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About Us

Sampark Foundation is an innovative learning organization recognized as one of the leading non-governmental organizations in India focused on education. Established in 2005, we are a trusted partner for state governments in the mission to strengthen primary education for children in rural India.

As one of the education NGOs in India, we design high-quality, low-cost, and replicable interventions that improve learning outcomes of students. Our programs integrate technology, pedagogy, and teacher training to provide quality education to underprivileged kids in India. By working directly with teachers and children, as well as through large-scale government collaborations, Sampark Foundation continues to shape the future of Indian education.

The Unsolved Problem

Challenges faced by Teachers

Millions of children in India still face barriers to quality education, particularly in rural areas. Many students in Grade 5 struggle with reading and basic math, while dropout rates remain high. With nearly 6 million children aged 6–14 estimated to be out of school, the role of education NGOs in India becomes vital. As one of the best primary education NGOs in India, Sampark Foundation is working to provide innovative, low-cost, and scalable solutions that bring joyful learning to Class 1 to 5 students and ensure quality education for underprivileged kids.

5 Strategies for Effective Impact

Sampark Products
Learning Products

At the core of Sampark’s work are our learning products — Sampark TV, Smart Shala, Audio-box and Teach-Easy Kits.

Pedagogy
Sahi Kram, Sahi Dhang Pedagogy

Our “Sahi Kram, Sahi Dhang” pedagogy defines the right sequence and method to integrate tools seamlessly.

Teacher Training
Teacher Training

We focus on skill-building that enables teachers to confidently use technology and pedagogy in classrooms.

Sampark AI
Sampark AI

Through real-time classroom data and AI reports, we support governments with actionable insights on usage and learning progress.

Advocacy
Advocacy

Our SPARKS conduct regular school visits to support teachers, resolve challenges, and help create model schools on the ground.

Our impact in numbers

DEVELOPED

01

Teach-Easy Pedagogy

PARTNERED WITH

08

States

DISTRIBUTED

2.78

Teach- Easy Kits

BUILT

53

Sampark TV Classrooms

TRAINED

8.5

Teachers

IMPACTED

1.8

Children

ENOUGH

There comes a moment in life when you realize that true purpose lies beyond profit and recognition. Joy is no longer about consuming more, but about making the lives of others as meaningful and fulfilling as your own. For me, that moment came in 2012, when a simple letter from my mother with the word “Enough!” I quit my job and started my walk pursuing a new purpose.

That journey led to the inception of Sampark Foundation, with a mission simple yet powerful is to transform primary education in India for millions of children. By empowering teachers with innovative tools, training, and resources, we are working to ensure millions of children receive quality education and the opportunity to dream bigger.

Vineet Nayar

Founder - Chairman, Sampark Foundation

ENOUGH

There comes a moment in life when you realize that true purpose lies beyond profit and recognition. Joy is no longer about consuming more, but about making the lives of others as meaningful and fulfilling as your own. For me, that moment came in 2012, when a simple letter from my mother with the word “Enough!” I quit my job and started my walk pursuing a new purpose.

That journey led to the inception of Sampark Foundation, with a mission simple yet powerful is to transform primary education in India for millions of children. By empowering teachers with innovative tools, training, and resources, we are working to ensure millions of children receive quality education and the opportunity to dream bigger.

Vineet Nayar

Founder - Chairman, Sampark Foundation

Here’s How Together We
Make a Difference

Here’s How Together We Make a Difference

Sampark TV

Sampark TV is an innovative breakthrough offline classroom solution that improves the quality of education for children in rural India. By turning any television into a smart teaching tool, it makes learning engaging, accessible, and effective even without internet connectivity.

Sampark TV

Sampark TV is an innovative breakthrough offline classroom solution that improves the quality of education for children in rural India. By turning any television into a smart teaching tool, it makes learning engaging, accessible, and effective even without internet connectivity.

English Program

Sampark’s English Program strengthens language learning in primary education using LSRW approach. With bilingual lessons, interactive songs, engaging worksheets, and gamified assessments, it turns English into a joyful subject. By equipping teachers with simple, ready-to-use tools, the program helps children in Classes 1–5 to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

English Program

Sampark’s English Program strengthens language learning in primary education using LSRW approach. With bilingual lessons, interactive songs, engaging worksheets, and gamified assessments, it turns English into a joyful subject. By equipping teachers with simple, ready-to-use tools, the program helps children in Classes 1–5 to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Math Program

Sampark’s Math Program makes mathematics fun and easy to understand in primary classes. Using hands-on teaching kits, board games, activities, and interactive worksheets, it helps children in Classes 1–5 build strong numeracy skills step by step. With structured lesson plans and joyful classroom experiences, the program empowers teachers to explain concepts clearly and ensures every child develops confidence in solving math problems.

Math Program

Sampark’s Math Program makes mathematics fun and easy to understand in primary classes. Using hands-on teaching kits, board games, activities, and interactive worksheets, it helps children in Classes 1–5 build strong numeracy skills step by step. With structured lesson plans and joyful classroom experiences, the program empowers teachers to explain concepts clearly and ensures every child develops confidence in solving math problems.

Science Program

Sampark’s Science Program brings curiosity and discovery into middle school classrooms. Covering Classes 6–8, it makes science engaging through bilingual videos, hands-on experiments, activities, songs, and worksheets. By connecting lessons to real-life experiences, the program helps children explore, question, and understand concepts deeply while building skills like creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.

Science Program

Sampark’s Science Program brings curiosity and discovery into middle school classrooms. Covering Classes 6–8, it makes science engaging through bilingual videos, hands-on experiments, activities, songs, and worksheets. By connecting lessons to real-life experiences, the program helps children explore, question, and understand concepts deeply while building skills like creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.

Our State Partners

TOGETHER WITH STATES TRANSFORMING
CLASSROOMS, EMPOWERING EVERY CHILD

8 STATES

Partnering with state governments to bring innovative classroom solutions to schools across India.

1.4 LAKH SCHOOLS

Making learning joyful and accessible in classrooms nationwide.

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Changing Global Mindsets

Recognized by Forbes and Foreign Policy Magazine and featured as a Harvard case study, our non-profit organization in India is driving a global shift in educational innovation. By using frugal innovation and tech-enabled solutions, we transform classrooms into dynamic spaces that promote curiosity and deeper learning. As a leading Indian education NGO, we inspire new thinking and reforms in education, proving that impactful, cost-effective solutions can make quality education accessible to every child, regardless of location.

The Learning Lens – beyond the blackboard

Perspectives from classrooms, teachers, and systems shaping education.

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