Change for Better Social Service Committee
Founded in 2009 and based in Chhattisgarh, India, we are a grassroots development organisation working hand-in-hand with rural communities, women's collectives and local governments across Chhattisgarh.
Vision
A just, self-reliant and ecologically balanced society where every community has dignified access to water, health, education and livelihood.
Mission
To strengthen community institutions, especially of women and marginalised groups, enabling them to plan, implement and monitor their own development across water, sanitation, health, education, livelihoods and environment.
What guides us
Our core values
Six principles that shape every decision — from which village to enter first, to how we publish our finances.
Participation
Communities lead; we facilitate. Decisions travel upward from the Gram Sabha, not downward from the office.
Transparency
Open books, open data. Funds, beneficiaries and outcomes are published for every project.
Sustainability
We build institutions and assets that outlast the project cycle and survive without us.
Equity
Priority to women, SC/ST communities and the most vulnerable villages first.
Evidence
Every intervention is measured against a baseline. No story without data behind it.
Dignity
Beneficiaries are partners and citizens - never targets, cases or numbers alone.
Legal & compliance
Registration & governance
Fully compliant with the regulatory frameworks required for CSR, government and international funding.
| Society Registration | CG/xxxx/2009 |
| 12A (Income Tax) | CIT/xxxx/2010 |
| 80G | CIT/xxxx/2010 |
| NGO Darpan | CG/2019/0xxxxx |
| CSR (Form CSR-1) | Approved |
Registration numbers shown are representative placeholders pending verification. Original certificates available on request.
Our team
Leadership
A governing body that balances grassroots experience with institutional rigour.
Dr. Sheelendra Pandey
Founder & President
Strategy, Partnerships
Smt. Reshma Jogi
Secretary
Programmes, Compliance
Shri Jai Prakash Kurrey
Treasurer
Finance, Audit
Dr. Vidyadhar Kosare
Executive Director
Operations, Field
Our governance structure includes a General Body, Executive Committee and independent audit & ethics sub-committees. Detailed board profiles are shared with verified partners on request.