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Who we are

Our Story Inspiring Hope and Transforming Futures

Development Initiative: Igniting Young Mind is a registered not-for-profit organization under the Society Registration Act, 1973. Since 2019, we have worked across Madhya Pradesh to champion inclusive and quality education, especially for children and adolescents from marginalized and under-resourced communities.

Education is not just about what you learn, but how you live.”

Education is not just about what you learn, but how you live.” At Development Initiative: Igniting Young Mind, we believe that life skills are essential for every learner's holistic growth. These skills empower students to handle challenges, make responsible decisions, build healthy relationships, and adapt to change — both inside and outside the classroom.

Focus on WHO approved 10 Core Life Skills
Communication, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, empathy, and problem-solving etc.
Classroom Integration
Life skills woven into regular school activities and teaching practices.
Teacher Enablement
Capacity building through training modules and interactive trainings.
Inclusivity & Gender Sensitivity
Ensuring relevance across socio-cultural contexts.
Interactive Tools
Use of storytelling, role-plays, and reflection exercises to encourage real-life application. .
Resource Development
Contributed to the creation of state-approved Life Skills Modules for Classes 6 to 8 in Madhya Pradesh.

Supporting Rajya Shiksha Kendra (RSK), Madhya Pradesh

We work in close collaboration with Rajya Shiksha Kendra, the academic and implementation authority for school education in Madhya Pradesh, to strengthen training and educational delivery across 8 districts (Bhind, Morena, Gwalior, Datia, Barwani, Chattarpur, Jhabua and Alirajpur) of the state, 500 Residential institutions.

Training Design & Content
Development of class wise modules for teachers.
Master Trainer Engagement:
Facilitating and mentoring state-level trainers and resource persons.
Teacher Enablement
Capacity building through training modules and interactive trainings.
Inclusivity & Gender Sensitivity
Ensuring relevance across socio-cultural contexts.
Interactive Tools
Use of storytelling, role-plays, and reflection exercises to encourage real-life application. .
Resource Development
Contributed to the creation of state-approved Life Skills Modules for Classes 6 to 8 in Madhya Pradesh.