India, June 23 -- At a time when quality education is becoming increasingly expensive for ordinary families, a Maharashtra-based educational trust is demonstrating that world-class schooling can be made accessible to all. The Jijau Educational and Social Organisation, founded by social activist and educationist Nilesh Sambare, is successfully running 10 CBSE English-medium schools across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Palghar district, providing completely free education to nearly 20,000 students.

The initiative began in 2014 with the establishment of its first school in Zhadpoli. Over the years, the network has expanded to ten locations, including Brahmanpada, Chalatwad, Ambadi, Khodala, Zhap, Gotheghar, Mokhada, Kasara, and Dolkham...