Frequently Asked Questions

Shail-Satya Foundation is a registered public charitable trust dedicated to transforming education, spreading constitutional awareness, and supporting community healthcare in India. Through our flagship initiatives, we establish dedicated libraries in government schools, distribute Fundamental Duties learning kits, and facilitate health awareness drives across underserved rural communities.

Yes. Shail-Satya Foundation is legally registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 (Registration No: IV 51/2025) and is registered on the Government of India voluntary portal NGO Darpan with Unique ID: UP/2025/0572608.

Our registered and administrative office is based in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh at: N.1/12-L-4-A, Gangotri Vihar Colony, Nagwa, Lanka, Varanasi – 221005. Our on-ground school library programs actively operate across eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

SSF was founded by Mr. Pradeep Kumar Jha with the vision of bridging educational inequality. We believe that every child in rural and government schools deserves access to rich, illustrated storybooks, nurturing spaces, and a deep appreciation of their civic rights and constitutional duties.

You can make a direct contribution online through our secure donation portal via Instant UPI (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, BHIM, CRED), Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, RuPay), and Net Banking across all major Indian banks.

We have applied for 80G registration and the certificate is currently in process with the Income Tax Department. 80G tax exemptions are currently not available for donors. We maintain 100% transparency regarding our statutory filings: SSF is registered on NGO Darpan (UP/2025/0572608), and all donations receive an instant payment confirmation and numbered official receipt via email.

In accordance with statutory guidelines and Indian tax regulations for charitable trusts, the donor’s Permanent Account Number (PAN) is required to ensure complete financial compliance and prevent untraceable contributions. Donations are accepted from Indian citizens only.

Yes, absolutely. All transactions are processed through Razorpay with 256-bit bank-grade SSL encryption and Level 1 PCI-DSS compliance. SSF does not store or have access to your card credentials, bank PINs, or UPI passwords.

Yes. Monthly donors have full control. You can pause, modify, or cancel your monthly pledge at any time with zero penalties simply by writing to us at info@shailsatyafoundation.org or via our contact desk.

"Dosti Kitabon Se" is our flagship education campaign. We set up dedicated, colourful, and child-friendly mini-libraries inside government primary and upper-primary schools in rural and semi-urban clusters. Each library comes equipped with sturdy bookshelves, reading mats, curated literature, and a structured lending register.

Every library receives between 150 to 350+ carefully selected books. These include illustrated folk tales (Panchatantra, Jataka), regional Hindi literature, Indian freedom struggle biographies, science and nature exploration books, and basic constitutional values booklets. Textbooks are strictly avoided in favour of storybooks that cultivate a genuine love for reading.

We evaluate government primary and composite schools based on student enrolment, the absence of an existing functional library, teacher commitment, and administrative willingness to dedicate a secure corner or room for daily reading sessions. The entire setup is provided completely free of cost to the school.

A contribution of ₹6,500 fully establishes a new school library with 150+ books, dedicated display shelving, cataloging registers, and interactive reading material. Alternatively, a monthly gift of ₹251 sponsors reading kits and ongoing storybook updates for a child.

Yes! We enthusiastically welcome donors, volunteers, and educators to visit our partner schools, meet the children, and participate in our weekend storytelling circles. Please notify us at least one week in advance so we can coordinate permissions with the school principal and district coordinators.

Yes. You can sponsor a school library in memory of a parent, in celebration of a birthday, or as a family milestone. A customized plaque recognizing your contribution will be installed on the library unit, and photos and coordinates of the school will be shared with you.

Yes, we warmly accept physical donations of new or gently used children’s storybooks, crayons, drawing sketchbooks, and stationery. Please check our Donate Books & Stationery page for packing guidelines and shipping instructions to our Varanasi hub.

Every rupee received is documented, banked, and independently audited at the close of every fiscal year by certified Chartered Accountants. We maintain strict separation of program expenditures from operational costs and publish our verified statements online.

All verified financial statements, audit reports, and statutory filings are publicly accessible on our Annual Reports page and Legal & Compliance page.

For immediate assistance, receipt queries, or feedback, you can reach our team via email at info@shailsatyafoundation.org or phone/WhatsApp at +91-8756532124. You can also visit our Contact Desk.