Shantilal Muttha Foundation addresses the need for a scalable and well-designed model of value education for schools.

While traditional approaches—such as lectures—often have limited impact, SMF’s Mulyavardhan programme offers a child-centred alternative that responds to the realities many young people in India face today. These include exposure to violence, discrimination and prejudice, rising mental health concerns, and digital risks such as cyberbullying.

By nurturing values such as compassion, trust and respect, Mulyavardhan aims to create a supportive psychosocial environment in which students can learn and thrive. Through changes in teacher practices and everyday classroom interactions, the programme contributes to the broader transformation of school culture and ethos.

Mulyavardhan supports the goals of the National Education Policy 2020, which emphasises the development of thoughtful, ethical and responsible individuals. Its design draws on the values expressed in the Preamble to the Constitution of India, and on internationally recognised social-emotional and ethical development (SEED) competencies.