India has made huge strides in getting children into classrooms. But enrollment isn't the same as learning. Many schools are stretched thin - too few trained teachers for too many students, systems still catching up, leadership pulled in a dozen directions at once. That's the gap we built this Fellowship to close, one committed leader at a time.
India has reached near-universal primary school enrolment, but learning outcomes remain deeply unequal across regions and socio-economic groups.
of children aged 6–14 are enrolled in school, an all-time high.
Enrollment doesn't equal learning. A staggering number of students are falling behind grade-level expectations, lacking foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
Real change needs committed CHANGE LEADERS. So we build them.. Through Bhumi Fellowship.. A cutting-edge program to create leaders who can revolutionize education in India.
If you are between 20-30 years of age and have a passion for education, we invite you to embark on a life-changing journey with us.
120 fellows and counting. We're building toward 300 changemakers by 2030. You could be next.
Leading change in classrooms across Tamil Nadu
Receiving foundational learning support
Operating in Chennai, Coimbatore, Trichy, Anaimalai
Future changemakers driving systemic transformation
Gain deep, first-hand understanding of India's education ecosystem.
Understand child development, pedagogical practices, and social emotional learning.
Receive hands-on training and on-the-job experience in teaching children in schools.
Learn to lead yourself and others toward social impact.
Build essential skills such as project management, collaboration, problem-solving, and systems thinking.
Earn a monthly grant of Rs 30,000, inclusive of all allowances, during the 2 year fellowship.
Experience the journey, the classrooms, and the stories of our changemakers directly from the ground.
