India, November 28, 2024: In a concerted effort to bridge the educational divide in rural India, Ullas Trust, Intellect Design Arena, and Mission Samriddhi have brought the Ullas Library and Science Kit program to life in 23 schools (20 Zila Parishad and 3 Government Aided High schools) across 9 clusters of Mission Samriddhi in Wardha district of Maharashtra. The initiative seeks to uplift the standard of education in the region by enriching students’ learning experiences.

Ullas Trust, a leading NGO focused on educational initiatives, supported the program in partnership with Intellect Design Arena, an enterprise-grade financial technology leader, and Mission Samriddhi, a social impact platform dedicated to the holistic development of rural India. By providing resources, the initiative aims to improve and develop children’s reading skills and students’ scientific temperament. Under this initiative, over 2000 students across 9 clusters will benefit from the Ullas Library and Science Learning Programme.

The Wardha district, located in the Nagpur division of Maharashtra, is home to many government schools that are on a journey toward enhancing their infrastructure, including the addition of libraries. This initiative aims to enrich students’ learning environments, providing access to diverse knowledge and resources that will support their academic growth and overall development. It is set to transform the learning experience by bringing libraries and science kits into these schools, fostering an environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking.

The Library and Science Kit Program equipped each participating school with a comprehensive library featuring 500 children’s storybooks (80% in Marathi and the rest in bilingual and English versions), iron book racks, and science kits for the science labs. This setup ensures that children can access these resources in a welcoming, child-friendly environment.

Mr. Arun Jain, CMD of Intellect Design Arena and Founder-Trustee of Ullas Trust, remarked, “This initiative is a significant step towards creating equal educational opportunities for students in rural India. As we strive for a Viksit Bharat, it is imperative that every child, irrespective of their socio-economic background, has access to quality education and learning resources. Our goal is to ignite curiosity and build a culture of lifelong learning from early childhood. This collaboration empowers the students to dream beyond their circumstances and become active participants in India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation. We hope that this program becomes a foundation for their growth, enabling each child to envision a future filled with possibility and purpose.”

“Knowledge is true power. The children who read more books and do the science experiments gain more knowledge, scientific temper and confidence,” said Dr. D. Kumbhare, BEO Wardha.

“This initiative helps not only academic excellence but also cultivates creative thinking skills and other essential skills to get children ready for the future,” said Kishor Jagtap, State Program Manager, Mission Samriddhi.