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About Nikshi Foundation

Our story, our mission, and the values that drive every meal, every class, and every life we touch.

Who We Are

Mission, Vision & Values

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Our Mission

To spread smiles, education, and empowerment to every overlooked soul — transgender communities, underprivileged women, children with Down syndrome, the visually impaired, food-insecure families, and every person whose talents and heart deserve to be seen, loved, and supported.

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Our Vision

A society where every person — regardless of gender identity, economic status, or background — has access to food, education, and equal opportunity.

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Our Values

Dignity for all. Transparency in action. Community-first thinking. Long-term empowerment over short-term relief. Compassion without judgment.

Shilpa Singh, Founder
Shilpa Singh
Founder & Director
Meet Our Founder

Shilpa Singh

A social activist at heart, Shilpa Singh is the Founder & Director of Nikshi Foundation for Humanity and the Leader of Bangalore Navanirmana Party (BNP). Her journey spans engineering, counselling psychology, and social entrepreneurship — complemented by her passions for modeling, biking, and marathon running.

Awards & Honours
Bharat Gaurav Puraskar 2021 Social Protection Ambassador, MaxLife 2021 Corona Warrior 2021 Power Women Award 2022 World Record Contribution 2022 Pride of Karnataka 2023
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Social Activist & NGO Founder

  • ✓Founded Nikshi Foundation for Humanity, Bangalore
  • ✓Leader, Bangalore Navanirmana Party (BNP)
  • ✓Empowered trans community with beauty parlour setups & vocational training
  • ✓Project Gyaan — education for underprivileged children in government schools
  • ✓Positively transformed 1,000+ underprivileged lives through counselling
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Tech Leader & Counselling Psychologist

  • ✓20+ years at Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco, HP, Visa, IBM & Virtusa (USA & India)
  • ✓Patent filed with IBM; currently leads a cloud technology group
  • ✓IIM Bangalore alumna
  • ✓Degree in Psychology + Diploma in Counselling Psychology
  • ✓Speaker & panelist on leadership, mental health & empowerment
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Model, Biker & Marathoner

  • ✓Mrs. India Galaxy Social 2019
  • ✓Brand Ambassador, Diva Queen; showstopper at India Fashion Week Goa 2022
  • ✓Rode Royal Enfield from Bangalore to Goa for Motoverse
  • ✓Completed half marathons in India and the USA
  • ✓Fashion & grooming consultant; Page 3 personality for 20+ years
Our Journey

Milestones & Growth

FOUNDATION

Nikshi Foundation Established

Shilpa Singh founded the organisation in Bangalore with a focus on transgender empowerment and hunger relief in underserved communities.

HUNGER RELIEF

Daily Meal Distribution Launched

Started daily distribution of freshly prepared meals across multiple locations in Bangalore, reaching hundreds of food-insecure individuals every week.

EDUCATION

Education Initiative for Slum Children

Launched foundational literacy and numeracy classes for children in Bangalore's underserved neighbourhoods, alongside distribution of books and school supplies.

COVID RELIEF

COVID-19 Ration Drive (Phase 3)

Expanded operations to rural and peri-urban areas, distributing ration kits containing rice, lentils, oil, salt, and spices — each feeding a family of 4 for over a week.

TODAY

Growing Community Impact

Continuing to grow our reach across Bangalore, building community partnerships, and expanding our transgender empowerment and education programmes.

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Bangalore, Karnataka
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Marathalli Branch
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Volunteer-powered operations
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