People Doing the Actual Work
EDLF is a small, committed team spread across Maharashtra. We don't have a flashy board of directors or celebrity advisors — just people who believe in the work and show up every day to do it.
Priya Deshpande
Founder & Chairperson
Pune
A social entrepreneur from Pune with over a decade of experience in education policy and community development. Priya spent eight years working with Zilla Parishad schools across Marathwada before founding EDLF in 2021.
Rohan Kulkarni
Director of Programs
Satara
A former ZP school teacher from Satara, Rohan holds a Masters in Educational Technology from SNDT University. He has designed digital curricula now used in 15 schools across Pune and Satara districts.
Aarti Pawar
Head of Technology
Nagpur
An IT professional from Nagpur with experience in EdTech platforms, Aarti previously contributed to Maharashtra's state digital literacy initiative. She leads all technical infrastructure at EDLF.
Suresh Patil
Community Outreach Manager
Nandurbar
Native to Nandurbar district in the tribal belt, Suresh is the foundation's bridge to remote communities. He works closely with Gram Panchayats and local sarpanches to identify and support learners.
Kavita Shinde
Finance & Administration
Chh. Sambhajinagar
A Chartered Accountant from Aurangabad, Kavita ensures the foundation operates with full transparency. She manages accounts, compliance, and reporting so every rupee reaches the programs it is meant for.
Amol Bhosale
Curriculum & Training Lead
Kolhapur
A teacher trainer from Kolhapur with a background in open educational resources, Amol develops all program content in Marathi and English, and runs the Teacher Digital Academy workshops.
What We Stand For
These aren't aspirational slogans — they're the principles that guide every decision we make.
Honesty First
We report what we actually achieve — not what looks impressive. Every number on this site reflects real learners and real outcomes.
Community-Led
Programmes are designed with communities, not for them. Local knowledge shapes everything we build.
Long-term Thinking
We invest in people — teachers, community leaders, graduates — so impact continues long after we step back.
Environmental Respect
The same land that feeds Maharashtra also needs to be protected. We weave ecological awareness into every curriculum we deliver.
Want to join the team?
We're always looking for volunteers, field coordinators, and content creators who believe in equitable digital education. Write to us — we read every message.
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