Established in 2011, Lotus Petal Foundation (LPF) is a Gurugram-based non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering underprivileged children and youth. Focused on three thematic areas—Education, Nutrition, and Livelihood—the Foundation has created transformative change for thousands of underserved individuals.What began in 2013 as a single-room school in a shopping arcade with six students has grown into a comprehensive educational institution—Lotus Petal Senior Secondary School—located in Dhunela, Gurugram, Haryana. Currently serving 2,000 students, the campus aims to accommodate 10,000 students once fully built, making it India’s largest philanthropic school for underserved children.
- Lotus Petal Senior Secondary School provides high-quality, holistic education to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Vidyasahyog (Digital Live Interactive Platform) delivers remote learning to 7,000+ students across 100+ government and non-profit schools in 15 Indian states. By 2027, the platform aims to reach 1,00,000 children.
- Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance
- Hardware and Networking
- Retail and Sales
- Hospitality
- Digital Marketing
The program has successfully placed 263 students in reputed organizations, enabling them to earn salaries 2x the per capita income of India and ensuring upward mobility.
- 300+ alumni are pursuing higher education or working with leading organizations.
- Recognized as a Great Place to Work, ranked among the Top 20 NGOs in India to work for.
- Financial transparency ensures 90%+ of funds are spent directly on programs, with 99.7% of funds disbursed digitally.
- Statutory audits have been conducted by a Big 4 firm for five consecutive years.
- Programs are certified under 80G, 12A, and CSR Form 1, qualifying them under Section 135 of the Companies Act for CSR compliance.
- Saloni Raj, the Foundation’s first student, is now studying at a prestigious medical college.
- Gudiya Kumari has secured employment with a US-based multinational corporation.
- Khushboo Welfare Society has made a significant impact in the lives of many children. Some children with cerebral palsy, unable to walk before joining KWS, have shown remarkable improvement after participating in the society’s programs.
- KWS students have participated in state and national-level sports tournaments, excelling in events such as the 400-meter race, basketball, and weightlifting. Some of these students have even represented India in international competitions, including the World Games.