About Us
Chintha, a thoughtful reflection, is a consulting practice dedicated to helping NGOs and development organizations measure what matters. We bring deep expertise in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL). Whether you need an independent evaluation, a set of MEAL indicators, or a team trained to manage projects more effectively, we work alongside you to deliver credible, actionable results.
What we do / Our Expertise
- Research Studies
- Third-Party Evaluation Studies
- Impact Assessments
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) indicators and Framework Development
- Intervention Manual Development
- Data Collection Tool Design
- Tool Standardization & Validation
- Strengthen End-to-End Data Management Practices — from Data Planning and Collection to Archiving and Evidence-Based Utilization
- Capacity-Building Workshops
- Organizational Strengthening
- Project Management Planning
Why Work With Us
- Deep expertise across research design, evaluation, and MERL systems.
- A collaborative approach that builds your team's capacity, not just a report.
Our Clients
We're proud to have partnered with organizations across the development and social sector, including:

Voice 4
Hyderabad

Sakhi Trust
Hospet

DEEDS
Mangalore

ECHO
Bengaluru

KROSS
Bengaluru

Youngistaan Foundation
Hyderabad
List of Reports / Work we did
- 1.Girls Leading Change: Understanding the Potential of Adolescent Girls & Young Women to be Changemakers in their Communities — Voice 4 — January 2026
- 2.Beyond the Margins: Exploring the Intersection of POCSO Act and Tribal Girls in the District of Kodagu, Karnataka — ECHO Centre for Juvenile Justice — September 2025
- 3.The Impact of Bosch Intervention on Children in Conflict with Law — ECHO Centre for Juvenile Justice — November 2024