Question 1

When was Bal Sansar Sanstha founded?

Accepted Answer

BSS was established in 1992 by Dr. Priyamvada Singh in Jaipur, Rajasthan. For over three decades, we have been working towards empowering vulnerable communities — especially children, women, and youth.

Question 2

Where does BSS operate?

Accepted Answer

Our headquarters are in Jaipur, Rajasthan with a field office in Ajmer. We actively operate across Jaipur, Ajmer, and Tonk districts with projects like BSPS (Ajmer), Taiyari (Ajmer & Tonk), and TI IDU covering 700 IDUs (Ajmer).

Question 3

How can I volunteer with BSS?

Accepted Answer

We welcome volunteers in teaching (at BSPS), organising health camps, providing professional skills (IT, design), and event organisation. Use the volunteer form on our contact page or write to info@balsansarindia.com.

Question 4

Is BSS a legitimate registered NGO?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BSS was established in 1992 and is registered under the Rajasthan Societies Registration Act (Reg. 346/91-92). It holds PAN AAATB9592L, 80G, 12A, FCRA (125560132), CSR-1 (CSR00058152), and is listed on NGO Darpan (RJ/2017/0115287). All registration certificates are available on the Documents page.

Question 5

Is my donation to Bal Sansar Sanstha eligible for tax deduction?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BSS is registered under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act (Registration: AAATB9592L25JP02, valid AY 2027-28 to 2031-32). Indian taxpayers can claim a 50% deduction on donations. A tax receipt is emailed to you after every donation.

Question 6

Can I donate to BSS from outside India?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BSS is registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act — FCRA Registration: 125560132, renewed through 31 March 2028. We legally accept donations from foreign nationals, NRIs, and international organisations.

Question 7

Where does my donation go?

Accepted Answer

Donations directly fund BSS's active programmes: the Bal Sansar Public School (155+ children in Ajmer), Taiyari adolescent health programme (1,800 direct beneficiaries and 20,000+ reached indirectly across 30 Gram Panchayats), TI IDU HIV prevention (700 IDUs in Ajmer), and the Aarogyam Kendra community health centre. BSS publishes audited annual accounts — all documents are available at balsansarindia.com/documents.

Question 8

What payment methods are accepted?

Accepted Answer

BSS accepts UPI, credit/debit cards, net banking, and bank transfer via Razorpay's secure payment gateway. Monthly and annual giving plans are available. For direct bank transfers or cheques, contact info@balsansarindia.com.

Question 9

Can I donate for a specific programme?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can specify a programme preference (BSPS school, health programmes, or general corpus) in the donation remarks or by contacting info@balsansarindia.com. For larger restricted grants or CSR partnerships, see balsansarindia.com/csr.

Question 10

How are funds utilised?

Accepted Answer

Funds directly support our programmes: education at BSPS, health awareness through Taiyari, HIV prevention through TI IDU, and the Aarogyam Kendra community health centre. BSS publishes audited annual accounts and maintains complete financial transparency.

Question 11

Is BSS eligible for CSR funding under the Companies Act?

Accepted Answer

Yes. BSS is CSR-1 registered (CSR00058152) with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, making it eligible to receive CSR funds under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. Its programmes map to Schedule VII: education (clause ii), healthcare (clause i), women empowerment (clause iii), and rural development (clause x).

Question 12

What does a CSR partner receive from BSS?

Accepted Answer

Quarterly impact reports with data and photos, fund utilisation certificates for CSR compliance, independently audited financials, and field visit arrangements. Recent partners include Cochin Shipyard Ltd (Aarogyam Kendra, ₹40 Lakh), Trent Pvt. Ltd. (Kishor Samvaad), and Mitsubishi Elevator India (BSPS smart classrooms).

Question 13

What is Bal Sansar Public School (BSPS)?

Accepted Answer

BSPS is a village school run by BSS in Hathikhera, Ajmer district since 2013, providing education from pre-primary to Class 8 for 155+ children — 60% of them girls. Fees are kept flexible and subsidised so no child is turned away for financial reasons.

Question 14

How do I pay BSPS school fees online?

Accepted Answer

Parents and guardians can pay fees securely at balsansarindia.com/fees using UPI, card, or net banking, and receive a receipt by email. Fee payments are separate from donations and are not eligible for 80G receipts.

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