Kishalay Foundation

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Our Vision

To nurture a generation of joyful, confident, and compassionate learners through play, sustainability, and community-driven education — empowering rural India to grow with equality, dignity, and purpose

Our Mission

Our mission is to make a difference in early education and basic healthcare in remote rural India. We want to make positive interventions in early education, nutrition and basic healthcare in rural India. We hope to bridge the digital divide to the extent we can. No Rural Indian Child should be deprived of quality early education

What We Do

We run a range of programs designed to uplift rural communities:

Early Education: Partnering with government schools in remote villages to improve teaching quality, learning environments, and holistic child development.
Child Nutrition & Health: Emphasizing nutritious diets for children and preventive healthcare outreach.
Sports & Physical Development: Organizing sports intervention programs and training camps to support physical and mental growth.
Community & Livelihood Support: Activities such as fruit sapling distribution, organic farming, and small-scale livestock programs to promote sustainable livelihoods.
Women Empowerment: Engaging and empowering rural women through employment, skills development, and community programs.
Disaster Relief & Support: Providing food, essentials, and recovery support during natural calamities in affected regions.

Who Are We?

Kishalay Foundation is a non-profit social development organization working to improve lives in remote and underprivileged rural communities of India, especially in West Bengal’s Sundarbans and other economically backward areas such as Purulia and Murshidabad. We also have present in the state of Jharkhand since 2024.

Founded on 23 August 2013 by a team of social entrepreneurs led by Biplab Das, the Foundation was established with a belief that quality early education, nutrition, and basic healthcare can transform the future of rural children and communities.

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Where We Work

Our headquarters is in Sonarpur, Kolkata, West Bengal (India) with regional operating centers in rural clusters such as Godkhali and Gosaba in the Sundarbans. We also operate programs in districts including South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, Purulia, and Murshidabad, Silli block of Jharkhand

Our Team

The leadership team of Kishalay Foundation is guided by Biplab Das, the Founder & Chief Functionary, who drives the vision and strategic growth of the organization. Jhilam Nandi, Co-Founder, leads partnerships, communication, and outreach initiatives to expand the foundation’s impact. The Directors, Tulana Das and Sipra Das Maity, ensure strong governance and effective implementation of programs. Saurabh Kumar, Advisor, provides valuable guidance on strategy, technology, and innovation. Manas Maity, Chief Operating Officer (COO), oversees daily operations and ensures smooth coordination of field programs.