A learning organisation for lasting change

Vikramshila is a technical support and knowledge organisation that strengthens education from within systems. Our work is grounded in evidence, guided by experience, and shaped by the realities of schools and communities across India.

Vision

Unlock the potential in every child through an inclusive, inspiring and high-quality education.

Mission

Empower learners to navigate change with courage, resilience, and empathy—and become agents of change.

Our Journey

For over three decades, we have worked at the intersection of policy, practice, and people - building capacity, shaping learning ecosystems, and enabling education systems that are equitable, resilient, and effective.

We work with governments, educators, and communities to improve how education is designed, delivered, and experienced - from early childhood through adolescence. Our belief is simple: real change happens when teachers are supported, systems are responsive, and solutions are rooted in classroom realities.

1989–1995

Expanding access to quality education for children without schooling opportunities

1996–2000

Strengthening government primary schools through teacher development

2000–2005

Academic support, life skills, and career guidance in middle schools

2005–2010

Work with adolescents on life skills education and career counseling

2011–2015

Early childhood education systems in Anganwadi Centres

2015–2020

Community learning centres and community-led education initiatives

2020–Present

Post-NEP technical support to states for curriculum reform and structured pedagogy in foundational years

What makes us different

Our approach to education reform recognizes its complexity and responds with clarity, patience, and systems thinking.

Strengthening systems

We work within government structures to enable durable, scalable change.

Long-term government partnerships
Policy support, capacity strengthening
Alignment with state priorities

Demonstrating what works

We test our models in real classrooms before scaling for measurable results.

Real classroom learning models
Context-driven innovation
Evidence-led scaling

Building for long term

We invest in ecosystems that endure beyond individual projects.

Institutions, not dependencies
Capacity, not just projects
Ecosystems, not silos

How we think about change

We exist to strengthen education from the inside out. That means building systems, co-creating solutions, and focusing not just on access, but on quality, continuity, and meaningful learning that lasts a lifetime.

Our Beliefs

Strong teachers build strong classrooms
Strong systems sustain strong schools
Local context drives lasting impact

Our Focus

We build systems, not standalone programs
We co-create, not impose solutions
We build lasting change, not just scale

Working together to deliver quality education

Vikramshila is guided by a diverse Governing Body comprising educationists, development professionals, policy experts, and practitioners with deep experience in public systems and social sector leadership.

Governing Body

Justice (Retd.) Pinaki Chandra Ghose

PRESIDENT

Former Judge of Supreme Court & First Lokpal of India

Debapriya Dasgupta

VICE PRESIDENT

Shubhra Chatterji

SECRETARY

Director, Vikramshila

Asesh Dutta

TREASURER