Event
Scholarship guidance seminar for classes 8–10
Students and parents across four schools attended a session on the NMMS and Navodaya examinations and how to prepare.
Recent
Media
News, pictures and coverage from the field
Updates from our programmes, a photo and video record of the work, press mentions, and the recognition our team and volunteers have received.
- Updates
- News & field notes
- Gallery
- Photos & videos
- Coverage
- In the press
- Recognition
- Awards & honours
News & Updates
What is happening in our programmes
Short updates from the field. Dated news posts with full articles are being added through the admin panel.
Environment
Monsoon tree-plantation drive in Pauni
School and youth groups planted saplings across village common land, with a follow-up plan to check survival after a year.
Recent
Education
Supported students clear scholarship examinations
Several students from the Education Support Programme received scholarship awards this cycle.
Recent
Skilling
New batch begins at the digital literacy centre
A fresh group of young people started the basic computer and employability course this month.
Recent
A searchable news archive with individual article pages is on the way.
Photo & Video Gallery
A visual record of the work
A selection of photographs from classrooms, camps, plantation drives and events. A fuller, categorised gallery is managed through the admin panel.
Videos
Short films about our programmes and the students in them will be published here and on our social channels.
Photographs are used with consent. If you are in an image and would like it removed, please contact us.
In the Press
Coverage of our work
Newspaper coverage of our programmes in Bhandara district. Select any clipping to read the original scan.
October 2026
Reading Inspiration Day at Zilla Parishad School, Junona
On Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's birth anniversary, Gurukul CPS Foundation distributed free books to students of the Zilla Parishad Primary School in Junona, Bhandara district. The programme was led by founder Ravi Bhisekar and social worker Rakesh Hatwar, and was covered by three regional newspapers.
View full clippingDeshonnati (Bhandara Edition)19 October 2026
Books gifted at Junona school: Gurukul Foundation marks Reading Inspiration Day
Deshonnati reported that Gurukul CPS Foundation distributed free books to students of the Zilla Parishad primary school in Junona on Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's birth anniversary, led by founder Ravi Bhisekar and social worker Rakesh Hatwar.
View full clippingDainik Suvarna Maharashtra17 October 2026
Reading Inspiration Day celebrated at ZP Primary School Junona; Gurukul CPS Foundation distributes books
The paper covered the free book distribution aimed at building a reading habit, curiosity and creativity among rural students, held with the support of headmaster Mr. Sonkusare, the school management committee, teachers and parents.
View full clippingBhandara Express17 October 2026
Reading Inspiration Day celebrated with enthusiasm on Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's birth anniversary
Bhandara Express reported that students, teachers, parents, alumni and the school management committee came together at the event, and were encouraged to take up regular reading and build a brighter future.
“In today's digital age, students' connection with books is weakening. Drawing inspiration from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's ideas, our main aim is to revive the love of reading among students in rural areas. This treasure of knowledge in the form of books will surely brighten their future.”
August 2026
Exam-prep kits for scholarship aspirants, Pauni
Our distribution of folders, diaries, OMR sheets and practice papers to Class 7 and 8 students preparing for the NMMS scholarship exam was reported by two local dailies.
View full clippingNavrashtra25 August 2026
Gurukul Foundation's Praiseworthy Initiative
Navrashtra covered our distribution of exam-prep kits — folders, diaries, OMR sheets and practice papers — to Class 7 and 8 students in Pauni preparing for the NMMS scholarship exam, helping them build the confidence that comes from regular OMR-format practice.
View full clippingDeshonnati27 August 2026
An Initiative for Students' Educational Development
Deshonnati reported on the same Pauni drive, highlighting mentor Ravi Bhisekar's effort to equip scholarship aspirants with the study material and regular practice they need to compete with confidence.
Journalists: a short press kit with our background, key facts and photographs is available on request.
Awards & Recognition
Honours received by our founder
Independent recognition for the work of Gurukul CPS Foundation's founder, Ravi Anantrao Bhisekar, in education and community service — certificates shown exactly as issued.
Jivran Foundation1 June 2026
Rashtriya Gaurav Pratibha Samman — Exclusive Global Honour
Certificate of Appreciation 2026, recognising outstanding contribution and dedicated service in education, academic excellence and student empowerment.
Achiever Award Council13 July 2026
Honorary Doctorate Award
Conferred in the field of Entrepreneurship & Education Coaching (Honoris Causa) — a non-academic honorary award, not a formal degree.
Tretayug Foundation15 August 2026
The Iconic India Award
Presented on India's Independence Day in recognition of excellence, leadership and lasting impact through education.
Tretayug Foundation15 August 2026
Letter of Appreciation
Accompanied the Iconic India Award, acknowledging consistent dedication to nation-building through education and service to society.
Bharat GoodTimes15 August 2026
Shakhsiyat — Meet the National Icons
Featured among personalities shaping India's future through leadership, innovation and service, on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.
These are personal honours conferred on our founder; certificate images are reproduced as issued by the respective organisations.
Moments from the felicitation ceremonies
Photographs from the award functions and felicitation ceremonies where these honours were presented to our founder.
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Photographs are from public felicitation ceremonies organised by the respective awarding bodies.
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