ShikshaLokam
ShikshaLokam aims to catalyze education leadership across India by fostering empowered leaders at every level of the public education system, enabling continuous improvement, and creating enriching learning experiences for all children. Through capacity building, micro-improvement, digital infrastructure, and collective action involving government, civil society, markets, and media, ShikshaLokam advances education equity at scale to ensure every child in India can thrive and realize their right to quality education.
Theory of Change
Inputs
Funding and support from SFPI and donors
Technical and strategic partnerships with government, NGOs, research institutions, and corporates
Open-source digital infrastructure (ELEVATE, DIKSHA, etc.)
Knowledge resources, research, and data
Mobilized communities and leaders
Activities
Leadership development programs (on-ground and digital)
Micro-improvement interventions in schools and districts
Annual leadership showcases and awards (InvokED, Shikshagraha Awards)
Facilitation of collaborative networks and policy advocacy
Resource creation: toolkits, handbooks, case studies
Outputs
Empowered education leaders at all system levels
Micro-improvement projects initiated and tracked
Programs piloted in multiple Indian states/districts
Increased engagement and agency among teachers, parents, and communities
Open access to digital leadership tools
Outcomes
Transformed public education culture towards continuous improvement
Expanded capacity for local and systemic leadership
Measurable increases in student learning, inclusion, and well-being
National and state policy shifts towards leadership development
Movement for education equity and quality at scale
Programs
1. Shikshagraha
A people-powered movement to improve 1 million public schools across India, placing the child at the center and restoring agency in schools and communities. Shikshagraha brings together local leaders, teachers, parents, youth, and government stakeholders to co-create solutions, shift restrictive norms, support micro-improvements, and enable collective transformation.
Partnerships with government, NGOs, community organizations
Funding from philanthropic initiatives (e.g., SFPI)
Data and local insights
Expertise in education leadership
Open-source digital tools
District- and school-level leadership development
Implementation of micro-improvement projects by teachers, leaders, and communities
Capacity building workshops
Community engagement campaigns
Leadership awards, documentation and storytelling
Number of schools improved
Micro-improvement projects initiated and completed
Community leaders and teachers trained
Awareness and advocacy materials produced
Increased agency among local education leaders
Cultures of continuous improvement and participation
Improved learning, retention, and well-being among children
Greater inclusivity and equity in government schools
2. InvokED
Annual global dialogue and summit on education leadership bringing together government, civil society, market, and media stakeholders to drive systemic change, amplify local leadership, and foster innovation through workshops, awards, and collective dialogues.
Leadership and funding from ShikshaLokam & SFPI
Partnerships with government, CSOs, markets, media
Event organization and expert speakers
Knowledge and data resources
Global summit with leadership spotlights, experience zones, and thematic discussions
Shikshagraha Awards recognizing innovative education leaders
Cross-sector networking and collaboration opportunities
Number of participants engaged annually (1000+)
Collective knowledge sharing and cross-sector connections
Case studies, best practices, and solution showcases
Accelerated adoption of leadership and equity models
Strengthened ecosystem for education leadership
Raised visibility for innovative practice and community leaders
Enhanced policy and funding support for local solutions
3. ELEVATE
Open-source platform providing digital capabilities and shared infrastructure for large-scale leadership development. ELEVATE powers professional learning, mentoring, data-driven decision making, and community building for education leaders and allied sector leaders (e.g., health, youth employability).
Technology platform and technical expertise
Open-source capabilities for leadership development
Collaborations with educational and government bodies
Funding and organizational support
Development of digital mentoring, micro-improvement, and data tools
Integration with national programs (e.g., DIKSHA, PMSHRI, Karmayogi Bharat)
Facilitation of online communities of practice
Digital tools and learning content deployed
Number of institutional and community leaders supported
Use cases across sectors (education, health, employability)
Scalable, accessible leadership development
More data-informed decision making in schools
Replication of leadership models across Indian states and sectors
Increased system capacity for continuous improvement
Other Information
Core Values
Education equity: Commitment to the right of every child to quality and enriching learning experiences.
Distributed leadership: Belief in agency at every level of the education system, not just school heads or officials.
Collective action: Mobilizing Samaaj (civil society), Sarkaar (government), Bazaar (market), and Sanchaar (media) for systemic change.
Continuous improvement: Micro-improvement as a vehicle for sustainable transformation.
Inclusivity & Participation: Prioritizing marginalized voices, strengthening community engagement, and challenging restrictive norms.
Openness & Collaboration: Emphasis on open-source solutions and partnerships for wider impact.
Systemic thinking: Leveraging societal thinking for solutions at speed, scale, and sustainability.
Scale
Working towards improvement of 1 million public schools across India
Annual engagement of 1000+ leaders in InvokED summits
Digital platform (ELEVATE) powering leadership for millions, with partners like DIKSHA (national infra), Karmayogi Bharat, and Tata STRIVE
Support for micro-improvement and leadership journeys for the estimated 4.5 million education leaders in India
Affected Users
School and system education leaders (headmasters, district/block/cluster officials)
Teachers and educators in public schools
Community and youth leaders, parents, local influencers
Children, especially those in underserved or marginalized communities across India
Geographical Areas
Pan-India (coverage in all Indian states, special focus on nexus districts based on need, partner presence, and government openness)
Global South (dialogue participation and knowledge exchange through InvokED)
Contact Info
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