Shikshantar

Aims to transform education by fostering creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning beyond conventional schooling.

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About

  • Headquarters

    Udaipur, Rajasthan

  • 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.

Demographies Served

Programs

  • 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.

  • 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

  • MANISH JAIN

    Trustee

  • USHA BHANDARI

    Trustee

  • VIJAY SINHA MEHTA

    Trustee

  • CHARU BHANDARI

    Trustee

  • SWETA DAGA

    Trustee

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

Registration Details

  • Registration ID

    01/Dev/Udai/1999

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    RJ/2018/0219911

  • FCRA

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    21 Old Fatehpura, Udaipur 313004

    Directions

Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust