About us
Enabling Aspirations of Local Community, Sustainably
As a CSR implementation agency, Synergie aims to maximise social impact for corporate partners through dedicated community engagement, innovative sustainable solutions, strategic partnerships and strong control mechanisms through in-house tech platforms.
To help everyone have a net positive impact on the planet.
Our Story
Synergie was founded in 2009 by corporate executives turned social entrepreneurs to address macro societal problems using social and digital innovation. It works with organisations across India to implement CSR projects and has 12A, 80G, and FCRA certifications.
Synergie has special consultative status with UNECOSOC since 2019 and is also a training partner of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
Awards & Recognition in CSR Excellence
Timeline
Setting the Foundation, 2009
The Initial Steps, 2010-2012
Accelerating Partnerships, 2013-2016
Synergie forged strategic partnerships with corporates nationwide to implement CSR projects. During this phase, we launched our WASH vertical and entered the field of road safety. The Ministry of Health, Government of India, recognised our collaboration as one of the most innovative Public Private Partnership (PPP) models.
Unlocking Potential of Communities, 2017-2019
Tech for Good, 2020-2022
Synergie expanded its strategy by integrating on-ground implementation with tech-for-good platforms to maximise social return on investment for corporate partners. Till date, Synergie has directly impacted over 40 lakh individuals, collaborated with 100+ corporates, and operates in 500+ districts across India.
Combining Social and Digital Innovation, 2022-2024
Meet Our Team
From the Founder’s Office
Ms. Indrani Maitra holds a Master’s degree from Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University and is an accredited member of the Partnership Brokers Accreditation Scheme [PBAS], led by the Overseas Development Institute [ODI] and the International Business Leaders Forum[IBLF], UK. She is trained in Corporate Social Responsibility from the University of Hong Kong and in PRA Methods and Application from Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi.Indrani is a social entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in conceptualising corporate and brand campaigns pivoted on social values, implementing sustainable CSR initiatives and forging multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Saurabh Verma, Co-Founder Director
Saurabh is a former corporate executive with extensive experience at Microsoft and TCS, now a social entrepreneur dedicated to leveraging technology for societal good. He excels in strategic consulting, organisational development, and fostering collaborative partnerships. With an MBA in marketing and a background in Economics(H), Saurabh co-founded Synergie, a social enterprise specialising in Sustainability, Circular business models, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) consulting and implementation.
Ravindra Arwel, Head Operations, West and South India
With over 15 years of experience, Ravindra Arwel has held diverse managerial and leadership roles in NGOs and corporate CSR divisions. His expertise spans CSR Program Management, Rural Development, Training, Capacity Building, Monitoring and Evaluation, alongside Networking.
Vikhyat Singh, Head Operations, North and East India
With 9 years in non-profit organisation management and expertise in CSR, volunteer and fundraising, Vikhyat Singh is skilled in program and project management. His expertise lies in Corporate Social Responsibility, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, and Performance Management.
Ravi Ranjan, Head IT
Having served as a Team Lead for over 8 years, Ravi Ranjan brings extensive experience in PHP, MySQL, XHTML/HTML5, CSS2/3, jQuery, and client management. Possessing technical proficiency and exceptional communication skills he has conducted an effective management of multi-skilled teams.
