From no electricity to AI coding: The story of Gita's village school
Three years ago, Dharampur village didn't have reliable electricity. Today, its government school runs a fully functional AI lab, and students are building chatbots in Hindi. This is the story of how Navantara, one teacher, and a stubborn community changed everything.
Real lives, real change
Hear directly from the students, teachers, families, and volunteers whose lives Navantara has been part of.
“After introducing the AI learning assistant, we noticed improved student attendance. Children showed great curiosity and excitement to attend classes. Parents also felt reassured that learning can continue even when there is a shortage of subject teachers. Such support can help schools provide consistent learning opportunities and encourage more students to join.”
“I teach English, and I was very impressed with the way the AI learning assistant explained lessons using animation videos. I have rarely seen students so engaged and interested in the class. Their enthusiasm for learning was clearly visible. I believe such technology can help address many of the challenges faced in today's education system and support better learning experiences for students.”
“The AI learning assistant explained the concept of fractions so clearly that I was able to step away briefly. When I returned and gave problems on the board, the students were able to solve them confidently. It helped students understand the topic quickly and also supported the teacher by saving time. This kind of support can be very useful in schools.”
“The AI learning assistant has been very helpful for our school. When subject teachers are not available, students are still able to continue their lessons without interruption. It supports learning, clears doubts, and encourages students to be more curious about new topics. Such support can be very valuable for schools in providing consistent learning opportunities to every child.”
“Introducing humanoid robots in education helps students become more interested in learning new subjects, especially emerging technologies like AI. It encourages curiosity and supports students in understanding concepts in a more interactive way. Bringing such technology into schools can help prepare students with skills that will be important for their future.”
“As schools are introducing AI subjects, the AI robot helps explain basic concepts in a simple way. It supports both teachers and students by answering questions and making learning more interactive. This can be helpful in improving access to quality learning, especially in schools that need additional academic support.”
“When our teacher was not available, the class was still able to continue with the help of the AI robot. It explained the concepts clearly and answered our questions patiently. This helped us continue learning without missing the lesson. It would be very useful for schools where students may not always have access to subject teachers.”
“When I asked a question from my 7th class textbook, the AI robot was able to explain the topic clearly and even helped me understand related questions from other chapters. It made learning easier and helped clear my doubts.”
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