Category: Education

Ugta Suraj: Bridging the Education Gap for Every Child

In a country striving toward inclusive growth, access to education remains one of the most critical challenges. Despite legislative frameworks like the Right to Education Act, 2009, millions of children in India are still deprived of their fundamental right to schooling. Addressing this pressing issue, SADRAG, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2004, has been working […]

Transforming Education in Tribal India: The Success Story of the Utkrisht Gariyaband Campaign

In the heart of Chhattisgarh, the Gariyaband district, marked by its tribal population and challenges arising from Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), once struggled with low literacy rates, high dropout levels, and limited access to administrative services. Addressing these deeply rooted issues required more than conventional educational reforms; it demanded a holistic, community-driven transformation. This vision was […]

Another Daughter Lost: The Urgent, Inescapable Cycle We Ignore

She had been fourteen when she ran away. He had been nineteen, promising a life where love was enough. They married quietly in a temple, with no guests, no blessings, only hope. Back in their village, the families turned them away. Shock. Anger. Shame. So they left. The city offered them little. A slum room […]

The App that Helps Children Understand First, then Learn

Srinidhi looks every inch the serious, hard-working student she is known to be in school, peering into the Akshara team’s smartphone camera with mildly questioning eyes. One of the best students in class 4, she is fastidious, not resting till she figures out the last frontiers of her classwork. For the Government Higher Primary School […]

From Boredom to Breakthrough: A Journey with Building Blocks

This story goes way back to when Building Blocks was still in the testing phase. But it serves as a true testament of the product even to this day. The Sahu family was on a train from Visakhapatnam to Rayagada, travelling for a family function – a welcome chance for an unhurried journey. Pradeep Kumar […]

‘Educate Girls’ Becomes First Indian Organisation to Win Ramon Magsaysay Award

Popularly known as Educate Girls, the Foundation to Educate Girls Globally has made history by becoming the first Indian organisation to receive the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award, widely regarded as Asia’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize. While several individuals from India have won the award in the past, this marks a significant milestone for an Indian institution. […]

Back to School: The Impact of Smart Learning in Munger

Sakshi Kumari, a Class 4 student in Munger, was on the verge of dropping out of school. She had lost interest in studies and spent most of her days roaming around in the village. Her parents, unaware of the importance of education and regular schooling, could not bring her back on track. Things began to […]

Manovikas Kendra Empowering Children with Special Needs through creativity

Manovikas Kendra, Balodabazar, is a dedicated centre focused on nurturing and empowering children with special needs through inclusive education, therapy, and life-skills development. Manovikas Kendra, Balodabazar, was established in December 2024 under the visionary leadership of Collector Mr. Deepak Soni and the District Administration of Balodabazar. This pioneering initiative addresses the critical need to support […]

HUM HONGE KAMYAAB To Empower Youth through Career Counselling, Skill Development and Employment

“Hum Honge Kamyaab” is a dynamic youth empowerment initiative launched in the Baloda Bazar-Bhatapara district, aimed at building a brighter future for the region’s youth. The program focuses on career counselling, skill development, personality enhancement, and motivation, helping young people become confident, competent, and employment-ready. The scheme is built on three core pillars aimed at […]