Developing Initiatives for Knowledge, Social and Humanitarian Activities (Diksha)

Empowers 400 economically disadvantaged children through free education, supplies, and meals, sustained by an education sponsorship program

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  • 80G
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About

  • Headquarters

    Gurgaon, Haryana

  • Since

    2009

DIKSHA (Developing Initiatives for Knowledge and Social and Humanitarian Activities) is a Civil Society Organization (CSO/NGO) operating a school in P Read morealam Vihar, Gurgaon, Haryana. The primary objective is to offer free and high-quality education to children from low-income families residing in the neighborhood. Palam Vihar, located in Delhi, is recognized as one of the more affluent areas. However, our observations revealed a significant number of young children, ranging from toddlers to adolescents, wandering around construction sites, shopping areas, temples, and on the streets, begging for food and alms. An informal survey conducted by the organisation indicated that these children had either never attended school or had dropped out. In the absence of structure or guidance, many adolescents were drawn into illegal and anti-social activities, posing safety concerns as they roamed unsupervised in the streets. Recognizing the urgent need to provide these children with a structured educational environment, DIKSHA was established. The goal is to deliver proper education, instill a sense of structure, and encourage adolescents to lead productive lives. DIKSHA is a volunteer-driven non-profit school striving to empower about 400 children who come from economically weaker sections of the community and equip them with the requisite knowledge and life skills to help them lead their lives with dignity, responsibility and purpose. : DIKSHA school provides free quality education, school supplies (books, stationery and uniforms) and mid-day meal and daily snacks for its students and gives preference to migrant and low income families. The school has been a self-sustaining organization since its inception, drawing support from its pool of individual donors under an education sponsorship program.

Programs

  • Sports

    The holistic development of children is deemed essential, with a focus on physical development and health. A dedicated physical education teacher conducts regular games classes, while a specialized yoga instructor imparts meditation techniques to students from Nursery to Class 12. External organizations like Sports Seeds contribute to supervised games and athletics through their sports intervention program.

  • Health camp for children

    DIKSHA consistently arranges health camps for children in collaboration with RS Foundation. Doctors from Apollo hospitals, as part of their CSR initiative in association with R.S. Foundation, conduct regular health check-ups for children, assessing their fitness levels and overall health. The Primary Health Centre in Choma administers supplements, de-worming, and necessary immunizations.
    Moreover, a qualified psychologist is designated to offer general counselling for senior classes and provide individual therapy sessions for children dealing with behavioural issues.

  • School in the Cloud

    The School in the Cloud serves as a virtual learning tool, offering an international platform for teachers and students worldwide. Additionally, Self-Organized Learning Environment (SOLE) classes are conducted, utilizing web search engines to enhance learning and foster self-motivated exploration.

  • Midday meals

    District
    State

    Midday meals have become crucial, given that many children often lack access to nutritious meals at home. DIKSHA ensures that all its students receive free midday meals five days a week. These meals, prepared fresh in the on-site kitchen by the DIKSHA cook, offer a well-balanced diet containing the essential proteins and carbohydrates necessary for the students' growth and development.

  • Life skills coaching

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    State

    Class teachers have undergone training provided by Quest Foundation to deliver life skills coaching. Additionally, non-governmental organizations such as Etasha organize psychometric workshops focusing on aptitude testing, vocational guidance, and career counselling.

  • Collaboration with Feeding India by Zomato

    District
    State

    DIKSHA collaborated with Feeding India by Zomato to offer a nourishing breakfast to students daily, addressing their nutritional requirements. This initiative is a significant stride in eliminating hunger and alleviating malnutrition among the students, aiming to enhance their overall health and academic performance. The introduction of breakfast in the morning was a delightful surprise for the students, who relished the meal accompanied by milk. Some expressed joy at having 2-3 glasses of milk, revealing that financial constraints had hindered them from enjoying it regularly.

Leadership Team

  • Mr. Sunil Shastri

    Chairperson

  • Ms. Shanta Sharan

    Founder & Managing Trustee

  • Captain Rajesh Sharan

    Founder & Treasurer

  • Ms. Sushma Hurria

    Volunteer

  • Ms. Indira Dayal

    Volunteer

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

  • PAN Card

    AABTD3697H

  • Registration ID

    2517 of 2009-2010

  • 12A

    AABTD3697HE20221

  • 80G

    AABTD3697HF20206

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    HUDA Building, E-Block (Near E-2184), Palam Vihar, Gurgaon - 122017, Haryana, India

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Trust