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History Begins in 2015

  1. 2015From Struggle to Purpose

    From Struggle to Purpose

    Naresh Sijapati founded Online Saathi, a digital mobile office that helped migrants access jobs, their rights, and legal aid in cities. Having worked as a child labourer himself, he understood the challenges of the informal workforce first-hand.

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  2. 2018Labour Resource & Support Centre

    Labour Resource & Support Centre

    With CSR funding, Online Saathi launched the Labour Resource and Support Centre, helping 20,000+ migrants across the country access government schemes, entitlements, wages, and legal aid.

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  3. 2019Relief During the Pandemic

    Relief During the Pandemic

    When COVID-19 hit migrant communities hard, Online Saathi organised relief for over 12,500 migrant labourer families — food, rations, transport, flight tickets, livelihoods, and loans — raising more than ₹2.25 crore.

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  4. 2022#WalkForMigrant

    #WalkForMigrant

    Naresh walked 5,100 kilometres through 77 districts across 10 states, filing 100+ RTIs on migrant labour issues and petitioning over 50 district collectors and the PMO for dedicated schemes for migrant workers.

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aboutOur History

History Begins in 2015

  1. 2015From Struggle to Purpose
    about

    From Struggle to Purpose

    Naresh Sijapati founded Online Saathi, a digital mobile office that helped migrants access jobs, their rights, and legal aid in cities. Having worked as a child labourer himself, he understood the challenges of the informal workforce first-hand.

  2. 2018Labour Resource & Support Centre
    about

    Labour Resource & Support Centre

    With CSR funding, Online Saathi launched the Labour Resource and Support Centre, helping 20,000+ migrants across the country access government schemes, entitlements, wages, and legal aid.

  3. 2019Relief During the Pandemic
    about

    Relief During the Pandemic

    When COVID-19 hit migrant communities hard, Online Saathi organised relief for over 12,500 migrant labourer families — food, rations, transport, flight tickets, livelihoods, and loans — raising more than ₹2.25 crore.

  4. 2022#WalkForMigrant
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    #WalkForMigrant

    Naresh walked 5,100 kilometres through 77 districts across 10 states, filing 100+ RTIs on migrant labour issues and petitioning over 50 district collectors and the PMO for dedicated schemes for migrant workers.