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Our Mission & Vision

Revolutionizing
Learning with the 4Es

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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Programs Overview

Our Programs

Active Schooling

Hands-on learning experiences

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Vocational Training

Skill-building for self-sufficiency

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Digital
Learning

Bridging the digital divide

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Environmental Initiatives

Sustainable practices for a better tomorrow

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Impact

Our Impact

works through a network of 165+ centres | 20 states - 6.1 Million lives touched

Impact

Our Impact

Works through a network of 165+ centres in 20 states - 6.1 Million lives touched

Literacy India Impact

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Featured Initiatives

Education

Nurturing future leaders

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Livelihood

Empowering women through skill development

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Community Projects

Building sustainable communities

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Stories

Stories of Transformation

Sushila: Was determined to find a way out

Sushila’s husband works as an auto rickshaw driver and his income was not enough to support a family of five members.
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Hema: Shows resistance to orthodox beliefs and stands up for herself

Hema, a 19-year-old girl, was born and brought up in a conservative family in Cartepuri Village, Gurugram.
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Ria: Story of a student-turned-entrepreneur

Ria Metay Ghosh is a 21-year-old BSc student of Narasingha Datta College, Howrah. After her father’s death, the iron grill manufacturing shop.
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Sweta Srivastav: Fights patriarchy, aims to be an entrepreneur

After Sweta Srivastava completed her Class 12 exam, her father and brother were insistent that she get married.
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Rimpi: A survivor

Rimpi Das was not able to complete her education as she was married off after Class VIII. The marriage ended soon as she was a victim of domestic violence.
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Priyanka Yadav: Her zeal for learning helped her get a job

Twenty-two-year-old Priyanka Yadav understood the importance of honing computer skills and hence started her journey.
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Hand, Heart & Heritage in the Age of AI
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Wheels of Change and Threads of Tradition
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They Chose to Rise: Meet the Youth Transforming Their Futures
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Young Observers, Unsung Heroes – How Change Takes Root
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Shiksha Se Shakti: Stories of Hope and Hard Work
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Voices of Impact

What People Are Saying

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Vidyapeeth

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Education for Every Child

karigari

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.

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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.

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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.

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Pathways to Self-Reliance

Sustainability

Rainwater harvesting systems at five centers provide clean drinking water and boost groundwater levels.

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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.

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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.

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Empowering Change at Grassroot