Savitribai Ramabai (SARA) Institute of Data Science
Our Mission
The best data science education for society. At SARA, our mission is to democratize data science to drive positive societal change. We teach coding and research principles to address real-world challenges and promote equitable outcomes. Together, we build a more informed and resilient society through responsible data use.
Inclusive Education
Our courses are open to everyone, free for all.
Data Science
Uncovering hidden patterns to drive decision making and innovation using data science education.
Free Data Science Trainings
Week-long Offline Trainings of Data Science and Research.
Summer School “R for Beginners” 22 - 26 July 2024
The SARA institute helped me to overcome the fear over computers. I never did any course such as MS-CIT but enrolling myself directly to study basic coding and R programming language with SARA helped me to be confident about it. Now I understand that everything is possible using the programming language and more efficiently. The knowledge that is kept away from the marginalized communities due to the high cost, SARA institute bridges that gap and makes it available to our students who can’t afford it. I would request everyone to enroll yourself for the future courses because you will get a lot to learn and will be much more confident with the new age technologies.
— Avichal Warke, PhD Scholar, JNU
First of all thank you so much for a brilliant workshop. Dr. Ajay sir has a great sense of humour which makes the lecture very accessible. Thanks a lot for making data science interesting. I learned a lot and have a wonderful time with everyone. The study material used in the workshop is outstanding, teaching style is clear, beautiful and nice. This was a fabulous event.
— Akansha Singh, MSc Bioinformatics, UP
Winter School “Statistics using R” 16 - 20 December 2024
I would like to sincerely thank Ajay Sir and Kiran Ma’am for the outstanding workshop. As someone from a social sciences background, I was initially apprehensive about learning statistics and R. However, Ajay Sir’s clear and patient explanations, starting from the basics, made the concepts easy to understand and much less intimidating. He ensured that we not only understood the theoretical aspects of statistics but also gained practical experience using R, which made the entire learning process much more approachable. The overall experience was fantastic, with great accommodation and delicious food. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to learn statistics and R.
— Sapna Kanwar, MA, JNU
I really enjoyed the workshop. It is a full package that teaches us to integrate three skills: understanding Research Methodology, knowledge of statistics and use of R for data analysis. To teach all these skills in five days is a tedious task and Dr Ajay Koli has done a commendable job. Facilities for food and accommodation are wonderful.
— Dharmanshu Dhakar, PhD Scholar, MP
Bootcamp “Publish using Quarto” 03 - 07 March 2025
Making data science accessible to everyone, especially those from non-technical and humnities background is a remarkable and much needed effort. … The course helped me to keep my focus more on my academic work and integrate technology to do clerical work while writing research paper, managing citation, footnotes and equally remarkable that I’m able to build my personal academic webiste with such ease. … Thank you once again for this opportunity and empowering experience which helped us to see data science is for everyone 😊. With love and eternal support.
— Rishav Kumar, MA Pol. Sci., JNU
It was such a heart warming experience the day I joined SARA, I was little doubtful about myself because my academic background is completely different. But lately I realized with the help of right guidance and support of batchmates everything is possible. SARA team was helpful, kind, and cooperative which helped me to remove my hesitations.
— Garima, MA Eng. Lit., GVM Sonipat.
Your Support, Our Strength
At SARA, people are at the heart of everything we do. Through collaboration and mutual support, we build a brighter, more inclusive future.
Thank You!
An inclusive organization is built with understanding and love.
Thank you for being a part of SARA!
Dr. Ajay Koli, PhD
Co-Founder & Exec. Director, SARA Institute.
Dr. Kiran Lata, PhD
Co-Founder & Director, SARA Institute.
With your support, we build SARA for a brighter future.