Takshila Educational Society

It organizes the Takshila Lecture on Architecture and Society, focusing on the disconnect between architectural practice and societal needs. Eminent professionals or academics deliver these lectures, aiming to address the disparities in India's architectural pedagogy and practice, considering social, cultural, and economic realities. These discussions aim to provoke positive change within the architectural community, challenging the existing norms and fostering open conversations about the field's state.

It established Delhi Public Schools (DPS) in Patna, Pune, Ludhiana, and Coimbatore, offering quality education from Nursery to Class XII. These schools collaborate with the Delhi Public Schools Society, a renowned chain of CBSE schools in India. DPS Patna, situated in a serene location, is now one of Eastern India's sought-after schools. DPS Pune, established in 2003, is recognized as one of the best K-12 institutions in Western India, focusing on holistic student development. DPS Ludhiana, founded in 2004, rapidly became one of northern India's top K-12 institutions, offering multidisciplinary education. DPS Coimbatore, affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, stands as a landmark in quality education under the Takshila Educational Society, serving diverse regions of India with over 11,000 students and nearly 400 faculty members.

Parivartan, initiated by Takshila Educational Society, is a comprehensive rural community development programme that began in October 2011 in Narendrapur village (Siwan, Bihar) and serves 36 nearby villages. It focuses on various areas, including early childhood development, education, livelihood, farming practices, women's empowerment, music and theatre revival, community sports, and weaving craft revival. Parivartan stands out by collaborating with other social organisations to bring in best practices and synergy across domains. It follows a holistic and heuristic approach, addressing community needs and engaging the entire ecosystem for sustained change. Collaborations with organisations like Pratham PACE, Jyoti Mahila Samakhya, Magic Bus India Foundation, SPIC MACAY, and Srijani Foundation aim to facilitate transformative development in the communities by leveraging local resources and values.

Arthshila, an initiative by Takshila Educational Society, serves as an immersive platform dedicated to the arts. With spaces in Ahmedabad, Santiniketan, Patna, and New Delhi, Arthshila focuses on architecture, cinema, design, literature, performing arts, and visual arts. It regularly hosts curated events such as performances, seminars, conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and interactions to inspire inquisitive minds. Arthshila's vision is to connect the arts with people, creating environments that foster artistic expression, creative experiences, and meaningful dialogues.

Ektara, based in Bhopal, has a multifaceted approach to children's literature. Firstly, it aims to create a substantial body of children's literature through magazines like Chakmak for 10 to 14-year-olds and Pluto for 5 to 9-year-olds. Secondly, Ektara is dedicated to preserving and protecting this literature, selecting quality writings from workshops and translating exceptional global and national works. Additionally, it seeks to foster a consistent discourse on children's literature by documenting discussions from workshops, engaging with organisations like NCERT, and maintaining a continuous interaction with young writers. Ektara also plans to establish a children's writing course, providing young writers with the opportunity to learn from experienced literary figures and refine their skills, ultimately cultivating a profound appreciation for children's literature. Each year, 25 young writers will be commissioned for this endeavour.