Pune-based non-profit Leadership for Equity (LFE), in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), has launched the Sadhana Fellowship 2025-26.
This six-month, practice-based fellowship aims to equip aspiring educators – especially from marginalized communities – with the skills, confidence, and classroom leadership needed to transform learning outcomes in schools.
Beginning September 2025, the Sadhana Fellowship will offer a blended learning experience with over 400 hours of classroom teaching, combined with expert-led training modules in pedagogy, English proficiency, digital tools, and essential soft skills.
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The program is tailored for unemployed teaching graduates and professionals from non-teaching backgrounds seeking a meaningful transition into education.
A unique feature of the fellowship is its practice-first approach, where participants gain real-world teaching experience under the mentorship of seasoned educators.
Sadhana Fellowship: Building Inclusive and Capable Teaching Force
Fellows will receive a monthly stipend of ₹5,000, along with a joint certification from Leadership for Equity and TISS upon successful completion. Graduates of the program will also have access to job opportunities through LFE’s network of partner institutions.
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“The Sadhana Fellowship is a step towards building an inclusive and capable teaching force for India’s future,” said Siddhesh Sharma, Co-Founder of Leadership for Equity. “We aim to cultivate educators who can create equitable learning spaces and drive systemic change.”
Kajal Pawar, Project Manager at LFE, added, “This fellowship is not just about jobs—it’s about empowerment and educational transformation.”
Supported by Bajaj FinServ, the program addresses the growing demand for well-trained, empathetic educators in government and low-income private schools. Applications for the 2025-26 cohort are now open and will close on September 30, 2025. Interested candidates can apply here
