About
About PlanetTrotter Foundation
The purpose, structure and people behind the Foundation: what it is, why it exists and how it intends to work.
Who we are
Planet Trotter Foundation is a Section 8 company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013. We are established to pursue environmental conservation and social impact, rooted in India with projects intended to expand worldwide.
Our objects are deliberately broad. They span conservation, responsible tourism, community development, education, livelihoods, agriculture, health, infrastructure, youth, sports, research and sustainable technology. What unifies them is practical: in India, conservation holds only where the communities nearby benefit from it. You can read each area in detail on Our Focus, and follow how they become real work on the Programmes page.
Vision
A future where India's ecosystems and communities thrive together.
We envision responsible exploration and conservation working hand in hand, protecting nature while creating dignified opportunity for people.
Mission
To design, deliver and openly measure programmes across conservation, communities and knowledge.
Programmes will be built with partners across our eight areas of work. Outcomes will be published, including the ones that fall short.
How we work
Communities are partners, not beneficiaries.
Conservation and livelihoods are planned together, never traded off.
Exploration should leave a place better documented and better protected.
Research and results are published openly.
Ambition is stated as intent until it is verified.
Section 8 status
Incorporated for purpose, not profit.
Planet Trotter Foundation is a non-profit organization registered in India under the Companies Act, 2013. The foundation is focused on social, environmental, and community development activities.
Our formal registration documents will be published on our Transparency page as they become available.
Key Registration Details
- Incorporated on
- May 12, 2026
- Registered in
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Corporate Identity Number (CIN)
- U88900UP2026NPL247712
- PAN (Permanent Account Number)
- AARCP0500E
- TAN (Tax Deduction Account Number)
- KNPP04128F
Main Objectives
- Promote sustainable development and environmental conservation through responsible tourism, eco-tourism, and community-based programs.
- Support wildlife protection, biodiversity, ecological restoration, afforestation, pollution control, climate resilience, and renewable energy awareness.
- Build and maintain eco-friendly infrastructure like parks, schools, healthcare centers, and renewable energy facilities, especially in rural and underserved areas.
- Promote education, research, technology, and vocational training related to sustainability, agriculture, healthcare, and social welfare.
- Support community welfare, women and youth empowerment, farmer and tribal welfare, and sustainable agriculture.
- Collaborate with government, NGOs, corporations, and other stakeholders for social and environmental initiatives.
Governance
Accountable by design.
The Foundation is governed by its Board in line with its Memorandum and Articles of Association and the requirements of the Companies Act, 2013. We are committed to sound governance, ethical conduct and transparent reporting as our programmes develop.
Common questions
What is Planet Trotter Foundation?
Planet Trotter Foundation is an Indian Section 8 organisation (Companies Act, 2013), based in India and working globally. Its tagline is: Empowering Communities. Conserving Nature. Creating Sustainable Impact. Its objects cover conservation, responsible tourism, community development, education, livelihoods, sustainable agriculture, health, youth development and innovation.
Is Planet Trotter Foundation a government body?
No. It is a not-for-profit Section 8 company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013. Any income or property is applied solely towards its charitable objects.
Where does the Foundation work?
The Foundation is based in India and its objects extend across the country, with projects intended to expand worldwide. Programmes are published on the Programmes page as they actually begin. No location is claimed before real work exists there.
How can an organisation partner with the Foundation?
CSR teams, research institutions, NGOs, educational bodies, government authorities and community organisations can start a conversation through the Partnerships page. Each partnership is scoped around a specific area of work.