School Support Programs 2025: bringing joy to students

Over the years, whenever Vishav Manav Ruhani Kendra (VMRK) donated educational materials, students shared their dreams of pursuing different professions and building a better future. Encouraged by their aspirations, VMRK continued its student support initiatives in 2025, reaching schools across Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

Identifying schools and assessing student needs

To ensure that support reached those who needed it most, VMRK’s extensive network of local volunteers visited nearby villages, and slum areas. They identified schools with students from families of daily wage earners, tribal communities, and other households with limited resources. Some schools also reached out to VMRK directly after learning about our initiatives through other schools that had received support from us.

At each school, volunteers coordinated with school staff to identify items required based on students’ needs. In many schools, a large number of students carried worn out school bags, while others used makeshift bags. Consequently, school bags were among the most commonly requested items. During the winter season, students in some schools wore ragged sweaters or had none at all. ​​Volunteers recorded the sweater color to match the school uniform and each student’s size. Other frequently requested items included water bottles and stationery kits.

Donating educational materials

VMRK next set out to procure the requested materials, placing a strong focus on durability and quality standards. Our volunteers then prepared a detailed distribution schedule, covering multiple schools each day during school hours.

There were significant challenges reaching schools located in extremely remote areas with limited connectivity. Schools situated in hilly terrain were even more difficult to access. Rainy weather and dense fog often exacerbated these difficulties. Undeterred by such conditions, our volunteers drove slowly as they continued their journey. When the final stretch across the hilly terrain became too narrow, our volunteers proceeded on foot—sometimes for up to five kilometers—carrying educational materials on their backs. Upon arrival, the school staff were pleasantly surprised by the effort VMRK had made to support these students in need.

At many schools, students warmly welcomed our volunteers with customary performances and flowers. Following this, our volunteers distributed educational materials to students individually, grade by grade. We brought extra supplies in case a school needed more than initially requested. As students received their items, their excitement was palpable. Many eagerly began using their supplies right away.

During 2025, VMRK reached more than 790 schools, bringing happiness to over 52,670 underprivileged students. Several of these support programs were organized alongside large-scale events held at VMRK Lighthouse Centers. To learn more about the charitable activities conducted during these events, read the blog posts below:

Charitable services at 2025 Autumn (Ashvin) Navratri
Charitable services at Guru Purnima 2025
Charitable services at 2025 Spring (Chaitra) Navratri
Charitable services at Spiritual Discourse March 2025, Nawan Nagar, Haryana
Charitable services at Spiritual Discourse March 2025, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Charitable services at Spiritual Discourse February 2025, Pimpalner, Maharashtra