Sandhan Society for Study of Education and Development Established in 1983, SANDHAN is a non-profit, non-governmental, and secular organization dedicated to advancing education and development, particularly among marginalized communities. Rooted in a framework that values diversity, respects indigenous knowledge, and believes in the innate capacity of individuals to learn and grow, SANDHAN has been a catalyst for meaningful change in the education and other core developmental sectors for over four decades.
Our work focuses on enhancing the quality of both state-initiated and community-based educational programs. By integrating innovative, inclusive, and context-sensitive approaches, we strive to make education more accessible and relevant to underserved populations.
SANDHAN’s core mission is to empower young people through a transformative journey — from childhood to livelihood. Through life skills and employability training, we help adolescents complete their secondary education and support youth in securing sustainable livelihood opportunities. Our programs are designed to break the cycle of poverty and build pathways toward self-reliance and social equity.
Sandhan is a leading organization working to improve education for marginalized children and adolescents. It supports community and government initiatives through teacher training, community engagement, research, and advocacy. With years of experience, Sandhan strengthens primary and adolescent education by empowering educators and communities, and promoting inclusive, evidence-based approaches to ensure quality education for all.
Sandhan is Committed creating safe, inclusive spaces for women and adolescent girls to access information, support, and life skills. By raising awareness on child marriage, promoting gender equity, and celebrating local role models, the initiative empowers communities. Custom life skills materials for girls and boys further ensure holistic development, fostering informed, confident, and resilient individuals across underserved regions.
Sandhan fosters economic empowerment for adolescent girls and women by promoting inclusive, skill-based livelihoods. It connects participants with training, employment, and market linkages through partnerships with institutions and businesses. This holistic approach supports wage and self-employment while ensuring long-term sustainability, enabling marginalized women and SHG members to access broader markets and achieve independence, dignity, and self-reliance.
Dialoguing for educational innovations.
Innovations in Primary Education through action and research.
Adolescent Education through life Skills with partner Organisations.
Adolescent Education through multiple partnership phase.
Education, Livelihood, Social Research and Environmental Based Issues.
Sandhan stands as a thought leader and catalyst, known for its ability to synthesize ground realities into actionable strategies, craft compelling narratives of change, and build coalitions for inclusive development. Its journey reflects a deep commitment to transforming education not just as a system, but as a lived experience of dignity, opportunity, and voice.
Where Learning Begins with Dignity and Dreams
Launched: 14th November 2022 – Children’s Day
On a day that celebrates the spirit of childhood, Project Samarth was born—an ode to every child whose potential waits patiently to be seen, heard, and nurtured.
Initiated by Sandhan Society for Study of Education and Development, Samarth is not just a programme—it is a quiet revolution. It walks gently into underserved communities, carrying with it the promise of foundational literacy, numeracy, and life skills. But more than that, it brings belief—in the child, in the community, and in the power of learning without barriers.
Since its inception, Samarth has found a vibrant home in five government schools across Jaipur, reaching over 500 children with its inclusive, joyful pedagogy. Each classroom echoes with laughter, questions, and the quiet confidence of children discovering their own voice.
Samarth is guided by a simple truth:
“Every child is inherently capable. All they need is a chance.”
Digital Empowerment: A Transformative Journey
Where Code Meets Courage, and Learning Becomes Liberation
In a world racing toward digitization, Sandhan, in collaboration with Subodh PG Girls College, lit a beacon of possibility—a 45-day Digital Enhancement Programme that became far more than a curriculum. It became a crucible of transformation.
Thirty five college girls, resolute chose the path of learning over leisure, trading their holidays for hard drives, their comfort zones for code. They immersed themselves in the languages of the future—AI, Python, and digital fluency—but what they truly mastered was self-belief.
This wasn’t just about technology. It was about awakening.
Through sessions on reproductive health, communication, and entrepreneurship, the programme nurtured not just skill—but soul. Each module became a mirror, reflecting their strength, their voice, their vision. They entered as students. They emerged as changemakers—confident, articulate, and equipped to lead in a world. The journey culminated in a convocation of celebration, where certificates were not just paper—they were testaments of resilience, of dreams redefined, of futures reclaimed.
An IAS officer of 1988 batch of Rajasthan Cadre , Shri Rajendra Bhanawat has held many important assignments like Collector , Divisional Commissioner , Head of Departments , Managing Director of PSUs like RTDC and RIICO.
Development expert with 25+ years in education, gender equity, and community outreach. Skilled in program management, advocacy, training, and stakeholder engagement, delivering inclusive, sustainable initiatives across grassroots and policy levels for underserved and marginalized communities.