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Uddeysha Sachan was once asked to leave school because his family couldn't pay the fees. Today, he runs Gurukulam – School of Happiness, providing completely free education to 400 underprivileged children across India.
Alakh Pandey, who built one of India's largest education platforms after losing his family home as a child, is now giving rural students access to digital learning resources. His free library comes equipped with laptops, books, internet, and competitive exam materials.
Millions of students in India's Odisha state will soon attend school completely free, from kindergarten through graduate programs. The sweeping education reform also comes with expanded food assistance reaching 80% of the state's population.
India's Supreme Court just ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, ordering every school in the country to provide free sanitary pads to girls. The landmark decision also mandates separate, accessible toilets in all schools, with real consequences for those who don't comply.
A regional leader in India reminded citizens that education and perseverance unlock freedom, echoing the wisdom of civil rights icon Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The message came during celebrations honoring two champions of equality and social progress.
Nigeria's communications regulator is pushing to make educational websites free to access without using data, following the model of Chief Awolowo's transformative free education policy from 1955. The initiative, backed by President Tinubu, could open online learning to millions of students currently priced out by data costs.
India's Supreme Court is making sure millions of girls can stay in school by requiring every school to provide free sanitary napkins and working gender-segregated bathrooms. The court will monitor progress every three months to ensure no girl has to miss class during her period.
The Andhra Pradesh Waqf Board will give 250 students free two-year residential education, including specialized coaching for top university entrance exams. This first-of-its-kind program targets high-achieving students from low-income families, with plans to double enrollment by 2027.
A rural development organization in India is offering completely free coaching, housing, and meals to 200 economically disadvantaged students preparing for competitive government exams. Applications close March 1st for the program that could transform lives.
Indian students can now explore Ukrainian universities through a new dedicated platform that simplifies the entire process. The Ukraine Education Hub connects students with safer learning options after thousands were displaced by conflict four years ago.
Since 2006, St. Jude India ChildCare Centres has provided free housing, meals, education, and transport to thousands of children battling cancer. What started with eight families in Mumbai has grown to 39 centres across nine cities.
When COVID-19 closed schools in Kolkata, an English teacher stuffed a broken refrigerator with 500 books and placed it on a street corner. Three years later, his spontaneous act has grown into 19 free libraries serving over 10,000 books to children across rural India.
India's national education research council just made it easier for millions of teachers and parents to stay informed. The new WhatsApp channel delivers authentic curriculum updates straight to people's phones.
India's government has allocated ₹3,400 crore (approximately $400 million) to expand educational opportunities and skill training for six minority communities. The budget includes significant increases for scholarship programs that help students stay in school and prepare for careers.
A small Indian state just became the nation's leader in protecting kids from tobacco, with 86% of schools now certified tobacco-free. Nearly 10,000 schools participate in anti-tobacco rallies and campaigns every year.
A small country of 3 million just beat 110 competitors to become a top-2 finalist at America's leading education innovation showcase. Armenia's tuition-free AI school network is proving you don't need to be a tech giant to lead the future of learning.
Three young women from India's poorest villages are now police officers, thanks to residential schools that gave them free education and confidence. Their success is inspiring thousands of girls who thought college and careers were impossible dreams.
Kerala just became the first Indian state to offer free college education, expanding access from high school to bachelor's degrees. The move could keep billions of rupees in local communities while opening doors for thousands of students.
Muslim communities across India are channeling billions in charitable donations into structured programs that fund education for 10,000 students and free hundreds of prisoners. The ancient practice of Zakat is creating modern solutions for poverty and injustice.
A self-taught teenager from Kerala built his first robot at 12 and now advises governments while running his own AI company. His free online academy has reached over seven million students worldwide.
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