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BHARATIYA EDUCATION • VALUES • NATION BUILDING
Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan
A continuing endeavour towards character building and nation building through quality education rooted in Bharatiya life values, culture and traditions.
Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan
KNOWLEDGE • VALUES • SERVICE • DEDICATION
NATIONAL ORGANISATION
Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan
Education Rooted in Bharatiya Culture and Values
Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan is one of the major educational organisations in India. It works towards the holistic development of students through quality education rooted in Bharatiya culture and traditions.
The journey began in 1952 with the establishment of the first Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The initiative, which emphasised values, character building and national consciousness alongside education, gradually expanded to different regions.
In 1958, a state-level Shishu Shiksha Prabandh Samiti was formed for systematic development. Subsequently, Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan was formally constituted as a national organisation in 1977.
Milestones of the National Journey
The journey from one school to a nationwide educational movement.
1952
First Saraswati Shishu Mandir
The educational journey began with the establishment of the first Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
1958
State-Level Committee
Formation of the Shishu Shiksha Prabandh Samiti for systematic management and development of schools.
1977
Formation of National Organisation
Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan was formally constituted at the national level.
Value-Based Education
Developing values and sanskaras alongside academic learning.
Holistic Development
Physical, mental, intellectual and spiritual development.
Nation Building
Nurturing responsible citizens committed to society and the nation.
FROM NATIONAL VISION TO REGIONAL ACTION
Expanding Education Across North-East India
A continuing educational journey shaped by local needs, cultural diversity and community participation.
NORTH-EAST INDIA
Vidya Bharati Purvottar Kshetra
A regional organisation dedicated to education, culture and holistic social development across North-East India.
An Endeavour for Education and Social Development in North-East India
Vidya Bharati Purvottar Kshetra is the regional organisation associated with Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan. Its work focuses on North-East India, coordinating and expanding educational and social initiatives for the development of students and communities.
Organised educational work in the Northeast began in 1979 through Shishu Shiksha Samiti Assam. Over time, the work expanded through different committees and institutions in Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Meghalaya and other areas.
In 2010, Vidya Bharati Purvottar Kshetra was formed to strengthen regional coordination in North-East India. Its purpose is to coordinate educational efforts across the state-level committees and strengthen organisational work in the region.
Journey of Educational Work in the Northeast
Selected milestones in the organisational and educational expansion across North-East India.
1979
Organised Educational Work in Assam
Beginning of organised educational work through Shishu Shiksha Samiti Assam.
1983
Expansion in Assam and Manipur
Expansion through Saraswati Vidya Mandir Haflong and Shiksha Vikas Samiti Manipur.
1994–97
Expansion of Regional Committees
Expansion through organisations in Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura and Janajati education networks.
2008–09
Expansion in Meghalaya and Nagaland
Efforts to strengthen educational and organisational activities in other parts of the Northeast.
2010
Formation of Vidya Bharati Purvottar Kshetra
Formation of the regional body for coordination and organisational strengthening across North-East India.
2020–24
Institutional and Educational Development
Further development through education, research, higher education and social initiatives.
EDUCATIONAL REACH
Purvottar Kshetra at a Glance
Key figures reflecting the educational reach and presence of the organisation in the Northeast.
648
Formal Schools
1,78,773
Students
10,684
Teachers / Acharyas
822
Ekal Vidyalayas
Formal Schools – Classification
10Shishu Vatika
84Primary (Class 1–5)
146Upper Primary (Class 6–8)
344Secondary (Class 9–10)
64Senior Secondary (Class 11–12)
Figures are presented according to the available project data.
OUR DIMENSIONS
Beyond Education – Wider Initiatives
Research
Promoting research related to Indian knowledge traditions and value-based education.
Sanskriti Bodh Pariyojana
Connecting students with India’s cultural heritage, traditions and inspiring personalities.
Alumni
Connecting former students and encouraging their experience and contribution to society.
OFFICIAL INFORMATION
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