About UrbanShikha
Igniting positive change in urban communities across India
UrbanShikha is an initiative built around the idea of igniting positive change in urban communities. The name "Shikha" itself means flame or ray of light, symbolizing the spark that UrbanShikha aims to kindle in every neighborhood.
At its core, the brand essence of UrbanShikha is about empowerment, community pride, and sustainable urban living. This essence is reflected in everything from our logo (a stylized flame) to our motto, "Igniting Community Excellence."
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
To empower residential communities to continuously improve on environmental, social, and governance aspects of living, fostering a culture of sustainability and neighborly cooperation.
Vision
A network of urban neighborhoods that shine as examples of cleanliness, green practices, community engagement, and good governance — each one a flame contributing to a brighter city.
Our Values
The principles that guide our work and community partnerships
Inclusivity
Every resident — young or old — can contribute ideas and efforts to community improvement
Transparency
Open evaluation processes and clear communication build trust and accountability
Innovation
Encouraging creative solutions for common civic challenges and urban living
Collaboration
Working together — residents, RWAs, and stakeholders — to achieve excellence
The Flame Identity
By embodying a flame, UrbanShikha's identity conveys:
- Warmth — Community bonding and neighborly relationships
- Light — Knowledge sharing and transparent governance
- Energy — Drive for continuous improvement and excellence
Every interaction with the brand, from a certificate to a volunteer's T-shirt, is designed to remind participants that they are part of an uplifting movement to transform urban life.
UrbanShikha Ecosystem
A holistic program with people, knowledge, and tools aligned to spark community excellence
UrbanShikha Certification
Our primary program — the 5-flame certification system for housing societies with comprehensive evaluation
UrbanShikha Sparks
Trained volunteers and evaluators who carry out community evaluations with expertise and empathy
UrbanShikha Academy
Training modules, workshops, and educational content to help communities learn best practices
UrbanShikha Digital
Technology platform with website, mobile app, and data dashboards for transparency and efficiency