ABOUT US

Developing a happy, healthy and democratic society is impossible without education. Considering this viewpoint Disha Trust set a mission of ‘quality education for the betterment of society. And to achieve this goal Disha Trust started UMANG-Pathshala. Our initiative was supported by some social activists and progressive people. UMANG is not just a school, but a centre of ‘self-reliance, self-respect and happiness’, where children have the freedom to enjoy their childhood. And along with doing this, they understand different aspects of life.

Disha trust believes that by changing modalities of teaching; education can contribute best in establishing a democratic society. For reaching this goal understanding concepts should be preferred over cramming. Children should be taught to develop the capability of decision-making and analysis of the situation.

This should be done in a fearless, pleasant atmosphere. There should be no discrimination on behalf of caste-creed, status, region, colour, gender. And instead of competition; the practice of cooperation should be preferred. With the adherence towards school, children should be able to grow as a self-dependent learners. At UMANG-Pathshala, we believe in:-

  1. Understanding and respecting Democratic values (Equality, secularism, justice).
  2. To develop a democratic system.
  3. To organize various social, educational and cultural activities for understanding different aspects of life.
  4. To work as per the learning pace and interest of students.
  5. To design and assess the syllabus as per surroundings, requirements and interests of students.
  6. Inclusive, unanimous and cooperation-based education.
  7. Despite school fees; contributions by parents, society and organizations are preferred. No child should be devoid of education in dearth of money.
  8. Education could not be business; it is not a subject of profit-making. Keeping this in mind UMANG reserved 50% seats for the deprived section of society and financial contribution for the rest of the 50% are carried by the parents themselves.

As per our understanding, any fit child (mentally sound) cannot be incompetent in learning. Every child can learn, we just need to understand his/her interests and provide an atmosphere to catch the pace of self-development. Preserving the joy of childhood, significant learning should be propagated.

Umang Democratic School

Umang Democratic School currently with about 100 students on roll and about 10 full-time and 4 part-time teachers.

Umang Foundation School

Umang Foundation School currently with 22 students on roll and 2 full-time and 1 part-time teachers. This is a self-sustainable model.

Umang Pathshala

Umang Pathshala currently with about 500 students on roll and 2 full-time and 1 part-time teachers. The income of the school comes