Empowering Underprivileged Gifted Children Since 2002

Every Gifted Child In India Is Identified, Nurtured And Empowered For Nation Building

The Tribal Mensa Nurturing Program identifies and empowers India's brightest underprivileged children — turning hidden potential into a force for nation building.

HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT MODEL

Seven Dimensions of Development

OUR STORY IN NUTSHELL

2002–2006

THE BEGINNING

  • TMNP founded
  • First rural outreach
  • Gifted identification initiatives started
  • Foundation of non-academic nurturing

2007–2011

EXPANSION

  • Expanded to more schools
  • Developed assessment systems
  • Built school partnerships
  • Structured nurturing programs

2012–2016

MODEL DEVELOPMENT

  • Panchakosha model
  • Shadshakti framework
  • Study Skill initiatives
  • Culture-centric nurturing

2017–2021

GROWTH & IMPACT

  • Multi-state expansion
  • Thousands of gifted children identified
  • Scholarship ecosystem built
  • Deep community partnerships

2022–2026

THE NEXT HORIZON

  • TMNP digital nurturing platform
  • 75+ schools covered
  • Research & global collaborations
  • Scaling a sustainable gifted ecosystem

THE FOUNDATION OF OUR WORK

Key Initiatives

TMNP Phases

TMNP Shodh

Gifted Identification

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GI · Gifted Identification
  • Giftedness identification and awareness/orientation program
  • Screening through internationally recognized Mensa IQ test
  • International certification for identified underprivileged gifted children
  • Builds pride, self-esteem and motivation
  • Brings out latent potential and opens new avenues
TMNP Samvardhan

Gifted Nurturing

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GN · Gifted Nurturing
  • Nurturing program based on Panchakosha philosophy and Vedic wisdom, with a nourishing environment
  • Twelve nurturing workshops focused on strengths and weaknesses, aligned with Shad Shakti principles for holistic growth
  • Special emphasis on Manomaya Kosha for self-motivation, supported by peer WhatsApp groups and individual counselling
  • Trigunatmak Jeevan Sankalpa for life goals, SanYuJa girl-led Sanskar Varga, and Samana follow-up
  • Aims to create aware, grassroots leaders for nation-building
TMNP Parikshit

Gifted Assessment

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GA · Gifted Assessment
  • Assessment department of TMNP for identified/selected gifted students
  • Uses standardized and non-standardized tests, indigenous and scientific methods
  • Holistic assessment of gifted traits
  • Helps students understand their status and problem areas for improvement
  • Prepares need-based tools for individualized counselling
TMNP Sangopan

Gifted Nourishing

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GNO · Gifted Nourishing
  • Leadership Quality Development through SanYuJa
  • Social Commitment through Kapila Nari
  • Experiential Learning through TMNP Projects
  • Skill Development through TMNP Workshops
  • Study Skill Workshops, Gatiman Gatisheel, Artharjan Digital Wallet, Bharati Academic Excellence, and Vaahini Grassroot Leadership to create future mentors

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OUR COMMUNITY

Dr. Narayan Desai, Founder & Chief Mentor of TMNP
Our Founder

Dr. Narayan Desai

Founder & Chief Mentor

Dr. Narayan Desai is an educator, researcher, restoration ecologist, and mentor dedicated to the holistic development of underprivileged gifted children across India. As the founder and guiding force behind the Tribal Mensa Nurturing Program (TMNP), he has pioneered a unique initiative focused on gifted identification, nurturing, education, and community empowerment.

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Knowledge & Impact

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Two decades of evidence, storytelling and thought leadership — documenting the journey of India's gifted children.

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