Understanding
Real Bharat

A unique opportunity for budding social leaders to have ground level experience and engage in interactive workshops with social changemakers.

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Beyond the Classroom

Dec 24-28

Camp Diaries

About Sahyadri Winter School

Kothimbe, Karjat | 2nd Edition

Textbooks teach the “what.” Our experts explain the “why” and “how.”

Core Curriculum

Roots & Tribe

Formation & Identity

Field Immersion

NGOs & Rural Economy

Wellness

Team Dynamics

Innovation

Future Insights

Culture

Lifestyle & Sustainability

Participating Institutes

IIT Bombay

TISS Mumbai

IIM Bangalore

ILS Law College

Fergusson Col lege

IIPS Mumbai

IGIDR

SRTMU Nanded

DES Navalmal Firodia Law

IGNOU

IIT Bombay

TISS Mumbai

IIM Bangalore

ILS Law College

Fergusson Col lege

IIPS Mumbai

IGIDR

SRTMU Nanded

DES Navalmal Firodia Law

IGNOU

Camp 2 Highlights

A Journey of Discovery

"Every frame tells a story of curiosity, resilience, and the bonds built between future leaders and rural communities."

Inauguration & Policy

Day 01

Setting the foundation with policy frameworks.

History & Heritage

Day 02

Exploring the legacy of the Maratha Samrajya.

Rural Immersion

Day 03

Living and learning with tribal communities.

Tribal Life & Innovation

Day 04

Forest walks and sustainable tribal solutions.

Reflections & Future

Day 05

Presenting outcomes and future pathways.

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Visual Chronicle

Gallery of Impact

"Every photograph captures a story of resilience, learning, and the bonds formed in the heart of nature."

Thought Leadership

Voices of Change

"Learn from distinguished professionals with decades of experience in governance, social development, and education."

"Distinguished Indian Administrative Service officer who retired as Additional Chief Secretary of Maharashtra. Held key positions including Chairman of 5th State Finance Commission, and Secretary in Finance, Rural Development, Rural Employment, and Water Conservation departments. Currently CEO of Maharashtra Bamboo Promotion Foundation."

V Giriraj

IAS Officer

IAS Officer (Retired)

Additional Chief Secretary of Maharashtra

"Over 17 years in social sector focusing on women's and children's rights. Extensive work on children's education for underserved tribal communities, led Kheiwadi project in Palghar for academic and life skills. Empowers women through self-help groups and training on gender sensitivity, PESA Act, and MGNREGA schemes. Recipient of Antyoday Award and Thane Bhushan Award. MBA in Social Entrepreneurship and Master's in Social Work."

Varsha Parchure

Program Lead

Program Implementation Lead

CEQUE

"Works with Centre for Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Development, overseeing research agenda. Founder of SAJAG, organization working in early age education."

Kiran Limaye

Professor

Assistant Professor

Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune

"Surabhi has over a decade of experience in rural development, disaster risk reduction, child safety, mental health, climate change, and sustainable development. Former child safety specialist at SEEDS India and consultant at SAAD, Nagpur. Currently pursuing her PhD in Disaster Studies at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai."

Surabhi Gajbhiye

Program Director

SAAD NGO

"Leads impactful initiatives uplifting tribal communities through education, water conservation, agriculture, and skill development. Implemented solar-powered irrigation, livelihood programs, and a residential school for hearing-impaired students. His CSR partnerships improved lives of over 10,000 individuals, positioning Pragati Pratishthan as a leader in tribal development."

Virendra Champanerkar

CEO

Pragati Pratishthan

"Actively involved in GRA (Group for Rural Activities, IIT Bombay). To understand North East, volunteered for 3 years during 150th Birth Centenary of Swami Vivekanand in Maharashtra and Arunachal Pradesh."