A Decade of Impact: 10 Years of Reach
The Child at the Center
A 3-Pronged Approach
After 10 years of working across 3 geographies, Kshamtalaya has arrived at a 3-Pronged approach to inch closer to our vision of Holistic Growth of Child through Learning, Well-Being and Governance.
Demonstrate & Support Excellence
in Learning, Governance & Well-being
- 100 Schools of Excellence within primary grade government schools
- Increased child retention
- Improved quality in learning & well-being
- Increase in parental engagement in PTMs
- Print-rich & learner centric classrooms
Cultivating Local Leadership
- Cultivating a cadre of local Edu leaders as Community Mentors who support govt. schools builds foundational skills in primary grade students belonging to remote rural geographies
- Cadre of govt. school teachers who are transformed to happy, purposeful & improved pedagogical leadership
- Cadre of Learning Festival Community Leaders supporting students develop creative confidence and enhance their 21st century life skills through access to art, music, theatre, movement, game design and other art related mediums.
Building Systemic Excellence
in Policy & Reforms
- Supporting the state in the mission of NEP 2020's State Curriculum Framework
- Advocating curriculum development & building a cadre of 100 Mentor Teachers for well-being curriculum to build happy schools.
- Partnering with state to support Assessment CELL initiatives & Module Development for Teacher Education
Our Programs
Five interconnected programs working across three approaches - Demonstration, Community Leadership, and Systems Excellence - all anchoring the child at the center.
School Excellence Program
We embed dedicated facilitators directly inside government schools to systematically transition them into self-sustaining hubs of quality learning, student well-being, and structured institutional governance.
Teacher Support Program
A targeted, peer-led professional development model that equips public school educators with the precise instructional toolkits and mental health frameworks needed to manage complex classrooms.
Fale Fale Shiksha Muhim
A localized, doorstep-delivery learning model that maps, trains, and deploys neighborhood youth to bridge foundational literacy deficits right inside children's homes.
Learning Festivals Internship
A short-term immersion track where outside talent pairs with local youth to run intensive, project-based camps focused on children's practical reasoning and self-expression.
STAR Parents
A structural intervention that organizes and coaches parents to actively run School Management Committees, establishing a permanent system of civic oversight and at-home learning routines.
Impact Across India
Hover over the markers to explore our active programs and regional scale.
Rajasthan
Empowering rural & tribal government schools with community-led learning innovations.
Delhi
Bihar
State-wide systemic transformation and teacher capacity building with SCERT Bihar.
ANNUAL REPORT 2025–26
Achievements & Impact in 2025–26
A year of scaling impact across 3 states - reaching thousands of children, empowering teachers, and strengthening communities.
Rajasthan
Bihar
Delhi
iDiscover
RajasthanEstablishing Centres of Excellence in schools demonstrating the Whole School Transformation model, with active support of local community leadership.
iDiscover
BiharEstablishing Centres of Excellence in schools demonstrating the Whole School Transformation model, with active support of local community leadership.
Teacher Support Program
DelhiBuilding a cohort of compassionate and pedagogically strong teachers who create high-impact classrooms for 4000+ children across 15 government schools.
Fale Fale Shiksha
RajasthanSupporting early childhood through Secondary children with Foundational Literacy and Numeracy.
Learning Festival
BiharBringing out innovation, creativity, and community participation with the spirit of learning.
Star Parent
DelhiBuilding active parents who bridge the gap of School and Community for stronger outcomes.
Hausla
DelhiFocusing on teachers' well-being that supports creating compassionate classrooms.
Our Values
Compassion
We recognise difficulty, treat it as universal, and act on it with care.
Trust
We are transparent about our processes and treat mistakes as places to learn.
Excellence
We hold a high standard and improve it deliberately, year on year.
Freedom
Our teams make their own decisions and take full responsibility for what follows.
Innovation
We test, adapt and discard. The model came from reflection, not a plan.
Core Leadership & Founding Team
The founders, directors, and senior leaders steering Kshamtalaya's mission to strengthen learning ecosystems and nurture child potential across India.
Pooja Singh
Co-Founder & MentorMasters in Mass Comm
Anjali Gupte
DirectorMSc Statistics, B.Ed.
Soumya B
DirectorMasters in Applied Sociology
Abhishek Tiwari
Head of Programs, BiharBachelors of Science
Tina Aggarwal
Head of Programs, DelhiD.El Ed, MA- EDUCATION
Curious about Our Leaders?
A passionate group of educators and system thinkers. Click a card to peek behind the scenes!
Anjali Gupte
"Dedicated to empowering youth and strengthening educational systems across Rajasthan."
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Mohd Asif Ameen
"Pioneering community-led learning models and nurturing young minds in Samastipur."
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"Leading urban education initiatives and systemic support in Delhi MCD schools."
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"Driving state-level educational partnerships and teacher capacity building across Bihar."
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Sneha Kumari
"Empowering girls and expanding Fale Fale Shiksha Muhim across rural clusters."
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Tamanna
"Designing socio-emotional learning frameworks and creative classroom workshops."
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Aman Gautam
"Fostering grassroots leadership and student-centric pedagogy in rural government schools."
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Subham Bhakat
"Strengthening curriculum alignment and institutional research at the state level."
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Deepak Sirsam
"Championing experiential learning and community sports for development."
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Priya
"Mentoring fellow educators and facilitating STAR Parent engagement circles."
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Aman Kumar
"Building foundation literacy models and joyful learning festivals."
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Reena
"Nurturing holistic development and mindfulness practices for young learners."
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Sameep Sonkar
"Managing field operations, data analytics, and impact measurement frameworks."
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Ishu
"Curating volunteer engagement and community learning hubs."
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Tabassum
"Strengthening parent-school bonds and community advocacy for education."
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Anjali
"Facilitating expressive arts, drama, and creative writing workshops."
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Sangam
"Supporting students to develop creative confidence and enhance their 21st-century life skills."
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Pradeep Singh Rathore
"Leading foundational learning and community programs across Rajasthan."
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Nikhil Kumar
"Working closely with local stakeholders to improve school ecosystems."
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Priyanka Rambol
"Coaching educators to adopt holistic learning practices and empathy."
Connect on LinkedInGovernance
Kshamtalaya Foundation is governed by its Board of Directors under the Companies Act 2013. Our advisors guide strategy and practice and carry no statutory responsibility.
Board of Directors
SOUMYA BHASKARACHARYA
Masters in Applied Sociology. Eight years with the organisation.
ANJALI GUPTE
MSc Statistics, B.Ed. Chairs the Advisory Board.
She came through the iDISCOVER Fellowship, coaches with PlayQuity, and represents India as a Women's Ultimate Fellow. If anyone wants a single measure of whether a depth model works, this is the one we would offer.
Advisory Board
UJWAL THAKAR
Chairperson of Educate Girls and Co-founder of Ujwal Impact Advisers, with over 30 years of leadership experience across the social and corporate sectors.
LAKSHMI HIRANANDANI
Social entrepreneur and former CEO of Swara ΓÇô Voice of Women, working to advance womenΓÇÖs economic empowerment in rural India across education, employability, and entrepreneurship.
RESHMA PIRAMAL
Practice Lead at The Karuna Practice and a senior facilitator in Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning, dedicated to cultivating compassion and resilient cultures in schools and leadership spaces.
DR. AVISHEK KUMAR
Co-Founder and Board Advisor of VFlowTech, a global leader in long-duration energy storage, leading advancements in solar and storage technologies with over 1 GW of clean energy deployments worldwide.
DR. ASHOK KUMAR
Assistant Professor at NCERT and an educator and researcher committed to strengthening teacher education and educational practices through academic and professional development initiatives.
PROF. SADHNA SAXENA
Renowned educationist and teacher educator whose work focuses on literacy, science education, equity, teacher development, and creating inclusive, transformative learning environments.
SANJIV JAIN
Director ΓÇô Finance at Seva Mandir and a Chartered Accountant with over 35 years of experience in financial management, governance, and strengthening institutional sustainability in the development sector.
JOSHILA KUMARI
Young tribal leader from Rajasthan, and a former iDiscover Fellow with Kshamtalaya. Currently a PlayQuity Coach and Women Ultimate Fellow with UPAI, championing girlsΓÇÖ leadership worldwide.
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