Naadyog is an institution of ‘Dance & Music Education’ set up by Dr. (Mrs.) Ragini Makkhar and Managed by Mr. Hemant Makkhar as part of its policy of popularizing the classical arts. Naadyog’s vision is to impart classical dance education to young people, in keeping with the philosophy of preserving Indian classical dance through conducting sensitization and knowledge building programs. Naadyog is engaged with research of the use of classical dance in education, therapy rehabilitation etc. 

Ragini Makkhar is one of those fortunate ones who play a vital role in preserving the great dance culture of India. Endowed with a creative mind and an exquisite pursuit for learning the intricacies of Kathak, Ragini Makkhar is bestowed with a complete passion for dance, as a ‘Sadhana’.

An alumni of Lucknow Gharana, she was initiated into the art of Kathak at the age of 5 years and commenced her training under the commendable guidance of the world- renowned Kathak exponent Smt. Sitara Devi. She completed her graduation under Pt. Rajkumud Toliya of Ujjain, later she took training from Smt. Poonam Vyas, Mumbai and continued under the guidance of Dr. Suchitra Harmalkar and Smt. Sudha Singh. Her urge to explore wide horizons of this classical dance form took her to ‘Kalakshetra’ Chennai. Presently she is honing her skills under the prudent guidance of the great Kathak exponent Smt. Shama Bhate and tabla maestro Padamshri Pt. Suresh Talwalkarji following the true traditions of Guru Shishya parampara.

She & her group won the India's Got Talent Season 5, and have performed at various platforms in India and Abroad. She has been awarded at both National and International for her contribution towards the art.