Foundation & Establishment
Society for Community Action Network-India (SCAN-INDIA) was established in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, by a passionate team of changemakers united by a shared vision in response to the widespread magnitude of Poverty, Illiteracy, Unemployment and Environmental crisis facing the people of Chittoor.
Regulatory Recognition & Compliance Milestones
COVID-19 Crisis Response & Relief Operations
Ongoing Community Engagement
Headquartered at its central operational facility in Chittoor, SCAN-INDIA executes scalable, community-led programs designed to break the cycle of poverty. By managing synchronized projects across four core sectors: Foundational and Digital Education, Preventative Community Healthcare, Workforce-Readiness training for unemployed youth and Environmental sustainability, SCAN-INDIA efficiently deploys resources to maximize long-term socioeconomic impact for marginalized populations.
SCAN-INDIA established Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for social and economic empowerment. In order to address Water & Sanitation in Chittoor, we have demonstrated that real action is the solution. We also conducted Awareness campaigns on using Clean, drinking water and maintaining Public hygiene. At the same time, we also initiated Periodic Health Check-up Camps and Environmental Conservation & Awareness Programs.
Community Led Initiatives
Over the years, the organization formalized its legal framework, securing registration under the Societies Registration Act, recognition under the Income Tax Act (Sections 80G and 12A) and FCRA Act from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India to receive International Contributions and Support.
SCAN-INDIA's skill training centre is officially accredited with the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. This vital accreditation empowers the organisation to formally impart structured vocational and skill-training courses to underprivileged youth in Chittoor, equipping them with recognized qualifications and reliable pathways to sustainable employment.
Accreditation with National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
Launch of JIVT - Johnson Institute of Vocational Training
With initial support and donations from Rotary Schleswig Germany, SCAN-INDIA launched its specialized Skill Training Centre to bridge the digital divide and equip underprivileged youth with employable technology skills.
Launched the Tailoring and Embroidery training initiative to foster self-reliance for rural women.
To impart Computer Skills to the unemployed youth of Chittoor, we launched a Digital Literacy Course.
Through its Soft Skills initiative, SCAN-INDIA provides jobless youth with Spoken English proficiency and comprehensive Personality development.
To equip students with Retail business skills in Customer Service, Store Operations and Sales, SCAN-INDIA develops job-readiness.
During the COVID-19 lockdowns, SCAN-INDIA rapidly scaled emergency operations, launching large-scale ration and vegetable distribution drives to provide vital food security to daily-wage workers and displaced migrant families.This intervention directly mitigated acute hunger, addressed immediate nutritional vulnerabilities, and reinforced community resilience under emergency constraints.
Emergency Relief & Humanitarian Aid
