Meet Pooja Gavale Nigal
Founder & Chief Psychologist at sharasa
Nurturing the Future Begins with a Dream
I’m a Clinical Psychologist and the proud founder of sharasa, where our mission is to nurture the being within every child aged 6 months to 6 years.
From Paper Art to Purpose
Before psychology called me, I founded Handycrafty, where we made handmade paper gifts that celebrated creativity and emotion.
A Turning Point: Internet Addiction & Children
My master’s research on internet addiction opened my eyes to its deep impact on child development, and that was the beginning of sharasa’s mission.
- 🏆 2012 : Sarda Kanya Vidyalaya, National Level Volleyball
- 🏆 2014 : Launched Handycrafty
- 🏆 2016 : Master’s in Clinical Psychology, Research on Internet Addiction
- 🏆 2020 : Founded sharasa
- 🏆 2023 : Honored with the Women Entrepreneur Award.
- 🏆 Present : 2 Centers in Nashik, Vision for 500 across India.
The Vision Behind sharasa
As a mother, Pooja envisioned a space where children could grow beyond textbooks and rote learning—a place where they would develop life skills, emotional intelligence, and creative confidence while staying connected to their roots.
This vision gave birth to sharasa, a one-of-a-kind child development platform that blends the ancient wisdom of Gurukul with modern learning methods. Unlike traditional schools or daycare centers, sharasa is designed to nurture a child’s entire being—mind, body, and soul.
Let’s Build a Brighter Tomorrow, Together.
Join sharasa’s mission and be part of your child’s powerful early years.