Nirmayee
Voice and Vision for Tomorrow.
Nirmayee is a digital magazine by Shikshanganga Foundation that champions the voices of youth through engaging stories, creative expression and meaningful dialogue.
Recent Issues
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Our Unique Features
Creativity, dialogue and community, under one digital roof.
Inclusivity
We welcome every voice and encourage contributions from everyone, whatever their experience.
Creativity
Writing and artistic expression come first, in every issue.
Youth Empowerment
Young people tell their own stories, in their own words.
Community Building
A sense of belonging for readers and writers of all ages.
Our Impact in Numbers
The community we have built around Nirmayee, and the voices it has carried.
From Our Community
Writers who have shared their voices through Nirmayee.
“Nirmayee gave me the platform I was looking for to express my thoughts as a teenager in today’s world.”
“Contributing to Nirmayee helped me connect with like-minded people through writing.”
Your Words Could Be in the Next Issue
Send an essay, story, poem or reflection of 500 to 750 words before the 15th. Open to writers below 35. We reply to every writer.
About Us
A space where young voices find words, and words find their way to the world.
Foundational Philosophy
Nirmayee began with a simple belief: young people have voices, ideas, questions and stories that deserve to be heard. We wanted to create a space where these thoughts could move beyond conversations and become something others could read, reflect upon and engage with.
Born out of Shikshanganga Foundation, we believe every voice deserves dignity, and every young person deserves the opportunity to think, question, create and express.
Together, we try to create that space.
What We Believe In
- Equity
- Empathy
- Belonging
- Leadership
- Innovation
Our Reach
We are widening our horizons, bringing thousands of young minds together as a vibrant community of readers, writers and changemakers.
Editorial Board
A collective of passionate youth leaders who believe deeply in Nirmayee’s purpose, bringing fresh perspectives, bold ideas and visionary thinking to its journey.
Sets each issue’s theme and leads the editorial team.
Samrat Pawar
Editor-in-Chief
Keeps every issue on schedule, from inbox to print.
Tejaswini Gabhane
Managing Editor
Reads every submission and edits with a light touch.
Shraddha Thorbole
Associate Editor
Curates poetry and fiction, and finds fresh voices.
Jahnavi Gadre
Content Reviewer
Guides essays and opinion pieces to land clearly.
Chaitrayee Dhangare
Member
Expands magazine visibility, reach, and audience engagement.
Manya Bucha
Member
Ensures clarity, accuracy, and editorial quality.
Utkarsha Tapase
Member
Creates compelling visuals and publication layouts.
Sushrut S.V
MemberHow an Issue Comes Together
- You WriteSend your piece by the 15th of the month through Google Form or official mail.
- We ReadThe editorial board reads every submission in full.
- We Accept and CommunicateYou hear from us by email about acceptance and edits by 18th of the month.
- It’s PublishedYour piece appears in the next issue, with your name and certificates will be shared with you digitally..
Shikshanganga Foundation
Nirmayee is an initiative of Shikshanganga, which is working in school education and livelihood development since 2017.
Our organization’s mission is to nurture one million future-ready learners from underserved backgrounds by 2050 through experiential learning in schools. It chooses depth over spread, staying with the same students until they are empowered. Nirmayee carries that belief forward: when young people are given room to express themselves, they grow into it.
Issues
Every issue of Nirmayee, newest first. Click a cover to see it up close and open the issue.
October 2026
September 2026
August 2026
July 2026
June 2026
May 2026
April 2026
March 2026
February 2026
January 2026
December 2025Be an Author
If you are below 35 and have something to say, Nirmayee wants to read it. Here is everything you need to send your piece.
Submission Guidelines
- Length: 500 to 750 words. Pieces outside this range will not be considered.
- Age: open to all school students and writers below 35 years of age.
- Deadline: submit before the 15th of every month. Pieces received after the 15th are considered for the following month.
- What to send: essays, opinion pieces, short stories, poems, creative work, review work or personal reflections.
- Originality: your piece must be your own, unpublished work. Plagiarised or AI-generated writing will not be accepted.
- Format: attach your piece as a Word or Google Doc file, with the title at the top. One piece per writer each month.
- About you: include your name, age, city or institution, and two or three lines about yourself.
- What happens next: we will communicate acceptance and further updates to you by email.
From Draft to Published
- WriteKeep it between 500 and 750 words.
- SubmitUse the form below before the 15th.
- Hear BackWe email you about acceptance and edits.
- Get PublishedYour piece appears in the next issue.
Submit Your Piece
Fill in your details and paste your piece to check the word count. Pressing the button opens your email app with everything filled in. Attach your document and send.
Prefer to write directly? Email nirmayee@shikshanganga.org