Across 40 village learning centres in Odisha, children begin their day with a small but important step, showing up to learn.

Most come from nearby hamlets, often with gaps in their foundational skills. Some struggle to read simple text in Odia, others find basic math difficult. Before they can keep up with their grade-level curriculum, they need a chance to catch up.

This is where the Vidya Saathis come in.

Each Vidya Saathi works closely with a group of 20–35 children, following a simple, structured plan. 70 hours of focused learning spread over 12 weeks. Instead of rushing ahead, they start where the child is. In language, that could mean moving from recognizing alphabets to reading stories. In math, from single digits to solving problems step by step.

The progress here isn’t measured in big announcements, but in small, steady shifts.

Across three batches this academic year, over 3,500 children have been part of this journey. Many have moved up levels. Reading with more ease, solving math problems with more confidence, and slowly becoming ready to engage with their regular classroom learning.

There are no shortcuts here. Just consistent effort, daily practice, and a Vidya Saathi who stays with each child through the process, making sure they don’t fall behind again.

Special thanks to our NGO Partner UAC for training the Vidya Saathis, supporting implementation, and ensuring ongoing review of their plans and progress.

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