We harvest stories
of impact and change.

At Vallalar Government Higher Secondary School in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, Xavier Chandra Kumar undertook some bold steps, banning divisive symbols, tackling substance abuse, and uniting students, teachers, and families he turned it into a place of hope for over 1000+ students. We are proud to have had the opportunity to tell the stories of the Shikshagraha Awardees 2025, and this is Xavier's story showcasing deep commitment to positive change.

Ranjan Kumar didn’t just save Rajkiya Middle School in Begusarai, Bihar—he rebuilt it from the ground up. Through his Shikshagraha, Ranjan raised funds and improved infrastructure, he also brought the community on board, to increase enrollment and strengthen teacher-student bonds. We are proud to have had the opportunity to tell the stories of the Shikshagraha Awardees 2025, and this is Ranjan's story of perseverance.

In the remote villages of Mysuru, Rajitha N is bringing early education to tribal children and tackling child marriage with compassion and grit. Rajitha's shikshagraha is uniting parents, local governments, schools, and NGOs, boosting preschool enrollment and strengthening community support. This year, we are proud to have had the opportunity to tell the stories of the Shikshagraha Awardees 2025, and this is Rajitha's story filled with resilience, purpose and inspiration.

“It’s only through education that we get the equality we deserve,” says Muskaan Ahirwar, who has been living by these words since she was just 9. In the Durganagar slum of Bhopal, her Shikshagraha took shape as Kitabi Masti, an open-for-all library that now helps over 100 children build reading, writing, and maths skills. We are proud to have had the opportunity to tell the stories of the Shikshagraha Awardees 2025, and this is 17-year-old Muskaan's story of dreams.

Mantra4Change has been transforming government schools in India for millions of children through education leadership. But who is the best person to describe what they do, why they do it and how they do it? This brand film shares the story of Mantra4change from those for whom it matters the most - the children themselves!

This film captures Annapurna’s relentless drive to bring essential care to children with autism and cognitive disabilities in rural communities. Seeing the lack of affordable support, she founded an early intervention center in Purulia to make quality services accessible close to home. Supported by IDFC FIRST Bank, Annapurna is breaking barriers and paving the way for inclusion and growth, demonstrating the profound impact of one person’s commitment to change.

Mantra4Change, in collaboration with the Education Above All Foundation, has introduced project-based learning to students in grades 6 to 8 across 105 schools affiliated with The Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Andhra Pradesh Backward Classes Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society. Watch this film to understand what this means for the students, teachers and everyone involved!