How Seema Singh’s Meghashrey NGO aims to strive for the betterment of society

Seema Singh, the force behind Meghashrey NGO, has redefined philanthropy by turning her personal sense of duty into a nationwide movement. Rooted in her belief in Individual Social Responsibility (ISR), she has championed causes like women’s health, education, and rural empowerment—without relying on external donations. Guided by values instilled by her family, Singh’s journey reflects both resilience and compassion. In this conversation with Hello Entrepreneurs, she shares the inspirations, challenges, and defining moments that continue to shape her mission of building a better society.

1. Your journey from a compassionate individual to a nationally admired social leader is inspiring. How did Meghashrey Foundation begin, and what sparked this path?

The Meghashrey journey began with a simple motive to give back to society. Small initiatives turned into a movement and it brought birth to Meghashrey NGO. I classify my work as ISR, which I call Individual Social Responsibility. My initiatives are not fuelled by any donations or any CSR help but from my own funds which I save from after paying my tax. My conscious effort to serve society needed a name to branch my initiatives under a tre,e which is today Meghashrey. We have been primarily working in creating awareness throughout the nation about Cervical Cancer and also working towards promoting education in underprivileged villages.

2. You’ve dedicated yourself entirely to social service, even when you had the option to enjoy a quiet life. What drives your commitment to public welfare, especially in the areas of women’s health and empowerment?

My habit to serve the society was inherited to me by my father who was a professor in Hindi Literature in Bihar and this attitude was further fueled and supported by my husband, M K Singh who always supported, guided and motivated me towards it. The smiles that brings on the faces of small children and woman through my initiatives is the main ignition to my commitment towards continuing my social work and impacting the lives of women and children.

3. What core values or beliefs guide your decisions—both in life and in your philanthropic mission?

I am a real believer in the fact that we have been sent into this world by God not just to live our lives, but to make it meaningful, not by only attaining success in our personal and professional lives, but by helping society in whatever small ways we can. When u imbibe the value of serving the society selflessly, then the returns are compounded in the form of joy and blessing,s which gives your life a purpose to live.

4. Your daughter’s wedding made headlines for its beauty and scale. What was your vision behind making it such a memorable and culturally rich celebration?

A daughter is always the heart of a family, and my family is no different. To be honest, there was no vision towards making this marriage a headline. We come from a culturally rich country and marrying your daughter to your own tradition amidst the chanting of mantras and blessings of our God is the dream of any parent. We upheld our tradition and did every ritual with utmost purity from our mind and soul.

5. When moments from your personal life become public, how do you navigate both the praise and occasional criticism that come with visibility?

When you choose to work for the society, then your family is not limited to your parents, husband and children. The entire society becomes your family. Yes, when you choose to work on the field, you are open to criticism and also praise, especially when you are a woman. But when you are determined to work, then these criticisms and praises become a part of your life and it is always taken in the right spirit by me. Criticisms that are just made to purposely put you down or deflect you should always be ignored and praises and criticisms that can actually motivate you and correct you should always be taken positively.

6. You’re often seen with prominent personalities from the film and cultural world. How do these relationships shape your vision for social impact and public engagement?

My vision is clear. It is to serve the society with a genuine intention. Many feel that one who works for society should always live a quiet life, but i feel that life is best enjoyed when you donot portray what you are not. I have many good friends from the Bollywood industry. When we interact, the mutual intentions towards giving back to society is often accompanied by collaborative initiatives.

7. As a mother and a changemaker, how do you maintain harmony between family life and your commitment to Meghashrey’s growing work across the country?

When you are committed to work for the society, your family is always extended beyond your blood relations to the entire society. And when the entire society feels like a family to you there is no balance between social work and family work. Having said that, I am blessed to have a supportive husband, and both my children are my major motivators and the main people who inspired me to start my NGO. Before, I used to always work and never pull it under any umbrella of a name, but both my children co-founded this NGO and motivated me to make all my initiatives come under an umbrella, which today is Meghashrey!

8. What are some of the causes closest to your heart within Meghashrey? Could you share an initiative that left a deep emotional impact on you?

There are many such instances, but if I have to pick one, it would be of a school which I visited some years back. When I interacted with the children from that remotely located village school, I found that the girls had to miss their school for an entire week because the school lacked basic latrine infrastructure. The girls told me that we never want to miss school, but we are forced to miss it when we are on our periods. I immediately took the onus on myself and built a toilet within one month. The tears that they had when I inaugurated it made me feel that society needs many people like us who can come out and work towards making it a better place.

9. What is the one lesson or value you always try to pass on to your daughters about life, identity, or success?

I always tell my children that we are sent to this beautiful world as humans by God not just to live a life for ourselves, but to make this beautiful world a better place. We are mortal, but our deeds are immortal, and these deeds will define our existence even after we are not here. When these values become your habit then each new day embraces you with blessings from God.

10. Looking back, what has been your proudest moment—either as a mother or as a social leader through Meghashrey?

The proudest moment for me would be seeing the impact that my work has had. When we work each day it is only a few lives that your work benefits, but over a period of tim,e these small numbers become big and your work resonates. When I look back and see my work has impacted more than a lakh lives, I feel that i am doing a service for which we are born.

11. What advice would you offer to women who want to create a meaningful impact in society while staying grounded in family and tradition?

I always say that giving back to society doesn’t necessarily mean that u need to give monetarily. Every individual is blessed with something in abundance. It might be knowledge or even a skill set. Trying to give some of what you have will always be rewarded by more from the Almighty. It is always necessary to sit and ask yourself if your work is creating a difference in society. If the answer is a yes, then you are on the right path.

12. Finally, how do you define ‘success’ today, especially in a life that blends compassion, culture, and leadership so gracefully? 

Success that is fueled by purity, determination and positive intentions always lasts forever. When you embrace failure as a learning, then success becomes inevitable. And when success is not driven by selfish intentions, then the joy of success is cherished forever!

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