Udbaru Foundation was established in August 2024 as a not-for-profit entity (under provisions of the Indian Companies Act, 2013) committed to addressing the persistent development gaps that affect tribal and underserved communities across India. While decades of public programs and civil society efforts have contributed to progress, many forested and mining districts—particularly those with high tribal populations—remain systemically underserved.

Udbaru was born to operate in these complex environments, working collaboratively to co-create scalable, participatory, and sustainable development models. It is backed by a founding team and advisory board with over 35 years of experience each across government, donor agencies, multilateral development banks, philanthropic foundations, and premier NGOs. This makes Udbaru uniquely positioned to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with both community needs and national development priorities.