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The Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation (NSF) was founded in 2002 through an endowment from Mr. Narotam Sekhsaria. The Foundation supports initiatives that enhance the quality of people’s lives across India. NSF believes in building the skills and capabilities of people and communities, to deliver a sustainable and lasting impact on society. This goes beyond merely offering financial support to organisations, groups, and individuals in the social services sphere. The Foundation also offers strategic inputs and customised training to help them develop their capabilities, improve their performance and achieve their goals.

Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation works towards a holistic change in society through 3 areas of focus

Health

Since its inception in 2002, Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation has been supporting various organizations in the field of cancer care, tobacco control, palliative care and other health initiatives. The health vertical of Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation aims to provide access to timely, good quality and affordable healthcare services to all sections of the society.

Education

The Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation strongly believes in promoting excellence and innovation by providing financial support to students and mid-career professionals through an array of scholarships and fellowships. The Foundation also supports educational institutes in strengthening their research work.

Livelihood

The Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation has a vision to raise the scale of employability, and to financially support livelihood projects specifically aimed at sustainable development in urban and rural India. The Foundation endeavours to promote, encourage, and assist both rural development and skill development, by providing training, vocational guidance and making funds available by way of grants.

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60,000

people screened for oral, breast and cervical cancer to aide in early diagnosis and treatment

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doctors supported with Narotam Sekhsaria Clinical Fellowship for training under expert senior head and neck cancer specialists

15,50,000

people sensitised on ill effects of tobacco in villages of 12 states

4,30,000

stakeholders including teachers and Panchayat Raj Institution members trained on the issue of tobacco-free schools

5000

schools declared tobacco-free

25,000

 individuals supported in their journey of quitting tobacco through counselling support by LifeFirst programme

6500

healthcare providers including doctors, dentists, nurses, counsellors etc. trained in tobacco cessation

1983

Merit-based scholarships awarded to students for their higher secondary, undergraduate, post-graduate and professional education at prestigious colleges and universities in India and abroad.