Unlocking Potential: Advancing Literacy Across India, One Child at a Time
Overcoming Financial Hurdles through Education
May 14, 2024
India’s new education policy aimed at centralization and digitization to recover lost learning during the pandemic had mixed results. While many students lacked access to digital devices and proper internet, marginalized communities were hit the hardest. Dropout rates spiked, and learning losses deepened, with only 25 percent of grade 3 students in deprived areas able to read fluently in their mother tongue. The post-pandemic reality underscores the need for more inclusive and accessible educational reforms to ensure that no child is left behind.
In contrast, Literacy India’s Gyantantra innovative program, with its stepwise multimedia learning, coding, and offline integration of art and writing, has effectively strengthened foundational education, reaching 3.5 lakh students. On World Literacy Day, it serves as a reminder that we still have many children across the country to reach and educate. Additionally, our program creates a dynamic learning environment by promoting hands-on, experiential activities and coding classes, inspiring students to think outside the box and engage deeply with their studies.
Alisha’s
Transformation: From a Silent Struggler to a Confident Learner
Alisha, a 13-year-old from Daultabad, Gurugram, comes from a family struggling to make ends meet. Her father works as a daily-wage earner, while her mother does small tailoring jobs to support the household. Despite their efforts, education took a back seat in Alisha’s life. Struggling in school, Alisha would sit in class silently, unable to keep up. She could barely read a sentence without stumbling over letters, and numbers seemed like an unsolvable puzzle.
When Alisha was introduced to Gyantantra, she was hesitant. Using a tablet felt alien, but her teachers patiently guided her, showing her how the device could be a window to a world of knowledge. The digital lessons—filled with colorful animations and simple explanations—helped her connect with the material in a way that traditional textbooks never had. The module is designed in a way that encouraged her to learn at her own pace, removing the fear of being left behind.
Over the months, Alisha’s transformation was nothing short of remarkable. She started reading entire paragraphs fluently, solved math problems with growing confidence, and even began helping her younger siblings with their studies. She began acing her exams with flying colors! But beyond h, Alisha’s newfound confidence is her greatest achievement. She dreams of becoming a software engineer when she grows up, hoping to use her digital learning experience to build a better life for her family.ur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Rohit: From the Shadows of Poverty to the Light of Learning
Rohit, an 11-year-old from Bhatti Mines, faced not only financial strain but severe academic struggles, with failing grades. His parents, working as laborers, barely earned enough to keep the family afloat. Education seemed like a distant dream for Rohit, who often had to help his parents with household chores. When he enrolled at the Gyantantra Center, his academic future looked bleak. His scores were as low as 0% in English and 5% in Math. He had little confidence, often staring blankly at his books, unsure where to begin.
However, he began to ace his exams after he joined Gyantantra. The program’s visual and activity-based digital approach intrigued his young mind. For the first time, Rohit used a tablet to learn basic concepts through interactive games and videos. His teachers focused on making learning fun, breaking down complex ideas into simple, digestible steps. Slowly, Rohit began to participate in class, ask questions, and engage with his peers. Through the self-paced learning modules, Rohit found himself improving. After months of perseverance, his scores soared to 67% in English and 48% in Math.
Rohit now dreams of becoming a teacher, hoping to help children like himself who once struggled to learn. His parents, who once worried if he’d ever catch up, now watch with quiet pride as their son works hard toward a future, they never thought possible.
Get Involved: Each One Teach One
You have the power to make a difference! Through Literacy India’s Each One Teach One Initiative, you can help transform the lives of children like Rohit and Alisha. Whether by volunteering to teach or sponsoring a child’s education through Gyantantra, your involvement can create a ripple effect of change in marginalized communities.
Visit our GyanTantra page to sign up as a volunteer or donate to support a child’s education. Let’s work together to ensure that no child is left behind.
