In the late 1990s there were State Board schools, ICSE schools and Convent schools as options to choose for education where the evaluation of a student was on his ability to be able to learn by rote. If the parents were quick enough, they would be able to secure a seat in the renowned institutions as admissions were limited. For families seeking a less traditional or innovative approach to schooling, the only viable options lay outside the state—or even abroad. This lack of options highlighted the pressing need for change. A more holistic approach to education, one that addressed the comprehensive development of students beyond rote learning, had become the need of the hour.

We began in the 1990s with a group of parents who strongly believed that education should be soul-enriching, child friendly, respecting the individuality of the child. They came across an exhibition on Waldorf education in the year 1996. Inspired by Rudolf Steiner's philosophy of education, they delved into it and after months of persistent explanation, deep discussion and careful consideration these committed individuals founded Tridha, the first Rudolf Steiner school in Mumbai, in the year 2000. This school is run by The Indian Education Revival Trust (IERT), which is committed to protecting their childhood, educating them in love and sending them forth in freedom.