Haqdarshak isn’t your typical startup. It’s a bold, tech-powered platform solving one of India’s most invisible problems—access to welfare schemes. Their appearance on Shark Tank India Season 3 turned heads and stirred hearts, shining light on the critical gaps in citizen welfare delivery. Haqdarshak’s Pitch on Shark Tank India Let’s break down their pitch, founders’ mission, investment deal, and where they’re headed now.
What is Haqdarshak?
Haqdarshak is a social impact tech platform that helps Indian citizens discover, understand, and apply for government.
They offer:
- A multilingual app and web platform for scheme discovery
- Trained field agents (called Haqdarshaks) who guide citizens
- Digital documentation support for applications
“Welfare schemes shouldn’t be a mystery. Access to them is a right.”
Founders of Haqdarshak
Haqdarshak’s Pitch on Shark Tank India
- Aniket Doegar – A Teach For India fellow and social entrepreneur
Aniket has been the face of the platform, leading it from a grassroots initiative to a tech-enabled national mission.
Haqdarshak’s Pitch on Shark Tank India (Season 3)
Key Pitch Points:
- Over 30,000+ field agents trained
- 25 million+ citizens reached
- 15,000+ welfare schemes mapped
- Working with 50+ government departments and corporates
He asked for:
- ₹1 crore for 0.5% equity
- Implied valuation: ₹200 crore
Did Haqdarshak Get a Deal?
Yes — and it was a powerful one.
Deal Secured:
- Shark: Peyush Bansal (Lenskart CEO)
- Final Deal: ₹1 crore for 2% equity
- Revised Valuation: ₹50 crore
Peyush was deeply moved by the mission and saw the long-term social + business impact.
Where is Haqdarshak Now?
- Expanded into pan-India field agent training
- Partnered with CSR arms of top corporations like HDFC Bank and SBI Foundation
- Launched new digital tools for easier scheme eligibility scanning
- Introduced AI-powered scheme match recommendation
Why Haqdarshak Matters
Haqdarshak is democratizing access to:
- Pensions
- Scholarships
- Employment programs
- Ration cards
- Health subsidies
What the Sharks Said
“This is not just a business, it’s a movement. If scaled right, it can change India.”
– Peyush Bansal
“Your clarity and metrics blew me away.”
– Namita Thapar
FAQs About Haqdarshak
Q: Is Haqdarshak a non-profit or for-profit?
A: It’s a for-profit social enterprise with a strong mission-driven model.
Q: How do they make money?
A: Through B2B partnerships, enterprise software licensing, and field agent commissions.
Q: Can individuals use it for free?
A: Citizens can access many services free via trained Haqdarshaks or through NGOs partnered with the platform.
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