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PANKH School
Our Story

A school born out
of love and purpose

Founded on Republic Day 2013 in Rishikesh, PANKH has grown from a single classroom to a movement touching 6,000+ lives across three states.

PANKH School children
Est. 2013
Serving Rishikesh since Republic Day
Who We Are

A School Born Out of Purpose

PANKH – The Creative School was set up by Ms. Alankrita Banerjee as its Founder on January 26, 2013 in the holy city of Rishikesh, amid verdant hills in the northern state of Uttarakhand.

It caters to the needs of underprivileged children coming from adjoining slums and rural areas — all from Below Poverty Level (BPL) families. At present, the school imparts free education to around 200 students with classes from Nursery to Class 11.

Its first Batch of Class 10 has passed the Board Exams with flying colours. PANKH believes that education must be holistic — not just academic, but creative, joyful, and life-giving.

"Education is a journey of self-exploration — natural, imbued with love, filled with intrigue."
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Our Journey

From one classroom to a movement

Over 12 years, PANKH has grown step by step — every year a new chapter, every milestone a new life changed.

Jan 26, 2013
PANKH is Founded
Ms. Alankrita Banerjee starts PANKH on Republic Day in Rishikesh with a handful of children from the adjoining slums — offering free, holistic education to those who need it most.
2014
Mid-Day Meal Program Launched
Recognising that a hungry child cannot learn, PANKH introduces a daily nutritious mid-day meal for all enrolled students. Attendance rises immediately.
2016
Women's Vocational Training Begins
PANKH extends its reach beyond children — launching stitching, tailoring, embroidery and jute-art training for underprivileged women, enabling livelihood and independence.
2018
Expansion to Bihar — 9 Schools in Bodhgaya
Under the leadership of Amit Banerjee, PANKH establishes 9 remedial teaching centres in Bodhgaya, Bihar — serving 700 children and taking the mission beyond Uttarakhand.
2019–20
First Board Batch Passes with Flying Colours
PANKH's first Class 10 batch sits for CBSE board exams and passes with distinction — a historic milestone proving that underprivileged children can and will excel.
2020
COVID-19 Relief — 4,500+ Families Fed
During the pandemic lockdown, PANKH pivots instantly — distributing ration kits, cooked meals, and hygiene packs to 4,500+ families across Rishikesh who had no income or food.
2022
Light House Program Launched
PANKH launches the Light House initiative — free coaching and mentorship for students aiming for competitive exams, government jobs, and higher education.
2024
6,000+ Lives Touched
PANKH reaches a landmark — 6,000+ total beneficiaries across Uttarakhand, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The journey continues, one child at a time.
What We Do

Our programs touch every aspect of a child's life

We believe a child needs more than textbooks — they need nutrition, healthcare, creative expression and a safe community.

Free Education
Nursery to Class 11 — CBSE aligned, creative, and completely free for 200+ children.
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Meals & Nutrition
Daily mid-day meals, ration kits and hunger-relief drives ensure no child studies on an empty stomach.
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Women's Skills
Stitching, tailoring, jute art and paper jewellery — certified courses for 500+ women, building self-reliance.
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Health & Medical
Free health camps with Apollo Hospital & AIIMS Rishikesh — 1,500+ patients treated, hygiene awareness drives.
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Impact in Numbers

12 years of measured difference

These aren't just numbers — each one represents a life changed, a family uplifted, a future saved.

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Total Beneficiaries
Children, women and families across Uttarakhand, Bihar & UP
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Children Educated
Free schooling Nursery to Class 11 — first board batch passed
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Women Skilled
Vocational training in stitching, jute art & paper jewellery
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Fed During COVID
Ration kits and meals distributed during pandemic lockdown
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