Intentions of Ganga Valley Educational Trust
Ganga Valley Educational Trust (GVET) was established in 2007 to make quality education accessible to children in one of India’s remotest and most underserved districts, in Uttarakhand.
Here, private schools are far and few and Government schools are not up to the mark. GVET exists so that every child - irrespective of the social or economic distinction - has access to good education. This is at the core of our efforts.
Happy By Nature School - is our pilot project; a middle school that has been immensely useful to the community for over 14 years
The Ganga Valley School - is our proposed higher secondary school, which we are in the process of setting up
Devbhoomi God's Abode
A journey on the ancient pilgrim route to Gangotri has mesmerized humans for ages. This region is sacred to spiritual seekers and considered the birthplace of Ayurveda. Along the Bhagirathi River, near Uttarkashi, lies Devidhar village.
Many years ago, the need to provide better education to children here, tugged at the hearts of a few benevolent souls deeply.
This school visit will remain an unforgettable memory for me. I have absolutely no doubt that the children will grow up to become great, law abiding and proud Indian citizens. All the very best
Vijay Saradhi Jeedigunta
Florida, USA
The work and involvement of the interns and the teachers are contagious and one can experience the positive vibes instilled by the founders, in this school
Debi Prasad Das & Dr Nivedita Das
Pune
I got this great opportunity to teach Science, Online, to students of class 7 and 8 at HBN School. Was glad to see the response and potential questions on the face of the students which required little excitation to be asked.
Col Gulshan Chawla
Online Teacher
Surely one of the most memorable experiences in the last 46 years of my life. Hats of to the mamangement for their selfless act of providing the local children, the most powerful gift of education
Kalyan
Hyderabad
Seeing the children is extraordinarily fulfiling. The confidence in the children and the enthusiasm of the teachers and management is simply amazing
Krishna Nistala
Hyderabad
This school is trying to give a new direction to children so they can become fine citizens of India as Swami Vivekanand wished
Swami Amartyananda
Ramakrishna Mission, Medinipur, West Bengal
The visit has been an eye and heart opener. We city dwellers are cocooned in our own artificial world, blind to the selfless commitment of the people involved in creating this beautiful temple of learning
Prabhakar Shrivastava
Mumbai
GVET stands on the cusp between modernization and ingenuousness. If the local population can be convinced that they can lead good, healthy lives with their families and kids in their local communities, it will reduce migration to the plains and bigger cities.
Suryanarayan Ganti
Advisor
The journey of Happy by Nature School, since its birth in 2009 mirrors that of the nearby Bhagirathi river as it melts away at the glacial source and moves downhill over rocks, steep cliffs, calm valleys and man-made obstacles.
Subramanian Kavasseri
Founder Trustee
Happy Children - Happy School
Our teaching methods are centred around happy and energetic children
Activity Based Learning
Teaching through hands-on practicals, encouraging wonderment and enquiry
Learning in Mixed Age Groups
Learning from each other in an environment free from fear and competition
Breathing In the Outdoors
Because nature is a great energizer and a source of unlimited excitement and joy
Rooted In Indian Value Systems
Our children learn Sanskrit and fluently chant mantras to purify their mind, body and soul everyday
Leaving No Child Behind
The teachers and management actively monitor each child’s progress and offer personalised feedback
Welcoming Volunteers
We invite volunteers from diverse backgrounds to come and spend time with the children for mutual enrichment
As a Volunteer
Volunteering can be life-changing, and we always welcome on-site volunteers. If you wish to spend time with the children, we offer many short—and long-term volunteering opportunities.
Additionally, experienced teachers willing to commit regular time, are welcome to teach our students online.