Welcome to AGVS
AGVS believes in an education system that goes beyond textbooks.Our curriculum blends agriculture, sports, arts, and
entrepreneurship into everyday learning, ensuring that students develop life skills alongside academics.
to our educational ecosystem
Abhyudaya Global Village School
Abhyudaya Global Village School (AGVS) is a transformative, rural, non-profit school located near Nagpur, Maharashtra. Spread across a 5-acre naturally grown farm and surrounded by 23 villages, our school provides empowering education that nurtures self-awareness, problem-solving, and a sense of responsibility among students. At AGVS, education is about discovery, collaboration, and self-reliance rather than rote memorization and standardized tests.
The school is run under Vikalpa, a voluntary organization founded in 1996. Vikalpa is a non-profit organization registered under the Societies Act 1860.
Our Vision
To be a fertile ground where education happens organically, allowing children to become self-aware, responsible, and creative individuals who contribute to their communities and beyond.
Our Mission
Our Approach
Key People
Dr. Prakash Gandhi (Ph.D. Chemistry) founded AGVS with a vision to make quality education accessible to rural children. After serving 25 years at Western Coalfields Limited, he took voluntary retirement in 2008 to dedicate himself to this mission. His own experiences of rural education hardships inspired him to establish AGVS as a model of affordable, high-quality schooling for underserved communities.
Dr. Prakash Gandhi
Founder
Mrs. Madhuri Gandhi (M.Sc. Chemistry) joined this mission in 2014 after taking voluntary retirement from LIC of India, where she served for 33 years. She undertook specialized training to understand early childhood education and now takes workshops and training for the teachers handling children aged 3 to 8 years, which is the foundational stage of education. Her dedication ensures that young learners receive the right guidance and nurturing environment.
Mrs. Madhuri Gandhi
Educator
Sachin Deshpande is a social entrepreneur with a deep-rooted understanding of Indian philosophy and culture. Raised in a tribal area of Chhattisgarh, he was inspired by his grandfather’s work with tribal communities, which instilled in him a strong sense of compassion and purpose. He left his corporate career to dedicate his life to societal betterment and education. Under his leadership, AGVS has flourished as a model of sustainable, interest-driven education.
Sachin Deshpande
Director
Bhagyashree Deshpande is a passionate educator committed to holistic learning. She plays a crucial role in designing the school’s curriculum and integrating experiential learning methodologies. Her expertise in child psychology and innovative teaching techniques ensures that every student at AGVS receives a nurturing and empowering education.
Bhagyashree Deshpande
Director
Residential Learning
AGVS has residential batch of students to maximize their learning through a structured daily routine involving yoga, meditation, sports, agriculture, and multilingual conversations. This immersive learning experience fosters independent thinking and holistic development.
Our Supporters & Collaborations
Our Supporters & Collaborations
From 2010 to 2013, the operational expenses were covered by founder Dr. Prakash Gandhi. Since 2013-14, the school has been receiving increasing support from individual donors, and since 2018-19, corporations.
These supporters include Persistent Foundation, MOIL, Walvoil Group, Excel Contrilinkage Pvt. Ltd., Inventys Research Company, Spacewood Office Solutions Pvt. Ltd., PIX Transmissions Ltd., Harrier Information Systems Pvt. Ltd, and D P Jain Educational Trust, Haldiram’s, Essar Power, Glanbia, Cholamandalam Home Finance Limited.
Persistent Foundation and Rama Purushottam Foundation helped with the construction of the new school building in 2023
Dr. Prakash Gandhi
Thanks to Dr. Johnson and the team, I now look forward to my dental visits knowing I am in the best hands.
Key Learning Modules Offered
- Agriculture & Animal Husbandry – Students practice farming daily, learning about sustainability, patience, and the science behind cultivation.
- Kho-Kho & Kabaddi – Sports are utilized for both physical and intellectual development.
- Food & Nutrition (Cooking) – Understanding nutrition and learning practical cooking skills.
- Arts & Music – A space for emotional expression and creative exploration.
- Business & Entrepreneurship – Hands-on learning in Kachchi Ghani oil processing, food processing, and small-scale business ventures.
- Spirituality – Meditation, yoga, and self-reflection as part of daily learning.
- Self & Society – Self-awareness and being responsible towards – self, family, village, nation and environment.
Our Supporter and Collaborations
- Dr Prakash Gandhi (Founder)
- Persistent Foundation
- MOIL
- Walvoil Group
- Excel Contrilinkage Pvt. Ltd.
- Inventys Research Company
- Spacewood Office Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
- PIX Transmissions Ltd.
- Harrier Information Systems Pvt. Ltd
- D P Jain Educational Trust
- Haldiram’s
- Essar Power
- Glanbia
- Cholamandalam Home Finance Limited.
Impact So Far
How You Can Help:
Sponsor a Child
- Help cover the cost of education for a student.
Support a Learning Module
- Fund specific programs like agriculture, arts, or sports.
Infrastructure Development
- Assist in building better classrooms and sustainable facilities.
General Donations
- Any contribution, big or small, helps us sustain and grow our impact.