Trustees

Ms. Parul S. Mehta

Mr. Sailesh C. Mehta

Mr. Ashok P. Shah

Vision

To act as an effective catalyst in Deepak Fertilisers And Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (DFPCL) geographies of operations in creating a self-reliant and respectable society with secure and sustained means to livelihood, through employable skills and resource support and additionally to promote and support the rich cultural heritage of India.

Mission

The mission for the identified society at large, shall be:

To identify the potential of and gaps in the economic and social support systems, so as to help develop a sustained, self-reliant society with special emphasis on the youth, women & marginal farmers
To undertake vocational skill and soft skill development initiatives enabling sustained and respectable employment opportunities for leading a self-reliant life
To facilitate income generation programs of individuals / groups through alignment of skill development with self-employment opportunities
To provide marketing and financial support to help enhance sustained income generation initiatives
To generate community development activities and promote self-help groups so as to improve the living conditions of people through peoples' initiatives
To initiate activities and develop government / institutional linkages in community preventive / corrective health facilities where needed
To undertake farmer skill building, soil / nutrient / agri-inputs / produce enhancement initiatives
To support performing arts among local communities for promotion of talent & cultural richness of the society
To provide a much needed crisis support for unexpected calamities and disasters

Our Associates and Donors

Founder Trustee Mrs. Parul S Mehta with her team at Ishanya Foundation

As Ishanya Foundation (IsFon) celebrates its 18th anniversary, we reflect on the remarkable journey we have undertaken. Despite the challenges, our endeavours have traversed various landscapes, reaching diverse communities and impacting countless lives. From urban to rural, spanning generations and genders, IsFon has left its mark on many.

Central to our ethos is the belief in inclusive growth, where we strive not just to give, but to uplift with dignity and respect. Our initiatives are meticulously crafted to nurture pride, empower individuals, and foster self-reliance. Through a focus on skill development, knowledge dissemination, and robust support systems, we aim to cultivate sustainable livelihoods.

In the past year alone, IsFon has positively impacted 42,128 individuals through initiatives such as Vocational Skill Development Project, Wadi, Dairy Development, Health programmes, and the renowned Yellow Ribbon NGO & Artisan’s Fair. We have revamped village schools, embraced digital learning in schools, and facilitated free eye, skin, and dental health check-up camps. Farmer meets have equipped agriculturalists with essential knowledge of soil conservation, fertilisation, pest management, and other critical topics

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