Griha Shiksha Kendra (GSK) is a replicable and unique model of Research, Development and Demonstration Centre on Education combining formal, non-formal and informal systems with curriculum framework focused on Sustainability and Pedagogy based on “Whole Universe is our Class Room”. Being a model of ‘Sustainable Education’, it relies mostly on existing un-utilised resources and expertise while putting the children on self-learning path. The Model also envisages active involvement of senior / retired citizens ensuring the inter-generational and cultural learning
The planning of the centre was done in Bengaluru during 2018-19 and the demonstration centre was set up at Bhopal and inaugurated on 14th December, 2019. This centre also functions as a model activities and facilitation centre to provide an opportunity to self-learners to address several issues faced by them such as lack of socializing and guidance, outdoor activities, books, mentors etc. and to facilitate creation of communities and their replication.
Sunil is a mechanical engineering graduate from MACT Bhopal, 1977 batch, He has over 45 years of experience in HVAC, Air Pollution Control, Energy Conservation, Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development and Education.
He has been very actively participating in social and environment related issues such as waste management, water conservation, tree plantation, air pollution and traffic related matters. He has been part of several groups and organisations and helped them understand the concepts of energy management and sustainability.
He has been promoting several ideas and innovative concepts designed to mainstream sustainability and pioneered a ground level initiative on “Home Energy & Resources Management for Sustainable Development”.
He has published several articles and magazines (The Urja Watch, HEM News etc.) and conducted many workshops, training programmes, and awareness sessions. He has also been very active on various social media platforms.
Sadiya is a special educator since 1992 in Chennai. Trained in all fields of therapy to work holistically with people with special needs and children in mainstream schools; kids with special needs who required alternative education and at times home based. She enjoys supporting people working towards alternative education, teaching, gardening, promoting good health through using organic foods.
Suchindra is a software engineer by profession. He has about 22 years’ experience in software industry. He has worked in various areas such as Security, Testing, Programming and Automation. He has worked as Software Engineer, Consultant and Security Champion in various organizations.
1. Mr R. Vaidyanathan, Delhi
2. Dr. P.P. Mittal, Delhi
3. Mr. Pramod Srinivas, Bengaluru
4. Dr. Jaisheela, Bengaluru
5. Mr.N.D.Raghuram Bhumitra, Guntur
6. Mrs. Nirmala Ramesh, Coimbatore
7. Mr. Arvind Bhalerao,Nagpur
8. Mrs Sudha Koride, Hyderabad
9. Mr Bibhu Swain,Bhubneshwar
10. Mr. Ravi Limaye,Bhopal
11. Mrs. Shikha Shukla, Kanpur
12. Mrs. Sadiya Saleh, Bengaluru
13. Mrs. Bhanu Pradeep, Hyderabad
14. Mr Suchindra Chandrahas, Bengaluru
15. Mrs. Nitya Subramanium, TN
16. Mrs. Madhu Konduru,Bengaluru
17. Mrs. Neha Sood,London, UK
1. Ms. Nidhi Sood, Bhopal
2. Ms. Radhika Sood,Bhopal
3. Mrs.Shraddha Pingale, Bengaluru
4. Mr.Balaiah Santhapuram, Hyderabad
5. Mr. Andrew Vijayan, Benglauru
6. Mr. Vijay Patidar, Indore
7. Mr. Karthik Subramanian, Bengaluru
8. Mr. Ashok B.P.Mysore
9. Mr. Sujeet, Bengaluru
10. Mrs.Parijatha
11. Mrs. Shreya Okhade,Bengaluru
12. Mrs. Sreekrishna, Kakinada
13. Mr. Jeetu Dhanwani, Delhi
14. Mrs. Anitha Banthia
15. Mrs. Anjali Suri
16. Mrs. Savitha, Bengaluru
17. Mr. Sandeep Nisal, Nagpur
18. Mr Satyanarayana B, Hyderabad
19. Mr. A.R.Murthy, Bengaluru
20. Mrs. Kulraj Mohan,Bengaluru