Welcome to the Diwakar and Priya Foundation. We strongly believe that every underprivileged child deserves access to a Digital Paathshala, where they can engage in remote learning, discover answers, and foster collective knowledge. In today’s world, we emphasize the crucial role of digital tools, and we envision a scenario where providing a tablet and internet connection can spark curiosity and empower children to seek knowledge.
Our mission is to contribute to the academic success of students in government schools by providing essential digital infrastructure. Through this support, we aim to facilitate self-learning and, in turn, contribute to bridging the digital divide in society.
Inspiring curiosity among children from underprivileged backgrounds and empowering them to seek answers holds the key to a brighter future. The most effective approach involves leveraging digital interventions in their education—a Digital Paathshala where self-learning becomes a transformative cycle, nurturing a reservoir of knowledge within these young minds.
By employing these innovative learning techniques, we aim to narrow the digital gap for less privileged students. In higher classes, individual tablets or PCs can be provided, serving as additional motivation. Moreover, promising students will receive extra support in their ongoing studies.
In pursuit of this objective, we are wholeheartedly committed to adopting government schools and establishing computer labs to facilitate this educational transformation. Together, we strive to create opportunities for these children to thrive and succeed.
The Founders
Priyadarshini Nigam: It all began in November 1983, for Priyadarshini as she started working for Press Foundation Asia's syndicate Depth-news as a researcher and women's page writer...
Diwakar Nigam: Hailing from a humble background and starting from a small village school in Delhi, Diwakar graduated from IIT Madras with a master's degree in Computer Sciences...
At the Diwakar and Priya Foundation, we aim to bridge the educational gap and support underprivileged children by nurturing their curiosity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.
This goal will be realized through digital interventions in both government-run schools and private not-for-profit schools and educational institutions. Our commitment involves establishing Computer Labs equipped with internet connections, PCs, and Tablets in the schools we adopt and help build infrastructure in rural schools. We strive to ensure that every child, regardless of their economic status, gets the opportunity to access high-quality, inclusive, and holistic learning experiences through digital channels and we provide scholarships to meritorious students for higher education.
In the vision of the Diwakar and Priya Foundation, we foresee a world where education transcends the mere imparting of knowledge. It is about sparking curiosity and providing the tools to explore answers, eliminating any digital divide that may exist.
At the heart of our mission lies the vision of seeing every child embraced by the warmth of our Foundation's initiatives, charting a course toward a life brimming with productivity, confidence, prosperity, and dignity. The Diwakar and Priya Foundation is dedicated to empowering these young minds, breaking barriers, and reshaping the narrative of education to illuminate a path toward a brighter tomorrow.
At the heart of Diwakar And Priya Foundation is our commitment to supporting government and municipal schools. We extend our helping hand to schools in remote areas managed by not-for-profit societies or dedicated social workers. Together, we’re making a positive impact on education for all.
As the children continue to shape their lives and careers, noticeable progress is observed in the development of their personalities and a growing sense of self-awareness. Here are some examples showcasing the success stories:
A language enthusiast now pursuing German Hons. with the ambition to become a translator.
Overcoming adversity to achieve the dream of becoming an air hostess.
A science student scoring 77%, pursuing a career in Physiotherapy with the support of a laptop and career counseling.
My world took a 360-degree turn. My journey transformed as I entered here. I delved into mastering the language that I loved the most and through their support, I am pursuing German Hons. as my ambition is to become a translator in an embassy or a multinational corporation.
At the beginning,I lost faith in myself but now I’ve crossed bridges of adversity and I am soaring high with countless dreams. NDDP brings a ray of hope and has transformed my life. My dream was to become an air hostess and now Iam happy achieving it.
I scored 77% in science and received career counseling and a laptop to support my education. I cleared entrance exams and secured admission in Physiotherapy. The laptop allowed me to access MS Office and online platforms and personality development sessions helped me build a confident personality.
My world took a 360-degree turn. My journey transformed as I entered here. I delved into mastering the language that I loved the most and through their support, I am pursuing German Hons. as my ambition is to become a translator in an embassy or a multinational corporation.
At the beginning,I lost faith in myself but now I’ve crossed bridges of adversity and I am soaring high with countless dreams. NDDP brings a ray of hope and has transformed my life. My dream was to become an air hostess and now Iam happy achieving it.
I scored 77% in science and received career counseling and a laptop to support my education. I cleared entrance exams and secured admission in Physiotherapy. The laptop allowed me to access MS Office and online platforms and personality development sessions helped me build a confident personality.
Diwakar and Priya Education Foundation
TrustJ-3, SaketNew
Delhi – 110017
Phone: +91 11 6647 6647
