community-led education

In Kumbalgarh’s challenging terrain, distant schools make education difficult for young children. The Saajhi Shiksha Project bridges this gap by empowering communities with locally managed solutions. Using everyday materials like vegetables, clay, and utensils, it fosters sustainable, community-driven learning environments.

Decades of community-led education, policy innovation, and cultural commitment have helped Mizoram achieve a rare feat: 98.20% literacy. Here's how it happened — and why it matters.