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Durga Devi, a science graduate from Baragaon, Varanasi, is a quiet force of change.

As a *Vidya Sathi with the India Literacy Project, she has taken on the mission of bringing education to Musher Basti, a remote hamlet where schools felt like a distant dream. When she started the **Village Learning Center (VLC), only a handful of children showed up. Most parents, having never been to school

ILP is proud to share that two of its dedicated volunteers, Padmaja Sathyamoorthy and Uma Venkatesh, were awarded the “Trailblazer Women” Award on Women’s Day by the Association of Indo Americans (AIA) in San Francisco. This recognition celebrates their extraordinary leadership and unwavering commitment to creating lasting change in their communities.

Padmaja’s journey with ILP began in 2005 as a volunteer, but her passion

Our NGO partner from Madhya Pradesh, Sankalp, has introduced a simple yet impactful initiative to support Class X and XII students during exam time. By setting up ‘May I Help You’ kiosks, they are addressing key challenges students face:

• Managing Peer & Family Pressure – Helping students stay focused despite societal expectations.
• Overcoming Exam Anxiety – Building confidence and reducing fear around exams.

When Prema Kulekumatag, An Anganwadi teacher first stepped into Anganwadi center No. 7 in Korwar village in 2020-21, she was met with silence. There was no structured timetable, no infrastructure, and only six children attending sporadically. The community showed little interest, and the center barely functioned. But Prema saw not just what was missing—she saw what could be.

Determined to bring the Anganwadi to life, she went

Volunteering is a powerful way to stay connected to our roots and give back to the communities that shaped us. Vignesh Karuppasamy, a native of Tenkasi and an employee at UST, embraced this spirit by dedicating his time to the Gram Panchayat Library (GPL) in his hometown.

UST has been instrumental in supporting ILP Child-Friendly Libraries across 10 Gram Panchayats in the Kadayam block.

A group of class 9 students from GHSS in Tamil Nadu, have built an innovative Forest Fire Detection System, blending creativity with a genuine concern for the environment.

Worried about the increasing frequency of forest fires and their devastating impact, these young minds used basic materials from their ILP science kits—like bi-metallic strip switches, batteries, and sensors—to design an early warning system. The device detects fire risks

ILP, in partnership with the Guru Krupa Foundation Inc, recently hosted a Science Fair at Government High Schools in Kattankulathur, Peramanur, and Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu. This initiative, supported by SRM Institute of Science and Technology under its PRAGYA program, was a blend of science, innovation, and social responsibility, driven by the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and the Centre

At ILP, we are incredibly proud of Nandhini M., a passionate educator from Chennai and a dedicated Facilitator with India Literacy Project. Her unwavering commitment has been the driving force behind the Gram Panchayat initiatives across 20 panchayats in Madhuranthagam, a collaborative effort with UST. Through her hard work, over 1500 children and youth have gained access to transformative educational opportunities.

Recently, UST recognized

During a visit to a government school, Wanaparthy’s District Collector, Adarsh Surabhi, witnessed the transformative impact of the ILP Science Kit. Captivated by its potential, he engaged with ILP’s partner NGO, Rural Development Society (RDS), to explore its benefits. Recognizing its power to revolutionize science education, the Collector championed the initiative, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗜𝗟𝗣 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝟭𝟭𝟲 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁.

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Guru Krupa Foundation Inc. is proud to partner with India Literacy Project (ILP) to establish Multi-Dimensional Learning Spaces (MDLS) in Tamil Nadu government schools. This initiative includes Child-Friendly Libraries, Science Kits, and Science Fairs, enhancing both literacy and practical learning. Additionally, STEM & Electronics education is being advanced, equipping students with essential skills for the future. This partnership is impacting a total of