Legal Status

Raut Micro Development Foundation is a Section 8 Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, operating on a non-profit basis.

Charitable & Social Nature

The Foundation operates solely for the promotion of:

✔ Social welfare
✔ Livelihood development
✔ Women empowerment
✔ Education, training & health awareness
✔ Rural and community development

All activities are carried out strictly in accordance with the objects stated in its Memorandum of Association.

Program-Based Financial Assistance & Support

The Foundation may provide:

✔ Livelihood support and economic empowerment programs
✔ Interest-free or need-based micro-level financial assistance
✔ Resource facilitation and capacity building
✔ Skill development and self-employment support

⚠ The Foundation does NOT operate as an NBFC and does not engage in commercial lending, interest-based financing, or deposit-taking activities.

Program Charges & Beneficiary Contribution

Participation in certain programs, services or initiatives may involve:

✔ Nominal program charges
✔ Beneficiary contribution
✔ Cost-sharing or service fees

Such charges are collected strictly to:

• Sustain program operations
• Cover administrative or implementation costs
• Ensure long-term viability of social initiatives

⚠ These charges are not intended for profit distribution and are fully utilized for achieving the charitable objects of the Foundation.

No Profit Distribution

The Foundation does not distribute any profit, dividend or financial benefit to its members or directors.
All income is utilized solely for the promotion of its objects.

Donation Policy

✔ Donations are voluntary
✔ Donations are non-refundable except in case of technical or duplicate payment errors
✔ Donations do not confer any personal or commercial benefit
✔ Donations are utilized strictly for charitable and social purposes

Compliance Disclaimer

All activities of the Foundation are conducted in compliance with:

• Companies Act, 2013
• Income Tax Act, 1961
• Applicable NGO and charitable regulations

📜 PRIVACY POLICY (COMMON TO ALL)

All entities follow:
✔ IT Act, 2000
✔ DPDP Act
✔ Data protection norms

No sale or misuse of personal data.