🇮🇳   NGO Profile 2026  ·  Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh
  Rozgaar Wali Shiksha

Preksha Educational Society

A registered non-profit headquartered in Mirzapur, UP — transforming lives through practical, employment-ready education in technology, arts, sports, and life skills. We believe cost must never block learning.

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Free COVID Education
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Certified Graduates
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Skill Domains
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About Us

Introduction & Our Story

From a small room in Mirzapur to a recognized skill development hub — the Preksha journey is powered by one belief: practical education transforms lives.

Bridging Education & Employment

Preksha Educational Society is a registered non-profit organization headquartered in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Founded in 2019 with nothing but a vision and a few donated computers, we have grown into a multi-program skill development hub serving 3,500+ students across Uttar Pradesh.

Our core mission is transforming education through skill development, innovation, and holistic growth — bridging the gap between traditional academics and industry requirements. We operate on a simple truth: the best education is the one that earns you your first job.

During COVID-19, when schools shut and uncertainty gripped families, Preksha delivered 1,000+ free online classes to students who had nowhere else to turn. That commitment to accessibility is not a campaign — it is our founding principle.

Our Core Belief We believe every student deserves practical, employment-ready education regardless of their economic background, social status, or geographic location. Cost must never block learning — and in Uttar Pradesh, it won't.
Recognition ISO 9001:2015 Certified · NITI Aayog Registered · 12A & 80G Tax Certified · MSME Registered · CSR-1 Eligible · Hackathon 5.0 Participant · BHU Incubation Shortlisted
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Practical Learning
Every course is project-based. Students graduate with a real portfolio — actual websites deployed, actual circuits built, actual models trained. Not just certificates, but capabilities employers can see and verify.
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Radically Accessible
Free and subsidized education for all economic backgrounds. We accept no student who wants to learn and cannot afford to. Our COVID response — 1,000+ free classes — proved this is not just a promise but a practice.
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Future-Ready Curriculum
AI, Machine Learning, Robotics, IoT, Drone Technology, Large Language Models — we teach tomorrow's skills today. Students from Class 6 through professionals access the same cutting-edge curriculum used in global tech companies.
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Holistic Development
Technical skill alone is not enough. We develop communication, leadership, mental health awareness, and life skills alongside AI and robotics. A Preksha student is a complete professional — confident, skilled, and resilient.
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Community-Rooted
We are from Mirzapur and for Mirzapur — and for all of UP. Every program is designed with local context: the jobs available here, the industries growing here, and the aspirations of students who cannot leave home to study in metros.
Our Journey

From Vision to Impact

Seven years of building, proving, failing, iterating, and growing — from one room in Mirzapur to a nationally recognized skill development hub.

2019 · Foundation Year
🏫 Academy Founded in Mirzapur
Prateek K. Bala, Akhilesh Vishwakarma, and Prateek Khatri launch Preksha Educational Society with a simple mission: free, practical education for every student in Mirzapur.
Origin
2020 · Crisis Response
🦠 COVID-19 Response — 1,000+ Free Online Classes
When COVID-19 shut every school, Preksha pivoted overnight to online delivery — reaching students who had no device, no data, and no access. Not one rupee was charged.
Impact
2021 · Infrastructure Build
🖥️ Offline Expansion — Donated Computers & Infrastructure
Built a real computer lab through community donations. Workstations, projectors, internet — infrastructure that most UP students had never had access to — was now available for free.
Infrastructure
2022 · National Recognition
🏛️ ISO, NITI Aayog, 12A, 80G Certifications
Three years of consistent community impact earned national recognition — ISO 9001:2015, NITI Aayog NGO Darpan, 12A & 80G certifications. CSR funding and government partnerships now enabled.
Recognition
2023 · Technology Hub
🤖 AI, ML, Robotics & IoT Programs Launched
Cutting-edge tech education covering AI, ML, LLMs, IoT, Robotics, and Drone Technology — from Class 6 through professional certification.
Technology
2025 · National Stage
🏆 Hackathon 5.0 + BHU Incubation Shortlist
Student teams participated in National-level Hackathon 5.0. Shortlisted for BHU Incubation Centre interview. MSME project forwarded for government-backed support.
Achievement
2026 · Current Chapter
📈 3,500+ Students — Growing Pan-UP Impact
Today, Preksha has trained 3,500+ students across technology, digital arts, sports, vocational skills, and personal development — with 2 city presence and 20+ team members.
Growth
Our Team

Leadership & Core Members

A team of 6 core members and 20+ extended faculty, technologists, coaches, and creators — united by the mission of transforming education in Uttar Pradesh.

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Prateek K. Bala
Founder & Director
M.Sc. Mathematics
15+ Years Experience
Strategic Vision & Organizational Planning
Administration & MIS Systems
School Affiliation & Govt Liaison
Graphic Designing & Brand Identity
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Akhilesh Vishwakarma
Co-Founder & Ops Head
M.Com & Vocational Expert
12+ Years Experience
Accounting, Finance & Audit
Hardware & Computer Networking
Sound Engineering & AV Production
Vocational Training Design
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Prateek Khatri
Chief Technology Head
MCA Graduate
8+ Years Experience
AI, ML & LLM Development
IoT, Sensor & Embedded Systems
Robotics Design & Programming
Drone Technology & Sensor Systems
Team Strength: Core Team of 6 + 20+ Extended Members across Technology, Education, Sports, Creative & Management domains
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Contact Information

Headquarters
Preksha Educational Society
Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh — 231001
India · 2 City Presence
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Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh

Preksha Educational Society

Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh — 231001, India
231001
PIN Code
UP
State
2
City Presence
2019
Est. Year
"Preksha Educational Society is not just an NGO — it is a vision-driven movement committed to transforming education, empowering youth, and building a skilled, innovative & self-reliant India."
🎓 PREKSHA EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY · Rozgaar Wali Shiksha · Est. 2019 · Mirzapur, UP