Sarvodaya Ashram’s commitment to education found expression in the establishment of its Day School, a comprehensive educational institution that has steadily grown to encompass three major schools:
- Sarvodaya Ashram Primary School
- Sarvodaya Ashram Junior High School
- Sarvodaya Ashram Inter College
Together, these institutions provide a seamless continuum of learning from the primary to the higher secondary level, ensuring that children from rural communities receive quality, value-based education in their own surroundings.
The foundation of the Day School was laid in 1982–83, alongside the inception of Sarvodaya Ashram itself. The Primary School became the first functional unit, setting the tone for the organization’s educational vision. With time and expansion, the Junior High School (1994–95) and subsequently the Inter College (1997–98) were established, creating a complete academic pathway for rural children.
- Sarvodaya Ashram Primary School
As the first and founding unit, the Primary School provides education for children in Classes 1 to 5. It functions as a co-educational institution dedicated to delivering strong academic foundations and holistic development.
- Student Strength (2024–25): 183 students from surrounding villages.
- Pedagogy: The school follows an activity-based learning approach, making classroom sessions interactive, engaging, and practical. This approach enhances comprehension, stimulates curiosity, and helps students develop analytical and creative thinking skills.
- Sustainability: The school’s operations are primarily sustained through tuition fees, reflecting a model of community-supported education.
- Sarvodaya Ashram Junior High School
Established in 1994–95, the Junior High School expanded the Ashram’s educational footprint, catering to students in Classes 6 to 8.
- Student Strength (2024–25): 186 students.
- Community Integration: Functioning as a community-integrated school, it provides accessible, affordable education to children from neighboring villages.
- Faculty and Teaching Methods: The school is staffed by qualified, trained, and experienced teachers, who adopt a learner-centered pedagogy with emphasis on participatory and activity-driven classroom engagement.
- Facilities: Students are provided with all essential educational resources, including classroom infrastructure, library access, and extracurricular opportunities.
- Sarvodaya Ashram Inter College
The Inter College, established in 1997–98, represents the Ashram’s commitment to providing secondary (Classes 9–10) and higher secondary (Classes 11–12) education. It functions as a co-educational institution serving students from multiple rural communities.
- Student Strength (2024–25): 415 students.
- Academic Facilities: Well-equipped classrooms with furniture, a library, science laboratories, a computer lab, and sports infrastructure.
- Academic Excellence: The college has consistently delivered strong results in board examinations. In the current academic year:
- High School Board (Class 10): 98.58% pass rate.
- Intermediate Board (Class 12): 88.76% pass rate.
Beyond Academics: Holistic Development
Sarvodaya Ashram Day School institutions are deeply committed to the holistic development of every student. Education is not restricted to textbooks; instead, it encompasses moral, social, cultural, and physical growth.
Students actively participate in:
- Sports competitions
- Drawing and art contests
- Debate and declamation events
- Theatrical performances (drama and plays)
- Educational tours and excursions
- Physical training and drills
These activities foster teamwork, leadership, creativity, and confidence, preparing students not just for academic success but also for life’s broader challenges.
Vision and Impact
The overarching goal of the Day School is not merely to impart education, but to instill moral and social values in children, helping them grow into responsible, ethical, and empathetic citizens. Through its schools, Sarvodaya Ashram is cultivating the next generation of leaders and changemakers—young individuals equipped with knowledge, compassion, and a sense of duty towards society and the nation.
By providing quality education rooted in values, the Day School has emerged as a pillar of hope and opportunity for rural families, bridging the gap between aspiration and achievement.