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Harsh Kumar is an Indian social worker, businessman and philanthropist, Founder & President of the Durga Dignity Welfare Foundation and the Durga Dignity & Welfare for Old Foundation. He serves as Chairman – All India NGO Sangathan and is a member of the International Press Club of India. His work focuses on dignified elderly care, education for underprivileged children, and medical relief.
Early Life
Harsh Kumar’s life pivoted in 2007 after meeting an abandoned elderly man on a freezing Delhi night. The experience compelled him to leave his corporate job and lay the foundation for what became the Durga Dignity Welfare Old Age Home, committing his life to service.
Education
- Details not publicly provided.
Career
- Left corporate employment (2007) to begin community service in Delhi.
- Founded and leads Durga Dignity Welfare Foundation and Durga Dignity & Welfare for Old Foundation.
- Chairman – All India NGO Sangathan; Member – International Press Club of India.
- Built programs in elderly care, medical aid, nutrition, and children’s education; designed partnerships with government and CSR stakeholders.
Key Initiatives
- Bhoomi Ashram for Elderly: Care for 250+ critically ill and abandoned seniors; across three homes, 500+ senior citizens live safely with dignity.
- Children’s Education: Free learning centers—500+ children studying regularly; 2,000+ children educated to date with books, uniforms, and digital resources.
- Medical Relief: 1,000+ life-changing surgeries/treatments facilitated; recurring free medical camps.
- AIIMS Delhi Relief: Daily meal service, critical medicines, and mobility aids (e.g., wheelchairs) for patients and families waiting outside AIIMS.
- Road Safety Campaign: With police departments—large-scale awareness on traffic rules; speakers installed on vehicles to broadcast safety messaging.
Achievements
- Excellence Awards: Recognized nationally with Excellence Awards in 2021, 2022, and 2025.
- Institutional Impact: 500+ seniors in care across multiple homes; 2,000+ children advanced through free education; 1,000+ surgeries/treatments enabled.
- AIIMS Initiative Recognition: Daily food, medicine, and equipment support acknowledged for high-impact humanitarian relief.
- Public-Private Collaboration: Executed CSR-linked programs and civic campaigns with police departments leading to measurable awareness outcomes.
Collaborations
- Subhash Chandra Foundation: Strategic support for public service outreach.
- Jindal Group (CSR): Association including guidance from Smt. Savitri Jindal.
- Haryana Government: Work aligned with senior ministers and departments for on-ground execution and policy synergy.
Future Plans
- Expand old-age homes to five states; launch mobile medical units for rural healthcare.
- Build a digital education platform for underprivileged children; set up rural schools with labs, sports, and digital classrooms.
- International NGO partnerships for best practices in elderly care, healthcare delivery, and education.
- Tech integration: telehealth, digital engagement tools; sustainability via solar power and public–private models.
Philanthropy
Focus on dignified senior living, healthcare access, nutrition, mobility support, and education equity through community-based programs and institutional partnerships.
Personal Life
Based in Delhi, India; dedicated to community service and nation-building initiatives.