TRANSFORMING EDUCATION, ONE SCHOOL AT A TIME

The story of Churu stands as a shining example of how community-led philanthropy can transform public education, Rajesh Asnani narrates

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NCE a distant dream, the idea of government classrooms gleaming with modern technology has now become a proud reality in Rajasthan’s Churu district. In a region once known for its arid landscape and resource-starved schools, blackboards have given way to sparkling 75-inch interactive screens—tools of modern learning that are transforming how students learn.

The story of Churu stands as a shining example of how community-led philanthropy can transform public education. Marwari entrepreneurs, settled across India and abroad, continue to stay emotionally tied to their roots—returning not just with memories, but with meaningful contributions. Their generosity has turned Churu’s once modest classrooms into centres of modern learning—a desert district now glowing with the light of knowledge and compassion.

What began as a humble effort by educationist Rajiv Upadhyay has today become an example of how community spirit and philanthropy can rewrite the story of rural education. Upadhyay, Secretary of Shri Gandhi Bal Niketan, Ratangarh, joined hands with generous donors and nonresident Rajasthanis to bring world-class learning tools to government institutions.