Nakshatragalu EP 16 | Rajeshwari Kalmani, Bidar | Umashankar Periodi
A teacher at Chawagi Higher Primary School in Bidar, Rajeshwari was determined to transform the school. She taught creatively, started a library, deve
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Our three operating units — Field Institutions, Grants and Universities — function in an integrated manner to fuel the Foundation’s motto of contributing towards a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society. We bring you a collection of narratives from all three units, straight from our people and partners across India. These stories, in the form of videos, animation, interviews and journals, showcase the journey and the Foundation in its various fields of work.
Nakshatragalu EP 15 | Manjunath H N, Homminala | Umashankar Periodi
In a very short time, explore how with strong processes and infrastructure, Manjunath transformed a below-average school into an excellent performing school.
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Winning Ways of Indomitable Teachers
A heartfelt tribute to 12 extraordinary government school teachers from rural Karnataka who have redefined what it means to teach against the odds.
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Nakshatragalu EP 14 | Mailarlinga, Nandihalli | Umashankar Periodi
Choosing to live in the same village as the school he worked in allowed Mailarlinga to devote more time to his students. The teachers worked together to get piped water to the school and also helped set up a robust library.
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Nakshatragalu EP 13 | Arathi, Devapura| Umashankar Periodi
Through her dedication and innovative approach, Arathi transformed a low-performing school into a vibrant, high-performing institution where children now thrive.
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Grassroots women leaders engage with local governance: The story from Barwani District of Madhya Pradesh
Meet Badlao Didis of Madhya Pradesh who are engaging with local governance to improve infrastructure and services.
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Nakshatragalu EP 12 | Nirmala Revanagola, Kalaburagi | Umashankar Periodi
Nirmala is a teacher at Harijanvada Higher Primary School in Kadecherla, located in the Sedam block of Kalaburagi district. Under her leadership, explore how the once-neglected school transformed into a high-achieving and well-regarded institution in the area.
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Gram Panchayat Help Desk: Bridging the last mile in welfare delivery to the rural poor
A collaborative initiative between PRADAN and Gram Panchayats in Jharkhand
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Tarang: Anganwadi Mela in Barmer
Watch how an Anganwadi Mela in Barmer, Rajasthan, becomes a collaborative learning space for teachers.
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Nakshatragalu EP 11 | Samuel, Qureshi Mohalla School, Surpur, Yadgir | Umashankar Periodi
Suggested brief: From 2 children attending school when he arrived as a headmaster, find out how Samuel managed to bring nearly 100 students to attend school regularly. His unwavering dedication has transformed Qureshi Mohalla School into a thriving place of learning and hope.
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Nakshatragalu EP 10 | Sumalatha H Kambli, Bagalkote, Karnataka | Umashankar Periodi
Find out how, over the last 11 years, teacher Sumalatha’s ingenuity and hard work transformed a school into a happy and vibrant learning space for its once neglected and underconfident students
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Schooling through Covid-19: A Story of Education from Uttarakhand
On schooling and the learning crisis during the Covid-19 pandemic, when schools were closed for nearly two years. It showcases how teachers, headteachers, and education officials in Uttarakhand responded to ensure continuity of education.
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