Shrimad Rajchandra Educational Trust
Empowers people through education, compassion, and spiritual teachings, spreading the wisdom of Shrimad Rajchandra, offering holistic schools, colleges, social services, Satsangs, workshops, and publications
- Silver Certified 2023
- FCRA
- 80G
- 12A
- CSR-1
About
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Headquarters
Dharampur, Gujarat
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Since
2004
The Shrimad Rajachandra Educational Trust (SRMD) is a non-profit organisation that is dedicated to spreading the teachings of Shrimad Rajchandra, a 19 Read moreth-century Jain saint and philosopher. The trust's activities are wide-ranging and impactful, and they are all guided by the principles of non-violence, truthfulness, and compassion. The SRMD runs schools and colleges that offer a holistic education based on the principles of Jainism. These schools and colleges provide primary and secondary education, teacher training, and vocational training. The Trust also offers social services such as healthcare, disaster relief, and education for underprivileged children. In addition to its educational and social service programmes, the SRMD also conducts Satsangs (spiritual discourses) and workshops on topics such as meditation, yoga, and self-improvement. It also publishes books and articles on Shrimad Rajchandra's teachings, as well as a monthly magazine called "Prabhat".
Action
The trust runs schools, colleges, and educational outreach programs to improve access to quality education for rural and tribal students, including initiatives like Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth, Shrimad Rajchandra Gurukul, and Education on Wheels.
Cause Area
Impact
The trust's projects serve the educational needs of rural communities in southern Gujarat, covering the entire life cycle needs of rural students from primary education to skill development and employment opportunities.
Vision & Mission
Shrimad Rajchandra Educational Trust aims to empower rural youth to realize their true potential through holistic quality education, combining academic development, skill-building, value-based education, and practical exposure.
Programs
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Social Service Programmes
In the area of social service, the SRMD offers a number of programmes, such as a free medical clinic, a school for children with special needs, and a disaster relief fund. The Trust also organises a number of community service initiatives, such as clean-up drives and tree-planting campaigns.
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Spiritual Development Programmes
In the area of spiritual development, the SRMD conducts Satsangs (spiritual discourses) and workshops on topics such as meditation, yoga, and self-improvement. It also publishes books and articles on Shrimad Rajchandra's teachings, as well as a monthly magazine called "Prabhat." Additionally, the trust offers spiritual initiations to those who are interested.
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Education Programmes
StateIn the area of education, the SRMD runs a number of schools and colleges that offer a holistic education based on the principles of Jainism. These schools and colleges provide primary and secondary education, teacher training, and vocational training. The Trust also offers a number of scholarships and financial assistance programmes to help underprivileged children access education. Additionally, the SRMD conducts a number of educational outreach programmes, such as the Shrimad Rajchandra Education on Wheels programme, which provides mobile classrooms to rural areas.
Milestones & Track Record
The trust has established multiple educational institutes, including Shrimad Rajchandra Vidyapeeth, Shrimad Rajchandra Gurukul, and Shrimad Rajchandra Centre of Excellence for Women, serving hundreds of students from over 90 villages.
Leadership Team
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Ujjal Bhattacharya
Consultant
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Dr Bijal Mehta
Head of Fundraising
Demographics & Structure
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No. of Employees
100+
M&E
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Internal, External Assessors
No
Policies
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Ethics and Transparency Policies
No
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Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy
No
Political & Religious Declarations
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On Affiliation if any
No
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On Deployment Bias if any
No
Registration Details
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PAN Card
AAETS855N
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Registration ID
E/2285/Valsad
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VO ID / Darpan ID
GJ/2017/0166043
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12A
AAETS8557NE20094
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80G
AAETS8557NF20217
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FCRA
42000128
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CSR Registration Number
CSR00003298
Location
Other Details
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Type & Sub Type
Non-profit
Trust