Section 8 Nonprofit · Est. 2023

About Digital Horizons Foundation

We believe every young Indian deserves access to the skills that will define tomorrow's economy — regardless of background or geography.

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Our Story

Why We Exist

India's digital economy is growing at 25% annually — yet millions of students graduate without basic AI literacy, digital finance skills, or 21st-century communication abilities. DHF was founded in 2023 to close this gap.

As a Section 8 company, every rupee we raise goes directly into program delivery. We work with government schools, degree colleges, NGOs, and corporate partners to reach those who need it most.

  • Zero cost to beneficiaries
  • Delivered in local languages
  • Aligned with NEP 2020
  • Scalable across geographies
DHF team and community
SDG Alignment

Contributing to Global Goals

Every DHF program is mapped to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

SDG 4
Quality Education

All programs deliver foundational and advanced digital education to underserved communities.

SDG 5
Gender Equality

50%+ female beneficiary targets in every cohort; dedicated women-in-tech initiatives.

SDG 8
Decent Work

Skill-building pathways that improve employability in the digital economy.

SDG 9
Innovation & Infrastructure

Innovation bootcamps and tech capacity-building for grassroots entrepreneurs.

SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities

Targeting Tier 2–3 cities, rural areas, and marginalized communities.

SDG 17
Partnerships

Multi-sector alliances — schools, colleges, government, CSR — to scale impact.

Leadership

Meet the Directors

Simrat Sarkaria
Founder & Director

A seasoned education leader with 12+ years of experience across innovation ecosystems, digital literacy, and community empowerment across India. Simrat founded DHF to bridge the systemic gap between technology opportunity and access for underserved learners.

Her work spans program design, institutional partnerships, and policy alignment with NEP 2020 — building scalable models that connect schools, communities, and corporate CSR stakeholders.

Ridhiemaa Pawar
Co-founder & Director

An IVLP Alumna (US State Department, 2024) and PhD Scholar at Symbiosis International University, Ridhiemaa brings deep expertise in curriculum design, social entrepreneurship, and inclusive education research.

She co-leads DHF's program strategy and has collaborated extensively with NGOs, government departments, and corporate CSR teams to design outcome-driven interventions that achieve measurable impact at scale.

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