Action for Social Advancement (ASA) is a non profit development organisation, working with poor and marginalized communities of Madhya Pradesh and Bihar since 1996, towards ensuring secure livelihoods. Founded by a group of like minded development professionals, ASA is registered under the Indian Charities Act, namely Gujarat Societies Registration Act and the Bombay Public Trust Act. The organization currently serves over 1,20,000 families across 1000 villages in 15 districts in Madhya Pradesh and Bihar.