Aashray
Ideology & Perspectives
Principles
The word Aashray symbolises shelter with protection for the people in need. Aashray works for the development of the people.
Aashray a Non Government Organization was set up in the year 2012 with the mission of providing support to the weaker section of our society. Since 8 years, we are working with different social issues of combating malnutrition among school goers through the support by providing Mid day Meal, Skill development, water, sanitation and hygiene, in partnership with Government Departments. Aashray acts as the implementing arms of the Government to support and promote public-private partnership (PPP) in different program. Aashray is in the process to reach the SDG goals to contribute in the utmost betterment of the nation.

Mid Day Meal Programme
The “Aashray” is a not-for-profit organisation in West Bengal, India. Our organisation strives to fight issues like hunger and malnutrition in India, by implementing the Mid-Day Meal Scheme in the government schools and government-aided schools. Aashray aims not only to fight hunger but also to bring children to school.
Since 2012, the organisation has worked towards reaching more children with wholesome food on every single school day.
Aashray is continuously leveraging technology to cater to millions of children. Its state-of-the-art kitchens have become a subject of study and they attract curious visitors from around the world.
In partnership with the Government of India; various State Governments, the inestimable support from many businesses, philanthropic donors and well-wishers; we have grown from our humble beginnings in the year 2012, serving just 2,500 children across 14 schools.

Skill Development Programme
AASHRAY AFFILIATION TO PBSSD
About Paschim Banga Society for Skill Development (PBSSD)
Paschim Banga Society for Skill Development (PBSSD) under the Government of West Bengal aims to equipe the youth with valuable skills and also brings the various trading partners under one umbrella.
Aashray partnership with PBSSD
At the present time, Aashray is enlisted for 4 centres, Salt Lake, Joypur, Barjora and Baguiati campus. A total of 6 Courses is to be accomplished.
Our education system has improved with unprecedented numbers of students graduating with a degree. However, when it comes to quality, the education centres in India still lag behind considerably in the global stage, which shows our inability to churn employable workforce. As the result, India is failing, quite miserably—the country’s formally skilled workforce is about 2% of the population—in creating adequate job opportunities, and the professionals who are entering the job market lack skill sets.
We recognise leveraging India’s demographic dividend, which includes the second largest workforce in the world, more substantially requires the amalgamation of education with skill development.
Thus, we are helping build up skill development centres in the semi-urban and rural India. With the objective to bring inclusive change, AASHRAY pan-India network of education and skill institutes are elevating the generation of unfortunate and deprived from the grip of poverty by providing target-based education and employment capabilities.
We provide a myriad of services to a large cross-section of society:
- Development of skills to make youth employable
- Training of professionals to polish competencies
- Job placement services
- Entrepreneurial skills and management projects
- Free of cost courses
We strongly believe the alignment of education with vocational skills can bring the change.
Mission
Facilitate community to enjoy moderate lifestyle availing different schemes and support to become self-reliant.
We Achieved
Adding small steps for a successful future
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum amount I can donate ?
Donations are completely at your will. So you can donate any amount you like. Even 1/-
Do you recognize top donors ?
Yes, we do recognize top donors. But due to the large number of individuals and business who come forward to help us, your recognition might be a little delayed but do not worry, you’re helping someone in need and that is the best recognition.
Where are my donations going to ?
We work on numerous projects at a time from child health to women empowerment and a lot of others. Your donation will be utilized in any one of these projects. Once you donate we will send you an email regarding the project you helped for.
Can I avail tax deductions on my donations ?
Yes, you can. For any tax deduction certificates please reach out to info@aashray.org.in
I want to work with you. Is that possible ?
We require a large number of volunteers from time to time to help us cater to the poorest of the poor people living in India. If you are interested you can send us an email stating your location, age, gender and why you would like to be a part of Aashray at info@aashray.org.in and we will certainly reach out to you whenever we need help.
I know someone who needs help. Can I contact you ?
Yes you can. However we receive a large number of projects and look after a wide geographical area hence we might be a little delayed answering your concern. But don’t worry, we’ll reach out to you in no time.