Enabling Education Leadership at all levels across India

ShikshaLokam Foundation is co-building Shikshagraha- the movement for education equity with a deep belief in the transformative power of education leadership. We bring together government (Sarkaar), markets (Bazaar), civil society (Samaaj), and media (Sanchar) to make education equity a public agenda.

Institutionalising the Micro-improvement Approach

We work with the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), the Ministry of Education and allied institutions to design and drive national missions that put education leadership at the heart of education equity.

Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET- NCERT)

Enabling leadership development capabilities to co-build DIKSHA- the national digital infrastructure for school education, and co-designed Vidya Amrit Mahotsav (2023), a national pedagogy festival.

Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET- NCERT)

Enabling leadership development capabilities to co-build DIKSHA- the national digital infrastructure for school education, and co-designed Vidya Amrit Mahotsav (2023), a national pedagogy festival.

National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)

Supporting the design and development of mentoring as a pillar to improve teaching practices and promote professional growth under the National Mission for Mentoring.

National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)

Supporting the design and development of mentoring as a pillar to improve teaching practices and promote professional growth under the National Mission for Mentoring.

DoSEL, Ministry Of Education

Supporting school leadership development across Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PMSHRI) schools to deliver quality education, foster holistic development, and prepare students for the 21st century.

DoSEL, Ministry Of Education

Supporting school leadership development across Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PMSHRI) schools to deliver quality education, foster holistic development, and prepare students for the 21st century.

Building Open-source Infrastructure

Building ELEVATE- an open-source, interoperable digital platform- to make professional learning accessible, enable data-driven decision-making, and power leadership journeys. Today, ELEVATE is also powering missions like-

Orchestrating Leadership Development Programs through Collective Action

With a strong belief in the collective action approach, we co-create programs in a state with government, non-profit organisations and the community to co-own leadership missions, localise solutions, and sustain systemic reform.

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Micro-Improvements

This approach of collective action was best exemplified through the Punjab Education Collective, which strengthened leadership, improved data use and fostered community-driven reform in Punjab, garnering recognition from the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship (2023).

Amplifying Education Leadership Narratives
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Annual global dialogue on education leadership, brings together education leaders, policymakers, philanthropists, innovators, and community changemakers to spark dialogue, reimagine public education, and position leadership as the driver of systemic change.

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Through Shikshagraha Awards, we spotlight leaders transforming their communities, shifting the narrative from problems to possibilities, and inspiring collective confidence that large-scale change is achievable.

Together for Every Child’s Learning Success

We believe that every child in India deserves a thriving learning environment- and it starts with empowered leaders. You, too, have a role to play in making that happen.