NRich Children
Foundations for lifelong learning
THE CHALLENGE
India is home to nearly 120 million primary school students, enrolled across a mix of government and private schools. However, heavy emphasis on academic coursework leaves little room for developing life skills, problem-solving abilities, or creative thinking. Some major challenges include
- Poor school infrastructure
- Rote-based, exam-centric learning
- High cost of private tuition—often seen as essential to keeping up—remains unaffordable
- Limited hands-on, experiential activities
As a result the students often fall behind in basic English and digital skills, both critical for future success. Nearly 30% of these children—primarily from underprivileged communities—drop out before reaching secondary school, perpetuating the cycle of educational inequality.
OUR APPROACH
NRich is designed in alignment with the recommendation of National Education Policy (NEP) to reduce curriculum load. It is an activity-based foundational learning program designed for primary school students. Through digital and interactive classroom experiences it sparks curiosity, builds essential skills, and encourages joyful learning.
Foundational English
Learners develop strong language skills through letter recognition, vocabulary building, and sentence construction. Activities like storytelling and spoken English practice enhance their comprehension and confidence in everyday communication.
Foundational IT
Students build essential digital literacy through guided use of tablets and computers. They’re introduced to typing, paint tools, and basic apps while learning to navigate educational platforms and games—laying the groundwork for confident tech use.
Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Our Project-Based Learning approach engages students in hands-on group projects rooted in real-life themes. It fosters curiosity through exploration and encourages students to research online, present their ideas, and collaborate creatively—making learning both meaningful and dynamic.
BUILT-IN SUPPORT SYSTEM
NRich is powered by a cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) to manage lessons, assignments, and assessments. Each student’s progress is continuously tracked to identify strengths, address challenges, and support personalized learning paths.
THE IMPACT
Our program has had an end-to-end intervention on multiple lives and communities as a whole.