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Mother is the best teacher

A child’s first teacher is the mother

While India Literacy Project (ILP) is on a mission to be a catalyst for 100% literacy in India, ILP works hand-in-hand with Anganwadi teachers to educate a mother first across various Indian states.

Anganwadi teachers carry out a quick survey of mothers and children yearly once and provide health and nutrition education, and counseling on breastfeeding practices to mothers.

Anganwadi teachers also

Making learning fun

If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn…

India Literacy Project collaborates with Vidya Saathis at village learning centers across various states of India – Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Orissa, Karnataka, Bihar etc.

To teach reading, writing and numeracy in interesting ways that help strengthen the foundational learning capabilities at an early age to build a strong learning foundation

Magic of science

Science, it’s like magic, and ILP’s Multi-Dimensional Learning Space (MDLS) ensures the magic is real

The picture shows how science can be practical and fun for school children across various government schools in Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh. Here are just a few experiments that are part of the science kit:

  • Simple electrical circuit with switch
  • Simple electrical circuit with short circuit
  • Foldscope
  • Electrolysis of water
  • Heating effect

Expanding Horizons : Hyderabad Chapter

Expanding Horizons : Hyderabad Chapter
By Suyash Nigam

In this quarter’s edition of nurturing current ventures and expanding horizons we are going to talk about our existing and new projects in the Hyderabad chapter.


The primary focus of the chapter was in these key projects:

  1. Anganwadis: Anganwadis are preschool Government programs which cater

ILP & Rural Education: Outreach in Tribal Areas of Odisha

ILP & Rural Education: Outreach in Tribal Areas of Odisha
By Suyash Nigam

ILP along with its partner organizations in Odisha have been undertaking various programmes and initiatives to uplift the socio-economic conditions of previously unreached communities.

Outreach in Kalipoi, Jhargadiasahi, Jagannathpur and Kukupangi

Kalipoi, Jhargadiasahi, Jagannathpur and Kukupangi are underdeveloped villages located in hills and forests. The inhabitants of these villages are mostly engaged in farming, fishing or

Nurturing current ventures and expanding horizons

Nurturing current ventures and expanding horizons

By Suyash Nigam

In this Newsletter we are starting a new series that presents projects we are embarking on whilst ensuring the success of our existing projects in each of the geographies we serve in. In the first of this series we draw attention to our efforts in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

ILP spent the better half of last year strengthening its existing

Village Learning Centers and Vidya Saathis: To Improve Foundational Literacy and Numeracy

Village Learning Centers and Vidya Saathis

By Subhash Pochareddy

Many research studies published before COVID-19 show that a significant percentage of children studying in Government schools do not have grade appropriate skills and competencies. With limited support from parents to supplement children’s learning at home, teachers are the primary source of guidance. As a result, it is imperative to find alternative solutions

2021 : Year in Review

2021: Year in Review By Sumita Jayaraman

The light at the end of the tunnel…..

It’s been a long chaotic year but we seem to be emerging from it at last. ILP, along with our partners, navigated all the ups and downs, continuously adapting to deal with the challenges. Now it is time

Covid Heroes

By Suchitra Rao


The second wave of COVID brought about such a strain on the health infrastructure of the country, that it was up to the community and individuals to search and find life-saving medical resources. In this time of need, the entire Team of ILPians, including staff, Trustees and Volunteers collaborated with several organisations and forums to ensure that the demand and

Covid Build Back

Covid Build Back – An Initiative to Help Resume Normalcy!

School reopenings continue to remain elusive and we are greatly aware of the gaps in learning, digital access and disrupted peer interaction for children across the country. During difficult times like this, children especially adolescents, are left vulnerable to drop out of school either for work or child

Covid Heroes

Covid Heroes

The second wave of COVID brought about such a strain on the health infrastructure of the country, that it was up to the community and individuals to search and find life-saving medical resources. In this time of need, the entire Team of ILPians, including staff, Trustees and Volunteers collaborated with several organisations and forums to ensure that the demand and supply of critical care were

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