OUR STORY-
It Started With a Meeting Over Chai.
Mahita is a non-profit social development organization established in 1994, working across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to empower marginalized communities, particularly women, children, and youth. Guided by a vision of a just and equitable society that values local cultures and community leadership, Mahita promotes dignity, opportunity, and sustainable development through holistic interventions.
Over the past three decades, Mahita has implemented programs focused on education, gender equality, child rights, livelihoods, health, humanitarian support, and community development. Beginning its journey in the urban slums of Hyderabad, the organization has expanded its reach to hundreds of rural villages and underserved communities, creating lasting social impact through grassroots action and community participation.
Mahita’s work has helped thousands of children access formal education, prevented child marriages, strengthened child protection systems, and improved school infrastructure through the provision of safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, STEM laboratories, and digital learning resources. The organization also supports adolescent girls through scholarships, menstrual health awareness, and leadership development initiatives.
Recognizing the importance of economic empowerment, Mahita equips young people with future-ready skills and connects them to employment opportunities, transforming lives and improving family incomes. The organization also works with farmers and rural communities through climate-resilient agriculture initiatives, including borewell recharge, irrigation restoration, soil conservation, and organic farming training.
Today, Mahita continues to build stronger, more resilient communities by advancing education, protecting rights, strengthening livelihoods, and creating opportunities for sustainable and inclusive development.
DIRECTION-
Our Commitment to Change.
LEADERSHIP-
The People Behind Our Success.
Our Board of Directors provides guidance, governance, and vision for Mahita’s mission. With diverse experience across academia, social development, public service, and community engagement, they help shape programs that create lasting impact for women, children, and marginalized communities.
Dr. Chunduri Mastan Rao – President
A renowned Hydro Geologist and had vast experience in the field of Water Management and Remote Sensing Technology. He holds M.Sc., (Hydro Geology). and Ph.D in Geology and was served as a Scientist in Hyderabad Remote Sensing Agency. Having a philanthropic outlook towards social development, he has been associated with many research projects and watershed management projects across the Country
Dr(Ms) Jagarlamudi Revathy
A Retired Principal and Professor and holds M.Com., M.Phil and Ph.D. An accomplished academician, Teacher, Principal and Educator with expertise in Higher Education and demonstrated success in the development students. She has extensive experience in the creation and design of successful student programs with a track record of delivering positive results. A like-minded Professor and lot of commitment on society and associated with humanitarian interventions for the betterment of society
Mr. Pulli. Ramesh Sekhar Reddy– General Secretary
is double post-graduation in M.A., Sociology and Economics and done his Post Graduate Diploma in Rural Development and Management. 25 years of work experience in the field of development both in urban and rural areas with a specialization in networking, strategy planning, Advocacy, and Research on children’s issues. He is Associated with many campaigns in the state as well as Nation in different positions. He is the instrumental for CSO Networking on Child Rights in TS and AP.
Ms. Jyoti Reddy Lakadwar – Joint Secretary
A Post Graduation in Ms in chemistry from Lamar University Beaumont, Texas, USA. She worked as an Assistant professor at Navbharat Pharmacy College, Hyderabad and associated with many NGOs on children and women issues in the State of Telangana.
Mr. Uma Sankar Mukkamala – Treasurer
A Post Graduate in Commerce and completed his Post Graduation Diploma in Computers and was served as software engineers, associated with an Multinational software development firms. At present he has been associated with an Agricultural College in the capacity of Managing Partner. He was associated with Mahita from the inception and part of many programs and interventions of the Organisation.
Ms. Uma Rani Sangvikar – Member
A Graduate in social work from Osmania University, having a very rich experience in social development. She has also been associated with many Urban and Rural NGO’s and made many remarkable achievements. As a social thinker, she had very effectively worked for the rights of women.
Ms. Rafia Nausheen – Member
She is an Urdu Paper Columnist, Writer and Social Thinker. She holds M.A. Women’s Education and Diploma in Mass Communication and Translation from Hyderabad University. A good orator and counselor with extensive experience of working with adolescents and women in the field of Development for the last 2 decades.