India is a fast-developing nation, but with a population of over a billion, this progress is lop-sided. While one part of India is a vibrant economy, poverty is a major social problem.    Faced with few options where they live, many migrate to urban areas in search of work and better living conditions;  by living in slums they end up without the basic necessities and live in unhealthy conditions. About 40% of families have to satisfy their hunger with one meal a day.
 

Shanti Niketan is an educational component of El Shaddai Charitable Trust. It was opened as a non-formal school in the year 2001. We currently educate more than 250 children withing 7 different grades. It is an active learning centre for physical, mental, emotional and moral growth of children.