Desh Apnayen

Desh Apnayen Desh Apnayen Sahayog Foundation was founded by Mr. Vallabh Bhanshali, Co-founder and Chairman of Enam Securities, and his associates in 2015.

Our vision is to co-create Democracy 2.0, by building an accountable citizenry and society around three important themes: citizenship education, volunteerism and neighbourhood engagement. Our vision is to co-create Democracy 2.0, by building an accountable citizenry and society around three themes: citizenship education, volunteerism and neighbourhood engagement. We offer a variety of programmes t

o schools across India, at no cost to them. Please write to [email protected] if you would like to know more about our work or partner with us.

20/05/2026

Have you read the latest article on the Desh Apnayen blog yet? Here’s a short video by our guest author, Mr. Vishal Talreja.

Through powerful stories and reflections from his journey in education, he explores how schools, relationships, and everyday conversations can help young people become thoughtful changemakers.

Read the full article at https://bit.ly/ArticleByVishalTalreja and share your thoughts/questions with us.

In the latest article on the Desh Apnayen blog, Mr. Vishal Talreja reflects on how active citizenship is nurtured in ev...
20/05/2026



In the latest article on the Desh Apnayen blog, Mr. Vishal Talreja reflects on how active citizenship is nurtured in everyday spaces. He writes: “Democracy can be practised every day, such as in classrooms that hold space for students to feel safe and express their ideas; in families where differences are discussed with respect; and in communities where people listen to one another with curiosity rather than judgement.”

Read the full article at https://bit.ly/ArticleByVishalTalreja (link in bio)

18/05/2026



By acting out the democratic process – allotting election symbols, organising rallies, and submitting memoranda – students from Government Higher School, Chikanya in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandsaur district gained more than just knowledge, they developed agency. Now they independently take the initiative to achieve cleanliness in school. This proves that when students are actively involved in civic activities, they become invested in the outcomes.

11/05/2026

At Government High School, Morvan in Madhya Pradesh’s Neemuch district, student members of the ACTiZENS’ Club programme identified a major concern: a lack of access to clean drinking water due to a damaged water tank. They acted proactively to address this pressing issue and spoke to the principal. The principal promptly took action, ensuring the installation of a new water tank. In this video, hear how this experience helped the students realise that problems can be solved when they take initiative and speak up.

True citizenship goes beyond institutions; it starts with the personal journey of developing empathy, promoting dignity...
06/05/2026



True citizenship goes beyond institutions; it starts with the personal journey of developing empathy, promoting dignity, and encouraging agency. Schools offering safe spaces for dialogue and self-reflection can transform students from passive observers into active changemakers like Pallavi. The future of democracy depends on citizens’ ability to foster classrooms where young people feel seen, heard, and able to shape their world.

Read more in the latest article on the Desh Apnayen blog, written by educator and social entrepreneur Mr. Vishal Talreja, and share your views/questions with us.

Article Link: https://bit.ly/ArticleByVishalTalreja

04/05/2026

We are immensely proud of the ACTiZENS’ Club members from Government Higher Secondary School, Sawarniya Maharaj, Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh) for highlighting a real-life problem and following through with the municipal council to get new dustbins installed on campus.

Congratulations to the students for taking the initiative to become Alert, Informed, and Active Citizens.

22/04/2026

Earth Day is a reminder that our planet needs us—now more than ever.

It’s a day to reflect on the importance of protecting our air, water, and natural resources, and to recognise that every choice and every action matters.

Today, we invite you to watch an inspiring short video showcasing how the ACTiZENS’ Club members from two schools in Madhya Pradesh—Government HSS, Padliya (Dewas), and PM Shri GHSS, Aliganj (Raisen)—are making efforts to care for the environment.

Happy Earth Day!

20/04/2026



Mr. Manoj Kumar Swamy from Government Higher Secondary School, Motipura (Mandsaur district), and Mr. Lokesh Chauhan from Government High School, Bassi ki Bawdi (Neemuch district) are among our 1,000+ SPOC (single point of contact) teachers conducting the ACTiZENS’ Club programme at our Madhya Pradesh partner schools.

Our goal is to shape Alert, Informed, and Active Citizens through a nearly year-long programme designed for students and offered free of cost to our partner schools.

Given the number of academic and administrative responsibilities teachers from government and other schools have to shoulder regularly, some school principals or teachers hesitate to conduct the ACTiZENS’ Club programme activities in their school. We have deep empathy for all our stakeholders because they make the time to receive training on the experiential activities curated by our team and facilitating them for their students.

In this short video, Messrs Swami and Chauhan talk about their experience.

Thank you, sirs, for all your support, and for playing a pivotal role in nurturing active citizenship in your schools.

In the latest article on the Desh Apnayen blog, Ms. Kavita Anand writes about the role schools play in building thinkin...
15/04/2026



In the latest article on the Desh Apnayen blog, Ms. Kavita Anand writes about the role schools play in building thinking citizens. She adds that children learn democracy when they experience the following: fairness, equity, multiple viewpoints, voice, dialogue, and shared responsibility.

We invite you to read the full article at https://bit.ly/ArtcileByKavitaAnand if you haven’t read it.

Democracy

Remembering Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti—a visionary leader whose ideas reshaped the foundatio...
14/04/2026

Remembering Dr. B. R. Ambedkar on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti—a visionary leader whose ideas reshaped the foundation of modern India. As the principal architect of the Constitution of India, he established the pillars of justice, equality, and democracy.

May we continue to be ACTiZENS and uphold the values that he stood for.

13/04/2026

At the recently held Desh Apnayen Annual Awards Ceremony for Goa Schools (2025–2026), Dr. Gopal Pradhan, Associate Professor at SCERT Goa, highlighted the importance of experiential learning.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to him for gracing the ceremony as the Chief Guest, and for being a pivotal stakeholder in furthering Desh Apnayen Sahayog Foundation’s mission of nurturing ACTiZENS - Alert, Informed, and Active Citizens.

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