About Ashraya

Technology-led education with inclusion at the core

Founded in 1997 in Orissa. Headquartered in Delhi. Working across 22+ schools in 7+ states.

Ashraya team at work
Vision & Mission

Scaling quality education through digital infrastructure

Ashraya nurtures the untapped potential of children, making them peers with the best in the world. As a non-profit, we aim to provide inclusive and equitable education to every child across India through technology.

Our endeavour is to bridge the gap between education and learning in a scalable and sustainable way — providing experiential learning that goes beyond the customary chalk-talk, diminishing dependency on archaic education models dominant in rural India.

Our Vision

Aligned with UN SDG 4 — quality education for all, everywhere.

Our Mission

Build a learning ecosystem that ensures inclusive, equitable education with lifelong opportunities.

Satish Jha — Founder, Ashraya
Satish Jha
Founder & Director, Ashraya
Message from the Founder

A journey from Rs. 5,640 to educational equity

"I come from a small village in Bihar, India. As a child, I received a scholarship from the Indian government — Rs. 10 per month for five years, Rs. 50 for four years, and Rs. 110 for two years. That total of Rs. 5,640, spread over 11 years, assisted me in acquiring my education."

"That support led me to study Policy, Economics, Law, and Political Science at Harvard Kennedy School, The Fletcher School, and EDHEC Business School. I found the imperative need to provide equal opportunities to underprivileged children while ensuring the digital transformation of education."

"I believe that the possibilities to learn and advance will bring India at par with all developed nations — with a well-educated populace ready to lead the world."

Focus Areas

How Ashraya creates change

Education Transformation

Redesigning how classrooms work through digital tools and modern pedagogy.

Learning Ecosystem

Creating connected environments where students, teachers, and content all work together.

Teacher Empowerment

Training and supporting teachers to confidently lead digital classrooms.

Community Impact

Engaging local communities in supporting and sustaining educational change.

Global Competency

Preparing learners with skills relevant to a rapidly changing global landscape.

Access to Resources

Ensuring quality learning materials reach every student, regardless of location.

Join the Mission

Be part of India's digital education story.

Whether you donate, partner, or collaborate — your involvement creates measurable change in real classrooms.