Started by ujwal Prabodhini Sanstha, badlapur. On 2nd October 2015
- Where it is situated – At Mohaghar, Tal- Murbad, Dist – Thane, 421401 & At- Rahatoli, Tal- Murbad, Dist – Thane, 421503. (Near Badlapur)
- Purpose of NGO – Mahatma Gandhi Niketan runs residential school for the care, education and upbringing of orphans, semi-orphans, katkari, warali and other tribals and needy backward class boys and girls.
Acharya vinoba Bhave Gurukul is a school based on sustainable ancient gurukul principles, and teachings of Mahatma Gandhi- Acharya Vinoba Bhave.
- Age group of the kids – 5 years to 16 years (pre-primary to std 10)
- Type of Kids (Circumstances) – initially NGO has started school for brick worker’s children (katkari-adivasi community) Katkari community is on the edge of vanishing. Niketan has aim to provide better educational facilities to them. Other than Katkari Warali, Mahadev Koli and other Adivasi community students are also admitted. NGO is trying to preserve the culture and heritage of Adivasi community and give them hope for better future. Right now, NGO is also admitting other needy students like orphan, semi orphan, child of disabled parents and other backward class.
- Volunteers – Right now more 100 Volunteers have joined sanstha for this project only
- Who all are supporting the NGO – Members and Trustees of Ujwal Prabodhini Sanstha, Badlapur
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