Vignettes, diaries, videos, conversations: every entry in this section brings you up-close with us and our work
Our three operating units — Field Institutions, Grants and Universities — function in an integrated manner to fuel the Foundation’s motto of contributing towards a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society. We bring you a collection of narratives from all three units, straight from our people and partners across India. These stories, in the form of videos, animation, interviews and journals, showcase the journey and the impact of the Foundation in its various fields of work.
Nakshatragalu EP 09 | Success Story of Hudlumane HP School with Umashankar Periodi
The school, located in Siddapur Taluq, Uttara Kannada district, stands as a beacon of excellence despite being in one of the most backward villages, as identified in the Nanjundaiah Samithi report.
Schooling through Covid-19: A Story of Education from Uttarakhand
On schooling and the learning crisis during the Covid-19 pandemic, when schools were closed for nearly two years. It showcases how teachers, headteachers, and education officials in Uttarakhand responded to ensure continuity of education.
Women of courage: Conversations with social sector workers
Interactions from his travels across India inspire a Grant Manager to pen his reflections
Children in Local Governance
From campaigning for sanitary pad vending machines to playgrounds and cleaner villages, children are making their voice count in Maharashtra’s Gram Panchayats.
Gamechangers: The All-Woman Gram Panchayats of Uttarakhand
Many migration-prone Indian villages in this Himalayan state have had their fortunes turned around by women in governance roles.
Nakshatragalu EP 08 | Vani M L, Mandya, Karnataka with Umashankar Periodi
Tune into Episode 08 of Nakshatragalu in which Umashankar Periodi (Head, Karnataka State, Azim Premji Foundation) introduces us to a teacher whose exemplary dedication and resourcefulness transformed her school.
Nakshatragalu EP 07 | Venkatesh D S, Mandya, Karnataka with Umashankar Periodi
In Episode 7 of Nakshatragalu, Umashankar Periodi brings us a teacher’s tale of grit and determination from Pandavapura taluk of Mandya, Karnataka. Find out how Venkatesh DS’s zeal for change also boosts his village’s livelihoods and financial stability.
Nakshatragalu EP 06 | Shivabasappa, Mandya, Karnataka
Umashankar Periodi (Head, Karnataka State) takes us through Shivabasappa’s (Teacher, Hulikere Higher Primary School, Mandya, Karnataka) journey of grit and determination.
Nakshatragalu EP 05 | Dharm Vishnu Nayak, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
Tune into Episode 05 of Nakshatragalu in which Umashankar Periodi tells us about the Dharm Vishnu Nayak, a teacher in Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, who transformed education at his school.
Demonstration Workshop, Barmer
Demonstration workshops such as these allow teacher community to complement, support and learn from one another through meaningful pedagogical discussions. It adds to teacher capacity building, supporting the frequent training sessions conducted across all the blocks in Barmer, Rajasthan.
Gram Sabhas and Disaster Management | Lupungpath
The Gram Sabha of Lupungpath village (Gumla district) inspired many villages through their active and collective decision-making during COVID-19. This story is a clear example of collective will, commitment, and the Gram Sabha to make things happen during a crisis.
The Role of the Panchayat in Gram Sabhas | Arya Panchayat
Jacinta Bage, the head of the Arya Panchayat of Basia block (Gumla district), is taking her Panchayat in new directions. As the Mukhya, Jacinta has effortlessly driven better coordination between the Panchayat and the Gram Sabha, resulting in problems being solved quickly and effectively for the people of Arya.
