About
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Headquarters
Karjat, Maharashtra
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Since
2018
The Samaaveshi Pathshaala Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 2018 by two Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) graduates, is committed to promoting Read more inclusive education in Maharashtra's Karjat tribal block. Its goal is to bring about systemic change in schools, ensuring equal access and quality education for all children, irrespective of their social background or disabilities. With a vision for an inclusive future, the foundation aims to positively impact the learning outcomes of over 1 million children with diverse learning needs across India by 2030. Starting with an inclusive education from a two-room rented space in Kashele village, on 3rd Dec 2018 (World Disability Day), the foundation has gradually expanded its operations to include a Community library/disability resource centre and an inclusive education support programme with 7 Anganwadi centres and 5 Zilla Parishad (ZP) primary schools situated in five villages of Kashele gram panchayat (Karjat), comprising of 150+ preschool and 350+ primary level students, including 15 children with disabilities. Besides, the foundation runs an Anganwadi teacher-training programme on early disability identification and inclusive education skills with 100 villages, collectively impacting the early education experiences of 3000+ preschool children aged 3-6 enrolled in 100 Anganwadis - aimed at building an ecosystem of inclusive education in Karjat block.
Demographies Served
Cause Area
Programs
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Inclusive Anganwadi Training Programme
In August 2019, the 'Inclusive Anganwadi Training' initiative was launched to convert rural Anganwadis into inclusive early education centres. The goal was to enhance the skills of local Anganwadi teachers in early disability identification and inclusive education. This involved conducting workshops on disability awareness, foundational learning, digital literacy, and inclusive education skills. Additionally, each Anganwadi received a 'mini-library' of multi-sensory play and learning materials.
Currently, the programme operates in 100 Anganwadis, with plans to extend to all 300 in the Karjat block by 2030, fostering an ecosystem of inclusive education.
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Zilla Parishad (ZP) School 'Inclusive Education Support’
In June 2022, Samaaveshi launched a pilot initiative with a ZP primary school in Kashele village (Karjat), focusing on infrastructural improvements and implementing inclusive education for primary grades. By 2023, the project expanded to a second ZP school within Kashele gram panchayat. The approach includes enhancing school infrastructure, deploying full-time teachers, and supporting the education of over 70 primary students, including six children with disabilities.
In June 2024, Samaaveshi extended the programme to all five ZP primary schools situated in Kashele gram panchayat, comprising 300+ students - majority from low-income Katkari tribal communities - aimed showcasing Kashele as 'a model village for inclusive education'.
Impact Metrics
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (Dei) Initiatives
Program Name
Inclusive Anganwadi Training Programme
Year-wise Metrics- 2023-24 24
Leadership Team
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
6-20
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
ABBCS1879G
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Registration ID
U80301MH2018NPL317510
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VO ID / Darpan ID
MH/2023/0357827
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12A
ABBCS1879GE20217
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80G
ABBCS1879GF20215
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FCRA
Not Available
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CSR Registration Number
CSR00014540
Location
Other Details
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Parent Organisation
Samaaveshi Pathshaala Foundation
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Section 8 (formerly Section 25)
Website
Financial Details
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2023-24
IncomeRs.8,000,000ExpensesRs.7,500,000Admin ExpensesRs.3,000,000Program ExpensesRs.4,500,000Tip: Click on any value above to exclude it.