Astha definition
Astha is a Hindi word and means “Faith”. We have Faith in the people, in their abilities, strengths and knowledge. Astha believes that these capabilities are being suppressed by the dominant forces, and the result is that people themselves don’t recognize their inherent capabilities. Astha Sansthan is a not for profit, non-political, non-government organization, registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act and income tax exemption 80G and 12A.
Astha is a Hindi word, and means “Faith”. We have Faith in the people, in their abilities strengths and knowledge. Astha believes that these capabilities are being suppressed by the dominant forces, and the result is that people themselves don’t recognize their inherent capabilities. “The People” for Astha means the poor, exploited, deprived, marginalized people, both men and women. Astha works with the poor. Whatever resources, human and material, we join on the side of the poor and marginalized. With this “deep faith” and “conviction” in the strength of the People and their capacities.
Astha is a Hindi word, and means “Faith”. We have Faith in the people, in their abilities, strengths and knowledge. Astha believes that these capabilities are being suppressed by the dominant forces, and the result is that people themselves don’t recognize their inherent capabilities. With this “deep faith” and “conviction” in the strength of the people and their capacities, Astha was formed in 1986 and was registered as a Society under the Society Registration Act. Also, it is registered under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), income tax exemption 80G and 12A.