Question 1

What is SEWA India?

Accepted Answer

SEWA India (Socialist Employees Empowerment & Welfare Association) is a Section 8 Non-Profit Organization registered under the Companies Act, 2013, working across India on education, health, rights awareness, and community welfare. It is guided by the motto "Equality • Justice • Progress" (समानता • न्याय • प्रगति).

Question 2

What does SEWA India actually do?

Accepted Answer

Its work spans four areas: Education & Empowerment (financial help for talented students, free coaching for competitive exams, support for education access); Health & Community Welfare (health camps, agricultural/livelihood support, disaster relief); Rights, Awareness & Culture (human rights awareness, environmental work, publishing literature); and Governance & Sustainability (research, government partnerships, and specialized cells for students, law, literature, women, farmers, and traders).

Question 3

Is SEWA India a registered, legitimate organization?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It's incorporated as a Section 8 Non-Profit Organization under the Companies Act, 2013, with a working area covering the whole of India. Its national office is in Patna, Bihar.

Question 4

How do I become a member?

Accepted Answer

There are two membership types: a Permanent Membership (₹2,000 one-time, or free by enrolling 25 general members) and a General Membership (₹100/year, renewable annually). An admin or existing member first sets up your invite; you then complete your profile by logging in with your phone number on the app or website.

Question 5

I have an invite — how do I log in for the first time?

Accepted Answer

Log in with the phone number your invite was created under. The system automatically links your invite to your account and unlocks full access — no separate signup form needed.

Question 6

What can I do once I'm a member?

Accepted Answer

Manage your membership and profile, access the literature library, register for events, find and connect with other members (Members), track your donation history, and download your member card and payment receipts.

Question 7

How do I donate to SEWA India?

Accepted Answer

Go to the Donate page — no account or login required. Enter your name (and optionally email/phone), pick or enter an amount, and pay via Razorpay (UPI, cards, and more).

Question 8

Do I get proof of my donation?

Accepted Answer

Yes — a downloadable donation certificate is generated right after a successful payment, and you can re-download it anytime later from your donation history if you're signed in.

Question 9

How do I download the SEWA India app?

Accepted Answer

Visit the Downloads page for the direct Android APK. (iOS isn't available yet.)

Question 10

What can I do in the app that I can't do on the website, or vice versa?

Accepted Answer

The website and app share the same account and data — membership, library, events, the member directory, and donations all stay in sync either way. Use whichever is more convenient.

Question 11

I forgot my password. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

Click "Forgot password" on the login page and reset it via the email linked to your account.

Question 12

Can I sign in with Google?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if your account was set up that way. You can also add a password to a Google-only account from your Profile settings, or change an existing password there.

Question 13

Who leads SEWA India?

Accepted Answer

The national leadership includes the National President, National Organization Chief, Senior Vice President, Vice President, General Secretary, and Treasurer, along with state-level office-bearers (e.g. a State President, Organization Secretary, Secretary, and Treasurer for Uttar Pradesh). Full names and photos are on the About page.

Question 14

What are SEWA India's "Branches & Wings"?

Accepted Answer

Five specialized wings carry out focused work: the Literature & Cultural Wing (Sahitya), Legal Wing (Vidhik), Students Wing, Farmers Wing, and Business Wing.

Question 15

How is SEWA India funded, and is it transparent about it?

Accepted Answer

Through membership fees and donations. As a Section 8 non-profit, no income or profit is ever paid out to members — everything goes back into the organization's objectives. The About page's Transparency & Accountability section covers annual reports, financial statements, and impact assessments.

Question 16

How can I contact SEWA India directly?

Accepted Answer

Email socialistemployeesempowerment@gmail.com, call 9473465492, or visit the national office: Near Shishu Upvan School, Mahuabag, B.V. College, Phulwari, Patna – 800014, Bihar.

Question 17

Where can I read SEWA India's privacy and terms policies?

Accepted Answer

The Privacy Policy and Terms of Service are linked in the footer of every page.

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