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WHO WE ARE & OUR FOUNDING STORY

Who We Are

Walking alongside persons with disability across India since 14 February 2019.

THE BRAND IDEA

Companionship, Not Charity

संगति (Sangati): Companionship, association, coming together.

Sangati Foundation was established on 14 February 2019 by Mr Sudhir Dhir. We believe that true inclusion is not about sympathy or hand-outs handed down from above. It is about standing shoulder-to-shoulder, removing physical and institutional obstacles, and walking the road together.

The Hindi word sangati means companionship — the brand idea is walking alongside, not charity handed down.

Sangati Foundation members engaging with people with disability during a campaign
GOVERNANCE & STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

Founder Trustees Profile

Portrait of Sudhir Dhir
Founder Trustee
Founder Trustee | Sangati Foundation

Sudhir Dhir

Social Impact Leader | Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Advocate

Sudhir Dhir is the Founder Trustee of Sangati Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to advancing disability inclusion, accessibility and inclusive community development. Inspired by his lived experience as a person with disability, he works to promote equal opportunities, independent living and barrier-free environments.

His work focuses on accessible tourism, inclusive healthcare, para sports, women's health awareness, skill development, policy advocacy and CSR partnerships. Through collaborative initiatives with government, corporate and civil society partners, he strives to create sustainable social impact and empower persons with disabilities.

LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY

"To create an India where disability is never a barrier to opportunity, dignity or leadership."

Core Expertise & Domain Leadership:
Accessible Tourism & Nomads on WheelsInclusive Healthcare & Mobile Cancer ScreeningPara Sports & Adaptive AthleticsWomen's Health & Hygiene AwarenessVocational Skill Training & UdaanPolicy Advocacy & Universal Barrier-Free DesignCSR & Civil Society Partnerships
Portrait of Alka Selot Asthana
Founder Trustee
Founder Trustee | Sangati Foundation

Alka Selot Asthana

Technology & Policy Leader | Telecom Executive | Accessibility & Inclusion Advocate

Alka Selot Asthana is a distinguished technology and public policy leader with over 30 years of experience in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, regulatory affairs and corporate leadership. She has served as an Indian Telecom Service (ITS) officer, held the position of Chief Technology Officer at Indus Towers, and currently serves as Global Head – Regulatory, Tata Communications Limited.

As Founder Trustee of Sangati Foundation, she provides strategic leadership to initiatives promoting disability inclusion, universal accessibility, accessible tourism, inclusive healthcare, digital empowerment, skill development and sustainable social impact. She is committed to building partnerships with government, industry and civil society to create an inclusive and accessible India.

LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY

"Inclusive technology and accessible systems are essential for building a more equitable, resilient and empowered society."

Core Expertise & Domain Leadership:
Telecommunications & Digital InfrastructureRegulatory Affairs & Public PolicyTechnology Strategy & Digital TransformationCorporate GovernanceAccessibility & Disability InclusionCSR & Strategic PartnershipsLeadership & Innovation
FOUNDING MANIFESTO

संGati — Nomads on Wheels

Let us leave ……… together

Let us reach ……… together

Let us see ……… together

Let us be ……… together

"Do you wish to travel but hesitate to leave your home? Do you fear the unknown and the inaccessible? Do you want to actually see places on your own, not just view images on a screen? Do you wish to be an individual with choices? Say yes, and we will make it happen together."

FOUNDER’S EPIGRAPH

"Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter."

— Attributed to Izaak Walton

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THE PEOPLE BEHIND SANGATI

Executive Leadership & Advisory Board

Portrait of Sudhir Dhir
Founder & Trustee

Sudhir Dhir

Visionary leader behind Sangati Foundation and driver of the 6,500 km Sangati Yatra. Champion of independent mobility, accessible tourism, and disability rights across India.

Portrait of Alka Selot Asthana
Founder Trustee

Alka Selot Asthana

Technology & Public Policy Leader (Global Head - Regulatory, Tata Communications). Drives strategic governance, accessibility policy, digital empowerment, and sustainable social impact.

2019 TO PRESENT

Milestone Timeline Overview

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2019

Sangati Foundation registered as a charitable trust on 14 February.

2020

First accessible public toilet launched in Sector 29 Gurgaon; laptop repair course started.

2021

COVID relief meals for 500+ daily; Project Pehchaan UDID drive; Sangati Star Awards.

2022

Jodhpur Skill Centre opened; Bathri medical camp reached 500+ villagers.

2023

170 candidates assessed; 25 runners at Delhi Half-Marathon; World Book Fair booth.

2024

Hazrat Nizamuddin Station made accessible; Cancer camp; 6,500 km Sangati Yatra flagged off.

2025

Sangati Yatra completed on 3 January 2025 in New Delhi.

Support Our Journey Towards Complete Accessibility

Your donation directly funds accessible public toilets, rural health camps, and free tech education.

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