Education

Taking inspiration from Maharshi Karve, Babasaheb Keshav Narayanrao Deshmukh set up the Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal (SSM), to start the first-ever residential school in Sagroli, Maharashtra committed to empowering girls through education.

Beula Gabriel transformed the lives of hundreds of underprivileged students at St Joseph’s Secondary School which she started in 1993.

In Bihar’s brick kilns, where childhoods are often traded for labour, Anshu Jaiswal is rewriting destinies through Akshar Learning Centres. His Neev Ki Eent Foundation is turning bricks into books and giving children a chance at dignity and dreams.

Maharashtra has partnered with startup Infusory to introduce offline AR learning in 121 tribal schools, helping students visualise science, maths, and more.

From Belagavi to Pimpri Chinchwad, AI-powered classrooms are helping teachers personalise learning, track engagement, and spot invisible learning gaps—reshaping urban public education.

From walking barefoot to school to unlocking Rs 5 crore in scholarships, K Narayana Naik’s lifelong mission is changing the future of rural students in Karnataka.

In 2025, stories published by The Better India moved beyond awareness to real-world change. From supporting rescued children and survivors to enabling livelihoods, recognition, and collaboration, these moments showed how impact journalism, when rooted in trust and empathy, can influence decisions, create real solutions, and save lives.

From Pune, a man is changing the futures of students from humble backgrounds. Through The Power of One Educational Trust, he provides not just financial support, but mentorship and guidance, helping academically talented students pursue their dreams.

We look back at the past year to celebrate the changemakers who’ve transformed lives with their dedication. Here, we spotlight 10 educators from across India who have reimagined learning, inspiring young minds to dream big and break barriers beyond the classroom.

With just Rs 2 lakh and sheer ingenuity, a teacher in rural Karnataka built ‘Shiksha’ — a simple humanoid robot now helping children learn Kannada, English, and Maths across government schools.