SPARC India commenced its flagship program in 1997 in the urban slums of Lucknow region. After the successful execution of the CBR program in urban slums, SPARC India expanded the scope of the project by pursuing its rehabilitation projects in the rural areas of the Barabanki district. In the past, the program has been supported by international organizations such as Action Aid and CORDAID. Gradually SPARC India continued its Urban CBR program with the support of Child Rights and You (CRY).