Education and Sanskar
A Living Campus for Education, Family Participation and Coexistence
Location
Achhoti, District Durg, Chhattisgarh
Established
2016
Project Leader
Ankit Pogula
Campus
17 acres
Domain
Education and Sanskar
Focus
Holistic education, family participation and sustainable community living
About the Project
Abhibhavak Vidyalay - Achhoti was established to explore a more comprehensive approach to education and human development, placing parents, families, and community at the centre.
The project recognises that children do not learn only through classrooms, books or examinations. They also learn from family relationships, the conduct of adults, the surrounding environment and the systems in which they participate.
For this reason, the initiative places parents, families and the wider community at the centre of the educational process. The word 'Abhibhavak' reflects this emphasis on responsible guardianship and participation.
The campus brings together study, dialogue, agriculture, animal care, family life and community activity. This allows education to be connected with everyday conduct rather than remaining separate from lived experience.
The project aims to support the development of individuals who can understand themselves, maintain fulfilling relationships and participate responsibly in society and nature.
Core Work
The project brings study, family participation and practical campus life into one learning environment.
Holistic Environment
Children may receive information about the world without gaining clarity about how to live within it. Parents and teachers may also struggle to connect education with values in a way that is practical, consistent and free from moral pressure. Abhibhavak Vidyalay - Achhoti responds to this gap by creating an environment in which education includes both knowledge and conduct.
Orientation & Shivirs
Jeevan Vidya–Sah-Astitva Shivirs form an important part of the initiative. Since 2016, more than 10,000 people have been reached through these study and orientation programmes.
Family Participation
A distinctive feature of Abhibhavak Vidyalay - Achhoti is the active involvement of families. Approximately 25 families are currently engaged in studying and practising Madhyasth Darshan.
Sustainable Living
The 17-acre campus provides opportunities to connect education with practical living. Activities such as dairy farming and other community-based practices allow participants to understand the relationship between work, production, consumption and responsibility.
Impact & Outreach
The project has reached more than 10,000 individuals through Jeevan Vidya–Sah-Astitva Shivirs and related activities.
Its impact is reflected not only in participation figures but also in the development of a community that is actively studying and applying the understanding in everyday life.
The project’s wider significance lies in its attempt to demonstrate that education, relationships and sustainability can be approached together rather than as separate subjects.
10,000+
individuals reached through Jeevan Vidya–Sah-Astitva Shivirs
25
families engaged in continued study and practice
17 acres
learning and living campus in Achhoti
2016
year the initiative was established
Future School
A major future goal of Abhibhavak Vidyalay - Achhoti is the development of a residential school on the campus.
The proposed school can bring together academic learning, Jeevan Vidya–Sah-Astitva, family participation and practical engagement within a structured educational programme.
The residential model is expected to provide children with an environment where learning continues beyond classroom hours. Daily living, relationships, work, food, nature and community participation can all become part of the educational experience.
Development of school infrastructure
Creation of residential facilities
Curriculum design
Teacher and facilitator development
Family Participation
The project therefore does not treat parents merely as stakeholders or visitors. They are active participants in creating the educational environment.
What is the purpose of education?
How can children develop clarity alongside academic capability?
What is the role of parents in the learning process?
How can families live with mutual trust and responsibility?
How can education support harmony with nature?
How can communities move towards self-reliance and mutual prosperity?
Jeevan Vidya–Sah-Astitva Shivirs form an important part of the initiative. Since 2016, more than 10,000 people have been reached through these study and orientation programmes.
Participants include young people, parents, teachers, families and individuals interested in understanding Madhyasth Darshan.
The Shivirs provide a space to examine human aspirations, relationships, happiness, prosperity and coexistence. Rather than asking participants to accept a belief, the sessions encourage self-exploration and verification.
Understanding the human aspiration for happiness and prosperity
Harmony within the self
Trust, respect and fulfilment in relationships
The role of family in human development
Justice and participation in society
Responsible use of physical resources
Harmony between human beings and nature
The possibility of an undivided society and universal order
A distinctive feature of Abhibhavak Vidyalay - Achhoti is the active involvement of families. Approximately 25 families are currently engaged in studying and practising Madhyasth Darshan.
Their participation allows the campus to function not only as an educational institution but also as a living environment for collective learning.
When parents and guardians participate in the learning process, education becomes more consistent across the classroom, home and community.
Parent-child relationships
Cooperation between family members
Shared responsibility
Education and guidance of children
Work and production
Resource management
Community decision-making
Care for nature and animals
The 17-acre campus provides opportunities to connect education with practical living. Activities such as dairy farming and other community-based practices allow participants to understand the relationship between work, production, consumption and responsibility.
Sustainable living within the campus is not presented only as an environmental activity. It is connected with the larger question of how human beings can fulfil their physical needs without exploitation or excessive consumption.
The campus environment also creates space to examine how physical facilities, food systems, agriculture and community life can be organised in a mutually supportive manner.
Responsible production
Care for animals
Respect for natural resources
Cooperation in daily work
Local self-reliance
Thoughtful consumption
Participation in shared responsibilities
Abhibhavak Vidyalay - Achhoti primarily serves families, children, young people and community members in Achhoti and surrounding areas.
The initiative also serves as a learning space for educators and organisations interested in understanding how family participation can strengthen education.
Parents seeking a more holistic approach to education
Children and young learners
Teachers and facilitators
Youth interested in Jeevan Vidya–Sah-Astitva
Families exploring cooperative and sustainable living
Community members seeking clarity in relationships
Individuals interested in Madhyasth Darshan
Institutions exploring alternative education models
SHAPE Foundation supports initiatives that connect education with consciousness development, harmonious relationships and responsible participation.
Abhibhavak Vidyalay - Achhoti aligns with this purpose by creating a living model of education in which children, parents and communities learn together.
SHAPE Foundation’s association helps strengthen the project’s long-term development and supports its vision of expanding into a residential educational institution.
The partnership also helps bring visibility to the project, connect it with other initiatives and develop opportunities for wider collaboration.
Right understanding
Family participation
Humane relationships
Sustainable living
Community responsibility
Coexistence with nature
Development of school infrastructure
Creation of residential facilities
Curriculum design
Teacher and facilitator development
Parent participation programmes
Agricultural and practical learning activities
Learning resources and campus facilities
Documentation of the educational model
Partnerships with educators and institutions
FAQ
Contact Us
For information about study programmes, partnerships or project support, contact SHAPE Foundation or the project team.
+91 75064 33814
Support Our Vision
Your contribution helps build the proposed residential school infrastructure, campus facilities, and learning materials to model a human-centred and co-existential education system.