Transforming lives through eco-conscious skills & women-led enterprise since 1992.
Transforming lives through eco-conscious skills & women-led enterprise since 1992.
Transforming lives through eco-conscious skills & women-led enterprise since 1992.
Transforming lives through eco-conscious skills & women-led enterprise since 1992.
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The Heart Behind Mahashakti SEVA Kendra

WHO WE ARE

Rebuilding Lives. Rekindling Heritage. Restoring Dignity.

Mahashakti Seva Kendra is born out of the collective strength of women survivors of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and social unrest, Mahashakti Seva Kendra stands as a symbol of resilience and hope. We began as a small informal group and evolved into a recognized grassroots movement centered on women's economic empowerment through craft, training, and sustainable livelihood. We combine ancestral knowledge with modern training to create handmade products that carry stories of strength, survival, and cultural pride.

Mrs. Indira Iyengar

(Founder)
Mahashakti Seva Kendra

WHAT WE DO

Support a Green Planet

At Mahashakti Seva Kendra, We specialize in making eco-friendly products. The products are designed and made out of waste and discarded fabric. We link livelihood to sustainability and support a green planet.
Woman working at Maha shakti seva kendra stiching unit
Woman learning computer skills at Maha Shakti Seva Kendra Bhopal

Build Confidence through Skill Development

The computer center at Mahashakti Seva Kendra provides free of cost training to adolecent girls and ladies. This helps to build their confidence and the center provides a brave space for them to voice their opinions.

Through the Green Hub Central India program

Engage and empower tribal youth of Central India in conservation education, action, climate sustainability and social change through the visual medium.
Mahashakti Seva Kendra's Green Hub Program

Why Mahashakti SEVA Kendra?

Empowerment That Goes Beyond Words

100% Women-Led and Community-Driven

All our programs at Mahashakti Seva Kendra are built by women, for women — ensuring deep cultural understanding and shared lived experience.

Eco-Conscious & Sustainable

From production to packaging, we rely on natural materials, hand processes, and zero-waste practices that respect people and the planet.

Inclusive and Intersectional

Our community includes women (marginalized sections of society) from all backgrounds and belief systems, united by a common goal: empowerment through skill and solidarity.

Recognized and Impact-Driven

Over the decades, our model has been recognized and supported by national institutions, social activists, and the broader development sector.

Our Impact So Far

Milestones That Matter

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Women empowered
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Years of sustainable livelihood work
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Dozens of handmade collections produced

Voices from the Ground

Words Woven from Experience

Frequently Asked Question’s

How Can We Help?

At Mahashakti Seva Kendra, we’re here to support individuals, partners, and communities who believe in women-led change. Whether you're looking to collaborate, place an order, or simply understand how we work — we’re happy to guide you. Let’s make a difference, together.

Yes, we welcome both bulk and custom orders for textiles and embroidery. Get in touch via our Support or Contact page, and our team will guide you through product options, timelines, and pricing.

We actively partner with ethical brands, designers, and NGOs. If you’re interested in co-creating or sourcing from us, visit our Partner With Us page or reach out directly through email.

Absolutely. You can donate online, amplify our work on social media, or volunteer remotely using your skills in design, writing, digital marketing, and more.

Currently, our core workshops are based in Bhopal, but we are exploring expansion. We also run outreach programs and training initiatives in select regions — check our Programs page for updates.

OUR SUPPORTERS