Vidyanjali

Vidyanjali is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, aimed at strengthening government and government-aided schools across the country. Through this initiative, people from the community and the private sector connect and support schools. The word Vidyanjali is derived from two Sanskrit words – Vidya and Anjali. Vidya means “correct knowledge” or “clarity” and Anjali means “offering with both hands”.

Some highlights of Vidyanjali:

Vidyanjali was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2021.

Volunteers can donate services, assets, materials, or equipment to schools by visiting the Vidyanjali portal.

Schools can provide details of their needs on the Vidyanjali portal.

On the Vidyanjali portal, people can provide information about their support by contacting schools directly or online.

On the Vidyanjali portal, entrepreneurs, NGOs, and the general public can also adopt schools for three years.