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About PRAN Foundation

About PRAN Foundation

Policy Research Action Network Foundation

Advancing Justice.
Protecting Rights.

A Section 8 Non-Profit Company operating on a Law + Science model — bridging grassroots needs and institutional policy through legal aid, evidence-based research, and rights advocacy across India.

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Incorporation
Section 8 NPO
Companies Act, 2013
CIN: U88900HR2026NPL141904
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Registry
NGO Darpan
NGO Darpan Registered
ID: HR/2026/0995847
Tax Exemption
12A Certified
Income Tax Act
Valid from FY 2026–27
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Donor Benefit
80G Approved
50% Tax Deduction
Valid from FY 2026–27

Our Mission

To bridge the systemic gap between grassroots needs and institutional policy through evidence-based research, legal education, and professional capacity building — enabling a more just and accountable India.

Our Core Values

  • Transparency: 100% financial and operational accountability to donors, partners, and communities.
  • Independence: Non-political and strictly evidence-driven advocacy at every level.
  • Justice: Making the Rule of Law a tangible reality for every citizen, regardless of means.
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Legal Aid & Support

Direct legal assistance to individuals and communities unable to access formal legal systems.

02

Policy Advocacy

Engaging regulators and government to push for systemic legal reforms and inclusive governance.

03

Rights Education

Awareness campaigns, workshops, and training on fundamental constitutional rights for citizens.

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Research & Documentation

Evidence-based research on rights violations and legal gaps to inform policy and advocacy.

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Capacity Building

Strengthening community organisations, paralegals, and civil society as agents of change.

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Systemic Change

Working at the intersection of grassroots action and institutional reform for every citizen.

PRAN Foundation is a formally recognised member of five leading civil society and policy networks in India and internationally — because the problems we fight are not uniquely Indian problems, and neither are the solutions.

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CIVICUS
175+ Countries
World Alliance for Citizen Participation — UN-level civic freedom advocacy.
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Grassroots Justice Network
Convened by Namati
The world's leading platform for legal empowerment organisations.
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Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety
Associate Member
World's largest civil society coalition on road safety advocacy.
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India Partner Network
Powered by Sattva
2,500+ changemakers across 2,000+ Indian organisations.
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Consumer Coordination Council
India
National coordination body for consumer protection organisations.
Adv. Amarjeet Singh, Founder & Executive Director, PRAN Foundation
20+ Years
SC Practice
LLM Qualified

Founder & Executive Director

Adv. Amarjeet Singh

LLM · LLB · MA  |  Supreme Court of India & Patiala House Court Complex, New Delhi

With over 20 years of practice spanning constitutional law, consumer rights, road safety, and public health advocacy, Adv. Amarjeet leads PRAN's legal strategy and institutional partnerships. His work covers PIL, land and revenue law, NI Act matters, and policy reform — grounded in the conviction that rigorous research and strategic legal action together drive lasting systemic change.

Supreme Court Advocate Consumer Law PIL & Constitutional Law Road Safety Public Health Policy NI Act
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Dr. Seema Mahlawat, Co-Founder & Head of Research, PRAN Foundation
Ph.D Qualified
IIT Post-Doc

Co-Founder & Head of Research

Dr. Seema Mahlawat

Ph.D  |  IIT Madras Post-Doctoral Researcher

Dr. Seema leads PRAN's scientific and research functions, ensuring that every advocacy effort is grounded in empirical integrity and methodological rigour. Her work underpins PRAN's "Law + Science" model — translating complex evidence into legally defensible, policy-relevant research that drives systemic change.

Scientific Research Evidence-Based Advocacy Policy Research IIT Madras

Advisory Body

Guided by a Board of Mentors

Six distinguished mentors bring independent oversight from law, academia, health, and civil society to every major PRAN decision.

Kathleen Konopka · Suresh Singh · Dr. Shekhar Salkar · Narender Kumar · Gurinder Kaur · Ramjibhai Mavani

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Risk Management
Every campaign undergoes legal defensibility review by the Distinguished Expert Network.
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Anti-Corruption
Zero-tolerance policy with secure, confidential whistle-blowing channels.
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POSH Compliant
Internal Committee in place per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013.
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Full Governance Framework
CIN
U88900HR2026NPL141904
PAN
AAQCP7151C
NGO Darpan ID
HR/2026/0995847
Tax Status
12A & 80G Certified
Type
Section 8 Non-Profit
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