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Gyan Shala

Gyan Shala runs low-cost private schools for urban slum children in Bihar, demonstrating that quality education is achievable at ₹10 per child per day.

Patna, Bihar Founded 2001

About

Gyan Shala runs low-cost private schools for urban slum children in Bihar, demonstrating that quality education is achievable at ₹10 per child per day. The organisation employs local women as teachers trained in its proprietary curriculum, achieving learning outcomes comparable to elite schools. It is a key model for scalable, affordable education in India's most educationally lagged state.

Team size
50-100
Funding type
Grants + Donations

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80G registered 12A registeredFCRA: not registered

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7/10

Impact score

25+

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