A people’s movement towards education equity
Shikshagraha exists to ignite a nationwide movement that fundamentally reimagines what public schools can deliver for India’s children. We work to dismantle the deep-seated beliefs that limit educational potential — that government schools are a last resort, that communities are passive recipients, and that learning is only about academic performance.
Our mission is to demonstrate that transformation begins with those who know children best. We partner with districts where foundational learning gaps are greatest, supporting local leaders, teachers, and communities to co-create solutions that prepare children not just for exams, but for life, work, and citizenship.
We believe education must become a people’s agenda. By 2030, we aim to catalyse change across 250 districts and 5.2 lakh schools, proving that when communities nurture their schools, when teachers lead with agency, and when systems work together, every child can thrive.
Our success will be measured not just by improved learning outcomes, but by a fundamental shift in how India sees and prioritises public education. We envision a future where public education is seen as a source of pride, possibility, and national strength.
At the core of this movement is the belief that transformation begins with restoring agency to those closest to the child – schools and communities.
This will be achieved by bringing together four vital forces:
Enabling parents, women and youth to demand and support quality education.
Equipping teachers, school leaders, officials with tools for micro-improvements towards systemic change.
Weaving the network
Connecting people, organisations and resources for collective problem solving through shared ideas, tools, resources and support.
Generating evidence
A shared repository with reusable assets, playbooks, program designs, and indigenous body of evidence-led knowledge.
Changing the narrative
Shiksha Samvaad - Facilitating spaces for dialogues, and Shikshagraha Awards - celebrating public education leadership.
Leveraging Digital Public Goods
Empowering individuals and institutions to record and share their improvement journeys.
