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About Us

One collective voice for India's retail and real estate ecosystem

Ananya Mehta
Founder & Chairperson
Our Story

Ananya Mehta

Founder & Chairperson

All India Retail Group, formerly known as the Retailers Welfare and Development Association (RWDA), is a registered non-profit organisation dedicated to the retail and real estate ecosystem. We bring together retail professionals, developers, brands, entrepreneurs, investors, consultants and other industry stakeholders on a common platform. Our aim is to serve as a collective voice for the industry, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, professional development and business networking. We work to bridge the gap between retailers, developers, service providers and emerging businesses, while creating opportunities for meaningful industry partnerships.
History

Our Journey

Foundation Established

2005

Started teaching 12 children under a banyan tree in rural Rajasthan

First School Built

2008

Opened our first permanent school in Alwar district, Rajasthan — 200 students

Healthcare Initiative

2012

Launched mobile health clinics serving 50+ villages across Rajasthan and UP

10,000 Lives Milestone

2015

Crossed 10,000 direct beneficiaries. Expanded to 6 states

Reaching Further

2018

Began working with partners beyond our region

COVID-19 Response

2020

Provided emergency relief to 25,000+ families during the pandemic

50,000 Lives Touched

2023

Reached 50,000 direct beneficiaries across 12 states with 45 schools

100 Schools Campaign

2025

Launched our most ambitious campaign — building 100 schools by 2028

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Our Vision

To support the holistic development of India's retail and real estate sectors and the professionals associated with them, by bringing the entire ecosystem together on a common platform where collaboration and shared knowledge help every stakeholder grow.

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Our Mission

To be the collective voice of the retail and real estate industry by fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, professional development and business networking, and by bridging the gap between retailers, developers, service providers and emerging businesses through meaningful industry partnerships.

What We Do

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Networking

Connecting retail leaders, brands, developers, investors and entrepreneurs on one platform

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Knowledge Sharing

Facilitating industry discussions, research, insights and knowledge-sharing platforms

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Events & Conventions

Organising industry events and conventions that bring the ecosystem together

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Partnerships

Creating opportunities for meaningful industry partnerships across the retail ecosystem

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Sustainability

Programs built to last. Community-led governance ensures impact continues after we exit.

Leadership

Our Leadership Team

Ananya Mehta

Ananya Mehta

Founder & Chairperson
Dr. Rajesh Kumar

Dr. Rajesh Kumar

Director, Healthcare Programs
Sunita Bharadwaj

Sunita Bharadwaj

Director, Education
Vikram Choudhary

Vikram Choudhary

Director, Operations
Governance

Board of Trustees

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Justice (Retd.) Suresh Menon
Chairperson, Board of Trustees
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Dr. Meera Nath
Trustee — Public Health Expert
M
Mr. Anil Agarwal
Trustee — Corporate Governance
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Prof. Lakshmi Iyer
Trustee — Education Policy
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Ms. Zara Khan
Trustee — Social Enterprise
Accountability

Transparency & Accountability

We are committed to the highest standards of transparency and governance. We publish detailed annual reports, undergo independent financial audits, and maintain real-time impact dashboards for all our programs.

Proper Receipts

A receipt for every contribution — ask us about tax exemption before you give

Transparent Records

Clear records of every contribution we receive

Community-Led

Run with and for the communities we serve

Open About Our Work

Ask us for our latest report on how funds were used

Annual Audit

Our accounts are reviewed every year — reports available on request

Get Involved

Whether you are a retailer, developer, brand, entrepreneur, investor or consultant, All India Retail Group welcomes you to be part of a platform built for the whole industry.