Every child deserves a classroom where learning is engaging, teachers are motivated, and schools are nurturing spaces of growth. At Peepul, this belief drives everything we do. Peepul is an education-focused non-profit dedicated to building an education system in India that enables every child to realise their fullest potential. Our work begins at the heart of government schools, where systemic transformation has the power to impact millions. By working hand-in-hand with national, state, and local governments, Peepul aims to equip teachers, strengthen school leaders, and create conditions where quality learning can thrive.
Our journey spans across Delhi and Madhya Pradesh, where our programmes currently reach more than 9 million students and over 300,000 teachers across 100,000 schools. This impact comes from building exemplar schools as models of change, generating evidence from their success, and scaling these lessons in partnership with state governments and the wider system.
Some of our pioneering initiatives include the internationally recognised CM Rise Teacher Professional Development programme, which supports over 300,000 teachers, and partnerships that bring innovative approaches such as digital learning and computer science education into classrooms. We also work closely with flagship programmes like CM RISE Schools and collaborative projects supported by partners including the World Bank and Amazon India.
Meet the team
Peepul, on LinkedIn
Kruti Bharucha, Founder & CEO
Nitasha Shridhar, Head of HR
Joshy Jose, Director, MP Programmes
At the centre of Peepul’s work is a deep commitment to values of impact, excellence, and leadership. Our team of educators, programme managers, and professionals is united in a shared vision of improving government school education, driven by the conviction that transformation at scale is possible. The organisation has received international recognition, including the prestigious Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation, and continues to be supported by both Indian and global philanthropic partners.
Joining Peepul means being part of a restless, resilient community that believes in systemic change. For those who want to make an impact on the ground, it offers not only the opportunity to design programmes but also to shape the future of classroom learning in India. Because when government schools deliver, millions of children learn — and a nation is transformed.
