Joy in action: Umang Foundation reaches 5 lakh lives

Mulund resident Ashish Goyal grew up watching his father organise and take part in philanthropic activities.

- Pooja Patel

He was brought up with the principles of paying it forward and helping others in any way possible. Goyal implemented his childhood learnings into something more tangible by founding an NGO called Umang Foundation in 2009.

The organisation was set up with a simple mission embedded in its name—to spread umang, or joy, in people's lives. The organisation works to create positive change by mobilising individuals who want to give back to society. With a strong army of volunteers, Goyal has been conducting various initiatives, such as blood donation camps, clothes collection drives, eye care and eye donation pledges, as well as educational support by providing books and stationery.