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About Us
Our Story of Educating, Elevating, and Empowering education from urban to rural India:
In the heart of interior rural villages, where the pursuit of standard education was but a distant dream, The Education Trust was born. Founded by two visionary individuals, Mr. Rajarshi Paul, an expert in bridging technology gaps in rural India, and Mr. Nirjhar Chatterjee, a seasoned professional in education branding, promotion, and innovation, this organization embarked on an arduous five-year journey to find innovative solutions and thus started our journey.
The Education Trust was founded to address India’s critical need for quality rural education. Its importance lies in bridging the educational divide, offering experiential learning, and transforming the future of rural learners.
The Education Trust’s mission was clear to bring essential education services to every corner of rural India, affiliated or non-affiliated schools, and to revolutionize the learning experience through experiential methodologies. It was a tireless pursuit of the “learning by doing” approach, recognizing that only such an approach could vanquish the specter of rote learning and nurture lifelong learners from the very foundation.
Years of research led to a profound understanding of the entrenched issues afflicting rural India. Decades of non-skilled and uncalibrated academic structures had kept rural learners at a stark disadvantage compared to their urban counterparts.
Then, the pandemic struck, exacerbating the plight of rural learners. Overnight, technology became the lifeline for education as global lockdowns were enforced. The vast digital chasm that had long separated rural India from technology access for teachers and students became painfully apparent. Teachers struggled with virtual tools, and traditional blackboards gave way to messaging applications, leaving students in a state of bewilderment.
The primary schools in rural areas were most vulnerable, with learning assessments diluted and performance relegated to the backseat. The crisis deepened as first-generation learners faced an uncertain future, leading to a mass exodus from schools.
In the midst of this turmoil, The Education Trust emerged as a beacon of hope. Through a unique blend of learning, virtual classrooms, teacher training, and calibration, they not only saved numerous rural schools but also introduced their groundbreaking “Each One Teach One” mission in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Calcutta Avyanna. This mission has since grown to encompass partnerships with the Rotary Club of Calcutta Avyanna, the PC Chandra Group, and their technology partner, Pathanam. Together, they extend their unwavering and exceptional services to students across West Bengal, transcending the urban-rural divide.
The Education Trust stands as a testament to unwavering dedication, innovative solutions, and a vision of equitable education for all, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
Join us on our mission to transform education in rural India.