Kalvi Shakthi Movement: Bridging Educational Gaps for Rural and Underprivileged Students

Live online training to rural and poor school children in 8th to 12th grades and necessary skills training to unemployed rural youth

Objective

• Provide live online training to rural and underprivileged school children in grades 8 to 12, Deliver necessary skills training to unemployed rural youth, Bridge the knowledge gap created by the COVID-19 pandemic in the education sector, Implement a hybrid model of education combining live, online, and offline elements with an evaluation mechanism

Description

• The Kalvi Shakthi Movement seeks to address the educational disparities in Tamil Nadu, where a significant population of students in rural areas lack access to quality education. This project aims to provide live online classes for students in grades 8 to 12, covering subjects like Maths, Science, English, as well as Commerce and Accountancy. The initiative includes providing recorded sessions, model exam papers, tips for facing public exams, and motivational sessions. It also involves setting up learning centers in villages and recruiting local coordinators to facilitate the program.

Impact

• Improved access to quality education for rural and underprivileged students, Mitigation of the knowledge gap caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Enhanced analytical abilities, self-confidence, and academic performance among students, Employment opportunities for local coordinators in rural areas, Potential for expanding the program's reach to more villages in Tamil Nadu