About Us
Educate a Child. Enrich Lives
Parijat Academy is a non-profit that provides holistic education to children from socio-economically disadvantaged communities in the outskirts of Guwahati, Assam. We run two schools that cater to children from 10 tribal villages where access to education is limited. Currently, over 350 students are receiving either free or highly subsidised pre-primary to high school education at Parijat Academy.
Parijat Academy in Pamohi Village outside Guwahati is a 20-year-old institution that takes students from nursery to grade 10 and offers accommodation to children from remote villages. Parijat Academy in Garbhanga, a remote village, is a day school that takes students from lower primary to grade four.
With a focus on the holistic development of children, we conduct both academic and non-academic programmes. We are focused on developing not just a love for learning among our children but also livelihood skills, interest in sports, health and fitness, appreciation for the arts, love for nature and civic consciousness.
Who We Are
Our Vision
To empower children from less-privileged communities to escape poverty through holistic education
Our Mission
To provide a stimulating and caring environment in which every child can realise his or her full potential
To provide education with a view to equipping a child with life skills and livelihood training to become financially independent adults
Our Values
Love: Nurture love for fellow human beings and the world around you
Kindness: Live everyday with grace and consideration for others
Compassion: Share somebody else’s burden and lighten their load
Universal responsibility: Take ownership of your actions and contribute to society’s good
The Beginning
In 2003, a young college graduate from Pamohi Village dreamt of setting up a learning centre for village children who had dropped out of school. He had only INR 800 to spare for this project, something he had earned by providing private tuition to schoolchildren. It was a near impossible dream but the man behind it, Uttam Teron, was not someone to give up easily.
The learning centre he built in a 100-square-foot room is Parijat Academy. The centre started with four children in the 4-6 age group. Since then, it has grown to two schools in the neighbouring villages of Pamohi and Garbhanga.
More than 2000 Graduates so far
Uttam Teron
Uttam Teron founded Parijat Academy with a vision to bring change in society through quality, holistic education. He has single-handedly built and grown the non-profit with a commitment to provide a nurturing, learning environment to children from less privileged communities. He is passionate about inculcating values and life skills in children and youth that will enable them to secure their future through gainful employment and make them responsible citizens.
Teron graduated with a bachelor’s degree in science from the prestigious Cotton College in Guwahati before he embarked on this journey. He has won several awards including the Eastern India Women Association Social Service Award in 2009, the CNN IBN Heroes Award in 2011 and the Karmayogi
award from Lions Club in 2017.
Meet Our Volunteer Team
Aimoni Tumung
HEAD, WEAVING CENTER
Dipanjali Bhagawati
PRINCIPAL, PAMOHI
Baijayanti Teron Handique
ADMINISTRATIVE HEAD
Prakash Sarma
HEAD COORDINATOR, GARBHANGA CENTER
Parijat’s team of advisors and ardent supporters from around the world
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Barnali Das is a seasoned PR, Strategic Communications, and CSR leader with 25+ years of diverse industry and market experience spanning global corporations, Indian Federal Government, and INGO/NGOs. She has held senior positions in communications and marketing roles and has an in-depth understanding of reputation management, crisis mitigation, corporate communications, ESG, DEI etc.
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Lynette Kelly
Parijat is my second home. It's not just education; it's holistic nurturing that sets Parijat apart. With unwavering support from the faculty, it shines among non-profits. Proud to stand by Parijat as a supporter and avid admirer.
Nilotpal Boruah
CEO and Founder of TechVariablePanchalee heads Purple Iris Communications, a content development company she founded that has a presence in India and Singapore. She has close to three decades of experience in journalism and content services. Besides leading the agency, Panchalee advises social sector organisations and start-ups and mentors their in-house teams on content strategies.
Panchalee Thakur
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Prashant Godiwala
When I first heard about Parijat Academy, I was impressed by the story of founder Uttam Teron. He started with four students and has since grown Parijat into a full-fledged, free school for underprivileged students across two locations. I have visited the school and been involved in various ways over the years. Uttam is highly motivated and inspirational and efficiently manages the school’s operations and the team of dedicated teachers. I'm proud to call Uttam a friend and a brother.
Sekhar Subramani
We provide free holistic education and accommodation to children from socio-economically disadvantaged communities in Assam.
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