The Nareshwadi Learning Center operates under the Girivanavasi Pragati Mandal (GVPM) was established in 1974 by Padmabhushan Shri Karamshibhai J. Somaiya with the objective of setting up an integrated rural development model of education, health, agricultural development and economic self-reliance for the tribal community in the Dundhalwadi area(about 120 kms. from Mumbai) of Dahanu Taluka, Thane District in Maharashtra India.The area where the project operates from is called Nareshwadi campus.
Nareshwadi, is the residential school serving 500 students representing the local Warli tribal community, government placed children from Thane District and HIV/AIDS affected children (one or more parents has or is suffering from the disease) from the Mumbai area.