SEVA was founded by U. Raja Rao as a grassroots initiative to address social and economic disparities in rural and urban areas in Andhra Pradesh. Initially focused on education, child rights, differently abled and voluntary action, it evolved into a comprehensive development organization. Mr.U. Raja Rao founded SEVA in the early 2010s, and took up Skill Development for women and youth, Sustainable Agriculture, Women Empowerment, Natural Resources Development and Disaster Mitigation efforts in coastal areas.

Under Raja Rao’s leadership, SEVA has built community-owned institutions like FPOs, WAS, SHGs, Faremer’s Clubs, JLG (Joint Liability Groups) and women’s entrepreneurship groups, while expanding into environmental conservation, water management, and livelihood enhancement. The organization’s efforts have been recognized with awards, starting from the District Youth Award in 1994 to the Best NGO Award in 2021, 2022 and 2023 during Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations.

Our mission remains grounded in fostering self-determination, protecting natural resources, and creating access to entitlements for a just and humane world.

Over the years, SEVA has tackled a broad range of issues to promote holistic development, including:

• • Child Rights & Education
  • Women’s Empowerment & Gender Equality
  • Dalit and Tribal Entitlements & Social Justice
  • Sustainable Agriculture & Farmer Producer Organizations
  • Natural Resource Management & Environmental Sustainability
  • Livelihoods & Skill Development
  • Health, Nutrition & Animal Welfare
  • Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
  • Disaster Management & Climate Resilience
  • Urban and Rural Infrastructure Development

Legal & Governance

SEVA is a fully compliant and transparent NGO:

• Registered under the Societies Registration Act (No: 424/1992, Date: 18th December 1992)
• FCRA Registered (No: 010360048, Date: 5/8/1996)
• 12A Approved (AADTS8434RE1996101, Valid from 2022-23 to AY 2026-2027 – Date: 07-04-2022)
• 80G Exemption (AADTS8434RF20221, Valid from 03-08-2022 to AY 2025-2026)
• PAN: AADTS8434R
• NGO Darpan Unique ID (NITI Aayog): AP/2009/0012353
• CSR Registration Number: CSR00035801
• TAN: HYDS22270D
• Guide Star India Registration: GSN No. 5150 (Transparency Award Winner)
• Incorporation with Ministry of Corporate Affairs: IA Hub Code: A000266 (Sectors: (i) Eradicating hunger, poverty and malnutrition; (ii) Education; (iii) Health)

SEVA maintains annual audits & files IT Returns, impact assessments, and strong governance practices to ensure accountability and ethical operations.

We continue to drive positive change through community-centered programs that foster sustainable livelihoods, resilience, and empowerment:

• Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs): 9 FPOs supporting 5,000 farmers across fruits, vegetables, cashew, maize, paddy, and pulses.
• Integrated Fisheries & Poultry Project: Training and equipment for 150 entrepreneurs, including chick hatching incubators, fishing equipment for women.
• Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): Covering 1,202 habitations for safe drinking water access.
• Andhra Pradesh Integrated Irrigation and Agriculture Transformation Project (APIIATP): Renovating 41 tanks, benefiting 6,300 farmers (World Bank-supported).
• Social Protection and Social Welfare Schemes: Implemented in 34 villages.
• Urban WASH Project: Hygiene education for 2,610 students in 1 municipality (UNICEF partnership).
• Disaster Management: Training volunteers in 151 habitations.
• Skill Development: 9 trainings for 270 women and youth.
• District NGOs Network Programme: Coordinating 162 NGOs.

SEVA has successfully executed numerous projects over the decades, impacting thousands:

• Promoted 360 SHGs and trained them to start entrepreneurship.
• SRI VARI SAGU: Benefited 1,240 farmers across 1,200 acres.
• MAATHOTA Project (TDF): Supported 530 families.
• Farmers Clubs: Formed 290 clubs with 6,000 farmers.
• Organic Farming: Trained 630 farmers in horticulture crops.
• Skill Development: Empowered 810 women and youth.
• Water Management: Covered 300 villages.
• Financial Literacy: Reached 27,000 members in 270 villages.
• Swachh Bharat: Adopted 5 villages as Open Defecation Free (ODF).
• Solid Waste Management: Engaged 540 CBOs across 9 municipalities, covering nearly 500,000 people.
• CAB & WASH (UNICEF-CADME): Awareness and vaccination in 5 coastal villages, reaching 11,573 people and vaccinating 677.

These initiatives have led to empowered communities, improved livelihoods, and sustainable practices in agriculture, education, and health.

We are grateful for our enduring collaborations with trusted national and international organizations, which enable us to scale our impact while maintaining community focus:

International Partners

• World Bank (APIIATP Project)
• UNICEF (WASH and CAB Projects)

National / Government Institutions / Networks

• NABARD (FPO & Multiple Projects Promotion and Training)
• Godrej Agrovet Limited (Veterinary Camps and Scholarships)
• Krishi Vigyan (Knowledge Sharing)
• Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries (Andhra Pradesh)
• DRDA (District Rural Development Agency)
• Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)
• SARDS (Urban WASH Projects)
• NBFC
• Departments of Irrigation, Agriculture, Ground Water, Horticulture
• ITDA
• Banks
• NIRD
• CADME (Coastal Area Disaster Mitigation Efforts)
• FANSA (Fresh Water Action Network South Asia)
• CACL (Campaign Against Child Labour)
• SCLAP (Stop Child Labour Andhra Pradesh)
• AP NGOs Network
• Livelihood Network Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

These partnerships have strengthened our programs in agriculture, education, health, and disaster management.

• As SEVA advances into its fourth decade, we are broadening our scope and seeking new opportunities:

  • CSR Partnerships
  • Individual Donors and Philanthropic Contributions
  • Corporate Sponsorships & Employee Giving
  • Volunteers and Interns for Field Programs
  • Academic and Research Collaborations
  • Technology Partners for Agri-Tech and Skill Innovations

  Every support – whether financial, voluntary, or collaborative – contributes to our vision of equity, sustainability, and dignity for all.