About AKINCHAN

Transformative Development for Northeast India

We are committed to dignity, equity, and community-led growth through health, education, livelihood, and social justice.

Vision Statement of AKINCHAN

AKINCHAN envisions a prosperous, inclusive India where every person realizes their full potential through access to comprehensive health, transformative education, and sustainable livelihoods - building a society rooted in dignity, equality, and collective well-being.

Mission Statement of AKINCHAN

AKINCHAN is committed to catalyzing transformative change in Northeast India by fostering comprehensive development through integrated interventions in livelihood generation, healthcare access, quality education, environmental sustainability, and social justice.

We empower marginalized communities to realize their potential through collaborative partnerships, evidence-based programs, and community-led solutions that ensure dignity, equity, and collective prosperity.

The Objectives of AKINCHAN

The main objectives for which AKINCHAN is established are as follows:

  1. Livelihood and Economic Empowerment Support: The society seeks to create opportunities for livelihood generation. This includes supporting and promoting various income-generating activities that can uplift the economic conditions of the people in Northeast India.
  2. Expanding Access to Health Care Services: The society aims in improving and expanding health care services in the region. This may involve organizing health camps, awareness programs, and providing necessary resources to ensure better access to healthcare for the people.
  3. Advancing Education and Sports: The society champions the critical roles of education and sports in nurturing individuals and communities. The society actively promotes educational initiatives, offers scholarships, and supports sports activities to drive holistic development across the region.
  4. Focusing Sustainable Development and Environmental Practices: The society is committed to the sustainable development of natural resources and the environment in Northeast India. It seeks to implement projects and initiatives that protect and preserve the region's biodiversity, promote eco-friendly practices, and ensure the long-term well-being of the ecosystem.
  5. Championing Social Justice: The society aspires to render social justice to the people of Northeast India. This involves addressing social inequalities, advocating for the rights of marginalized communities, and working toward creating a more inclusive and equitable society.
Santanu Saikia, President of AKINCHAN
President's Message

A shared commitment to dignity, opportunity, and community-led change

At AKINCHAN, we believe meaningful development begins by listening deeply to communities and standing with them as partners in change.

Our work is rooted in the conviction that every person deserves access to education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, and the confidence to shape their own future. Across Northeast India, we have seen extraordinary resilience, creativity, and leadership within communities that only need the right support systems to thrive.

AKINCHAN exists to help build those systems with compassion, accountability, and long-term vision. We are committed to creating opportunities for children, youth, women, and underserved families through programs that are practical, inclusive, and locally relevant.

We invite partners, supporters, and well-wishers to join us in this journey of transformation. Together, we can create stronger communities, expand hope, and ensure that development reaches those who need it most.

Santanu Saikia President, AKINCHAN
Our Team

Leadership rooted in service, stewardship, and community action

Santanu Saikia

President

Santanu Saikia

Educator, Social Entrepreneur.

Pankaj Bora

Vice President

Pankaj Bora

Financial Adviser, Facilitator, Entrepreneur.

Ujjal Goswami

General Secy.

Ujjal Goswami

Mindfulness Practitioner, Corporate.

Bakhtiar Hussain

Treasurer

Bakhtiar Hussain

Academician, Social Worker.

Anjana Bhattacharjee

Secretary (Partnerships, CSR & Outreach)

Anjana Bhattacharjee

Ex banker, Financial Trainer.

Ritumoni Das

Director Programs

Ritumoni Das

Specialist in Child Rights, Community Health, Capacity Building, Policy Design.

Organisational Chart of AKINCHAN

The governance and operational structure below outlines the leadership and implementation hierarchy of AKINCHAN.

Organisational Chart of AKINCHAN

Collaboration Approach

To achieve these objectives, the society intends to collaborate with various stakeholders, including national and international funding agencies, government bodies, non-governmental organizations, and corporate houses. This collective effort will enable the society to effectively implement its projects and initiatives for the benefit of the people in Northeast India.