Improving Quality of Education
in Government Schools at a Large Scale
Transforming Education, Transforming India
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Vinoba: Platform for Holistic Education
- Creates a vibrant community where teachers can connect, share and learn from their peers
- Empowers administrators to guide programs in their district
- Recognizes and motivates teachers
Government Schools are Key to Transforming Education in India
- The government spends
- ₹55,000
- per student per annum
- Teachers are well paid
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3x more than in private schools
and well qualified
YET, Learning Outcomes are Poor

Class 5 students
who can read
class 2 text
*ASER 2024

Class 5 students
who can recognize
numbers 11-99

Rising dependence
on tuition classes
2 out of 5 kids

India ranks
72 out of 73 in maths,
science & reading
The Problem
Low teacher motivation
They are overburdened, under supported and lack recognition for their efforts
Low implementation efficiency of education programs
There is lack of reliable data on student learning outcomes across vast geographies
Our Approach

Work with the government system for large
scale systemic impact

Support and
motivate teachers

Improve program implementation efficiency by empowering
district administration
Using technology and behavioural science
What We Do
Provide

Tools (Vinoba Platform, Digitized Assessments)

On-site support in the district

Back-office support for IT, Data Analysis, Content
To

Simplify work and save time for teachers

Motivate teachers by recognising their efforts

Improve efficiency of program implementation
Keeping the student at the
centre of the solution &
creating a positive impact
on the learner's ecosystem
Vinoba has Made Strong Headway Over the Last 3 Years
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Unmatched Impact at Low Cost
- ₹25
- per student invested by Vinoba
- Galvanizes
- ₹55,000
- of government investment
Vinoba's Impact
PUNE

37,000+ students
advanced at least 1 level in foundational
literacy and numeracy tests
GADCHIROLI

68% rise in
class 5 students passing the
Maharashtra state scholarship exam
LIFE SKILLS

50,000+ posts per month on storytelling, poetry, recitation, etc
GARIABAND

11% increase
in students passing the 12th grade
Chhattisgarh board examination
Testimonials

“Vinoba program helps in large-scale policy transmission and implementation”
Ayush Prasad, I.A.S. Collector Jalgaon

“Streamlined education processes enabled paperless operations and provided valuable student resources”
Saumya Sharma, I.A.S., CEO Nagpur ZP

“Vinoba Bhave improved FLN performance in over 3,000 Pune ZP schools”
Balkrishna Watekar, DIET Principal, Pune

“Easy to use. First time we have a platform for recognition”
Manisha Malusare, Teacher, Pune
About
- Open Links Foundation is an 80G, FCRA registered NGO
- Established in 2017 under Bombay Public Trusts Act
- For improving quality of education





