Our Work

Education is the cornerstone of progress.

• We provide school supplies, books, and uniforms to underprivileged children.

• We offer scholarships and mentorship programs to support academic growth.

• Awareness campaigns are conducted to encourage parents to send their children to school.

Every child we educate is a step closer to a brighter, self-sufficient future.

Dark Sky India was started by Ranaranvirsing Rajput, an enthusiast deeply passionate about stargazing and astronomy. His journey began with a telescope gifted by his father — a gift that opened the window to a completely new world. Every weekend, he would travel nearly 100 kilometres outside Mumbai to clearer skies, just to catch a glimpse of Saturn’s rings or Jupiter’s moons.

However, he soon realised that accessing accurate information on celestial events was difficult. Many online sources were incorrect or misleading, and several young astronomy lovers faced the same challenge. Encouraged by his physics teacher, he founded the Stargazing Forum, inviting students who shared his curiosity about the cosmos. The group would gather on dark nights, observing the skies and sharing knowledge.

But another major obstacle stood in the way — light pollution. The increasing brightness of city lights made sky observation difficult and highlighted an environmental issue that needed immediate attention.

Determined to find a solution, he created the DarkSky Initiative, a website featuring educational videos, resources on astronomy, and information about how artificial lighting affects sky visibility. Building on this vision, he launched DarkSky India — a national awareness platform that combines astronomy, environmental science, and community participation.

Today, DarkSky India:

• Shares educational videos and charts explaining the effects of artificial lighting on ecosystems and astronomical data.

• Allows users to report their night-sky observations and light pollution levels, creating a crowdsourced database for sky-brightness analysis.

• Conducts school workshops on responsible lighting practices like shielding, proper angles, and wavelength selection.

What began as a small club of nine students has grown into a platform with dozens of sky reports and hundreds of visitors, inspiring more people to protect the night sky. DarkSky India continues to work toward restoring the beauty of natural darkness, reducing light pollution, and helping communities reconnect with the stars.

No one should go to bed hungry.

• Distribute nutritious meals to children, elderly, and families in need.

• Organize community kitchens and food drives during festivals and emergencies.

• Provide grocery kits to help families meet their basic nutritional needs.

Every meal we provide brings hope and dignity to those struggling with hunger.

• Yamai Foundation distributed raincoats to underprivileged individuals in Aundh on 22 July 2025, ensuring protection and comfort during the monsoon season.Organize community kitchens and food drives during festivals and emergencies.

• 10 cycles were distributed in 2023 July to the the students of aundh high school

 The Brain child of Ranaranvirsing Rajput, The CyberSafe Children Initiative is a very important initiative of the Yamai Foundation. This is very unique, very useful, impactful and much needed initiative in the digital world.

In today’s hyperconnected digital world, children are growing up surrounded by technology—smartphones, social media, online games, and digital learning platforms. On the one hand, the digital world offers limitless opportunities for creativity and knowledge. Still, on the other hand, it exposes innocent young minds to hidden risks such as cyberbullying, identity theft, online predators, and misinformation.

Many children and parents are unaware of cybercrime and the misuse of personal information. I launched The CyberSafe Children Initiative to address the urgent need to protect and educate Gen Z about safe online behaviour.

The initiative aims to equip children with the awareness and practical skills needed for responsible and safe internet use.The booklet is an attempt to share information about online dangers and safety tips, collaborating with cybersecurity experts.

Ranaranviring Rajput along with other mentors, authored and published a book titled Guardians of the Digital World. The initiative benefits the greater good of society, the Deputy Chief Minister of the Government of Maharashtra also endorsed this book.

The booklet covers digital hygiene and best practices for personal online security. The booklet is now available on the Yamai Foundation’s website.

Yamai Foundation is proud of this initiative because it will save children against cyber crime, online grooming, cyber bullying and online sexual exploitation of children. This initiative will help my peers use digital technology for growth and empower children to become vigilant, confident, and ethical digital citizens.

Impact in Numbers

• Children educated: 500+

• Medical camps conducted: 30+

• Meals served annually: 10,000+

Together, we transform lives through education, health, and nourishment.
With your support, Yamai Foundation continues to reach more communities and create meaningful change in Satara and surrounding areas.