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80G Enabled · FCRA Registered · Section 8 Company
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Chalkoi
Foundation
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Est. 2019 · Marwar, Rajasthan

For every child
who deserves
the next class.

Chalkoi funds merit scholarships for rural students, preserves Rajasthani language and heritage, and builds community through learning.

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Current cohort: 340 scholars · 28 villages · 6 districts
In partnership with
HF
HDFC Foundation
RL
Rajinfra Ltd
JG
Jaipur Gems Trust
BE
Birla Edu Trust
HB
Heritage Bank
MA
Marwar Alumni Circle
SC
State CSR
TF
Thar Foundation
HF
HDFC Foundation
RL
Rajinfra Ltd
JG
Jaipur Gems Trust
BE
Birla Edu Trust
HB
Heritage Bank
MA
Marwar Alumni Circle
SC
State CSR
TF
Thar Foundation
DE
Desert Edu Initiative
CH
Cultural Heritage Fund
JI
Jodhpur Industries
RA
Rajasthan Alumni
LS
Lok Sewa Trust
VF
Vistaar Foundation
PC
Pragati CSR
JS
Jan Shiksha Trust
DE
Desert Edu Initiative
CH
Cultural Heritage Fund
JI
Jodhpur Industries
RA
Rajasthan Alumni
LS
Lok Sewa Trust
VF
Vistaar Foundation
PC
Pragati CSR
JS
Jan Shiksha Trust

CSR partners, family trusts, alumni circles.

Our Impact

Numbers that carry weight

Students Supported
since 2019
Villages Reached
across 6 districts
Districts Active
Rajasthan-wide
Years Operating
Est. 2018
Our Story

Seven years of quiet persistence

From a small trust in Jodhpur to a statewide movement - one scholarship at a time.

  1. 2018
    Foundation Established
    Chalkoi Foundation is registered as a Section 8 company in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, with a mandate to support rural education.
    2018
    Foundation Established
    Chalkoi Foundation is registered as a Section 8 company in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, with a mandate to support rural education.
  2. 2019
    First Cohort of Scholars
    28 merit scholars from Barmer, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur districts receive the inaugural Chalkoi Scholarship.
    2019
    First Cohort of Scholars
    28 merit scholars from Barmer, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur districts receive the inaugural Chalkoi Scholarship.
  3. 2021
    Heritage Archive Launched
    The Marwari Heritage Oral History Archive is inaugurated - over 1,200 oral testimonies from rural communities digitally preserved.
    2021
    Heritage Archive Launched
    The Marwari Heritage Oral History Archive is inaugurated - over 1,200 oral testimonies from rural communities digitally preserved.
  4. 2022
    District Expansion
    Programming expands to 18 districts and 80+ village partnerships across Rajasthan, aided by a State Government MoU.
    2022
    District Expansion
    Programming expands to 18 districts and 80+ village partnerships across Rajasthan, aided by a State Government MoU.
  5. 2024
    10,000th Scholarship
    The foundation reaches a landmark: 10,000 scholarships disbursed across Class 10 through postgraduate programmes.
    2024
    10,000th Scholarship
    The foundation reaches a landmark: 10,000 scholarships disbursed across Class 10 through postgraduate programmes.
  6. 2025
    Language Studies Centre
    The Chalkoi Centre for Rajasthani Language Studies is inaugurated in Jodhpur, partnering with three regional universities.
    2025
    Language Studies Centre
    The Chalkoi Centre for Rajasthani Language Studies is inaugurated in Jodhpur, partnering with three regional universities.
  7. 2026+
    Regional Expansion
    Planned expansion to Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana - extending the model of rural scholarship excellence beyond Rajasthan.
    2026+
    Regional Expansion
    Planned expansion to Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana - extending the model of rural scholarship excellence beyond Rajasthan.
Programmes

Scholarships & Grants

Merit-based support for students from Class 10 through postgraduate studies.

Class 10+
Merit Scholarship

Chalkoi Merit Scholarship

Amount
₹ 15,000 / yr
Duration
2 years
31 Aug 2026 · 87 days left
Class 12+
Merit Scholarship

Rural Excellence Award

Amount
₹ 25,000 / yr
Duration
3 years
15 Sept 2026 · 102 days left
UG
Merit Scholarship

Heritage Research Grant

Amount
₹ 40,000 / yr
Duration
1 year
30 Sept 2026 · 117 days left
Upcoming

Events & Gatherings

All events →
Aug
22
2026

Annual Heritage Felicitation Ceremony

Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
Chief Guest: Shri Laxman Singh, IAS
RSVP Open
Sept
15
2026

Rural Scholar Heritage Walk

Jaipur Old City, Rajasthan
Curated by Chalkoi Archive Team
Registration Soon
Oct
02
2026

Founder's Annual Lecture: Marwari Language Futures

Jodhpur University, Main Hall
Foundation Director
Registration Soon
From the field

Articles & Notes

featured article Heritage
Heritage

The Forgotten Script: Preserving Mahajani in the Age of Unicode

12 Jul 2025 · By Dr. Kavita Rathore · 8 min read
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Education
Education

What 10,000 Scholarships Taught Us About Rural Aspiration

28 Jun 2025 · 6 min
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Field Notes
Field Notes

Field Notes: A Week in Barmer with the Scholarship Awardees

05 Jun 2025 · 5 min
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Founder's Desk
Founder's Desk

Letters from the Field: On Distance and Belonging

18 May 2025 · 4 min
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People

People behind Chalkoi

founder

Vikram Singh Rathore

Founder & Trustee

Former IAS officer, 22 years in rural education policy. Awarded Padma Shri 2022 for contributions to vernacular language preservation in Rajasthan.

founder

Sunita Devi Bhati

Co-Founder & Director

Educationist and community organiser from Barmer. Recipient of the National Teacher Award 2020. Leads all scholarship programme operations.

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Dr. Priya Sharma

Programme Director
2020-present
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Rohit Choudhary

Heritage Archivist
2021-present
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Meera Kanwar

Field Coordinator
2022-present
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Arvind Joshi

Finance & Compliance
2019-present
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