Bridging the Digital Divide in Maharashtra
Founded in 2021, the Eco-Digital Learning Foundation works across seven districts of Maharashtra to equip students, teachers, and communities with digital skills and ecological awareness — building futures that are both skilled and sustainable.
We operate as a registered NGO under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950. Every program is free for learners. Every rupee raised goes directly into communities.
2,000+
Learners Reached
7
Districts Active
30+
Programs Delivered
88%
Completion Rate
280+
Teachers Trained
₹0
Fees Charged
What Drives Us
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
A Maharashtra where every young person — regardless of district, caste, or family income — has the digital skills to participate fully in the economy and the ecological awareness to protect the land that sustains them.
"Digital equity is not a luxury — it is the infrastructure of opportunity."
— Priya Deshpande, Founder
Our Mission
To deliver free, high-quality digital education programs in underserved districts of Maharashtra — weaving environmental literacy into every curriculum and transitioning each initiative to community ownership within two years.
Advisory Board
Our Mentors
Educators, technologists, civil servants, and industry leaders who guide our strategy and open doors across Maharashtra.
Dr. Anjali Mehta
Academic Advisor
IIT Bombay – Centre for Education in Emerging Technologies
Twenty years of research in rural education equity and digital pedagogy. Guides curriculum design and evaluation frameworks.
Vikram Joshi
Technology Mentor
Former CTO, Maharashtra E-Governance Services
Architect of state-level digital infrastructure. Mentors the tech team on scalable, low-bandwidth solutions for rural connectivity.
Smt. Laxmi Thorat
Community & Policy Advisor
Former IAS Officer, Rural Development Department
Distinguished civil servant with deep connections across Maharashtra's district administration. Opens doors at Gram Panchayat and ZP levels.
Nikhil Kamble
Industry Mentor
Co-Founder, TechMahindra Alumni Network
Bridges EDLF graduates with industry opportunities. Runs the placement network and helps Code for Change students land their first roles.
The Core Team
Team Members
A small, committed team spread across Maharashtra — no celebrity board, just people who believe in the work and show up every day to do it.
Priya Deshpande
Founder & Chairperson
PuneA social entrepreneur from Pune with over a decade in education policy and community development. Spent eight years working with ZP schools across Marathwada before founding EDLF in 2021.
Rohan Kulkarni
Director of Programs
SataraFormer ZP school teacher from Satara with a Masters in Educational Technology. Designed digital curricula now used in 15 schools across Pune and Satara districts.
Aarti Pawar
Head of Technology
NagpurIT professional from Nagpur with EdTech platform experience. Previously contributed to Maharashtra's state digital literacy initiative. Leads all EDLF technical infrastructure.
Suresh Patil
Community Outreach Manager
NandurbarNative to Nandurbar's tribal belt, Suresh bridges EDLF to remote communities. Works closely with Gram Panchayats and local sarpanches to identify and support learners.
Kavita Shinde
Finance & Administration
Chh. SambhajinagarChartered Accountant from Aurangabad ensuring full transparency. Manages accounts, compliance, and reporting so every rupee reaches its intended program.
Amol Bhosale
Curriculum & Training Lead
KolhapurTeacher trainer from Kolhapur with a background in open educational resources. Develops all program content in Marathi and English and leads Teacher Digital Academy workshops.
Since 2021
Our Impact in Numbers
Numbers we stand behind — counted by independent field monitors, not by us.
2,000+
Learners Reached
7
Districts Active
30+
Programs Delivered
88%
Completion Rate
280+
Teachers Trained
₹0
Fees Charged
Partners & Supporters
Our Collaborators
Government bodies, philanthropic foundations, academic institutions, and industry partners who share our belief in equitable education.
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