Sinhar Foundation puts philanthropic and patient capital into VidyaSthal — educational infrastructure we own and offer to schools at below-market or zero rent. Lower rent means lower fees for families. You decide where the money goes, and you see what it built.
Across India, a large share of affordable private schools run from rented premises. Rent is usually the biggest cost after teacher salaries — and every rupee of it is passed on to parents.
Sinhar Foundation acquires, builds and owns school infrastructure — VidyaSthal — and offers it to schools on long leases at a rent that falls toward zero as philanthropic capital rises. The building stays a public-purpose asset forever; the saving flows straight to families.
Rent reductions pass through to fees under lease covenants, verified annually.
A donation (VidyaDaan) or a patient-capital instrument (VidyaNidhi / VidyaSanchay).
Land, classrooms, labs, libraries, hostels — each project costed in ₹ per square foot and published before work begins.
Patient capital is serviced by a modest lease; every rupee of donated capital pushes the rent lower.
You receive the square feet your money created, the rent avoided, the fee relief passed on — and your name on the wall if you wish.
Choose the vehicle that fits your intent. All three deploy capital exclusively to educational infrastructure; the only difference is what comes back to you.
A pure gift to the infrastructure corpus. Donated capital carries no servicing cost, so it is the most powerful rupee on this page: it directly lowers the rent a school must pay — and the fee a family must pay.
For supporters who want their capital building classrooms today while it pays them a steady monthly income. Principal is secured against VidyaSthal assets and returned at the end of the tenure.
Offered on a private-placement basis to eligible investors only. Coupon rates, security and risk factors are set out in the private placement offer letter, shared after eligibility is confirmed.
For supporters who don't need income along the way. Interest accrues and compounds inside the instrument and is paid with the principal at maturity — longer tenures, higher accrual, and the biggest decision at the end.
Offered on a private-placement basis to eligible investors only. Accrual rates, security and risk factors are set out in the private placement offer letter, shared after eligibility is confirmed.
Every VidyaNidhi and VidyaSanchay holder is asked one question when the instrument matures. Whatever you choose, the capital has already built classrooms.
Philanthropy here is directed, not pooled into a black box. You choose what gets built, you see the costing before a brick is laid, and you follow the project to completion.
Pick a specific VidyaSthal project, a city, or a purpose — a science lab, a library wing, a hostel floor. Undirected gifts go to the next costed project on the public pipeline.
Every project publishes land cost, construction cost and ₹ per square foot up front — so you know exactly what your contribution converts to before it converts.
Completion certificates, photographs, utilisation statements and the school's lease terms go to every contributor to that project. Audited accounts are published annually.
Each contribution is converted at the published project rate into square feet of educational space. Every contributor receives a personal impact statement: their area, the school that occupies it, and the rent saving passed through.
Acknowledgement comes two ways. Take both, one, or stay anonymous.
A permanent entry on the VidyaSthal contributor register, a shareable impact certificate with your square footage, and an annual update as the building is used.
Your name — or a dedication to someone you choose — on the classroom, lab, floor or building your contribution built, installed at the site.
Naming tiers and plaque formats are published per project. Anonymity is always available and never affects deployment.
Donate to VidyaDaan in a minute. Curious about VidyaNidhi or VidyaSanchay? Register interest with the same form and our team will share the offer documents privately after confirming eligibility — no obligation.
Donations are received by Sinhar Foundation and applied solely to VidyaSthal infrastructure. Tax receipts are issued in accordance with the Foundation's registrations; see Disclosures.
Yes. Contributions to all three vehicles are applied solely to acquiring, constructing or equipping VidyaSthal educational infrastructure. The Foundation's administrative costs are met separately and disclosed in the audited annual accounts.
Schools occupying VidyaSthal pay a lease rent that covers only the servicing of patient capital. Donated capital needs no servicing, so every rupee of VidyaDaan lowers the rent that must be charged. Lease covenants require schools to pass rent reductions through to fees, verified each year.
Both are secured non-convertible debentures with the same tenures (1, 3, 6 or 9 years) and the same maturity choice. VidyaNidhi pays a monthly coupon; VidyaSanchay pays nothing until maturity, when accrued interest is paid with the principal. Rates and terms are in the private placement offer letter.
VidyaNidhi and VidyaSanchay are offered by private placement to a limited number of eligible persons, as Indian law requires for unlisted debentures. Terms are shared privately after eligibility is confirmed rather than advertised publicly. Registering interest simply starts that conversation.
Completely. Anonymous contributors receive the same impact statement and project reporting; only the public acknowledgement is withheld.
The Foundation (or a wholly controlled special-purpose entity) holds title to every VidyaSthal property, subject to any security interest in favour of debenture holders. Properties may be used only for educational purposes under the Foundation's charter.
Donations. Sinhar Foundation is a [registered public charitable trust / Section 8 company — insert registration number]. Donations are voluntary and non-refundable and will be applied to VidyaSthal educational infrastructure. Tax benefits, if any, are subject to the Foundation's registration under Section 80G of the Income-tax Act, 1961 [insert 80G number and validity] and to the donor's individual circumstances; donors should consult their own advisers. Contributions from outside India are accepted only in compliance with the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.
VidyaNidhi and VidyaSanchay. References on this page to VidyaNidhi and VidyaSanchay are for general information only and do not constitute an offer, invitation, solicitation or advertisement to subscribe to any security, nor an invitation to the public to deposit money. Any non-convertible debentures will be issued by [insert issuing entity and CIN] strictly on a private placement basis to identified eligible persons, in accordance with Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2013, the Companies (Prospectus and Allotment of Securities) Rules, 2014 and other applicable law, and only through a private placement offer letter and application form. Debentures are not deposits, are not insured, and are subject to risks including credit and liquidity risk; returns are not guaranteed. Registering interest creates no obligation on either party and does not constitute an application.
Impact figures. Square-footage conversions, rent savings and fee-relief figures are calculated at rates published for each project and are illustrative until a project is completed and certified. The Foundation publishes audited accounts and project completion reports annually.
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