Founded to promote dignity‑centred, community‑driven development, the Foundation blends indigenous knowledge with frontier science. Its programmes uphold justice, unity and self‑determination across tribal and rural communities.
Key initiatives
Education — scholarships and institutional partnerships
Healthcare & Mental Wellness — holistic and accessible services
Women & Youth Leadership — mentorship, skills and entrepreneurship
Development of secure, decentralised and ethically governed digital platforms.
The guiding principle is that “lab breakthroughs must touch lives and algorithms must honour equity,” ensuring technology remains a vehicle for human and planetary advancement.
Flagship programme: “BHARAT KI AAWAZ – Voices of Impact | One India, Many Hands”
Launched in 2025, BHARAT KI AAWAZ is a nationwide movement inviting changemakers to share projects in education, sustainable farming, health, climate action, inclusive technology and civic leadership. Submitted stories are archived and showcased on the Foundation’s digital platforms.
Through the Balram Mahato Foundation and the Shalom Group of Institutions, Bangalore, the organisation awards merit‑ and means‑based scholarships in allied healthcare, psychology, nutrition, biotechnology, commerce, IT and liberal arts.[1][2]
International engagement
In July 2025 representatives of the Foundation, including its Chief Financial Officer and Chief Technology Officer, took part in a Social Impact Summit in Taiwan. Discussions centred on climate tech, AI for social good, mental‑health innovation and women’s leadership in STEM, reinforcing the Foundation’s commitment to borderless collaboration and science‑backed solutions.
Legacy of Shri Balram Mahato
Shri Balram Mahato championed shared progress over charity and promoted indigenous pride—principles that remain integral to the Foundation’s operations.[3][4]
Legacy of Shaheed Nirmal Mahato
Shaheed Nirmal Mahato, a martyr of the Jharkhand statehood movement, inspires the Foundation’s emphasis on justice, self‑determination and regional dignity.[5][6][7]
Philosophy
“True change begins not with relief but with respect; not with aid but with dignity.” — Diksha Hindoar Mahato[8][9]
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