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India Schools Beat Summer Heat With Simple Safety Changes
Health & WellnessApr 5

India Schools Beat Summer Heat With Simple Safety Changes

As temperatures soar above 35°C across India, schools and parents are adopting practical strategies to protect children from heat-related illnesses while keeping playtime and learning on track. These simple adjustments are helping millions of kids stay safe, active, and healthy during the country's harshest months.

The Better India3 min read
India Schools Now Require Mental Health Training for Staff
SolutionsMar 14

India Schools Now Require Mental Health Training for Staff

India's largest education board just mandated mental health training for all school staff, shifting focus from test scores to student wellbeing. Over 27,000 schools will now teach teachers to recognize distress and provide emotional support.

Google News - Mental Health Success2 min read
India's Top Court: Free Menstrual Products for All Schools
SolutionsJan 30

India's Top Court: Free Menstrual Products for All Schools

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.

Indian Express2 min read
Surat's Fountainhead School Breaks Ground on Second Campus
SolutionsMar 30

Surat's Fountainhead School Breaks Ground on Second Campus

A top-ranked international school in Surat, India is doubling its reach with a second campus opening in 2027. The expansion means more students will access world-class IB education in Gujarat.

Google News - Education Milestone2 min read
India's Top Court Demands Free Period Products in Schools
SolutionsMay 25

India's Top Court Demands Free Period Products in Schools

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 Hindu2 min read
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InnovationJun 15

India and France Link School Innovation Labs Worldwide

Students in India and France can now collaborate across continents through a groundbreaking program connecting their school innovation labs. The ATL Bridge initiative opens doors for thousands of young innovators to share ideas and solve problems together.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
Rural India Schools Turn Girls Into Police Officers
Acts of KindnessMay 26

Rural India Schools Turn Girls Into Police Officers

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.

Google: education success story2 min read
India Removes Cap on Medical School Seats Nationwide
SolutionsApr 30

India Removes Cap on Medical School Seats Nationwide

India just scrapped limits on how many doctors its medical schools can train, opening the door for thousands more healthcare professionals. The move could help address the country's critical doctor shortage.

The Hindu2 min read
India and France Link 10,000 School Innovation Labs
InnovationJun 15

India and France Link 10,000 School Innovation Labs

India and France just launched a partnership connecting millions of young innovators across borders through hands-on learning labs. The first French school innovation lab based on India's successful model opened this month.

Google News - School Innovation3 min read
India Invests $30M in Creator Labs for 15,000 Schools
SolutionsFeb 3

India Invests $30M in Creator Labs for 15,000 Schools

India just recognized content creation as a real career by funding labs in thousands of schools. The government is betting $30 million that animation, gaming, and digital storytelling skills can transform young people into entrepreneurs.

The Better India2 min read
Orange Seller Builds School With Daily Savings in India
Community HeroesMay 22

Orange Seller Builds School With Daily Savings in India

An illiterate fruit vendor in Karnataka saved rupees from selling oranges to build a school for village children, eventually earning India's Padma Shri award. Harekala Hajabba's quiet determination changed education access for hundreds of kids.

The Better India2 min read
India Brings Chess to Tribal Schools to Boost Learning
InnovationFeb 15

India Brings Chess to Tribal Schools to Boost Learning

India's Tribal Welfare Department is introducing chess in tribal residential schools across the state to help students build stronger thinking and learning skills. Teachers have already seen students improve their concentration after picking up the game.

The Hindu2 min read
India's Akshaya Patra Serves 5 Billionth School Meal
Acts of KindnessMar 18

India's Akshaya Patra Serves 5 Billionth School Meal

A foundation feeding 2.35 million children daily across India just reached an incredible milestone that's changing the future of education. President Murmu celebrated the achievement as proof that ending childhood hunger can transform a nation.

Google News - Education Milestone2 min read
IAS Officer Namrata Jain Built 24 Schools in Rural India
VideosJun 17

IAS Officer Namrata Jain Built 24 Schools in Rural India

After scoring rank 12 in India's toughest civil service exam, Namrata Jain chose to return to underserved communities instead of taking an easier posting. She's now established 24 schools and transformed healthcare access in remote regions.

The Better India2 min read
92-Year-Old Band Plays On at India's St Vincent's School
Community HeroesApr 18

92-Year-Old Band Plays On at India's St Vincent's School

A brass band founded in 1933 at St Vincent's High School in Pune, India, is thriving again after nearly disappearing. Students today play the same instruments their great-grandfathers used, keeping a precious musical tradition alive.

Indian Express2 min read
India Cuts School Dropout Rate from 19% to Just 3%
SolutionsApr 5

India Cuts School Dropout Rate from 19% to Just 3%

In one of India's largest states, a focused push on education has slashed student dropout rates by 84% in just eight years. Now Uttar Pradesh wants to bring that number to zero.

The Hindu2 min read
India Launches School Innovation Network in Telangana
InnovationApr 6

India Launches School Innovation Network in Telangana

Telangana just connected 379 school innovation labs with college mentors to help students turn classroom ideas into real startups. The state-backed program gives kids hands-on access to 3D printers, robotics kits, and expert guidance from day one.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
India to Open 15,000 Animation Labs in Schools by 2027
SolutionsFeb 1

India to Open 15,000 Animation Labs in Schools by 2027

India just announced plans to bring creative technology labs to 15,000 schools and 500 colleges, training the next generation for 2 million projected jobs in animation, gaming, and visual effects. The move turns a gaming industry setback into an opportunity for young creators nationwide.

YourStory India2 min read
2 Girls From India's First Women's Military School Join NDA
Community HeroesApr 22

2 Girls From India's First Women's Military School Join NDA

Two students from Maharashtra's groundbreaking pre-military training institute for girls ranked 2nd and 15th nationally for spots in India's National Defence Academy. Out of only 19 girls selected across the entire country, two came from this pioneering Nashik school opened just three years ago.

Indian Express2 min read
India's PM Urged Teaching Cleanliness in Schools 50 Years Ago
SolutionsFeb 23

India's PM Urged Teaching Cleanliness in Schools 50 Years Ago

In 1974, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi called for cleanliness education in Indian schools, starting from kindergarten. Her vision planted seeds for campaigns that would transform India's cities decades later.

The Hindu2 min read

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