Digantar

Promotes education for rural children with a focus on autonomy, sensitivity, and democratic values while working towards improving school environments and supporting out-of-school girls

  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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Cause Area

Geographies Served

Programs

  • Digantar Vidyalay Programme

    District
    District

    Jaipur

    States

    Rajasthan

    Digantar Vidyalay takes an alternative approach to education, aiming to develop sensitivity and autonomy in students. It continuously analyzes and understands educational theories and policies to create suitable teaching resources and practices. The schools emphasize learning with understanding, cooperation, and freedom of pace, allowing flexible groupings based on learning levels. A democratic approach involves all members sharing equal responsibility for the teaching-learning process, creating a just school environment. Digantar Vidyalay provides free education and has extended its efforts to offer senior secondary education, particularly focusing on empowering girls in the local community.

  • Shiksha Vimarsh Magazine

    District
    District

    Jaipur

    States

    Rajasthan

    Shiksha Vimarsh, a bimonthly Hindi magazine by Digantar, fosters dialogue on education, bridging theory and practice. It covers various issues related to educational thought, policies, case studies, and research. The magazine aims to engage educators and students in discussions for improving quality education. Although its reach is limited, it has gained recognition among serious educators. The magazine's history dates back to 1998, responding to the need for serious educational literature in Hindi and the demand for dialogue on important educational issues amidst national-level programs and policies. The goal is to sustain and enhance its impact by becoming more accessible and responsive to readers, connecting theory with real-world experiences for a balanced and critical understanding of education policy and practices.

  • Resource Support Unit

    District
    District

    Jaipur

    States

    Rajasthan

    The Resource Support Unit (TRSU) at Digantar is responsible for coordinating and supporting various programmes. It handles logistical arrangements for visitors, training participants, and workshops. TRSU manages organizational resources like computers, libraries, and stores, while also assisting in recruitment and maintaining campus facilities. Weekly meetings allow for reflection, problem-solving, and continuous improvement to ensure the organisation's smooth functioning.

  • Academic Support Unit

    District
    District

    Jaipur

    States

    Rajasthan

    TARU was established to address the need for academic support in the field of elementary education. As the academic resource support unit of Digantar, it offers expertise in philosophy, pedagogy, teacher training, and research studies. TARU's aim is to provide academic support and initiate educational dialogue, contributing to the development of a knowledge base for better quality education.

Leadership Team

  • Prafulla Kumari

    President

  • Rohitashw Kumar Dhankar

    Secretary

  • Reena Das

    Director

  • Sawai Singh Chauhan

    Sawai Singh Chauhan

Registration Details

  • Registration Number

    326/86-87

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AAATD3972GF20141

  • 12A

    AAATD3972GE19878

  • FCRA

    125560123

About

  • Headquarters

    Jaipur, Rajasthan

  • Since

    1987

Impact

Digantar has influenced educational discourse in India through its alternative approach focused on developing rational autonomy, sensitivity, and democratic values in students.

Vision and Mission

Digantar's vision is a harmonious democratic society ensuring justice, liberty, equality and dignity for all. Its mission is to develop theory and practice for high-quality education promoting justice, equality and freedom, with emphasis on rational autonomy.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    Digantar Shiksha Evam Khelkud Samiti Todi Ramjanipura, (Opp. J.D.A. Shooting Range), Kho Nagoriyan Road, Jagatpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

    Jaipur

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Society

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management