Making Coding Accessible to All
Free Training in Coding, Statistics, and Research Methods
Savitribai Ramabai (SARA) Institute of Data Science
Our Mission
SARA makes education accessible to everyone - not just the privileged few. We provide free training in coding and data analysis to students, researchers, and professionals, removing barriers of cost, complexity, and background. We are empowering the next generation to transform their careers and communities through coding.
Training Partnerships
Inclusive Education
Since 2023, we’ve trained 200+ learners from rural communities, public universities, and underrepresented groups across India.
Computer Skills
Learn essential computer skills including operating systems, file management, internet navigation, and productivity software—the foundation for digital literacy and data science learning.
English Language
Learning English enhanced global communication, opens doors to diverse cultures, facilitates travel, and provides a competitive edge in the global job market.
Data Science Trainings
Week-long Offline Trainings of Data Science.
2nd SARA Summer School
“R for Researchers”
25-29 July 2025
I got more hand-on experience during the workshop. Most importantly lost my fear of R.
— Hardik Parmar, MA, TISS-Mumbai
Interactive teaching is what I consider as the main features. I recommend course to others.
— Jatin Mathur, MA Soc., DSE-DU
This summer school has given me the confidence that I can become better with R
— R. Tharun, MA, TISS-Mumbai
I’m from Humanities background & data, programming, & coding seem bit difficult. But SARA made this so comfortable.
— Komal Devi, PhD Scholar, Pol. Sci. JNU
Hands-on training was greatly impactful.
— Dr. Madhu Bala, PhD in Soc., JNU
Its really commendable the way faculty explains each and every step in his classes.
— Md. Allam Ashraf, PhD Scholar, Soc., Jamia University
2nd SARA Winter School
“Statistics using R”
23-27 Jan 2026
The progressive structuring of the course made the complex statistics concepts accessible & understandable.
— Dr. Priyanka Choudhary, Asst. Prof. Pol. Sci., Delhi University
My most of doubts are cleared & it will enhance the quality of my PhD thesis.
— M. Shiva Kumar, PhD Spanish, JNU
Sessions were very helpful & guided my PhD research in the right direction.
— Keerthivasan, PhD Media & Journalism, Woxsen University
The step by step approach by the instructors made the sessions accessible for participants from non-technical background.
— Dr. Mridula Manglam, PhD Pol. Sci., Allahabad University
It has endowed me with confidence to learn R & Stats myself.
— Mohit Jorwal, PhD Pol. Sci., JNU
A respectful environment, people are helpful with humility. Never felt excluded or anxious of doing wrong/mistakes.
— Dr. Dhiraj Singh, PhD Sociology, Ambedkar University
2nd SARA Coding Bootcamp
“Publish using Quarto”
20-22 March 2026
so much effort in slides and teaching hand-on … teaching meticulously and not charging anything requires a lot of patience and expertise
— Jigeesha Bhargavi, MA Pol. Sci., Delhi
receptive in this approach, ever so ready to clarify our doubts and give insightful updates
— Chetna Rani, MA Pol. Sci., JNU
the hand-on practice which is rare has added to the confidence taht even I can build website
— Name not shared
Thank you for providing minority students this opportunity for uplifting
— Name not shared
now I have little more confidence that I have basic knowledge about data science and I’ll learn more
— Name not shared
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