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Agastya Research aims to influence practice and policy while making learning more engaging, relevant, and accessible for all. Agastya Research What is it? The Agastya Research Institute serves as the knowledge and evidence backbone of Agastya’s mission to spark curiosity and transform learning. Rooted in field-based insights and experiential education, the institute conducts rigorous research to understand how children learn, what drives curiosity, and how innovative science education models can create meaningful impact at scale. By combining data, behavioural insights, and on-ground experimentation, the institute aims to strengthen Agastya’s programs (Discovery), challenge conventional approaches to education (Disruption), and share actionable knowledge with the wider ecosystem (Dissemination). Through collaborations with academic partners, educators, and global research teams, it aspires to influence practice and policy while making learning more engaging, relevant, and accessible for all. Vision To be the global benchmark for research that advances learning and societal progress through curiosity and discovery. Mission Discover : Generate scientific evidence and insights to strengthen and continuously improve Agastya’s programs and impact. Disrupt : Challenge and redefine conventional learning paradigms by developing and validating curiosity-led, experiential education models. Disseminate : Share research, evidence, and stories widely to influence policy, practice, and public understanding of how children learn best. The Team Global Research Directors Hari Sridhar (Texas A&M, Agastya) Adithya Pattabhiramaiah (Georgia Tech) Agastya Research Institute Leadership Hamsa Latha (AGM, R&D) Sujal Raychura (Data Analyst) Global Research Affiliates Yulin Chen (Georgia Tech) Huanhuan Shi (Texas A&M) Hyejeong Kim (Georgia Tech) Muzeeb Shaik (Indiana University) John Costello (University of Notre Dame) Research Publications Working Papers / Ongoing Research The Science Of Belonging: How Agastya's Mobile Science Labs Are Rewriting-Who Science Is For This executive summary is based on the working paper Experiential Learning and Gender-Stereotype Attitudes in Science Education: Evidence from a Field Intervention by Muzeeb Shaik (Indiana University), Huanhuan Shi (Texas A&M University), Adithya Pattabhiramaiah (Georgia Tech), and Shrihari Sridhar (Texas A&M University). The full paper is available upon request. For inquiries about this research, please contact Shrihari Sridhar at ssridhar@mays.tamu.edu Read More Short Research Briefs Examining the Impact of Activity-Based Learning on Students' Affective Outcomes Evidence from Agastya International Foundation In thousands of government school classrooms across India, children learn by listening. They sit, they copy, they memorize. For students from low-income rural families, where a textbook may be the only book in the house, this is often all that school has ever offered. Agastya International Foundation believes that is not enough. For over two decades, Agastya has brought science to life for underserved children through hands-on experimentation, peer discovery, and the simple but radical act of letting a child build something and figure out why it works. This study examined what that experience does to a student on the inside. Researchers followed 195 Grade 9 students from government schools in Andhra Pradesh through Agastya's campus programs and measured six outcomes: interest, engagement, understanding, confidence, concentration, and cognitive ease. The findings show that activity-based learning meaningfully improves how students experience learning, and does so equitably, regardless of gender, family background, or prior academic performance. The research also offers a clear design principle: variety and quality of sessions matter more than frequency. Agastya's model works. Sustaining that impact requires continued investment in how instructors are trained and how programs are designed. Read More Effect of Agastya International Foundation's Bio-Diverse Environment on Physiological, Psychological, Cognitive and Social Attributes of Students For students from rural government schools, the natural world rarely enters the classroom. A tree is a diagram. An ecosystem is something to memorise. Agastya International Foundation’s 172-acre Creativity Campus in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, exists to change that — a living, breathing learning environment of medicinal herb gardens, open-air ecology labs, and forests teeming with rare birds and insects, visited by over 500 students every day. This study asked what that experience actually does to a child — not what they know after, but what they feel, how they think, and how they connect with others. Surveying 190 students across four schools and three states, researchers found that Agastya’s bio-diverse campus significantly improved physiological well being, emotional state, cognitive functioning, and social behaviour. Students felt less stressed, more curious, more cooperative, and more motivated to protect the environment. Read More Effectiveness of Online Teacher Training During COVID-19 - Impact of the Online – Make Your Own Lab (O-MYOL) Program During the COVID-19 pandemic, when in-person training became impossible, Agastya made a bold decision: rather than suspend its teacher training, it took the entire program online. The result was O-MYOL — a fully virtual, activity-based training program delivered over four days, using Zoom, experiment kits sent in advance, and step-by-step live instruction. Critics might have expected online delivery to dilute a program built around physical experimentation. The data says otherwise. Read More Assessing the Impact of Voluntary Efforts of Non-Governmental Organisations on Educational Outcomes: A Case of Agastya International Foundation's Interventions The findings are unambiguous. In districts where Agastya has worked — particularly where it has worked deeply, reaching 20% or more of local schools — enrollment has risen significantly and dropout rates have fallen sharply. In one telling comparison, districts with at least 10% Agastya school coverage saw dropout rates fall from 34% to 8%. In comparable districts with no Agastya presence, dropout rates rose from 24% to 34%. Children are staying in school where Agastya has been. They are leaving where it hasn’t. Across every level of analysis — the district, the classroom, the child — the study finds the same pattern: Agastya’s work improves outcomes. And the more concentrated and sustained that work is, the larger the effect. This is not a finding about a charity doing its best. It is a finding about a model that works, documented by independent researchers over more than a decade of evidence. Read More Promoting Leadership Skills among Children in Government Schools They sit at the back. They copy what is on the blackboard. They pass their exams or they don’t. And for most of them, no one ever stands at the front of a classroom and says: your turn. Teach us. That is exactly what Agastya International Foundation’s Young Instructor Leader (YIL) program does. Launched in 2007 at Agastya’s Kuppam campus, YIL identifies children from government schools — mostly from low-income, first-generation learner families — and trains them to become something most of them have never imagined being: teachers. Peer educators. Leaders. Over a three-year program spanning Grades 5 to 7, YIL students learn to ask questions, design science experiments, present ideas to groups, resolve conflict within teams, and ultimately stand in front of their classmates and explain what they know. Read More Data & Insights Hub Daily Session Assessment Analysis - 2023-24 This report presents insights from Agastya’s Daily Session Assessments. It demonstrates score improvements and changes in the number of attempts across variables such as state, gender, subject/topic, and individual questions. It also includes a framework to evaluate question effectiveness by comparing students’ pre-session and post-session performance. Read More

Located at the intersection of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, the 172-acre Creativity Campus at Kuppam is Agastya’s base for educational initiatives. It is the seat of innovation, where many of Agastya’s pathbreaking initiatives are conceptualized and tested before being rolled out in the field. OUR CAMPUS Campus Creativity Lab About our Campus Located at the intersection of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, the 172-acre Creativity Campus at Kuppam is Agastya’s base for educational initiatives. It is the seat of innovation, where many of Agastya’s pathbreaking initiatives are conceptualized and tested before being rolled out in the field. The Campus houses exclusive spaces dedicated to studying subjects ranging from biology, physics, chemistry, and mathematics to astronomy, ecology, art, and media. Thousands of students and teachers experience hands-on learning each year and draw inspiration from the impressive display of exhibits, models, and experiments. 20+ Labs 700+ Children everyday 172 acre Ecological preserve Campus Virtual Tour Learning at the Campus Know More Chemagicaa Know More Bio-Discovery Centers Know More Ecology Know More MediaArts Lab Know More Raspberry Pi Lab Know More Robotics Lab Know More Innovation Hub Know More Art Studio Know More GuruGruha Astronomy Center Know More Ramanujan Math Park Know More Jhunjhunwala Discovery Center Know More Physics Lab Know More Library Know More Performing Arts Center Know More VisionWorks Know More Maritime Center Ecology Initiatives When the land was first acquired, the Campus was arid, fit for few plants and animals. Much of the existing plant cover had been stripped away, leaving a wasteland that endured years of use and abuse. With expert guidance from renowned environmentalist, Dr. Yellapa Reddy, the Agastya team began the painstaking work of environmental restoration. Water conservation was a top priority, so measures were taken to improve drainage and maximize the water available to plant life on the Campus. Native species from the surrounding area were transplanted to the Campus, and began to flourish. The greening of the land was followed by a vibrant resurgence of animal life - a sign of nature on the rebound. The Campus is now teeming with flora and fauna, even prompting sightings of rare species of birds and insects. For visiting students, science starts here, whether with an eco-walk led by an Agastya naturalist, or a casual stroll on one’s own. Read More Flora and Fauna Sustainable Practices Conceptual Gardens Ecological Outreach The campus generates renewable sources of energy that meet a part of its requirements. The different renewable power systems on campus include solar energy, wind energy, biogas and bio-energy. Waste management initiatives undertaken at the Kuppam Campus include both solid and liquid waste. Sustainable Practices Plantation efforts at the Campus were initiated to include the development of seventeen thematic medicinal herb parks based on traditional knowledge systems, including Ayurveda and Siddha . The conceptual gardens exploit the 'natural pharmaceutical factory' potential of the Eastern Ghats region. Dr. Yellappa Reddy designed these gardens with a larger aim of re-transferring knowledge on fast-disappearing traditional herb-based healing methods to the neighboring communities and the public at large. Conceptual Gardens The protection, afforestation and rejuvenation program and the resulting rich vegetation led to a surge in several important butterfly, bird, mammal, amphibian and reptile species, transforming the campus into a bio-diversity rich region. The Campus shelters about 600 species of plants, a majority of them being native species. There are 152 species of birds, of which 20% are migratory and arrive every winter. 103 species of butterflies including rare and unique species are present. 16 species of amphibians and 21 species of reptiles including Geckoella Kollegalensis, Barred Wolf Snake, Golden Gecko, among others have been reported for the first time in the Eastern Ghats owing to the richness of their habitat on campus. 55 species of rare spiders were spotted. Flora and Fauna An eighteen-member ecology team maintains the 172-acre Agastya campus at Kuppam, and works the eco-community program to distribute saplings to neighbouring villages. Started in 2008, the eco-community program is the key mode of environmental community outreach by Agastya. Residents of villages in and around Kuppam receive the saplings grown in Agastya's nursery for free, as part of the Agastya ecology outreach program. Saplings distributed under the eco-community program include medicinal plants such as Lemongrass, Adothodavasa, Brahmi, Vitex nigundo and Indian Borage and fruit trees such as Jamun, Guava, Gooseberry, Jackfruit, Ram Phal (Anona reticulata) and the common Rhoe that is a snake repellant. Ecological Outreach Architecture at Campus Designed by Sharukh Mistry Associates, proponents of holistic architecture, the campus architecture includes unique and innovative structures that stand out and inspire creativity. For example, the Performing Arts Center takes the shape of a dung beetle, the natural inhabitants of the land. There is an emphasis on sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly materials and construction methods. Some buildings in the Campus have been recipients of prestigious architecture awards, including the JK Architect of the Year Award. Camps@Campus Camps are organised for students from schools and colleges all over India, giving them an opportunity to experience the Agastya way of learning. The campus provides a creative environment for children conducive to developing and increasing their appreciation and understanding for community, science and the natural environment. The camps contain fun-filled activities that spark curiosity, ecology tours, hands-on art and model-making and exposure to folk music, dance and theatre. A visit to Agastya can provide new experiences that bolster self-confidence and build understanding between India’s urban and rural communities by first bringing the children together, thereby dispelling their prejudices, presumptions, and misconceptions of one another. Visit our Campus Full name* Institution/ Organization* Email* Phone* How did you hear about us?* Message Submit Join the Agastya movement Get Involved

Agastya donors list of corporates and foundations. Corporates and Foundations AMM Arunachalam Trust AMM Foundation ANSR Source India Private Limited ANZ Support Services India Private Limited Apni Path AT & T Adobe Systems India Private Limited Aequs Foundation Alembic CSR Foundation Association Saikorian Atul Foundation Trust Balrampur Foundation Bhumi Biocon Foundation Bright Funds CII Foundation Carl Bechem Lubricants India Private Ltd Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) India Charities Aid Foundation America Cipla Foundation Cognizant Foundation D-Mart Foundation Dow Chemical International Private Limited EdelGive Foundation Elastic Technologies (India) Private Limited Expleo Solutions Limited ExxonMobil Services & Technology Private Limited Fidelity International Foundation Fisher Biopharma Services India Private Limited Ford India Ltd Fractal Analytics Private Limited Frootle India Private Limited Guru Krupa Foundation Inc Harmonybright Education LLP Indospace Industrial Park Pune Private Limited Infosys Foundation Infosys Science Foundation Ingersoll Rand India Limited Intel Technology India Private Limited Intuitive Surgical India Private Limited Invitrogen Bioservices India Private Limited J P Morgan Services India Private Limited J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited Jalaram Baba Children's Nest Education Private Limited Jubilant Bhartia Foundation Kotak Mahindra Investment Limited L&T Technology Services Limited LSI India Research & Development Private Limited LTI Mindtree Foundation Lady Bamford Charitable Trust Larsen & Toubro Public Charitable Trust Lenovo Global Tech India Private Limited Lenovo India Private Limited M3M Foundation MTAR Technologies Ltd. Mahindra and Mahindra Limited Meyer Organics Private Limited Mindtree Foundation Motorola Mobility India Private Ltd NICE Interactive Solutions India Private Limited Nestle India Limited Omega Healthcare Management Services Pvt Ltd PPD Pharmaceutical Development India Private Ltd Pravaha Foundation RaRe Family Foundation Rajved Foundation Ranger Apparel Export Private Limited SKF India Limited Saint-Gobain India Foundation Sajjan India Limited Samsung R&D Institute India-Bangalore Pvt. Ltd Schaeffler India Limited Shoft Shipyard Private Limited Shri Hiralal Bhagwati Charitable Trust Siemens Technology & Services Private Limited Societe Generale Global Solutions Centre Private Limited Societe Generale Securities India Private Limited Sony India Software Centre Private Limited Sulochana Thapar Foundation Suven Trust Synopsys Foundation Taegutec India Pvt. Ltd. Tata Power Community Development Trust Texas Instruments (India) Private Limited Thermo Fisher Scientific India Private Limited Titan Company Limited Truetzschler India Private Limited UK Online Giving Foundation VFS Global Services Private Limited W S Atkins (India) Private Limited Wells Fargo International Solutions Private Limited Welspun Foundation for Health and Knowledge Xilinx India Technology Services Private Limited and others

Our Mobile Innovation Lab brings innovation and design thinking to children across the country. This mobile maker space travels from school to school, guided by our instructors who inspire children to think critically, ask questions, seek answers, and tackle real-world problems. Mobile Innovation Lab ILLUMINATING THE PATH OF DESIGN THINKING Agastya’s innovation programs are meticulously crafted to cultivate a culture of creativity and problem-solving. They empower children to explore, ideate, and implement design thinking-centric solutions across various domains. Our Mobile Innovation Lab brings innovation and design thinking to children across the country. This mobile maker space travels from school to school, guided by our ignators who inspire children to think critically, ask questions, seek answers, and tackle real-world problems. What is it? 21 Mobile Innovation Labs 20,000+ Children impacted 5 States A peek into Mobile Innovation Lab TESTIMONIALS Ambassadors of Agastya's mission Agastya has not only taught me subjects, but it has also taught me discipline, and given me the confidence to reach my dreams. Vishal Science did not interest me, but now it is a seemingly endless source of delight. Also, thanks to the Agastya sessions, I have begun receiving better grades. Shyam Asking questions helped me overcome my hesitation and gain confidence. Satyam

Let's work together to make learning accessible to every child, even in the most remote villages. Your support, large or small, helps bring the light of education to children through our Night Village Schools. All contributions qualify for tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act of India. Donate in INR Donate in Dollars Your donations will be tax-exempt under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act of India. Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Amount ₹250 ₹250 ₹500 ₹500 ₹2,000 ₹2,000 ₹10,000 ₹10,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate ₹250 What is the Problem? India faces a rising challenge with school dropouts, particularly in rural areas. Many children are unable to attend school regularly due to various factors, including the need to help with household chores or supplement family income and the struggle to keep up academically. Over time, these hurdles can lead to disengagement and dropping out of school altogether. How Will This Project Solve the Problem? Since 2009, Agastya's "Night Village School" project has created an engaging and impactful environment to support students and school dropouts. With the help of local college volunteers, Agastya offers evening remedial lessons, allowing children who have missed out on school to catch up and rediscover their excitement for learning. By bringing education closer to home, this initiative helps students build confidence and, in many cases, return to regular classes, staying connected to the joy of discovery. Potential Long-Term Impact The project will lead to trigger positive behavioral shifts that lead to curious, confident, and humane individuals engaging creatively in their communities and eventually mainstreaming school dropouts. It will also elevate the educational status of children in every village and transform the level of empowerment in communities in the future. Children will be able to tackle local societal problems and come up with solutions to these issues. You can also contribute in other ways : Donate by cheque/D.D in favor of “Agastya International Foundation ” and send it to us through courier/post along with your contact details. I.e. your name, address, telephone number/e-mail ID and PAN number. To Agastya International Foundation, 12, Varsav Plaza, Jayamahal Main Road, Bangalore 560 046. Donate by wire transfer through RTGS / NEFT/ IMPS Bank: ICICI BANK Account Name: Agastya International Foundation Account Number: 000 2010 60632, IFSC Code: ICIC0000002 A peek into Operation Vasantha Get Involved Join us and be a part of the curiosity movement TESTIMONIALS Ambassadors of Agastya's mission Generally, after school hours, I used to roam the streets without studying, but now I go to the OV Center to study. Thanks for bringing this positive change in me. Dilip I am very happy to go to the OV Center to learn new things and explore activities like leadership, singing, and dancing, which help showcase our talents. Thanks for this platform where we are shaping our future. Kasthuri As a student, I do a lot of activities and ask questions about school concepts that are not clear in my mind. I feel free to ask questions to better understand the material. Mallesh

By partnering with us, you can help to make a significant impact on the future of our nation. Support us today and be a part of the change! Contact Us Join us and be a part of the curiosity movement CSR PARTNERSHIPS GET INVOLVED At Agastya, we believe that experiential learning is the key to building an India of innovators, creators and solution-seekers. By partnering with us, you can help to make a significant impact on the future of our nation. Join us today and be a part of the change! CSR Partnerships Corporates and Foundations Governments Institutions Philanthropists See More Hayagreeva Rao (Huggy) Srinivasan Venkatraman Natarajan Krishnamoorthy Narayan Ramachandran MA Mubeenuddin Umesh Parikh Venky Krishna Kumar Sri Jaganathan Raju Reddy Ravi Reddy Sandeep Tungare Ashok Zaveri Raj Parekh Ramji Raghavan Alok Oberoi K Thyagarajan Leena Jhaveri Yashok Zaveri Our Partners Partner with us Name* Email* Phone* Organisation / Company* Message* How did you hear about us? Social Media Web search Word of mouth Advertisement Other Submit

Agastya introduced Acti-Learn 1.0, a pioneering maker book addressing the growing gap in quality learning access. The book encourages self-learning among both young learners and older students, allowing them to explore and create low cost models and experiments. Acti-Learn EMPOWERING SELF-LEARNING In response to the educational challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Agastya introduced Acti-Learn 1.0, a pioneering maker book addressing the growing gap in quality learning access. The book encourages self-learning among both young learners and older students, allowing them to explore and create low cost models and experiments. It champions a child-centric mentorship system, fostering active and joyful engagement in learning through STEM to STEAM activities and storytelling. What is it? 456,000+ Books printed 4,310,000+ Creative learning hours Acti-Learn 1.0 Acti-Learn Jr Papertronics Acti-Learn Through 50+ maker activities, children develop crucial self-learning, collaboration, and peer-to-peer learning skills. The activities range from simple to challenging and boast an impressive 94% repeatability rate, promoting deep understanding. Explore Acti-Learn Acti-Learn Jr Acti-Learn Junior is a self-learning gem for grades 3-5! It's inclusive, engaging, and promotes joyful learning. It's a hit with activities for home and class, and interactive games! Explore over 15 activities, 25 modules, and 10+ hours of fun-filled learning. Explore Acti-Learn Jr Papertronics Papertronics is an innovative approach to bring hands-on learning of electronics with a workbook, through fun activities and using simple materials like conducting tapes, LEDs, sensors, and batteries. Explore Papertronics Join us and be a part of the curiosity movement Donate Now A peek into Acti-Learn TESTIMONIALS Ambassadors of Agastya's mission Generally, after school hours, I used to roam the streets without studying, but now I go to the OV Center to study. Thanks for bringing this positive change in me. Dilip I am very happy to go to the OV Center to learn new things and explore activities like leadership, singing, and dancing, which help showcase our talents. Thanks for this platform where we are shaping our future. Kasthuri As a student, I do a lot of activities and ask questions about school concepts that are not clear in my mind. I feel free to ask questions to better understand the material. Mallesh

Prepare learners for an AI-driven future through hands-on learning, AI literacy, responsible technology use, and practical problem-solving skills. Support 300 students by contributing ₹5L Overview AI should not become another opportunity gap. Every student deserves the chance to understand AI, use it responsibly, and apply it for learning, creativity, productivity, and future readiness. Agastya’s AI Readiness Program brings structured, hands-on, and ethical AI learning to students who may otherwise be left behind in the AI revolution. Your support can help a student take the first confident step into an AI-enabled future. Support AI readiness. Support responsible technology access. Support future-ready learners. Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how young people learn, communicate, create, work, and solve problems. But many students from rural, Tier 2, Tier 3, government, aided, and low-resource institutions still have limited access to guided AI learning. Many may hear about AI or use AI tools informally, but without proper guidance, they may not know how to use them safely, ethically, and effectively. Agastya’s AI Readiness Program is designed to bridge this gap. It helps students understand AI basics, explore practical tools, learn effective prompting, identify risks, and apply AI meaningfully in learning, productivity, communication, and career preparation. Why AI Readiness Matters AI is no longer limited to technology professionals. It is becoming part of education, research, office work, design, communication, entrepreneurship, and everyday decision-making. Students who understand and use AI responsibly will be better prepared for higher education, employment, freelancing, creative work, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning. Without structured exposure, students may face: 1. Limited understanding of AI concepts and applications 2. Low confidence in using AI tools for learning and productivity 3. Risk of unsafe or unethical use, including plagiarism, misinformation, privacy issues, and overdependence 4. Lower preparedness for future education and career opportunities The AI Readiness Program addresses these challenges through hands-on, guided, and responsible AI learning. Program Structure The program is a 20-hour in-person learning experience with two major components. AI Fundamentals: 8 Hours Students build conceptual clarity on AI and its real-world applications. They learn what AI is, where it is used, how AI tools respond, and why responsible use is essential. Key focus areas include: 1. Introduction to AI concepts 2. AI applications in daily life, education, and work 3. Responsible AI use 4. Bias, privacy, misinformation, and plagiarism 5. Critical thinking while using AI-generated responses AI Tools and Applied Practice: 12 Hours Students gain hands-on experience using AI tools for learning, productivity, communication, creativity, and career readiness. They learn to write prompts, use AI for explanation and feedback, organize information, create outputs, and build a portfolio or capstone project. Advanced Bootcamp: 6-Day Extension Selected students can participate in an advanced bootcamp to deepen their skills in prompting, research, analysis, content creation, automation, and portfolio development. This helps high-potential learners move from basic exposure to advanced application. Tool Stack covered Students are introduced to practical AI and digital tools for learning, research, productivity, communication, and career readiness. Core AI Assistants Tools: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Microsoft Copilot Used for prompting, ideation, explanation, feedback, and concept clarity. Learning & Research Tools: Perplexity, Google Gemini, NotebookLM Used for guided research, summarization, source comparison, and study notes. Productivity & Organization Tools: Notion, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Office Used for planning, note-taking, documentation, spreadsheets, and portfolio building. Communication & Career Readiness Tools: Canva, Gamma, PowerPoint Used for presentations, resumes, posters, pitch decks, and project showcases. What Students Will Be Able to Do By the end of the program, students will be able to: 1. Explain core AI concepts and common applications 2. Write clear and effective prompts 3. Use AI tools for learning, productivity, communication, and creativity 4. Identify risks such as plagiarism, misinformation, bias, privacy concerns, and unsafe use 5. Apply AI responsibly in academic and career-related tasks 6. Create and present an AI readiness portfolio or capstone project Long-Term Impact The AI Readiness Program helps underserved learners move from digital exposure to digital confidence. It prepares them to become responsible, capable, and future-ready users of AI. The program supports students in improving self-learning, building digital and AI fluency, strengthening critical thinking, preparing for higher education and career pathways, creating portfolios and presentations, and participating meaningfully in the emerging AI-enabled economy. You can also contribute in other ways : Donate by cheque/D.D in favor of “Agastya International Foundation ” and send it to us through courier/post along with your contact details. I.e. your name, address, telephone number/e-mail ID and PAN number. To Agastya International Foundation, 12, Varsav Plaza, Jayamahal Main Road, Bangalore 560 046. Donate by wire transfer through RTGS / NEFT/ IMPS Bank: ICICI BANK Account Name: Agastya International Foundation Account Number: 000 2010 60632, IFSC Code: ICIC0000002 Donate in INR Your donations will be tax-exempt under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act of India. 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A digital platform that emphasizes activity-based learning to spark curiosity, nurture creativity, and instill confidence. Agastya Virtual School ENHANCING CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES Agastya Virtual School (AViS) offers a digital platform enhancing classroom experiences through Agastya’s pedagogy. It emphasizes activity-based learning to spark curiosity, nurture creativity, and instill confidence. AViS facilitates interactive teacher-student and peer-peer engagement, focusing on emotional bonding and collaborative learning. Unlike traditional systems, it enriches classroom learning with curated content. Accessible via a LMS platform (Infosys, Springboard), AViS promotes a dynamic and interactive educational environment, diverging from conventional exam-centric approaches. What is it? 125+ Districts 8,00,000+ Students 5000+ Schools AViS modules available in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and English too! Language translations done with the support of A peek into Agastya Virtual School Register Now Join us and be a part of the curiosity movement TESTIMONIALS Ambassadors of Agastya's mission Generally, after school hours, I used to roam the streets without studying, but now I go to the OV Center to study. Thanks for bringing this positive change in me. Dilip I am very happy to go to the OV Center to learn new things and explore activities like leadership, singing, and dancing, which help showcase our talents. Thanks for this platform where we are shaping our future. Kasthuri As a student, I do a lot of activities and ask questions about school concepts that are not clear in my mind. I feel free to ask questions to better understand the material. Mallesh TESTIMONIALS Ambassadors of Agastya's mission The Agastya Virtual School Program has greatly enhanced our student's learning, especially in rural areas. The resources and activities provided have sparked curiosity and encouraged practical learning. I truly appreciate this initiative and hope it continues. Sandeep Sakpal The AVIS programs hands-on approach made learning science fun and engaging for ITK students. It boosted their confidence, encouraged teamwork, and made learning enjoyable. Thank you, AVIS, for empowering rural education Indhumathi J Agastya virtual classroom is a rewarding experience for students. The simple explanations and practical applications help students grasp subjects thoroughly. Monthly usage has sparked interest in science. Thank you, Agastya Paramasivam S

Agastya International Foundation is on a mission to close this critical gap. Our program brings financial literacy directly into classrooms by integrating it with math education for students in grades 6 to 9 in government schools. Your contributions will be tax-exempt under section 80G of Income Tax Act of India. Donate in INR Your donations will be tax-exempt under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act of India. Frequency One time One time Monthly Monthly Amount ₹250 ₹250 ₹500 ₹500 ₹2,000 ₹2,000 ₹10,000 ₹10,000 Other Other 0/100 Comment (optional) Donate ₹250 What is the Problem? India’s financial literacy rates lag far behind those of developed nations like the UK, Canada, the U.S., and Germany. Shockingly, only 27% of Indian adults and just 16.7% of school-going students understand basic personal finance, according to SEBI. One major reason is the lack of structured financial education in schools especially for children from low-income communities. Without these essential life skills, generations remain trapped in poverty, unable to make informed choices about saving, spending, or investing. The urgency is clear: we must empower our children with the financial knowledge they need to thrive. How Will This Project Solve the Problem? Agastya International Foundation is on a mission to close this critical gap. Our program brings financial literacy directly into classrooms by integrating it with math education for students in grades 6 to 9 in government schools. Using our proven hands-on, experiential teaching methods, we make complex financial topics like budgeting, interest, digital payments, and banking easy to understand and apply. We also train schoolteachers, involve local educators, and actively engage with parents and communities to support children’s education and reduce dropout rates. Peer learning, interactive workshops, and community camps make financial learning fun, relevant, and rooted in real life. We’re not just teaching numbers we’re building confidence, creativity, and the foundation for lifelong financial independence. Potential Long-Term Impact By reaching thousands of students annually, the program contributes to building a more inclusive and economically resilient society. Agastya’s Financial Literacy program will be that catalyst creating a generation of young individuals who are not only curious and creative, but also financially aware and responsible. With interactive sessions, community engagement, and dedicated mentorship, we aim to break the cycle of poverty and empower students to shape a more secure and equitable future. Join us in creating a financially literate India, one child at a time. You can also contribute in other ways : Donate by cheque/D.D in favor of “Agastya International Foundation ” and send it to us through courier/post along with your contact details. I.e. your name, address, telephone number/e-mail ID and PAN number. To Agastya International Foundation, 12, Varsav Plaza, Jayamahal Main Road, Bangalore 560 046. Donate by wire transfer through RTGS / NEFT/ IMPS Bank: ICICI BANK Account Name: Agastya International Foundation Account Number: 000 2010 60632, IFSC Code: ICIC0000002 A peek into pilot program

Experience Agastya's innovative experential learning initiatives, our delivery methods and how we make it happen. OUR PROGRAMS Bringing hands-on experiential learning to children and teachers across India Agastya programs are delivered through hub-and-spoke model. Programs like Science Centers, Innovation Hubs and others act as hubs, creating central learning spaces for children. Meanwhile, Mobile Science Labs, Labs-on-Bikes, Dhwani, and other programs go to schools and communities, taking hands-on learning to children's doorsteps. Digital programs like wE-Learn embrace learning in the digital age, providing children valuable resources that are conducive for self and facilitated learning. Our programs STEM+ Innovation Art and Media Campus Creativity Lab Force Multipliers Know More Mini Innovation Hub Know More Mobile Innovation Lab Know More Innovation on Bike Know More Anveshana Know More Jignyasa Know More Dhwani Know More MediaArts Lab Know More Kala Kootami Know More STEM Centers Know More Mobile STEM Labs Know More Lab-on-a-Bike Know More Acti-Learn Located at the intersection of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, the 172-acre Creativity Campus at Kuppam is Agastya’s base for educational initiatives. It is the seat of innovation, where many of Agastya’s pathbreaking initiatives are conceptualized and tested before being rolled out in the field Know More Know More Chemagicaa Know More Bio-Discovery Centers Know More Ecology Know More MediaArts Lab Know More Raspberry Pi Lab Know More Robotics Lab Know More Innovation Hub Know More Art Studio Know More GuruGruha Know More Ramanujan Math Park Know More Jhunjhunwala Discovery Center Know More Physics Lab Know More Library Know More Performing Arts Center Know More VisionWorks Know More Maritime Center Know More Acharya Initiative Know More Young Instructor Leader Know More Operation Vasantha Know More Agastya Virtual School How we work Agastya initiatives span the length and breadth of the country. In areas where children cannot come to Agastya, we go to them. Through an innovative mix of mobile science programs, STEM hubs and innovative fairs that are accessible and scalable, we ensure that no child misses out on the joy of learning. Hubs and Outreach STEAM and design thinking hubs are focal points of learning in cities, towns and villages across India. Our mobile outreach programs extend to remote areas. Force Multipliers From training the ignators to creating the future generation of leaders, our force multipliers amplify Agastya's impact. Digital Programs Agastya harnesses technology to create engaging and accessible digital platforms to enable immersive learning experiences and promote self-learning. Create hands-on learning experiences for the next million CSR Partnerships Donate Now

Our STEM Centres act as lighthouses for curious learners who are eager to navigate the vast sea of learning. Nestled in urban and semi-urban areas, these hubs, with their dedicated instructors, host children from schools in the surrounding areas and introduce them to all things math, science and fun. STEM CENTERS HUBS FOR EXPERENTIAL LEARNING Our STEM Centers act as lighthouses for curious learners who are eager to navigate the vast sea of learning. Nestled in urban and semi-urban areas, these hubs, with their dedicated instructors, host children from schools in the surrounding areas and introduce them to all things math, science and fun. What is it? 152 STEM Centers 230,000+ Children impacted 3,632,000+ Session hrs Science Centers Core Science Activity Centers Digital Literacy Centers Our science centers are hubs of innovation and interactive science learning. Ignators enhance school syllabuses using science models and inspire children to create low-cost experiments for deeper understanding. Beyond students and teachers, our centers draw diverse visitors year-round, all experiencing the joy of education. Science Centers In North Karnataka (Hubli, Bagalkot, Shivamogga, Vijaypura, and Bidar), our Core Science Activity Centers go beyond typical science centers with their curriculum and learning. Here children can explore jumbo-sized science models and dedicated labs for every subject. Core Science Activity Centers Our Digital Literacy Centers, strategically located across India, serve as gateways to the digital world for thousands of students. These centers offer a curriculum rich in programming, digital creativity, and problem-solving, utilizing platforms like Scratch to introduce students to the basics of coding and computational thinking. The hands-on, interactive approach ensures students not only learn but also apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios, building confidence and digital fluency. Digital Literacy Centers A peek into STEM centers TESTIMONIALS Ambassadors of Agastya's mission Over typical school classes, I much prefer Agastya practical classes. Garv Bhardwaj Agastya sessions give us hands-on experience that I would not get in regular classes. In Agastya, I learn through practicals, which makes learning simpler”. Vivek Sinha I like working in groups and play with magnets and circuits. Nagaraju N