Why Agastya Works


Learning at Agastya is fun, useful and accessible to the poorest child.

  • Creative-thinking and hands-on science programs have reached over 3 million children and 120,000 teachers
  • More than 300 science experiments, using low-cost tools, make learning fun and illustrate a wide range of concepts and principles
  • Interactive science centers/labs foster creativity and deep learning
  • Mobile Labs and Science Fairs take science to the village doorstep
  • Interactive student-teacher workshops enhance learning
  • Model-making workshops deepen hands-on skills
  • Young Instructor Leader program emphasizes life skills and raises self esteem among children
  • Reforestation programs are transforming local ecosystems
  • Rural art and dance workshops offer unique opportunities for expression
  • Creating "a knowledge bridge" between urban and rural communities