Hisar, a major agricultural and education city in western Haryana, is set in a belt known for farming, dairy and livestock. Its NGOs work on integrated rural development, women's empowerment, animal welfare and education. If you live here and want to give, volunteer or run a corporate social-responsibility programme, this guide is a useful starting point. It lists ten respected NGOs in and around Hisar, what each does, and the checks every donor and CSR team should run first.
How we chose these NGOs
We looked for organisations with a real presence in Hisar and Haryana, programmes on the ground and public information about their work. Preference went to NGOs that are clear about their compliance — 12A, 80G, CSR-1 and FCRA — and that put services to people first. Treat this as a shortlist to research, and confirm an NGO's current status before you give.
Gram Vikas Sansthan
Gram Vikas Sansthan, based in the Hisar district, works across health, agriculture, children's welfare, drinking water, education, microfinance and women's empowerment — a broad, integrated approach to rural development. Tackling several needs together helps villages build lasting change. For donors and CSR teams interested in rural development and women's empowerment, it is a grounded local partner. Ask about the villages and programmes it runs, and confirm its registrations before funding.
Association for Promotion of Sustainable Development
This Hisar-area organisation works on sustainable rural development, supporting villages with livelihoods, resources and community programmes. Sustainable approaches help farming families weather an uncertain climate and economy. For donors and CSR teams interested in rural sustainability, it is a local organisation worth researching. Ask about its programmes and the communities they reach, and confirm its registrations before funding.
Baba Phullu Sadh Gaushala Samiti
Baba Phullu Sadh Gaushala Samiti, in the Narnaund area of Hisar district, works on animal husbandry and the care of cattle through a gaushala (cow shelter). Caring for animals is a strong tradition in Haryana, and gaushalas shelter abandoned and ageing cattle. For donors who care about animal welfare, it is a local option worth researching. Ask about the animals in its care and how funds are used, and confirm its registrations before giving.
Pratham (Haryana)
Pratham, one of India's largest education NGOs, runs programmes in Haryana to help children master reading and basic arithmetic, working with communities and government schools. Its widely cited learning assessments keep its work measurable. For CSR teams that want learning outcomes at scale, Pratham is reliable. Ask for its coverage in the region and learning data, and confirm its compliance before funding.
Akshaya Patra Foundation (Haryana)
Akshaya Patra runs one of the world's largest school lunch programmes, cooking and delivering mid-day meals to children in government and aided schools, with kitchens serving Haryana. A hot, nutritious meal raises school enrolment, attendance and concentration. For donors who want a measurable, child-focused outcome, the programme is clear and proven, and its scale makes it a frequent CSR partner. Ask about meals served in the region and review its accounts, and confirm its registrations before funding.
Goonj (Haryana)
Goonj is a national organisation known for turning urban material into a resource for rural development and for major disaster relief, with activity in Haryana. It links everyday giving to dignity-based development rather than charity. For donors and CSR teams interested in rural development and disaster response, Goonj has a strong record. Ask about its current work in the state and how contributions are used, and confirm its registrations before giving.
HelpAge India (Hisar)
HelpAge India works for the care, health and dignity of older people, running mobile healthcare, helplines and support programmes in Hisar and across Haryana. As families change and younger members migrate for work, support for the elderly is increasingly needed. For donors and CSR teams focused on older people, HelpAge is an experienced national partner. Ask about its local programmes and the elders it serves, and confirm its compliance before funding.
SOS Children's Villages (Haryana)
SOS Children's Villages provides family-based care, education and a stable home for orphaned and abandoned children, with programmes in Haryana. The family-style model gives children long-term security rather than only institutional care. For donors who want to fund a child's whole upbringing, it offers a well-established structure. Ask about the children in care in the state and their education and outcomes, and confirm its registrations before giving.
Smile Foundation (Haryana)
Smile Foundation is a national NGO running education, health and livelihood programmes in Haryana, including learning centres for underprivileged children and mobile health services. Its programmes are well documented and frequently funded through corporate CSR. For donors who want established systems and reporting, it is a dependable option. Ask for the specific programmes in the region and their results, and verify its registrations before giving.
Bal Raksha Bharat (Save the Children)
Bal Raksha Bharat runs child-welfare programmes in Haryana on education, health and nutrition, child protection and the rights of the girl child — issues that matter greatly in a state working to improve its child sex ratio. As the Indian arm of a well-known global child-rights organisation, it brings strong systems and reporting. For donors and CSR teams focused on children, it is a dependable partner. Ask for the specific programmes in the region and the children reached, and confirm its registrations before funding.
How to verify any NGO before you donate in Hisar
Run the same short checklist before you give, whatever the cause:
- 12A — confirms registration for income-tax exemption as a charity.
- 80G — makes your donation eligible for a tax deduction; collect a valid receipt.
- CSR-1 — required before a company can route CSR funds to the NGO.
- FCRA — needed if the NGO accepts foreign contributions; confirm it is active.
- Reporting — read the latest annual report and audited accounts, and ask for concrete results.
You can browse NGOs whose compliance has been checked on NGOLists, and the compliance guide explains each registration in plain language.
Hisar's NGOs serve its farming families, its women and girls, and even its cattle. Choose the cause that matters to you, run the checks above, and give with confidence — and elsewhere in Haryana, see our guide to the top NGOs in Rohtak.
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