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CHAUKHAMBAThe four pillars supporting humanity

CHAUKHAMBA is an all-India non-profit organization dedicated to advancing inclusive development through education, skill development, health awareness, and livelihood support for tribal, rural, and underserved communities.

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Education

Education

Quality education, coaching, and mentoring for underserved children and youth.

Health

Health and Wellbeing

Health awareness, preventive care, and camps for informed communities.

Livelihood

Skill Development

Vocational, digital, and job-oriented training for youth and women.

Justice

Social Empowerment

Rights awareness and inclusive development for marginalized communities.

Stories and recognition

Memorable Moments of Our Journey

Recognition SpotlightIndia Pride Award 2025

Public recognition and media moment

India Pride Award 2025

On 5 March 2026, Chaukhamba was honoured with the India Pride Award 2025 by Dainik Bhaskar, one of India’s leading news groups. The award was conferred at a ceremony held at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi, by Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, Hon’ble Union Minister of India.

The recognition acknowledges Chaukhamba’s sustained work in education, health awareness, social empowerment, and youth development, as well as its continued efforts to support underprivileged and marginalized communities.

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Chaukhamba Conferred with the India Pride Award 2025

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The award was received by Mr. Anil Tiwari, Chairman.

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Recognition for work in education, health, and social empowerment.

Recognition highlights

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India Pride Awards 2026 award presentation on stage
India Pride Awards 2026 wall of fame photograph
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Chaukhamba receiving the India Pride Award 2025 at the ceremony organized by Dainik Bhaskar in New Delhi.

Recognition context

Award date

5 March 2026

Presented by

Mansukh Mandaviya

Venue

Hyatt Regency, New Delhi

This moment reflects national-level recognition for Chaukhamba’s long-running work in inclusive development and community-centered empowerment.

What's New

Current focus across Chaukhamba's work

EducationFocus Update

Academic Mentorship at Prayas Residential Schools

Under the Department of SC and ST Development, Chhattisgarh, Chaukhamba mentors Classes 9–12 at Prayas Residential Schools for JEE, NEET, CUET, and NDA, supporting students from Naxal-affected and tribal regions.

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Academic Mentorship
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Academic Mentorship at Prayas Residential Schools
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Vision Blueprint

Empowering and Transforming CommunitiesThrough Education and Employability

The public mission translated into a cleaner mobile summary.

Core Direction

Strength, protection and unshakable ambition.

The organisation works with school children as its entry point while treating the family and community as the wider unit of development. Its long-term focus is empowerment, capacity building, and social transformation, with added emphasis on rural children and tribal children.

Entry Point

School Education

Development Unit

Training + Coaching

Orientation

Long-term empowerment

Our Vision

To help create a society free from poverty and unemployment, based on equity and justice, where every person enjoys natural rights and dignity.

Our Mission

CHAUKHAMBA works with deprived, rural, and vulnerable communities so people become educated, skilled, aware, self-reliant, and healthier.

Our Approach

The organization begins with strengthening basic education, then works across the child, family, and wider community to close gaps, build skills, and improve awareness.

Our core principles

Four core principles that shape CHAUKHAMBA's approach to inclusive and community-led development.

Education

Learning access

Improving access to quality education, coaching support, and academic mentoring for underserved children and youth.

Health and Wellbeing

Healthy communities

Promoting healthier communities through awareness drives, health camps, and preventive care initiatives.

Livelihood and Skill Development

Future readiness

Building employability through digital literacy, vocational training, entrepreneurship, and job-linked skills.

Social Justice and Empowerment

Inclusive growth

Advancing rights, dignity, and participation for marginalized groups through awareness and community capacity building.

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At a Glance

Our Work In Focus

CHAUKHAMBA works across education, community mobilisation, health outreach, and long-term development with a sustained focus on underserved communities.

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Years of Empowering Communities

CHAUKHAMBA has been running community-focused development work for 22 years.

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Founder members

Built on the commitment of individuals who helped shape the organisation's vision.

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States reached

CHAUKHAMBA is currently running programmes and outreach initiatives across 12 states.

25,000+

Beneficiaries reached

More than 25,000 beneficiaries have been supported since inception.

Leadership & Governance

The People Behind CHAUKHAMBA

CHAUKHAMBA's work is guided by committed leadership, experienced social practitioners, and a governing body focused on long-term community development.

Currently Associated Government/PSU's

Organisations Supporting The Mission

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Partner Four

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Partner Five

Connect With CHAUKHAMBA.Support The Mission.

Reach out to learn more about our programmes, partnerships, and community initiatives across India.

Contact UsPartnership With Us

chaukhamba.ngo@gmail.com

+91 81093 86300

Raipur, Chhattisgarh - 492001

Registered under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860.