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Edu Innate Foundation is dedicated to bridging education gaps for students in rural and disadvantaged schools across India.
Edu Innate Foundation (EIF) is a registered Section 8 nonprofit organisation (License No: 167267), founded on April 16, 2025, to address systemic gaps in India’s education system. Rooted in the belief that education must prepare students not only to pass exams but to thrive in life, EIF empowers students across rural, tribal, and underserved schools by embedding a three-phase educational journey: from understanding core concepts, to experiencing learning through action, to applying it for innovation and real-world problem solving. Our aim is to eliminate the disconnect between what students learn and what they can do, thereby replacing the current "Broken Bridge" in Indian education with a robust, practical, and scalable framework.
Mission
To establish experiential learning and interdisciplinary education as a national standard through: ->Delivery of grade-specific, curriculum-integrated EAP and STEM modules. ->Development of sustainable portable science labs and manipulatives. ->Strategic collaboration with government bodies, NGOs, and CSR stakeholders. ->Strengthening teacher capacity with simplified tools and guided teaching aids.
Vision
To create a nation where every student—regardless of geography, gender, caste, or economic background—has equitable access to world-class, practical, and purposeful education rooted in experience and innovation.
Core Values
->Equity: Inclusion across all education initiatives. ->Innovation: Hands-on, learner-centric engagement. ->Sustainability: Eco-conscious tools and long-term strategies. ->Collaboration: Collective impact via partnerships. ->Transparency: Clarity in goals, outcomes, and resource usage.
Leadership Team
Ex-Serviceman Mr. Jagadeesan K
Founder & Director
A former Indian Air Force officer with 16 years of dedicated service, Mr. Jagadeesan K transitioned to the field of education, contributing over 18 years as an Automobile Engineering faculty at KSIT College. With a strong passion for nationbuilding through education, he founded Edu Innate Foundation to empower underserved students with quality learning in STEM and English.
Message from the Founder
"Education is the foundation of a nation's future. Having served both in the defense of our skies and in the classrooms of our youth, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of opportunity. Edu Innate Foundation is born out of a deep commitment to ensure that no child is left behind, especially those in rural and underserved communities. Through innovation, compassion, and a relentless focus on excellence, we aim to nurture skills, ignite potential, and empower dreams. Edu Innate Foundation is a Section 8 nonprofit organization founded on 16th April 2025 under Section 8 Licence Number: 167267.
Mission
Our mission is to bridge the educational gap in India’s remote and underserved schools, focusing on improving STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education and English proficiency for students in government schools. Our goal is to ensure equal access to highquality education for every child, regardless of their geographical location or socio-economic background.
Vision
Our vision is clear and powerful: to create a future where every student in India, especially those from marginalized communities, has access to world-class education. We aim to level the playing field for students in rural areas, empowering them with the skills and knowledge to build a better future for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Core Values
Equity in Education Innovation Sustainability Collaboration Empowerment
Team
Kartik
Director
Ms Shailaja R
Board Advisor and Mentor
K. Ratna Prabha IAS (Retd.)
Board Advisor and Mentor
Ravindra Padmakar Barlingay
Board Advisor and Mentor
Ground Reality & The Need for Intervention
India is witnessing increased enrollment, but gaps in quality learning persist: Only 54% of secondary schools have functioning science labs. Less than 60% have usable internet and computer infrastructure. 70% of teachers report emotional exhaustion and lack of pedagogical support. In states like Bihar and Assam, lab availability in secondary schools is below 30%. ASER 2023 shows that only 43% of 14–18-year-olds could solve a basic math division problem. These data underscore the learning divide: students attend classes but lack understanding; pass exams but lack skills; complete school but remain unemployable.
The EIF Bridge Model: THEORY → EAP → STEM
Why the Bridge Matters
India’s education system often ends at theory. Most students complete textbooks without touching a wire, measuring a reaction, or designing a prototype. This leaves them disengaged, underprepared, and lacking real-world problem-solving capabilities. EIF’s model repairs this by delivering a full arc of education:
THEORY – Conceptual Foundation
Delivered by trained subject experts using micro-schedules and concept-first delivery methods. Includes structured keynotes, mind maps, guided analogies, and real-life contextual hooks. Ensures clarity in abstract concepts and board exam preparedness. Encourages inquiry, logic, and layered understanding.
EAP – Experiments, Activities, Projects
Each concept is mapped to practical activities, ensuring experiential reinforcement. Executed through portable labs and individual student kits, with eco-friendly, plastic-free materials. Activities include sensory observation, scientific measurement, structured report writing, teamwork, safety adherence, and community linkage. Projects scale from paper-based math manipulatives to functional science models. Reinforces learning through doing: retention increases by 60–70%.
STEM – Skill Application & Innovation
Students use interdisciplinary knowledge to solve real-life problems. Projects include: building solar ovens, coding basic automation, designing irrigation models, and constructing energy-efficient models. Establishes innovation hubs where students experiment under mentorship. Reinforces design thinking, prototyping, environmental sustainability, and career-oriented creativity. Converts classrooms into mini-innovation labs that prepare students for industry, entrepreneurship, and community leadership.
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