Est. 1987 · Reg. No. 1330/1987

Empowering Lives,
Building a Better
Tomorrow

Indian Social Service NGO has been serving the communities of Warangal, Telangana for over three decades—providing shelter, education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities to those who need it most.

Explore Our Work Swadhar Greh
Awareness Programs on Women and Children
37+Years of Service
165+Inmates Housed
500+Youth Trained
Who We Are

A Legacy of
Service to Society

Indian Social Service (ISS) is a registered Non-profit, Non-Governmental organization founded in 1987, operating from Kashibugga, Warangal, Telangana. With a NITI Aayog Unique ID of AP/2009/0020862 and FCRA registration, ISS is fully authorized to receive and utilize domestic and international funding.

Our mission is rooted in the belief that every individual—regardless of gender, caste, or economic standing—deserves dignity, opportunity, and support. We concentrate our efforts on Education, Health, Environment, Women & Child Development, and Skill Development across Warangal and surrounding districts.

Led by Dr. Vanam Balaraju (MA, LLM, PhD), ISS has partnered with Central and State Government ministries, the Central Social Welfare Board, and NGO networks to deliver transformative programs on the ground.

Our Programs Get in Touch
Domestic Violence Awareness Program
Girl Child Education and Child Rights
HIV/AIDS Awareness Programs
1987 Founded
What We Do

Our Core Programs

Spanning shelter, skills, health, and advocacy — our programs address the full spectrum of community needs.

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Swadhar Greh / Shakti Sadan

Institutional shelter home for distressed women and girls, funded by the Ministry of Women & Child Development. Provides housing, counselling, vocational training, and rehabilitation services.

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Child Labour Eradication

National Child Labour Schools (NCLP) giving rag pickers, street children, and working children access to education and a path back to mainstream schooling in Warangal district.

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Skill Development & Placement

PMKVY, MEPMA, and Reliance Foundation-backed vocational training in solar installation, medical sales, retail, and tailoring — with job placement follow-up for rural and urban youth.

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Health Awareness Programs

Continuous HIV/AIDS, TB, and cancer sensitization campaigns, health camps, and COVID-19 prevention drives in partnership with SAATHII NGO, DAPCU, and district health authorities.

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Legal Awareness & Rights

Educating slum communities on domestic violence law, women's rights, child rights, RTI, and compulsory marriage registration — in partnership with Warangal District Legal Service Authority.

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Environment & Swachh Bharat

Bio-diversity conservation, Swachh Bharat cleanliness campaigns, plastic-use awareness, and the National Environment Awareness Campaign (NEAC) involving school children and youth.

Flagship Initiative

Swadhar Greh &
Shakti Sadan

Our most enduring project — funded by the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India (File No: 2-2(1)/2005-06/SSH/AP) — is the Swadhar Greh shelter home for women and girls in difficult circumstances, now operating as Shakti Sadan.

Located centrally in Kashibugga, close to MGM Hospital, Police Station, Mahila Police Station, and District Court, the shelter is strategically placed for swift referrals and support. Admissions are channelled through the Sakhi Center, CWC, ICPS, DCPU, and other authorities. License No: 2181-336, valid until July 2025.

Services include shelter, food, clothing, counselling, legal aid, health camps (HIV/TB, general), vocational training in tailoring and computers, and reunion with families after rehabilitation.

165+ Inmates (2022–23)
55+ Families Reunited
32+ Tailoring Graduates/Yr
50 Beds (Licensed)
Trainings and Placements for Women and Girls
Providing shelter, dignity, and a fresh start to distressed women and girls since 2005
Our Journey

37 Years of Impact

1987

Foundation

Indian Social Service registered under the Andhra Pradesh Public Societies Registration Act (Reg. No. 1330/1987), Kashibugga, Warangal.

1998–2002

Early Expansion

Programs in child welfare, community health, and rural development expand across Warangal and Karimnagar districts. FCRA registration granted in 2002.

2005

Short Stay Home / Swadhar Greh

Ministry of Women & Child Development sanctions the Short Stay Home for women and girls, later upgraded to Swadhar Greh — the organisation's flagship shelter program.

2007–2013

NCLP & Education Programs

National Child Labour Project schools, RSTC under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Community Tank Management (World Bank), and legal awareness programs scale up.

2015–2019

Skill Development Era

ISS partners with PMKVY, MEPMA, and Reliance Foundation. Over 500 youth trained in solar installation, retail, and medical sales — with 80%+ placement rates.

2021–2024

Shakti Sadan & New Milestones

Swadhar Greh renamed Shakti Sadan under Mission Shakti. 165+ women and children served in a single year. First documented deaf-mute inmate successfully reunited with family through Aadhaar services.

Measured Results

Numbers That Matter

37+ Years Active

Continuously serving communities since 1987 across Warangal & Karimnagar

500+ Youth Trained

In solar installation, retail, medical sales, and vocational skills since 2015

1000+ Women Sheltered

Through Swadhar Greh/Shakti Sadan since 2005 across multiple annual cohorts

80% Placement Rate

Of skill development trainees successfully placed in jobs through PMKVY & MEPMA

Appreciations Received from District Collector
Economic Empowerment

Skills for Life

ISS believes that sustainable change requires economic independence. Our skill development programs — under PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana), MEPMA, and partnerships with Reliance Foundation — provide youth with industry-relevant training.

Each batch receives not just trade-specific skills but also soft skills, spoken English, and computer literacy — the full toolkit for employability in the modern economy.

Success Story

Mangamma's Journey Home

2022–23 · Swadhar Greh, Kashibugga, Warangal

A woman was found wandering in distress near Kapulakanparthy village. Local villagers alerted Sangam Police Station, but identification proved impossible — she was deaf and mute, carrying no documents.

"She could not speak her name, but her eyes told us she had a family waiting."

ISS admitted her to Swadhar Greh through Sakhi Center on the order of the District Women's Officer. For weeks, the team searched through media, newspapers, and WhatsApp networks — with no success.

Observing that she received a government pension, ISS approached the Aadhaar Center incharge Sri Pradeep Kumar KUC. Using the "Missing and Re-union Aadhaar Services," field response officer Sri Anirudh was able to identify her Aadhaar card and home address.

Her name was Mangamma, from Laxmipuram village, Kodad Mandal, Suryapet District, Telangana. On 13 March 2023, she was reunited with her family in a ceremony at the District Collector's Grievance Cell, Warangal.

"This is the best success story of Swadhar, Kashibugga, Warangal." — ISS Annual Report 2022–23

Governing Body

Our Leadership

ISS is led by a seven-member executive committee with 2/3 women representation, grounded in social service and guided by Dr. Vanam Balaraju since its founding.

VB

Dr. Vanam Balaraju

President
MA · LLM · PhD
BJ

Bethi Jagruthi

Vice President
BA
NR

Namani Rajkumar

General Secretary
BA
DS

Devulapelli Sony

Treasurer
MBA
AS

Adavala Srinivas

Joint Secretary
MA Sociology
RK

Ramagiri Kanaka Laxmi

Executive Member
MA · B.Ed
BS

Bethi Sarangapani

Executive Member
BA
NITI Aayog ID
AP/2009/0020862
Unique Code: ISS 123
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Registration Details

Registration No.1330/1987
FCRA No.010360074 (13 Aug 2002)
PANAAATI4793E
12A / 80GIncome Tax Act 1961
NITI Aayog IDAP/2009/0020862
AuditorV. Ravi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Warangal