Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives

At the Sikkim Development Foundation, we are dedicated to driving sustainable development across Sikkim by addressing critical social, environmental, and educational challenges. Through collaboration, transparency, and impactful initiatives, we strive to create lasting change and empower communities to thrive.

Empowering Communities, Transforming Lives

At the Sikkim Development Foundation, we are dedicated to driving sustainable development across Sikkim by addressing critical social, environmental, and educational challenges. Through collaboration, transparency, and impactful initiatives, we strive to create lasting change and empower communities to thrive.

Who We Are

Our Foundation

The Sikkim Development Foundation (SDF), established in 1999 in Gangtok, Sikkim, is a non-profit, non-government organization committed to improving living standards and quality of life for vulnerable groups including women, children, minorities, and the disabled. Registered under the Land Revenue Department, Government of Sikkim, SDF operates with a commitment to ethical standards and transparency.

What We Do

Our Impact

The Sikkim Development Foundation (SDF) has spearheaded diverse projects across Sikkim since 1999, focusing on environmental conservation, education enhancement, health improvement, and poverty alleviation. SDF also promotes sustainable tourism and infrastructure development to boost local economies and improve community well-being. Through these initiatives, SDF has been instrumental in driving social change and sustainable development in the region.

Where We Are

Current Status

After a hiatus, the Sikkim Development Foundation (SDF) is experiencing a resurgence, revitalized by a blend of veteran members and fresh talent eager to address contemporary challenges. This rejuvenated team is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life across Sikkim through innovative solutions. Currently, SDF is engaged in conducting comprehensive needs analyses in collaboration with local panchayats and government bodies to tailor their initiatives effectively to the community's evolving needs.

“Its not what we have done but the ideas we have been able to germinate over the years”

Kailash Pradhan
SF Member

Our Team

Our team combines seasoned experts and innovative newcomers dedicated to enhancing Sikkim's socio-economic landscape. With diverse skills in environmental conservation, education, and community development, our team is passionate about driving sustainable growth and improving life throughout the region.

Our team combines seasoned experts and innovative newcomers dedicated to enhancing Sikkim's socio-economic landscape. With diverse skills in environmental conservation, education, and community development, our team is passionate about driving sustainable growth and improving life throughout the region.

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Working Members

Executive Members

Anushya Pradhan

Programmes & Impact Lead

Non-Profit practitioner University College London

Pema C. Bhutia

Operations & Partnerships Lead

Architect, IIHS Urban Fellow

P. L. Denjongpa

Board Member

Educator & Founder of Taktse International School

Kailash Pradhan

Treasurer

Partner and Architect at Studio Interweave

Sonam Tashi Gyaltsen

Secretary

Co-Founder at Echostream

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Working Members

Executive Members

Anushya Pradhan

Programmes & Impact Lead

Non-Profit practitioner University College London

Pema C. Bhutia

Operations & Partnerships Lead

Architect, IIHS Urban Fellow

P. L. Denjongpa

Board Member

Educator & Founder of Taktse International School

Kailash Pradhan

Treasurer

Partner and Architect at Studio Interweave

Sonam Tashi Gyaltsen

Secretary

Co-Founder at Echostream

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Working Members

Executive Members

Anushya Pradhan

Programmes & Impact Lead

Non-Profit practitioner University College London

Pema C. Bhutia

Operations & Partnerships Lead

Architect, IIHS Urban Fellow

P. L. Denjongpa

Board Member

Educator & Founder of Taktse International School

Kailash Pradhan

Treasurer

Partner and Architect at Studio Interweave

Sonam Tashi Gyaltsen

Secretary

Co-Founder at Echostream