Gandhi

Project Lamp of Hopemangaldeep

Nirvana Foundation is a modern Not for Pro�t - Non Government Organisation and still it knows the importance of values to a country like India. Every decision in Nirvana Foundation is based upon the Indian moral setup. Due to our strong ties towards Indian culture, we have designed a separate project to uphold one of the most fundamental Indian moral values of respect for our elders.

Unfortunately many segments of our society have forgotten this and it is now becoming alarmingly common for the elderly to be abandoned and left to their own devices by their families. As old age progresses, the elderly become even more incapable of taking care of themselves.

Project Lamp of Hopemangaldeep

Project Mangaldeep, in simplest of terms, provides a home for homeless senior citizens. It is devoted solely to senior citizens who neither have anyone to call their own nor the resources to live their lives in comfort and peace. Nirvana Foundation, under its Project Mangaldeep will establish specialised homes where the elderly can come and live with dignity amongst people who value their wellbeing and their presence.

These specialised homes are customized & built for senior citizens making it a suitable place to live with the right necessities.

MissionThrough Project Mangaldeep, Nirvana Foundation seeks to provide the senior citizens with shelter and affection, so they can be happy in their �nal years.

ObjectivesOffer shelter, food, clothing and other basic elements that they need to live out their lives with dignity and in comfort

Render medical care when required

Allow them access to opportunities where they can practice their speci�c skills and talent

If possible, help the elderly reunite with their families

Provide access to fellowship activities, recreational facilities, mental support, social affairs and spiritual formation

Chhatarpur is one of many regions in Madhya Pradesh which are out of sync with inclusive growth focused values of the country. Chhatarpur is one of the least connected regions in the country as it can only be reached by road. The closest railway stations to Chhatarpur are Khajuraho which is 45 kilometres away, Harpalpur (55 kilometres away), Jhansi (130 kilometres away) & Satna (140 kilometres away). The closest airport to Chhatarpur is also located at Khajuraho.

Nirvana Foundation’s operational headquarter is being constructed on the highway to Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. The premises will contain facilities that will be suitable for all three projects of Nirvana Foundation. Bene�ciaries of each of the project will be housed in adjacent facilities but will be able to interact with each other for more inclusive and synergistic growth.

The area’s current situation is capsulated by the fact that its literacy rate is a mere 68% with male boasting of a higher literacy rate than female. Chhatarpur also lacks enough opportunities for improvement & betterment largely because it does not have any large scale industries. In fact, the citizens are mainly farmers with some employed in the mining industry and a few boasting of small scale businesses.

Nirvana Foundation’s choice of Chhatarpur as its location of operations is based on careful evaluation of where it is needed the most. Due to lack of education, poor �nancial conditions and minimal exposure to compassionate values, people tend to get exploited more in rural areas.

Why Chhatarpur, MP?

Any societal development can only be fuelled and driven by the people. Nirvana Foundation is lucky to be propped up by eight strong pillars of foundation. These are our Founding Members, each of whom has come to realise the importance of facilitating the welfare of our society through their own unique experiences and stories. We are grateful to our Founding Members and hope to use their support to improve our society.

Mr Ajaypal Singh Parmar, fondly known as Rao Saheb in the region by the locals, has been one of the leading lights of the region. Mr Parmar is the founder and current Chairman of the KM Group, an organisation active in the Mining, Manufacturing, Construction, Trading and Automobile industries.

He has built the KM Group from the ground up since it was established in 1985. Mr Parmar has been known for using his pioneering and visionary personality for the betterment of society in a wide variety of ways. He has taken up the role of President and Founder Trustee wherein he will be handling the operational aspects for Nirvana Foundation

Mr Ajaypal Singh Parmar

Mr Alok Chaturvedi, also a local from Chhatarpur, MP has been one of the key contributors to the KM Group in the role of Managing Director. Versatility is one of the major assets of Mr Chaturvedi and has allowed him to develop multifaceted interests, of which welfare of the society is but one. One of his initiatives was the independent development of Khel Gram, a sport complex where the local children could develop their skills and contribute to the nation’s sporting future.

He brings his extensive administrative knowledge which he honed by being involved in the mining industry, studying market dynamics & evaluating global standards. Mr Chaturvedi is now the Vice President & Founder Trustee of Nirvana Foundation. He will be in charge of the administration element of Nirvana Foundation.

Mr Alok Chaturvedi

Founding Members of Nirvana Foundation

Founding Members of Nirvana Foundation

Mr Pawan Kumar Mittal founded the Mittal Group of companies in Katni, MP and is currently the Chairman of the group. He has been leading the successful Group for more than three decades in various ventures including a high pro�le joint venture with the MP State Mining Corporation.

Throughout his life, Mr Mittal has contributed to the society in a wide variety of ways. He has established and is currently the President of the Ras Kala Sangeet Mahavidyalaya (a music institution) and the Satyanand Yog Kendra (a yoga institution). Mr Mittal will be the Chief Treasurer and Founder Trustee of Nirvana Foundation and will be handling all the �nancial aspects of the organisation.

Mr Pawan Kumar Mittal

Mr Lokpal Singh Parmar spent the majority of his life in the service of humanity as a Health Of�cer for Chhatarpur’s Municipal Corporation. Retiring after decades of service, he has now decided to follow his passion of helping others by joining Nirvana Foundation. Mr Parmar is a well-known personality in the region and is widely recognised by name & face in the region.

He has connections with the local community which is why he will be the man responsible for establishing and maintaining communication channels with the locals for the organisation. He will be doing this in the role of the Joint Secretary and Founder Trustee.

Mr Lokpal Singh Parmar

Mr Brijendra Singh hails from Khajuraho, a city located 45 kilometres from the region in which Nirvana Foundation will operate. He is pro�cient in multiple international languages and brings his experience in dealing with internationals to Nirvana Foundation.

Mr Singh is regularly contacted by the Govt. of India because of his knowledge of the region’s historical signi�cance. He will now take up the role of Founder Trustee for Nirvana Foundation wherein he will help the organisation make and maintain contact with internationals visiting the region.

Mr Brijendra Singh

Founding Members of Nirvana Foundation

Mr Yogendra Pratap Singh Parmar has over four decades of experience as a Civil Lawyer in the region. He has helped countless organisations and individuals to resolve their legal differences and in the process, caused the betterment of many families. He has contributed to the development of the Chhatarpur region in various ways.

He has been involved in managerial roles with two key educational institutions in the region. He is the President of the Guru Shiksha Prasar Samiti and the Secretary of the Shiksha Prasar Samiti. Mr Parmar is one of seven Founder Trustees of Nirvana Foundation. He will be a legal expert for Nirvana Foundation.

Mr Yogendra Pratap Singh Parmar

Sister Lucy Kurien has devoted her lives to the welfare of the needy. She founded the famed Maher NGO in 1997 which operates out of Maharashtra, Kerala and Jharkhand. Maher NGO has resulted in the establishment of the remarkable interfaith community and refuge for abused and destitute women and children.

Sister Lucy inspired the idea of Nirvana Foundation and has since helped established this organisation with her operational expertise from Maher NGO. She takes up the advisory role of Founder Trustee for Nirvana Foundation.

Sister Lucy Kurien

Mr Sanjay Singh is the primary driving force behind Nirvana Foundation. According to Mr Singh, the drive for establishing an organisation like Nirvana Foundation is a result of his inability to see tears on other’s faces. With Nirvana Foundation, he hopes to make a difference by wiping away tears and bringing a smile to faces that have not smiled for years.

This is precisely why Mr Singh left a thriving career in the corporate world in the IT sector of India to establish Nirvana Foundation from scratch. In fact, as early as 2000, Mr Singh began helping others. He adopted 16 families in 2000 because they didn’t have a source of income on account of the primary earning members being physically challenged in one way or another. He has helped these families give their children the proper education and a healthy life. The idea for the inception of Nirvana Foundation originated with Mr Singh and he has since managed to make it in a reality by bringing together contributors from various spheres of life.

Mr Singh will be the Secretary and primary operational head for Nirvana Foundation. He will be the communication channel between all the members as well as the �rst-hand dealing party for the organisation.

Mr Sanjay Singh

Founding Members of Nirvana Foundation

A child needs unconditional care and support during early stages of its life and so do we. Nirvana Foundation is established to help downtrodden individuals claw their way into a position where they can support themselves & contribute signi�cantly to the society. Each life we save & improve will be an inspiration for others and will end up saving multiple other lives.

We aim to be a beacon of light for the people to prove that it is not only possible to improve one’s lot in life but also understand that exploitation of every kind must be abolished. We seek your participation in this noble crusade. We request for your well wishes & contribution whether monetary or kind or kind words!

We are thankful to our donors who continue to inspire us by donating through their personal funds, through CSR and/or funds collected by installing donation boxes kept in their of�ce & home. And still others for sending us reusable cloth, equipment, educational material & other non-perishable items that can be put to better use.

Besides this, a warm thank you also to everyone who is actively spreading the word of generosity & charity by sharing this online publication amongst their of�ce colleagues, friends & family.

A Plea for Compassion

Nirvana Foundation has already acquired a plot & the �rst phase of construction is about to commence soon.

The �rst priority for Nirvana Foundation is the establishment of Child Home for destitute and under priviledged children at the earliest. Your generous contributions would not only make it possible for us to establish this Child Home but can also end up saving lives of children who could grow up to be great leaders, scientists, doctors, engineers and revolutionaries for our nation.

Nirvana Foundation Land

Place of construction of Nirvana Foundation

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For Online Transfer:

Account Name: Nirvana FoundationAccount No: 34210020628Account Type: Current AccountBank: State Bank of IndiaBranch: S.M.E. Branch ChhatarpurBranch Code: 03578IFSC Code: SBIN0003578MIRC Code: 471002003

Nirvana Foundation Prithvi Bhavan, Civil Line, Narsinghar Purwa, Chhatarpur, District - Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh - 471001, India.

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For any correspondence, please feel free to call or write to Mr. Sanjay Singh on:

9165466466 info@nirvanafoundation.org.in

If you have the inclination to do something for society, we at Nirvana have the time. Lets co-create a beautiful world and leave our footprint before we pass. The construction phase of our project will be completed in stages. Please note the below details for making contributions via online transfer or cheque.

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Call for a Noble Cause

“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”Mother Teresa

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We are hopeful to hear from you in any ways you would like to partner with us. Be it monetary help, in kind or ability to volunteer for our future assignments. For us every step counts & life begins step by step.

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