Shantidoot – A Public Charitable Trust
Shantidoot is a Public Charitable Trust registered under the Indian Trust Act, 1882. It was established in FY 2014–15 and registered with the District Registry Office, Patna (Bihar).
Vision
- To promote and impart professional and technical education and training to youth for generating and enhancing their income and livelihood opportunities.
Objectives
- To focus on professional/technical capacity building for job enhancement, income generation, and career upgradation.
- To prevent migration of youth to other states in search of technical/professional education or employment.
- To bridge the gaps in availability of high-quality professional and technical educational institutions in the region.
- To leverage opportunities provided by State and Central Governments for strengthening the professional and technical education ecosystem.
Educational Institutions
Shantidoot has established reputed institutions for nursing education and training:
- D.P. Singh Institute of Education
- Gautam Institute of Nursing
These institutions offer the following courses:
- B.Sc. Nursing
- Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing
- GNM
- ANM
All colleges are established and running in their own well-developed campuses.
Campuses of Shantidoot Institutions
1. Biharsharif Campus, Nalanda
Location: At Bhagnabigha, on NH-31 (New NH-20)
Situated about 8 km north of Biharsharif town, the Biharsharif Campus lies along the Patna–Bakhtiyarpur–Ranchi National Highway. The serene, pollution-free environment away from city noise provides an ideal academic atmosphere. It is located approximately 70 km from Patna, the capital of Bihar.
2. Hilsa Campus, Nalanda
Location: At Village Saiyad Bahri, on Chandi–Hilsa Road
Located around 25 km from the Biharsharif campus, the Hilsa campus offers a peaceful academic setting amid rural surroundings. It is situated about 4 km from Hilsa (sub-divisional headquarters) and 8 km from Chandi. The campus is approximately 60 km from Patna.