About Us

Our Vision and Mission

Nurturing Scientific Minds for a Brighter Tomorrow

Aamchi Prayogshaala was founded with a deep-rooted belief that every child deserves an enriching education, regardless of their background.

Our mission extends beyond the classroom – we strive to ignite a lifelong passion for biology in young minds. By providing hands-on, interactive learning experiences, we aim to bridge educational gaps and foster a culture of scientific inquiry and discovery among underprivileged students.

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Our Story

Aamchi Prayoghshaala was co-founded by Dr. Mayuri Rege, Mugdha Belwalkar and Sachin Rajagopalan. With the IndiaBioscience Outreach grant, it started as an outreach program of the Dept. of Microbiology at Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai in December 2022. Now, this program is run jointly by the teacher volunteers from Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College and Homi Bhabha Center for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai.

Meet Our Team

The Heart Behind Our Mission

Our team is our greatest asset, each member bringing a unique skill set and dedication to the cause. The project was initiated at Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College, Matunga, Mumbai but has moved to the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai since September 2023.

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Dr. Mayuri Rege

Reader ‘F’ at HBCSE, TIFR

Formerly Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College

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Mugdha Belwalkar

Ph.D. Scholar,
Bhavan’s Research Centre, Mumbai
Formerly Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College

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Sachin Rajagopalan

Assistant Professor,
St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
Formerly, Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College

Our Core Team
(Ruia + HBCSE)

Vaidehi Mirashi
Dhanashree Sant
Niranjan Chavan
Vikrant Ghanekar
Uzma Shaikh
Bhakti Mandgaonkar
Dnyaneshwari Joshi
Suraj Jadhav

Together, they create a nurturing environment where students can thrive.

Our Partners

IndiaBioscience Outreach Grant (IOG)
COMPASS Outreach Grants
Participated in India Science Festival 2024

Our Educational Approach

Experiential Learning at Its Core

At the heart of Aamchi Prayogshaala’s philosophy is the belief that education should be interactive and accessible.

Our approach combines traditional teaching with hands-on experiments and real-world applications.

By visiting schools, hosting lab days, and creating engaging content, we bring the excitement of discovery directly to students. This method not only enhances understanding but also builds confidence and a deep appreciation for science.

Celebrating Our Achievements

Making a Difference, One Student at a Time

Aamchi Prayogshaala’s journey is marked with significant milestones. From reaching hundreds of students and teachers to being recognized on national platforms, our efforts in reshaping biology education have been fruitful.

Our interactive workshops have not only enlightened students but also provided a platform for teachers to enhance their teaching methods. These achievements are a testament to the power of dedicated educational outreach.

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Average user rating

12+

Years of experience

Our Expansion and Future Plans

Broadening Horizons

The success and positive feedback from our community have fueled our ambition to expand further.

We are currently working towards introducing our programs in more regional languages, making them accessible to a wider audience.

Additionally, we plan to enhance our teaching materials and explore new innovative methods to make biology education even more engaging and impactful.

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