A registered charitable trust

Empowering women.
Strengthening communities.

Inspiring to believe in fostering self-sustainability

Since 2003 we have worked at the grassroots across Gujarat — in healthcare, education, livelihood, environment, water and social welfare — so that women can build self-reliance, and communities can build resilience.

2,000+Lives impacted
1,000+Trees planted
200+Women trained
Women weaving the Krishna Mahila Utkarsh Sanstha emblem on a handloom
Handloom & handicraft programme
Skills that pay for themselves.
HealthcareEducationLivelihoodEnvironmentWaterNutritionSocial welfare
Chapter 01 — About us
“Together, we empower women to build a stronger, more equitable India.”
— Our promise
Women of different ages working together on handcrafted textiles, one smiling at the camera

Krishna Mahila Utkarsh Sanstha is a well-established and renowned registered charitable trust dedicated to uplifting women and serving the community since 2003. We believe that strong communities are built by empowered women. With a clear vision to promote self-sustainability, our organisation was founded to create meaningful opportunities for women to grow and thrive.

Women are the creators and nurturers of society. When they are empowered with the right opportunities, they build stronger families, which in turn create resilient communities. Through focused, grassroots initiatives, we continue to foster dignity, self-reliance and long-term social impact.

23years of grassroots work in Gujarat
9active project verticals, run year-round
7collaborative institutional partners
Chapter 02 — Who we serve

Five communities, one thread.

Sustainable opportunity created through strategic partnerships and community-driven interventions.

01

Women

Livelihood, healthcare and enterprise support.

02

Children

Education, nutrition and inclusive learning.

03

Senior Citizens

Wellness, mobility and companionship.

04

Farmers

District networks, honey harvesting, water use.

05

Underprivileged Communities

Water, sanitation and social welfare.

Vision
Transforming lives through access, empowerment and opportunity.
Mission

To uplift women by providing access to resources, support and inclusive communities that enable growth, self-sustainability and confidence to lead progressive lives.

Measurable Grassroots Women-led
Key focus projects

Nine programmes. Pick a thread.

Every programme has its own gallery from the field, key initiatives and CSR impact — all on the projects page.

All projects & galleries →
Our impact, in numbers

CSR impact with our key deliverables.

Four village women standing together on a rural road
2,000+Lives positively impacted
1,000+Trees planted across Gujarat
200+Women trained in livelihood crafts
50+Women entrepreneurs supported
Community

Healthcare awareness across multiple districts; education and nutrition for hundreds of children.

Environment

Greater green cover, water conservation and community-led stewardship.

Social

Enhanced well-being, inclusion and quality of life for vulnerable populations.

Economic

Sustainable livelihoods, women-led income and entrepreneurship promotion.

Collaborative partners

We work alongside hospitals, foundations, government health centres and local communities to deliver impact at scale.

Zydus HospitalHealthcare partner
Viksat FoundationEnvironment & ecology
Garvi Gujarat & Gujarat HasthkalaHandicrafts & market linkage
Regional Urban Health CentresAcross Gujarat
Localised District FarmersAgriculture network
GujbeeHoney harvesting
Avval FoundationCommunity development