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Lok Niketan Trust

Empowers underprivileged children through value-based education, moral growth, and holistic community centered development.

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About

  • Headquarters

    Banaskantha, Gujarat

  • Since

    1961

Lokniketan Trust has been a beacon of inclusive education and moral development for underprivileged children across Gujarat, India. Founded with just Read more18 students and a deep-rooted commitment to Gandhian values, the institution has grown into a network of 28 centers, nurturing over 3,600 students today. Lokniketan offers a holistic educational ecosystem, providing free or highly subsidized learning opportunities and residential facilities to thousands of economically disadvantaged children. It supports students from kindergarten to college, offering accredited Bachelor's degrees in Rural Sciences and Education, and Master's degrees in Social Work. Emphasizing a value-based, non-violent, and non-coercive learning environment, the Trust instills qualities such as honesty, humility, and fearlessness. What sets Lokniketan apart is its unwavering dedication to character building alongside academic excellence. Students are not only educated but also molded into socially responsible individuals, prepared to contribute meaningfully to society. The organization’s efforts have created generations of learners who uphold the principles of self-reliance, sincerity, and service to humanity.

Demographies Served

Cause Area

Sector

Sub Sector

Programs

  • Vrundavan Gaushala

    Vrundavan Gaushala, established in 1965 at Ratanpur, focuses on sustainable animal husbandry and rural development. It aims to support surrounding villages by promoting dairying as a complementary vocation, enhancing cattle breeds—especially the indigenous Kankrej—and providing practical education in cow breeding. Beginning with ten cows from the Banny region, the gaushala has grown significantly, distributing over 128 cows to farmers and tribal communities. It played a pivotal role in improving milk production through selective breeding and the introduction of superior bulls, laying the foundation for long-term agricultural and economic development in the region.

  • Craft Education

    The Craft Education (Agriculture) programme emphasizes Gandhiji’s philosophy of self-reliance and dignity of labour. At the Ratanpur Campus, 75 acres of land are dedicated to farming and animal husbandry, providing students with hands-on, life-oriented education. By integrating manual labour with learning, students cultivate values of self-confidence, equality, and social responsibility. This initiative not only enriches their practical knowledge but also fosters respect for rural livelihoods. Through this programme, education of the hand, head, and heart is achieved—empowering students to serve society with skill, compassion, and self-respect.

Leadership Team

  • Smt. Pushpaben

    Trustee President

  • Shree Kiranbhai

    Administrator & Managing Trustee

  • Shree Jayantibhai

    Trustee

  • Shree Khushalbhai

    Trustee

Demographics & Structure

  • No. of Employees

    21-50

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • Registration ID

    E/1078/BHAVNAGAR

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    GJ/2019/0227008

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    Ratanpur, Ta:-Palanpur, Dist:-Banaskantha, Gujarat, India-385001

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust

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