During my teenage years, I used to wonder why I need to study material that does not seem to add any practical value to life! Over time, this internal struggle and contemplation transformed into questions like, how do people learn? What is the motivation behind learning? How can we make the learning process more enjoyable? How can people become independent learners? How can we address learning diversity in varied cultures and in a hugely populated country like India? My pursuit for...

I joined the leadership development course in Jnana Prabodhini during my bachelors at H.V. Desai College, and thus was introduced to Gyan Setu. I completed my Bachelor's in Political Science and am currently doing a Master's course in Development Studies. Manipur was a pilot visit for the group members and me. We were all set to take this adventure. We started our journey via train from Pune to Kolkata and then took a bus from Kolkata to Imphal. It was indeed a long journey, and it took us...

In the past, the Bongaigaon region, also known as Bodoland, was a major national concern. This region was famous for its petroleum refinery and the Bodo culture, but it had so much more to offer. So when a group of eight students, coordinated by two teachers, reached Bongaigaon, the beauty of nature, the pleasantness of the locals, and the children’s eagerness astonished them. Gyan Setu has always encouraged students to plan their trips. But this was the first trip where a senior teacher from...