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When Delhi-based Pragati Chaswal left her successful advertising career, she did not expect to start an environmental education movement. Through her SowGood Foundation, she brings hands-on sustainability and farming education to both private and government schools across the region.

During his term in Assam’s Kokrajhar, Dhir Jhingran spotted gaps in foundational literacy. Through the Language and Learning Foundation, he wants to ensure that every child can learn in a way they understand best.

In Tamil Nadu’s rural heartland, Aram Seiya Karam Koduppom (ASKK) is reshaping the future for children. Co-founded by Prthush and Kaali, ASKK renovates crumbling schools, replacing dull walls with bright murals, and offering students a fresh start in vibrant, inspiring spaces.

In Tamil Nadu's Nellivasal village, students at a government school had to defecate in the open due to the lack of proper toilets. Architect Barnala Michael along with his friend Vishnupriya constructed low-cost, sustainable toilets, addressing hygiene issues and promoting eco-friendly practices.

L&T’s STEM initiative ‘Engineering Futures’ has now reached 208 government and aided schools, promoting science education through teacher training and infrastructure development. The introduction of STEM labs and DIY kits has sparked innovation in every child, as demonstrated by the impressive projects showcased at the recent STEM fest.

Brillio and STEM Learning are establishing science labs and distributing kits in 900 government schools, empowering more than 1,50,000 children via their National STEM initiative.

Binu Verma and Ramesh Balasundaram founded Bal Utsav, a non-profit working towards transforming Karnataka's government schools, in 2009.

Amarjit Singh Chahal from Mansa district in Punjab was bestowed with a National award on Teacher’s Day in 2019 for digitising four schools with a smart school model

“It was so heartening to see them ask a variety of questions – from “How many teeth does an anaconda have?” to “Who made you, Alexa?” Often, children are discouraged from asking too many questions at school. With Alexa, there is no such bar and this makes me extremely happy!”

India has a shortfall of nearly one million teachers. But unique initiatives like Lenovo SmarterEd are filling the gap, reaching those who need help the most.