About Us
NEW VISION is a Non Government, Non religious, apolitical and an equal rights Organization based in Pune and registered under the societies registration act of 1860 & the Bombay Public Trust Act of 1950.
Formed in 2002 by professionals from various NGOS and working in positions such as social workers, HOD, supervisors, Project Management and teachers, NEW VISION came into existence.
It was initiated and founded by our founder President who has been in the development sector for many years, he had set a vision early in his career where every child should get every right set by the constitution of India.
Who We Are
NEW VISION is a registered, non-religious, apolitical, grassroots NGO based in Pune, working to secure the rights of children and vulnerable youth.
Since our formation in 2002, we’ve been committed to child protection, education for children, youth leadership development, and prevention of child exploitation.
We are legally registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 and the Bombay Public Trust Act of 1950.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to create Conducive environment for children, where every Child gets every right.
Our Vision
A world where every child, irrespective of economic status is treated equal and has every right of survival, protection, development and participation guaranteed by the country.
Leadership Team
Mr. Manish Shroff
Founder - New Vision
With 30+ years of hands-on experience, Mr. Shroff has been a national executive committee member of the Campaign Against Child Labour (CACL), leading transformative initiatives across India to combat child labour, support vulnerable children, and improve access to education and safety for every child. He also serves as the State Convenor for the National Action Core Group India, working under SAIVEC, a SAARC initiative focused on child protection. Beyond his fieldwork, he brings deep expertise in NGO governance, compliance, and operations, ensuring transparency and accountability in every process.
Mrs. Sunita Meshramkar
Program Manager
She strengthens New Vision’s programs vitally, bringing 32 years of unwavering commitment to child development. With a Masters in Social Work and a Masters in Child Development, she brings a global perspective to our local work. Her expertise ensures that every project, from empowering children to strengthening families, is grounded in best practices and has maximum impact.
Mr. Mohsim Shaikh
Project Co-ordinator - Ensuring Rights and Protection of Vulnerable Children and Strengthening Families (ERPVCSF)
A passionate advocate for children’s rights, Mohsim leads the organization’s Child Protection vertical. With a Masters in Social Work, he has honed his skills and actively serves as an Executive Committee member of the ARC network for children in Pune. Deeply committed to ensuring children are educated and protected, he collaborates with his team to enable meaningful change.
Mrs. Sapna Lashkare
Project Lead - Family Based Alternate Care (FS-FBAC)
As the Lead for our Family Strengthening and Family-Based Alternative Care program, Mrs. Lashkare is a trusted expert in child protection. With a Master’s in Social Work, she ensures children receive swift safety and justice. Her strong connections with government systems are invaluable for providing clear direction to staff and the children we serve.
Mrs. Tejashwini Ghorpade
Project Co-ordinator – Family Based Alternate Care (FS-FBAC)
Holding a Master’s in Social Work, she serves as the Project Coordinator for Kolhapur & Sangli districts, supporting volunteers and case workers to enable change. Her passion and deep connection with children in CCIs and communities continue to strengthen New Vision’s field impact.
Mrs. Seema Jogdankar
Project Co-ordinator – Opening Educational Pathways for Migrant Children (OEPMC)
Our dedicated Project Coordinator for Education Pathways for Migrant Children and Families, she holds a Master’s in Social Work. A quick learner with a passion for child welfare, she leads a team of teachers and trainers to deliver high-quality early child care and development services.
Mrs. Jayshree Bhandwalkar
Project Co-ordinator – Empowering Youth for Leadership & Child Safeguarding
Holding a Master’s degree in Social Work, Jayshree coordinates our Empowering Youth for Leadership and Child Safeguarding program. She guides young people to develop leadership skills and works closely with field staff and youth to create lasting community change.
Mrs. Kalpana Shinde
Accounts Head
She oversees the organization’s finances, ensuring smooth operations – from project budgets to salaries and audits. Her precision ensures that every program aligns seamlessly with its budget and financial goals.
Objectives
- To Help achieve primary education for all children of vulnerable section
- To help overcome Malnutrition in our sector and area of work
- To work towards attainment of health facilities across all our work areas
- To sensitize across all sections of society and stake holders on the importance and total attainment of child rights.
- To work towards complete elimination of child labour
- To work towards prevention of Child sexual Abuse & Trafficking
- To work towards prevention of corporal punishment in schools
We collaborate with government bodies, schools, and civil society to create a safe and nurturing environment for children.
Our Impact: Numbers that Speak
Child labourers rescued
POCSO cases intervened
Child marriages prevented
Children enrolled in schools
Youth empowered through education & training
Vulnerable families strengthened
Success Stories That Inspire
At NEW VISION, our real success lies in the lives we transform.
Varsha Yadav
Varsha Yadav
survived TB and now works at Tata Motors.
Varsha Yadav
Vaishali Yadav
once homeless, now serves as a nurse at KEM Hospital.
Aniket Bhambarse
Aniket Bhambarse
a diabetic student, became an engineer and joined TCS.
Heena Shinde
Heena Shinde
an orphan, completed a Gandhi Fellowship and now empowers others.
Praful Waghmare
Praful Waghmare
once a child on the streets, is now a youth mentor and entrepreneur.
