RTI – Questions & Answers (FAQs)
Indo-American (AMN) Health and Research Foundation
A. ORGANIZATION & LEGAL STATUS
Q1. What is the legal status of the Indo-American (AMN) Health and Research Foundation?
Answer:
The Indo-American (AMN) Health and Research Foundation is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 (India).
CIN: U88900MP2025NPL074566
GSTIN: 23AAICI0114L1ZW
Q2. What are the primary objectives of the Foundation?
Answer:
The Foundation promotes mental well-being, holistic health, ethical research, public health outreach, education, leadership development, and global collaboration, guided by its credo:
“From Brain to Beat.”
Q3. Is the Foundation affiliated with any government body?
Answer:
No. The Foundation is an independent Section 8 organization. Participation in its programs does not imply government employment, endorsement, or statutory authority.
B. NPHRS (NATIONS’ PLENARY HEALTH & RESEARCH SUMMIT)
Q4. What is NPHRS?
Answer:
The Nations’ Plenary Health & Research Summit (NPHRS) is an international platform for recognition, validation, and professional visibility in healthcare services, public health outreach, and medical research. It is not a degree-awarding or licensing body.
Q5. Is NPHRS a conference, fellowship program, or award ceremony?
Answer:
NPHRS is a multi-dimensional platform that may include summits, academic sessions, recognitions, and fellowship conferral ceremonies. It does not issue academic degrees or professional licenses.
Q6. Who organizes and governs NPHRS?
Answer:
NPHRS is organized and governed by the Indo-American (AMN) Health and Research Foundation under its Board of Directors, academic councils, and compliance committees.
Q7. How often and where is NPHRS conducted?
Answer:
NPHRS may be conducted annually or periodically at national and international venues, subject to organizational planning, approvals, and feasibility.
C. NPHRS FELLOWSHIPS & CENTRALIZED CREDIT SCORE (CCS)
Q8. Are NPHRS Fellowships academic degrees or clinical training programs?
Answer:
No. F.I.A.H.S.H, F.I.A.H.O.H, and F.I.A.H.R.H are validation fellowship honors, not academic degrees, clinical training programs, or statutory qualifications.
Q9. What is the Centralized Credit Score (CCS)?
Answer:
The Centralized Credit Score (CCS) is a structured evaluation framework developed by the Foundation to assess professional merit based on education, service, research, public health outreach, leadership, ethics, and societal contribution.
Q10. Is the CCS score public or confidential?
Answer:
Yes. The CCS score is public and may be disclosed on official certificates, citations, public listings, verification records, and fellowship documentation for transparency and professional validation.
Supporting documents, reviewer remarks, and internal evaluations remain confidential and are used solely for compliance and audit purposes.
Q11. What is the minimum CCS requirement for NPHRS Fellowships?
Answer:
A minimum threshold of 30 CCS points is required, subject to program-specific criteria and revisions by the Foundation.
Q12. Can NPHRS Fellowships or honors be revoked?
Answer:
Yes. Fellowships or recognitions may be suspended or revoked in cases of misrepresentation, ethical violations, or breach of Foundation policies.
D. MARS 24/7 – MENTAL ASSISTANCE RESPONSE SERVICE
Q13. What is MARS 24/7?
Answer:
MARS (Mental Assistance Response Service) is a free, non-emergency youth mental health support initiative for individuals aged 12–30 years, offering structured listening and case-based guidance.
Q14. Is MARS 24/7 a medical or psychiatric service?
Answer:
No. MARS is not a substitute for emergency services, psychiatric treatment, diagnosis, or medication. In emergencies, users must contact local emergency services.
Q15. Is MARS available round the clock?
Answer:
MARS operates on a scheduled and managed support model. It does not replace emergency helplines.
Q16. Is personal or mental health data shared under MARS?
Answer:
No. Data is collected only with consent, handled confidentially, and never sold or commercially exploited.
E. NOVA HIKARI (光) PROGRAM
Q17. What is Nova Hikari (光)?
Answer:
Nova Hikari (光) is an official Foundation program based on “The Kintsugi Practice of Living”, focusing on mental resilience, self-awareness, ethical leadership, and holistic well-being.
Q18. Is Nova Hikari (光) a degree or medical program?
Answer:
No. It is a method-based learning and life-enrichment program, not a degree, license, or clinical service.
Q19. Does Nova Hikari (光) provide medical treatment or therapy?
Answer:
No. It does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or psychotherapy.
F. PAYMENTS, WAIVERS & SPONSORSHIPS (NPHRS-SPECIFIC)
Q20. Are participation or recognition fees refundable?
Answer:
Fees are generally non-refundable, except in cases of duplicate payment or event cancellation by the Foundation.
Q21. Does payment guarantee selection, fellowship, or recognition under NPHRS?
Answer:
No. Payment of any fee does not guarantee selection, fellowship, or recognition.
Q22. Does the Foundation provide sponsorships for NPHRS?
Answer:
No. The Foundation does not provide sponsorships for NPHRS, including registration, fellowship, travel, accommodation, or related expenses.
Q23. Are fee waivers available for NPHRS?
Answer:
Waivers, if any, are not a right and may be granted solely at the discretion of the Foundation. They apply only to internal participation or processing fees.
Q24. Does NPHRS provide travel or accommodation support?
Answer:
No. NPHRS does not provide or arrange travel, accommodation, lodging, or local transport. All such arrangements must be made by the participant.
Q25. Does the Foundation reimburse travel or accommodation expenses?
Answer:
No. The Foundation does not reimburse travel, accommodation, visa, insurance, or personal expenses under any circumstances.
G. DATA PROTECTION, PRIVACY & COMPLIANCE
Q26. Does the Foundation collect biometric or ID data?
Answer:
Yes. Limited government ID verification, geo-tagged photography, and biometric attendance data may be collected for verification and compliance.
Q27. How is personal data protected?
Answer:
All data is protected using encryption, access controls, anonymization, and handled in accordance with Indian data protection laws.
H. FUNDING, AUDIT & TRANSPARENCY
Q28. How is the Foundation funded?
Answer:
Through donations, grants, program participation fees, and philanthropic support, in compliance with law.
Q29. Are financial records audited?
Answer:
Yes. The Foundation undergoes statutory audits as required under the Companies Act, 2013.
Q30. Does the Foundation receive foreign contributions?
Answer:
Any foreign contribution, if applicable, is handled strictly as per FCRA and applicable laws.
I. RTI, GRIEVANCE & JURISDICTION
Q31. Where can RTI queries be submitted?
Answer:
📧 rti@indo-american.org
Q32. Can RTI requests be rejected?
Answer:
Yes. Requests may be declined if they fall outside statutory obligations or seek exempt information under law.
Q33. What is the governing jurisdiction for disputes?
Answer:
All matters are governed by the laws of India, with jurisdiction vested in the courts at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Q34. Where can official RTI disclosures and policies be accessed?
Answer:
🌐 www.indo-american.org