Jeevan Shiksha

Who We Are

Rooted in Communities, Growing Together

Jeevan Shiksha was started in 2017 to work with marginalised communities in Assam and Uttarakhand. In Assam, we partner with Adivasi tea garden communities. In Uttarakhand, we support the Van Gujjar community — many of whom now live in settlements without proper access to healthcare and education.


Our work began with community libraries and has grown to include mental health, livelihoods, menstrual & maternal health, nature education, and access to government services.

2017
Founded
2
States
8+
Programs
20+
Partners

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Learning centres
"Education from Life"
— Jeevan Shiksha
What Guides Us

Vision, Mission & Values

Vision

A collective understanding and exploration of life without division.

Mission

To develop and implement pedagogy of processes in collaboration with community, especially children and youth, to enhance mutual understanding and build a repository of knowledge.

Values
Harmony
Integrity
Diversity
Honesty
What We Do

Our Ongoing Programs

MITA Mental Health Program
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Health

MITA — Mental Health Treatment Alliance

Psychiatric services, counselling, medicines, and community field visits — supported by ANT. Awareness street plays performed by university interns break mental health stigma in tea garden communities.

Health

MITA — Mental Health Treatment Alliance

Technical support, medicines, psychiatric services, counselling through a counsellor, and follow-up by a social worker. Field visits assess patient progress. Poster campaigns and street plays raise awareness across the community.

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Community Library and Learning Centres
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Education

Community Library & Learning Centres

Storytelling sessions, reading programmes, and 3 learning centres in Uttarakhand — supported by BookWorm and the Free Library Network. A pathway to formal school enrolment for Van Gujjar children.

Education

Community Library & Learning Centres

3 active centres at Thanda, Natthu Chhod, and Gujjar Basti with dedicated teachers. Children grouped by learning level. After primary education, older children are enrolled into formal schools. Supported by BookWorm (Goa) and the Free Library Network.

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The People Behind It

Our Team

Board of Trustees
Project Staff
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Proshik Das

Managing Trustee · State Lead
Assam
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Munin Dutta

Founder Trustee
Assam
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Taukeer Alam

Trustee · State Lead
Uttarakhand
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Samiksha Goel

Trustee · Project Coordinator
Uttarakhand
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Aporna Tanti

Field Coordinator
Assam
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Gouri Goshai

Field Coordinator
Assam
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Parishmita Baruah Saikia

Field Coordinator
Assam
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Anjona Majhi

Field Coordinator · Frisbee Coach
Assam
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Bidyut Dutta

Accountant
Assam & Uttarakhand
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Saddam Hussain

Field Coordinator
Uttarakhand
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Jarif Khan

Field Coordinator
Uttarakhand
Moments in the Field

Photo Gallery

MITA community health photo
Physical health camp photo
Learning centres photo
Frisbee programme photo
Nature education photo
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From Our Work

Latest Articles

Community health in tea gardens Health

Community Health in Tea Gardens

Mental health care, eye camps, and reproductive health awareness continue to support families across Assam.

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Community library and learning centres Education

Community Library & Learning Centres

Three learning centres and community reading spaces are helping children learn through stories, books, and level-based support.

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Van Gujjari book launch Culture

Van Gujjari Books and Language

The first scripted and published books in Van Gujjari are preserving stories, songs, and local knowledge for the next generation.

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Voices from the Community

What People Say

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Jeevan Shiksha has transformed how our children relate to learning. The library sessions and storytelling have made education something they look forward to every day.

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Community Parent
Balijan Tea Estate, Assam
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The MITA mental health project reached our village when no one else would. The support given to our family members has been life-changing.

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Community Member
Chabua, Assam
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The nature education program opened our children's eyes to the incredible biodiversity around them. They are now confident nature guides themselves.

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Parent
Gujjar Basti, Uttarakhand
Recent & Upcoming

Events & Highlights

Ways to Help

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Volunteer

Join us for internships, field visits, or skill-sharing. Students from universities are welcome to come and contribute.

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Your donation helps fund community programs, mental health services, education materials, and more.

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Get in Touch

We'd Love to Hear From You

Whether you want to volunteer, donate, collaborate, or simply learn more about our work — reach out to us.

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Phone
+91 9678494812
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Address
Vill. Mereli Pathar, P.O. Chabua,
Dist. Dibrugarh, Assam – 786184
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@jeevanshiksha

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