1. Purpose of the Policy

Veterans India is a national, apolitical and patriotic organisation working to transform patriotism into disciplined, organised and visible national service. Partnerships help expand this mission through collective action, resources, expertise, outreach and implementation.

This Partnership Policy ensures that all collaborations are mission-aligned, transparent, ethical, lawful, accountable and beneficial to society.

• To create structured and meaningful partnerships
• To protect the apolitical and patriotic identity of Veterans India
• To ensure transparent collaboration with institutions and organisations
• To support VPRF, Sankalp, youth empowerment and veteran welfare
• To promote CSR, education, health, skill, environment and social development projects
• To build long-term national impact through responsible partners

2. Scope of Partnership

Veterans India may enter into partnerships, collaborations, MoUs or project-based engagements with organisations whose objectives align with national service, public welfare, education, skill development, youth empowerment, veterans welfare and social impact.

• Higher Education Institutions, universities, colleges and schools
• Corporates and CSR foundations
• Public Sector Undertakings
• Government departments and public institutions
• Non-Governmental Organisations and charitable organisations
• Industry bodies, chambers and professional associations
• Hospitals, health institutions and wellness organisations
• Skill development, training and placement organisations
• Media, communication and technology partners
• NRIs, OCIs, donors, philanthropists and citizen groups

3. Partnership Principles

Every partnership with Veterans India shall follow these core principles:

• Nation First: Partnership must support national interest and public welfare.
• Apolitical Character: Partnership must not be used for political promotion or party agenda.
• Transparency: Roles, responsibilities and contributions should be clearly defined.
• Integrity: Collaboration must be ethical, lawful and reputation-safe.
• Mutual Respect: Partners must respect the identity, values and governance of Veterans India.
• Impact Orientation: Partnership should create measurable value for society.
• Accountability: Activities, funds and outcomes should be properly documented.

4. Areas of Partnership

Veterans India may partner in the following areas:

• VPRF registration, orientation, training and mobilisation
• Veterans India VPRF Centre at HEIs
• Sankalp and Rashtra Seva Sankalp activities
• Patriotic Run and national campaigns
• Pride of Nation Awards and institutional recognition
• Youth leadership, discipline, personality development and career guidance
• Motivational speaker sessions by defence leaders and national mentors
• Skill development, employability and entrepreneurship programmes
• Preventive health, wellness and medical camps
• Veteran welfare, war widows and dependents support
• Education, digital literacy, smart classrooms and knowledge initiatives
• Women empowerment, self-defence and safety programmes
• Environment, climate action, tree plantation and sustainability projects
• Disaster response, fire safety, first aid and emergency preparedness
• Legal awareness, financial literacy and civic responsibility campaigns
• CSR-aligned district-level and national-level projects

5. Eligible Partners

Veterans India may consider partnership with organisations or individuals who meet basic eligibility and integrity requirements.

• Legally registered institutions or organisations
• Reputed corporates, PSUs, foundations and CSR entities
• Recognised educational institutions and training centres
• NGOs or social organisations with credible public work
• Professionals, experts, mentors and philanthropists with clean public reputation
• Organisations committed to lawful, ethical and public welfare objectives
• Partners willing to follow Veterans India’s apolitical and patriotic framework

6. Non-Eligible or Restricted Partnerships

Veterans India reserves the right to refuse or discontinue any partnership that may harm its mission, reputation, legal compliance or apolitical identity.

• Political parties, political campaigns or partisan platforms
• Entities involved in unlawful, unethical or anti-national activities
• Organisations with doubtful reputation, fraud history or financial misconduct
• Partners seeking personal, commercial or political misuse of Veterans India name
• Activities promoting hatred, discrimination, division or communal disharmony
• Projects inconsistent with national interest, public welfare or organisational objectives
• Partnerships that demand control over Veterans India governance, name, logo or internal decisions

7. Partnership Process

Partnership may be initiated through proposal, discussion, invitation, MoU request, CSR proposal, institutional communication or official enquiry.

• Submission of partnership proposal or enquiry
• Review of partner profile, objective and alignment
• Discussion on scope, role, responsibility and expected outcome
• Approval by competent authority of Veterans India
• Signing of MoU, agreement, letter of collaboration or project document, where required
• Programme planning, implementation and monitoring
• Documentation, reporting and review of partnership outcome

8. MoU & Documentation

Where required, Veterans India and the partner organisation may enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, agreement, collaboration letter or project document.

• Name and details of both parties
• Purpose and scope of collaboration
• Roles and responsibilities
• Duration of partnership
• Financial or in-kind contribution, if any
• Branding, communication and publicity guidelines
• Reporting and documentation requirements
• Data sharing and confidentiality terms
• Termination or withdrawal clause

9. Financial Partnership, CSR & Sponsorship

Any financial partnership, CSR support, sponsorship, donation, grant or project funding must follow the Donation Policy and Financial Management Policy of Veterans India.

• Funds should be transferred only through official and traceable channels
• CSR and project funds should be used for approved project objectives
• Sponsorship terms should be clearly recorded
• Utilisation details may be shared as per approved project framework
• Payments should not be made to personal bank accounts
• Partners should not offer or demand unlawful commission, favour or personal benefit

10. Branding & Public Communication

Use of Veterans India name, logo, flag, tagline, certificate, banner, social media identity or public communication must follow approved branding guidelines.

• Partner must not use Veterans India logo without permission
• Joint publicity should be approved before release
• Veterans India should not be shown as endorsing unrelated commercial products
• Public communication must be factual, respectful and non-political
• Photographs, videos and event material may be used for reporting and awareness
• Any misuse of logo, name or brand identity may lead to termination of partnership

11. Roles & Responsibilities of Partners

Partners are expected to support the partnership with responsibility, transparency and commitment.

• Follow the agreed scope of work
• Provide accurate information and authorised communication
• Nominate responsible coordinators for coordination
• Ensure proper venue, logistics and participant support where applicable
• Follow safety, dignity and public discipline during activities
• Support documentation, reporting and impact measurement
• Respect Veterans India’s apolitical identity and national mission

12. Responsibilities of Veterans India

Veterans India shall support approved partnerships through its organisational framework, subject to scope and availability of resources.

• Provide programme concept, guidance and coordination
• Nominate authorised representative or coordinator
• Support mobilisation of volunteers, mentors or speakers where applicable
• Provide programme format, SOP or activity plan where required
• Maintain documentation and reporting as agreed
• Use partner support for approved objectives
• Protect the dignity, neutrality and integrity of the collaboration

13. Data Protection & Confidentiality

Partners may have access to participant, volunteer, donor, institutional or beneficiary information during collaboration. Such information must be handled responsibly.

• Data should be used only for approved partnership purpose
• Personal information should not be sold, misused or transferred unlawfully
• Confidential documents, proposals or internal communication should not be disclosed without permission
• Partner must follow privacy and data protection expectations
• Photographs and videos should be used respectfully and only for authorised reporting or publicity

14. Conflict of Interest

Any conflict of interest must be disclosed by partners, office bearers, coordinators or representatives involved in partnership decisions.

• Personal or family interest in project/vendor/partner
• Financial benefit linked with partnership decision
• Unauthorised commission, referral fee or personal reward
• Use of partnership for private business promotion
• Any situation affecting impartiality or public trust

15. Monitoring, Reporting & Impact

Veterans India and partner organisations may monitor and document partnership activities to assess output, impact and learning.

• Activity reports
• Photographs and videos
• Attendance or participant records
• Beneficiary details, where applicable
• CSR utilisation and project reports
• Media coverage and social media updates
• Outcome and impact summaries

Reporting may be shared with donors, partners, CSR entities, institutions or public platforms where appropriate.

16. Termination of Partnership

Veterans India may suspend, withdraw or terminate any partnership if the partner violates agreed terms, organisational values or legal requirements.

• Misuse of Veterans India name, logo or platform
• Political, unlawful or unethical activity
• Financial irregularity, fraud or misrepresentation
• Failure to follow agreed scope or reporting requirements
• Damage to public trust or reputation
• Conflict of interest or unauthorised personal benefit
• Violation of privacy, data or confidentiality norms

17. No Legal Agency or Employment

Unless specifically agreed in writing, partnership with Veterans India does not create employment, agency, franchise, ownership, joint venture or legal representation rights.

No partner, volunteer or representative may claim authority to bind Veterans India financially, legally or operationally without written approval from competent authority.

18. Partnership Integrity Framework

Veterans India partnerships are expected to strengthen national service and public trust through the following framework:

19. Contact for Partnership Queries

Organisations, institutions, corporates, PSUs, NGOs, donors and citizen groups interested in partnership may contact Veterans India through official communication channels.

• Email: info@veteransindia.com
• Website: www.veteransindia.com
• Purpose: Partnership proposal, CSR collaboration, sponsorship, MoU, institutional engagement and project support

20. Policy Review & Update

Veterans India may review, modify or update this Partnership Policy from time to time based on organisational requirements, legal needs, field experience, governance decisions or partner feedback.

The updated Partnership Policy shall be effective from the date of publication on the official website.