About Us

Doctor-Founded.
Women-Led. A Decade of Purpose.

Born at the intersection of medicine and the environment RNisarg Foundation is driven by the belief that healing people and healing the planet are inseparable goals.

Why RNisarg Foundation Exists

RNisarg Foundation was established by doctors who understood that the health of people, communities, and ecosystems are deeply interconnected. The waste we generate, the lifestyles we adopt, and the way we consume resources all shape the health of our planet and ultimately our own well-being.

"Climate change is not just an environmental crisis it is a public health emergency. RNisarg addresses it through a healthcare lens."

The Foundation works to bridge this connection by developing solutions that combine scientific understanding, preventive healthcare principles, and community-driven environmental action. Across five programmes and a decade of field work, RNisarg has reached millions of citizens across Maharashtra and beyond.

COMPLIANCE & TRANSPARENCY

FCRA Registration

Registered under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act· [Number to be added]

80G Tax Exemption

All donations eligible for 80G income tax deduction under Indian law

12A Registration

Registered charitable institution under the Income Tax Act

Annual Reports

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Founding Team

Dr. Lata Ghanshamnani

Co-Founder & Managing Director· Eye Surgeon

Dr. Lata Ghanshamnani

MBBS,MS,DNB,DOMS Ophthalmology Co-Founder & Managing Director·

An eye surgeon with deep roots in community healthcare, Dr. Lata leads the strategic direction of RNisarg Foundation. Her clinical experience treating diseases linked to poor environmental hygiene became the foundation for the organisation's flagship programmes.

Dr. Leena Kelshikar

Co-Founder
Anaesthesiologist

Dr. Leena Kelshikar

Co-Founder · Anaesthesiologist

Dr. Leena brings extensive clinical expertise and a passion for preventive healthcare. Her medical background and commitment to community wellbeing have shaped the healthcare-driven model that distinguishes all RNisarg programmes.

Mrs. Veena Angadi

Co-Founder
Interior Designer

Mrs. Veena Angadi

Co-Founder · Interior Designer

Mrs. Veena brings the perspective of design thinking, community aesthetics, and grassroots mobilisation to RNisarg Foundation. Her ability to connect people and translate vision into action has been central to the organisation's community outreach and growth.