“Reality can turn better for them with a small change that you can make to their lives“
Donation: ₹20700/₹60,00,000 collected.
“Instead of wiping their tears once, why not wipe off their grievances forever by educating them and bringing them a better tomorrow”
About Us
“Education is the most powerful tool for reforming the society”
Majiwada village in Thane is predominantly made up of slum areas, where children are deprived of even the most basic educational opportunities due to harsh socio-economic conditions.
Trapped in poverty, many of these children are forced to shoulder responsibilities at a young age—caring for their homes and younger siblings—leaving little to no room for schooling.
Having grown up in this very community, Mr. Sudhakar Bajaj was deeply moved by their struggles. Determined to make a lasting difference, he founded Kala Sugandha Mandal with a vision to guide these children toward a life of dignity and purpose.
With education as its core mission, the Mandal aims to empower underprivileged children with the tools to build a better future and contribute meaningfully to society. In 1995, this vision took shape through the establishment of Navajeevan Prathamik Vidyamandir, a primary school dedicated to providing free, quality education to those who need it most.
The Project “NAVJEEVAN”
The School "Navjeevan Prathmik Vidyamandir"
Navajeevan Prathamik Vidyamandir provides free education to students from Standard I to VII in the Marathi medium. However, many children struggle to attend school regularly, as they are often responsible for caring for their younger siblings at home.
To support them, the school has developed a unique system—offering care for younger siblings during school hours so that the students can focus fully on their studies.
Though we are a Marathi medium school, special attention is given to English language learning. Students are taught to read, write, and speak in English with confidence, and many of them now communicate fluently in English—an essential skill for their future.
Understanding the daily challenges faced by these children, the school follows an innovative teaching approach. The Principal has personally trained the teachers to ensure that students complete their lessons and academic work during school hours, knowing that they may not have the time, support, or environment to study once they return home. Many are required to assist with household chores, and parents may be unable to help with homework.
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