Shikhshaangans : These are Free Coaching Centres for the Needy Underserved Students. We run fourteen such Centres at present.
Two in Thane; two in Rabale; One in Digha; One in Bosari; One in Shramik Nagar; One in Kalwa; one in Khanda Colony, New Panvel; one in New Panvel; one in CBD Belapur; one in Belapur Gaon; and one in Khandeswar. Recently we started one in Turbhe. There are a total of around 600 students in the fourteen Shikshaangans. Five of these Shikshaangans are run in coordination with another NGO, Stree Mukti Sanghatana and the latest one in coordination with Dalit Vikas Seva Sangh.
A great number of the activities of the Shikshaangans which are common to all the Shikshaangans are combined under a common page called – Shikshaangans Common Events.
For Events Common to all the Shikshaangans, please press the link : Shikshaangan Common Events
( Like Annual Day, Uniforms and Stationery Distribution; Independence Day, National and Indian Festivals Celebrations, Educational Trips, etc. ; and also for events prior to March 2020 )


Typical Shikshaangans


Shikshaangans: Outside of regular school hours, our appointed instructors provide coaching to underprivileged children. These classes cater to students from the 1st standard to the 10th standard. In our Shikshaangans, the curriculum not only covers school subjects but also places a strong emphasis on developing practical skills such as Spoken English, public speaking, and confidence-building.
We make an effort to foster a sense of celebration and community among the children. Throughout the year, we mark various occasions, including Independence Day, Diwali, New Year, Christmas, Shivaji Jayanthi, and the birthdays of our well-wishers. Additionally, we provide essential items to the children, including shoes, storybooks, notebooks, school bags, clothing, and creative toys, ensuring their holistic development and well-being.
Since last year we have started celebrating Annual Day of Shikshaangans. The Annual Day provides a platform to all the children to showcase their latent talents and gain confidence of performing on a stage.
Our primary aim is to assist these children in establishing a solid foundation, enabling them to excel as they progress to higher grades. We are committed to providing financial support to the children from these Shikshaangans to the best of our abilities, ensuring that they have the means to pursue their education until they successfully graduate.
Our Teachers at the Shikshaangans

Link to our Shikshaangans at —- Thane Snr., Thane Jnr., Rabale 1, Rabale 2 , New Panvel , CBD BELAPUR, Khandeswar, Kalwa, Digha, Bonsori, Belapur Gaon Shikshaangan and Khanda Colony at New Panvel
In the Financial Year 2024-2025, we started two Shikshaangans – at Khanda Colony, New Panvel & Belapur Gaon. Belapur Gaon Shikshaangan is sponsored by Mrs. Kaushalya Azad in memory of her dear late husband Shri Gian Gian Chand Azad. Khanda Colony, New Panvel is sponsored by S. Raghavan in memory of his Dear Mother, Mrs. Seethalakshmi Ramaswamy.

Thane Shikshaangan: This was our first Shikshaangan and was started in the year 2015. The Thane Centre was divided in to two units in 2020.
Thane Senior Shikshaangan: Mr. Amol Jadhav is the instructor( seen on the right ) for the Senior section and there are 30 students at this Centre.
This Shikshaangan is sponsored by Castle Ships Pvt. Ltd..

Thane Junior Shikshaangan: Miss Vishaka Yede is the instructor for the Primary section. There are 20 students at this Centre.
This Shikshaangan is sponsored by Mrs. Rajeswary Balachandran.

Rabale 1 Shikshaangan:: There are 46 students at Rabale 1 Shikshaangan and it was started in June 2016. The classes are conducted in Kashiram Hindi Vidyalaya. The instructor is Mrs. Sarika Vijay Kale.
This Shikshaangan is sponsored by ApMoSys Technologies Pvt. Ltd..

New Panvel Shikshaangan: There are 23 students at New Panvel Shikshaangan and this was started in July 2018. The instructor is Mr. Ajit Khattal. The classes are conducted in one of the houses of the students at Bhim Nagar, sector 3.
This Shikshaangan is sponsored by Castle Ships Pvt. Ltd.

Rabale 2 Shikshaangan: This Centre was started in August 2019. There are 42 students in this Shikshaangan and it is also located in Rabale. Mr. Rahul Pawar takes care of the Shikshaangan. Shiv Sena Bhawan has allowed us to use their premises free of charge for conducting the classes.
This Shikshaangan is sponsored by Nitin Khanapurkar in memory of his dear Mother.

CBD Shikshaangan: There are 34 students at CBD Shikshaangan and this was started in Jan. 2021. A temporary good shed has been built for the classes. Mrs. Kavita Sandeep is the instructor.
This Shikshaangan is run in the memory of K N K Kartha, dear Father of Anil Kartha.

Kalwa Shikshaangan: There are 37 students at Kalwa Shikshaangan and this was started on the 26th of December 2022. Mrs. Priyanka Madam is the instructor of the Shikshaangan.
This Shikshaangan is sponsored by Raman Subramanian in memory of his Dear Father.

Bonsori Shikshaangan: This Centre was started in April 2023. There are 55 students in this Shikshaangan this year ( 2025-2026) and it is located in quarry area of Bonsori. Mrs. Supriya Madam takes care of the Shikshaangan.
This Shikshaangan is sponsored by Castle Ships Pvt. Ltd.

Digha Shikshaangan: This Centre was started in April 2023. There are 46 students in this Shikshaangan this year ( 2025-2026) and it is also located in Digha. Mrs. Sangeeta Madam takes care of the Shikshaangan.
This Shikshaangan is sponsored by Castle Ships Pvt. Ltd..

Khandeswar Shikshaangan: This Centre was started in August 2022. There are 18 students in this Shikshaangan this year ( 2025-2026) This Shikshaangan is run in the memory of Mrs. Manju Kaushik, wife of Mrs. Anil Kaushik.

Belapur Gaon Shikshaangan : This Shikshaangan was inaugurated on the 21st of July 2024. This Shikshaangan is sponsored by Mrs. Kaushalya Azad in memory of her husband Shri Gian Chand Azad. There are a total of 70 students in this Centre and the classes are conducted in two sessions.

Shikshaangan at Shramik Vidyalaya, Navi Mumbai: This Shikshaangan comprises students of 9th and 10th standards of the NMMC School. There are around 70 students and the instructor is Mr. Yashwant Mhaskar.

Khanda Colony, New Panvel, Shikshaangan : This Shikshaangan was started in the month of September 2024. This Shikshaangan is sponsored by Mr. S. Raghavan in memory of memory of his Dear Mother, Mrs. Seethalakshmi Ramaswamy. There are a total of 18 students in this Centre.

Turbhe Shikshaangan:This Shikshaangan is run in coordination with Dalit Vikas Seva Sangh.
There are around 45 students and the instructor is Miss Dimple Chauwan.

2021 May: We conducted Online Holiday Classes for the Shikshaangan students. Master Aayush Gopal, an eight std. student conducted the sessions and covered : a) How to solve the Rubic Puzzle( already commenced); b) Basics of Chess; c)Magic Squares. Basics of Vedic Maths will be covered by Aayush’s grandmother, Mrs. Rajeswary Balachandran.




In addition to providing financial assistance for their education, we also engage with the students in various ways. One example of this is the educational trips we organize for the students of our Shikshaangans – visit to Nehru Science Centre & the Biodiversity Park at Airoli and the Butterfly Park at Thane.
More educational visits are in the offing.

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