Haqdarshak
Haqdarshak's mission is to eradicate generational poverty by providing underserved communities across India and the Global South with access to essential welfare and financial services. Using AI-driven technology, extensive field networks, and strategic partnerships, Haqdarshak empowers individuals, women, micro-businesses, and workers to access government welfare benefits, social protection schemes, financial products, and entrepreneurship development programs. The vision is to empower 100 million families by 2030 and create lasting impact through scalable, data-driven service delivery.
Theory of Change
Inputs
AI technology and data analytics infrastructure
Extensive scheme database (6,000+ government welfare programs)
Trained field agent network (55,000+ agents, majority women)
Strategic partnerships (GOI, private sector, NGOs, multilateral banks)
Funding and donor support
Training academies and program material
Activities
Mapping, digitizing, and updating government schemes
Capacity building and training of agents, especially women
Eligibility checks, application facilitation, and post-application support for users
Digital enablement of MSMEs and entrepreneurs
Field data collection and impact tracking
Outputs
6,000+ schemes accessible in 14 languages
7.6 million+ families and 112,000+ MSMEs served
$2.2 billion+ worth of benefits delivered
52,000+ citizens (70% women) trained as agents
39,000+ villages covered
Outcomes
Eradication of generational poverty
Increased access to welfare, financial inclusion, and social protection
Women’s economic empowerment & digital inclusion
Improved economic resilience and reduced vulnerability for underserved groups
Creation of 200,000+ livelihoods, primarily for women
Programs
1. Haqdarshak Social Benefits Platform
An AI-driven multilingual platform that connects individuals and MSMEs to over 6,000 government welfare schemes, facilitates eligibility checks, application support, grievance redressal, and post-application services. Delivered via app, digital platforms, and a nationwide agent network.
AI-powered platform
Database of over 6,000 government schemes
Multilingual content & tech infrastructure
Field agent and partner network
Training materials & modules
Funding from partners and donors
Collaboration with government, NGOs, and tech partners
Scouting and mapping welfare schemes
Translating and digitizing information
Training field agents and partners
Providing eligibility checks and personalized scheme recommendations
Facilitating application processes both digitally and through agents
Offering post-application and grievance support
Gathering field data & feedback
Over 6,000 schemes accessible online
Millions of users reached and trained
Over 55,000 field agents trained
Livelihood creation for agents (majority women)
Verified and updated schemes database in 14+ languages
Streamlined digital welfare access tools
Increased access to government welfare and social protection
Financial inclusion for the underserved
Increased uptake of climate-resilient, health, and financial benefit programs
Women’s digital and entrepreneurial empowerment
Improved livelihoods and reduced vulnerability for target populations
2. Entrepreneurship Development & Women Empowerment Programs (EDP)
Specialized trainings and capacity building for rural women entrepreneurs, focusing on digital literacy, financial skills, leadership, and access to government schemes. Run in partnership with Usha Silai School, Asian Development Bank, and others.
Training curriculum and materials
Partner organizations (Usha Silai School, ADB, etc.)
Field trainers and master trainers
Funding for capacity building
Digital platforms for delivery
Digital literacy and financial skill training
Leadership and entrepreneurship workshops
Scheme awareness and application support
Recruitment and development of trainers
600+ master trainers developed
Tens of thousands of rural women reached and trained
Increased application and access to financial and government schemes among women
Enhanced economic empowerment of rural women
More women-led enterprises
Improved social protection and resilience at family & community levels
3. MSME Digital Enablement and Support
Partnership-driven initiatives to help micro and small enterprises build ecommerce presence, register on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), and access credit, insurance, and business growth mentoring.
Partnerships with Google, Mystore, ONDC
AI and digital business tools
Mentor and support networks
Marketing and outreach resources
Registering MSMEs on digital commerce platforms
Business and credit literacy sessions
Mentorship and networking activities
Connecting MSMEs to financial services and digital tools
112,000+ MSMEs supported
MSMEs enabled to access digital markets and formal credit
Entrepreneurial mentorship provided
Increased digital inclusion and competitiveness of MSMEs
Formalization and growth in MSME sector
Improved access to credit and digital markets
Other Information
Core Values
Empowerment: Building agency and self-reliance among underserved populations
Inclusivity: Focus on reaching the most marginalized including women and informal workers
Transparency: Verified information and clear processes for benefit access
Technology for Good: Leveraging AI and digital innovation to maximize outreach and impact
Collaboration: Engaging public, private, and multilateral partners for systemic change
Sustainability: Building scalable business and tech models for lasting impact
Scale
7.6 million+ families reached
112,000+ small businesses supported
$2.2 billion in benefits unlocked
Coverage in 39,000+ villages and all 30+ Indian states and UTs
Platform in 14+ languages
Creation of 52,000+ livelihoods (majority women)
Targets by 2030: 100 million families served, $15 billion/year benefits, 200,000+ livelihoods, 50 million farmers enabled for climate resilience, 10 million Yojana Cards distributed
Affected Users
Underserved individuals and families in India (especially rural and low-income households)
Women (as both beneficiaries and agents)
Micro, small & medium enterprises (MSMEs)
Farmers
Daily wage workers and informal sector workers
Rural entrepreneurs and self-help group members
Geographical Areas
All 30+ states and Union Territories in India; select pilot/international adaptations in Africa and Southeast Asia
Contact Info
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