At Literacy India, we disrupt traditional education by championing learning by doing. Rooted in the 4Es—Education, Employability, Empowerment, and Environment—we bring hands-on, practice-driven teaching to underprivileged communities across India. Our approach empowers individuals with real-world skills and knowledge, fostering self-reliance and sustainable progress.
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Education, Empowerment, Employability, and Environment—these four pillars drive Vidyapeeth, the flagship program of Literacy India. Designed to make quality education accessible to underprivileged children, Vidyapeeth offers a transformative learning environment focused on holistic development and lifelong empowerment.
Evolving from its humble beginnings, Pathshala has transformed into Pathshala 3.0, reflecting nearly three decades of Literacy India’s dedication to empowering underprivileged communities. With centers across India, the project embodies “Sampurna Shiksha” (Holistic Education), becoming a trusted hub for learners of all age groups.
Gurukul, launched in 1999, is Literacy India’s scholarship program designed to support meritorious students from underprivileged communities. It provides full financial assistance to children who face socio-economic challenges such as child marriage, transportation hurdles, and a lack of familial support for education.
Shiksharth/Jagrukta is Literacy India’s initiative that combines learning and creativity to foster holistic development in children from underprivileged backgrounds. Focused on nurturing self-expression through art, theater, and science-based experiential learning, the project helps children identify and hone their individual talents.
Since 1997, Literacy India’s Project Karigari has been a beacon of hope for underprivileged communities in rural and semi-urban India. By providing essential skill training, it empowers women and youth, transforming them into skilled artisans and professionals, leading to sustainable livelihoods and empowered communities.
Project INDHA, launched in 2005 as an evolution of our earlier initiative Project Karigari, focuses on skill development and provides a platform for women trained under Literacy India to refine their talents. Each year, new women are inducted for upskilling, helping them meet market standards. Many graduates of INDHA move on to become entrepreneurs or join industries, contributing significantly to their communities.
The Enterprise Development program focuses on equipping marginalized women and youth with job-specific skills and fostering entrepreneurship to ensure sustainable livelihoods. Designed to reduce economic inequalities, the program provides comprehensive training, market-oriented skill-building, and livelihood assistance.
Rainwater harvesting systems at five centers provide clean drinking water and boost groundwater levels.
Project Aarogyam, while not a core initiative of Literacy India, plays an essential role in addressing the health needs of the communities surrounding our centers. Through this project, Literacy India organizes health camps and provides critical support, often aiding individuals with life-threatening conditions.
Literacy India’s Tribal Empowerment initiative is dedicated to uplifting tribal communities in regions like Purulia (West Bengal), Ladakh, and Jhalawar (Rajasthan). The program focuses on enhancing education, providing livelihood opportunities, and empowering communities to become self-sufficient.
