About Us – AGVS School

About AGVS

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.

To offer interest-based education where students explore their passions through specialized modules.
To cultivate a strong sense of community and responsibility among students.
To integrate sustainable practices into daily learning.
To provide competent educators who guide students in their journey of self-discovery.
To make quality education accessible to rural communities while creating a sustainable model for schools.
To empower students to be producers rather than consumers through hands-on, real-world applications.

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.

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.

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.

Sachin Deshpande is a social entrepreneur inspired by his upbringing in tribal Chhattisgarh and his grandfather’s work with tribal communities. Leaving behind a corporate career, he dedicated himself to education and social impact, leading AGVS into a model of sustainable, interest-driven learning.

Bhagyashree Deshpande is a passionate educator who plays a key role in designing the school curriculum and integrating experiential learning pedagogy at AGVS. With expertise in child psychology and innovative teaching methods, she helps create a nurturing and empowering learning environment for students.

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