Who We Are
IncludiaTrust is a grassroots-driven organization founded to address educational inequity, livelihood gaps, and systemic barriers facing India’s most marginalized communities. We combine teacher professional development, open-access research and publishing, health and livelihood awareness, and community legal advocacy to create holistic change. Our team includes educators with over a decade of field experience, a dedicated advocate supporting legal rights awareness, and a growing network of 600+ active community members working together to ensure every learner can learn, belong, and become.
🌟 Our Vision 🌟
Empower every learner—regardless of background—with accessible, evidence-based education.
Foster critical thinking, practical skills, and belonging so all can become confident changemakers.
Build an India where quality education, equity, and community empowerment are realities for all.
🎯 Our Mission
Priyaranjan Kumar
Founder & CEO | Education, Research & PublicationsBackground:
Master in Education from Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, specializing in project-based learning, inclusive curriculum design, and educational policy analysis.
I founded IncludiaTrust because I believe every learner—regardless of gender, caste, ability, or postcode—deserves not only knowledge but also belonging and agency. Our motto, “Learning. Belonging. Becoming.”, isn't just a tagline; it’s a promise:
Learning — We commit to making education accessible, engaging, and relevant.
Belonging — We build communities where every voice matters.
Becoming — We equip learners to take leadership of their own futures.
Expertise:
Over a decade of leading inclusive education initiatives across India.
Curriculum design and teacher professional development.
Field research on digital literacy and educational equity in rural Bihar.
Published researcher on blended teaching methods and inclusive pedagogy.
Role at Includia Trust:
Strategic leadership and organizational vision.
Education program design and implementation.
Research publication and journal management.
Policy advocacy and evidence-based recommendations.
Network building with schools, NGOs, and government bodies.
Key Achievements:
Trained 20+ teachers in multicultural pedagogy.
Managed digital learning platform reaching 5,00+ learner.
Curriculum design projects in School and Library.
Published research presented at national conferences.
Kundan Kumar
Program Lead | Livelihood & Mental HealthBackground:
Master's in Development from Azim Premji University with specialization in health systems, policy, and community interventions. Bachelor's degree in Linguistics and Archaeology from Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak.
Expertise:
Mental health support and psychosocial care
Community-based rehabilitation and reintegration
Tribal studies and grassroots fieldwork
Health systems analysis and policy implementation
Youth development and democratic engagement
Field Experience:
Mariwala Health Initiative: Conducted case documentation at Koilwar Mental Hospital, Bihar; facilitated family reintegration through home visits; resource mapping with government stakeholders
Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur: Night outreach and data collection for homeless persons in mental distress (Patna location)
Ethnographic Fieldwork: Studied Baiga, Bhil, Gond, Santhal, Munda, Ho, and Naga tribal communities; documented cultural practices, social institutions, and development transformations
Ayang Trust: Worked on livelihood, horticulture, and women's empowerment projects; evaluated Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
Role at Includia Trust:
Leads mental health awareness and support programs
Designs livelihood empowerment initiatives for marginalized communities
Conducts community-based research and needs assessment
Builds partnerships with health institutions and government schemes
Develops capacity-building workshops for community resilience
Key Skills:
Mental health counseling and OPD support
Community engagement and participatory research
Project management for development interventions
Data analysis and evidence-based programming
Training design and facilitation
Akshay Kumar
Program Lead | Livelihood & Public HealthBackground:
Gandhi Fellow at Piramal Foundation working with Aspirational Bharat Collaborative (NITI Aayog partnership). Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Sido Kanhu Murmu University, Dumka; Postgraduate studies in Business Administration.
Expertise:
Public health systems and community health programming
Social development and grassroots implementation
Research and development for policy-driven interventions
Stakeholder management and government collaboration
Strategy building for aspirational districts
Professional Experience:
Piramal Foundation (2023-Present): Gandhi Fellow implementing Big Bet ABC Project in Bihar; works on health, education, and livelihood outcomes in aspirational districts
Medical Supplies Sector (2017-Present): COO experience managing healthcare equipment supply chains for hospitals, practitioners, and medical institutions
Role at Includia Trust:
Leads public health awareness campaigns
Coordinates government scheme accessibility programs
Implements livelihood skill development workshops
Manages stakeholder relationships with health departments and local bodies
Develops monitoring and evaluation frameworks for community programs
Key Skills:
Public policy analysis and implementation
Communication and community mobilization
Strategic planning and program management
Leadership in multi-stakeholder environments
Microsoft Office and data management tools
Rutuja Gharde
Program Lead – Legal Support & RightsBackground:
B.A. LLB (Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Legislative Law) with specialization in constitutional law, social justice, and rights-based advocacy.
Expertise:
Constitutional rights and legal remedies.
Gender justice and women's rights advocacy.
Community legal education and empowerment.
Case management and litigation support.
Legal awareness for marginalized communities.
Role at Includia Trust:
Leads all constitutional and legal advocacy work.
Conducts "Know Your Rights" workshops for communities.
Provides legal guidance on educational rights, health entitlements, and social schemes.
Assists community members in understanding and filing cases when rights are denied.
Bridges the gap between legal systems and marginalized populations.
Develops legal literacy materials in accessible language.
Focus Areas:
Educational rights and anti-discrimination support.
Women's rights and gender-based violence prevention.
Legal remedies for government scheme denial.
Constitutional awareness and civic education.
Direct case assistance and follow-up support.
Impact:
Empowers communities to claim their rightful entitlements.
Provides practical legal solutions for everyday injustices.
Creates awareness about constitutional protections.
Supports victims of discrimination to seek legal recourse.
Builds community confidence in accessing justice systems.
Why Our Team Works
Our diverse team brings together:
- Education expertise (Priyaranjan) for transforming teaching practices
- Mental health & tribal development experience (Kundan) for holistic community wellness
- Public health & government collaboration skills (Akshay) for systems-level change
- Legal advocacy & constitutional knowledge (Rutuja) for rights-based empowerment
Together, we create comprehensive, evidence-based solutions that address education, livelihood, health, and justice—ensuring marginalized communities can truly learn, belong, and become.
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