Social Marketing Association of India

Building ethical, evidence-based behaviour change for social good in India

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What is SOMAI?

SOMAI (Social Marketing Association of India) is a national professional body dedicated to advancing the field of Social Marketing in India. We bring together practitioners, researchers, NGOs, policymakers, and development professionals to create ethical, evidence-based, citizen-centric social change.

Why SOMAI Exists

India faces complex challenges that require thoughtful, research-backed approaches to behaviour change

India's Challenges

  • Public health awareness & behaviour
  • Environment & sustainability
  • Social inclusion & equity
  • Education & awareness gaps
  • Behaviour change in government programs

SOMAI's Response

  • Promote ethical & scientific behaviour change
  • Support people-centered social interventions
  • Build India's social marketing research base
  • Connect India with global networks

Major Objectives

Our commitment to advancing social marketing in India

Awareness & Understanding

Enhancing awareness and understanding of social marketing among students, practitioners, academics, policymakers, and organizations involved in public health, environmental sustainability, and social welfare.

Education & Professional Development

Designing and delivering high-quality education, training, and professional development through webinars, workshops, seminars, conferences, publications, and digital knowledge platforms.

Collaborative Networks

Building and strengthening collaborative networks with national and international institutions, NGOs, government bodies, academic organizations, funding agencies, and the private sector.

Advocacy & Innovation

Advocating for the recognition and adoption of social marketing in policy and practice, while encouraging innovation through awards, standards-setting, and continuous communication.

Global Thought Leadership

Representing India's thought leadership and pioneering work in Social Marketing at global and regional forums, contributing to the evolution of social marketing concepts worldwide.

Our Purpose

Mission

To promote ethical, evidence-based, citizen-centric Social Marketing across India for sustainable social change.

Vision

To become India's leading national authority for Social Marketing, driving positive behaviour change across the nation.

Leadership

Meet the founding directors of SOMAI

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