About
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Headquarters
Udaipur, Rajasthan
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Since
2003
Shikshantar is a pioneering movement dedicated to reimagining education, learning, and human potential beyond conventional schooling systems. Founded Read morein Udaipur, India, Shikshantar challenges the dominant paradigm of standardized education, advocating for a more holistic, community-driven, and experience-based approach to learning. At its core, Shikshantar promotes self-directed learning, sustainability, and lifelong exploration. It encourages individuals, families, and communities to break free from rote memorization and institutionalized education, fostering instead a culture of creativity, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. The initiative integrates traditional wisdom with innovative practices, emphasizing learning through hands-on experiences, storytelling, dialogue, and ecological consciousness.
Cause Area
Programs
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Walkouts Network
The Walkouts Network, an initiative by Shikshantar, challenges conventional education by supporting individuals who choose to step out of traditional academic pathways. It fosters a community of self-directed learners, innovators, and changemakers who engage in experiential learning, skill-building, and collaborative projects. The program encourages hands-on learning, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving, empowering participants to design their own education. By connecting with mentors, artisans, and grassroots organizations, Walkouts Network creates a dynamic ecosystem where learning is driven by curiosity, passion, and real-life experiences rather than rigid curricula.
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Learning Societies Network
The program dedicated to reimagining education by fostering self-directed learning communities. It connects educators, learners, and changemakers who challenge traditional schooling and explore alternative, holistic approaches to knowledge-sharing. Through gatherings, workshops, and collaborative projects, the network encourages experiential learning, ecological sustainability, and social innovation. By emphasizing real-world skills, creativity, and meaningful engagement, the initiative nurtures lifelong learners who contribute positively to society. The Learning Societies Network stands as a testament to the power of collective wisdom and transformative education beyond conventional boundaries.
Leadership Team
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MANISH JAIN
Trustee
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USHA BHANDARI
Trustee
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VIJAY SINHA MEHTA
Trustee
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CHARU BHANDARI
Trustee
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SWETA DAGA
Trustee
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
21-50
Registration Details
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Registration ID
01/Dev/Udai/1999
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VO ID / Darpan ID
RJ/2018/0219911
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FCRA
Not Available
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
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