The futures of these students rest in the hands of a public school system in crisis. The crisis isn't only about resources. It's about deeply held beliefs — about who public schools are for, whose responsibility they are, and what 'good education' even means. These beliefs hold children back. Changing them is everyone's job.
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Teachers, parents, young people, organisations — everyone is playing their role in Shikshagraha.
What We're Building Toward
To improve all 1 million public schools in India to offer an enriching learning experience — enabling every child to be ready for the future: for the well-being of self, their communities, and for a changing planet.
Every step towards improving education is an entry-point — find the one that fits your role, your context, and location.
Track Shikshagraha's real-time progress across schools, leaders, and districts — updated continuously from the ground up.
Every movement needs different kinds of people doing different things. Find where you fit — and take that step today.
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I believe in the collective power of educators, communities, and changemakers to reimagine public education. Shikshagraha bridges grassroots realities with systemic decisions, amplifying stories of hope and reinforcing that transformation is a national responsibility—built on trust, dignity, and shared ownership for every child’s joyful, equitable learning.
Amita Kaushik, Co-Founder & Director - EduWeave Foundation
I’m part of Shikshagraha because I believe lasting change in public education begins locally. In Kalahandi, it means empowering teachers, fostering STEM and language learning, and creating space for innovation—small, impactful steps that can grow into a connected network inspiring transformation across the district and beyond.
Sagarika Ray, Head, Program - Odisha Rising Foundation
One of the key principles of the movement is decentralisation. On one side is the collective that emerges, but on the other side, a relationship is being nurtured in a very organic manner. Shikshagraha has created a culture of trust and collaboration.
Ashish Shalini Shrivastava, Co-Founder, Shiksharth
I believe in the collective power of educators, communities, and changemakers to reimagine public education. Shikshagraha bridges grassroots realities with systemic decisions, amplifying stories of hope and reinforcing that transformation is a national responsibility—built on trust, dignity, and shared ownership for every child’s joyful, equitable learning.
Amita Kaushik, Co-Founder & Director - EduWeave Foundation
I’m part of Shikshagraha because I believe lasting change in public education begins locally. In Kalahandi, it means empowering teachers, fostering STEM and language learning, and creating space for innovation—small, impactful steps that can grow into a connected network inspiring transformation across the district and beyond.
Sagarika Ray, Head, Program - Odisha Rising Foundation
One of the key principles of the movement is decentralisation. On one side is the collective that emerges, but on the other side, a relationship is being nurtured in a very organic manner. Shikshagraha has created a culture of trust and collaboration.
Ashish Shalini Shrivastava, Co-Founder, Shiksharth
