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A Legacy of Service to Society

Founded in 1987, Indian Social Service has spent nearly four decades restoring dignity, opportunity and hope across Warangal and its surrounding districts.

Our Mission

Dignity and opportunity for every individual

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

37+
Years active
2
Districts served
5
Focus areas
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Warangal & Karimnagar

Operating from Kashibugga, close to MGM Hospital, the District Court and Mahila Police Station — strategically placed for swift community support.

What Guides Us

Our Values

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Dignity

Every person we serve is treated with respect and compassion, regardless of their circumstances.

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Transparency

Fully audited accounts, statutory registrations and open reporting to donors and government partners.

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Sustainability

We build lasting change through skills, education and economic independence — not one-time relief alone.

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Empowerment

Women-led governance and a focus on women's and children's rights across every program.

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Partnership

Working hand-in-hand with Central and State ministries, welfare boards and NGO networks.

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Community First

Rooted in Warangal for 37 years — programs designed with and for the communities we serve.

Our Journey

37 Years of Impact

1987 · Foundation

Indian Social Service is registered

Registered under the Andhra Pradesh Public Societies Registration Act (Reg. No. 1330/1987), Kashibugga, Warangal.

1998–2002 · Early Expansion

Child welfare, health & rural development

Programs expand across Warangal and Karimnagar districts. FCRA registration granted in 2002.

2005 · Swadhar Greh

Short Stay Home for women & girls

The Ministry of Women & Child Development sanctions the Short Stay Home, later upgraded to Swadhar Greh — our flagship shelter program.

2007–2013 · Education

NCLP schools & legal awareness

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

PMKVY, MEPMA & Reliance Foundation

Over 500 youth trained in solar installation, retail and medical sales — with 80%+ placement rates.

2021–2024 · Shakti Sadan

New milestones under Mission Shakti

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

Governing Body

Our Leadership

ISS is led by a seven-member executive committee with 2/3 women representation, 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

Stand with us

Nearly four decades of service — and there is still so much to do. Support ISS and help build a better tomorrow for Warangal's most vulnerable.

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