{"id":26261,"date":"2024-11-18T12:45:19","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T12:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/?p=26261"},"modified":"2026-01-14T05:57:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T05:57:41","slug":"how-varthana-is-expanding-to-unlock-education-potential-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/how-varthana-is-expanding-to-unlock-education-potential-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How Varthana is Expanding to Unlock Education Potential in India"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\n

Education strongly influences India’s progress, but many schools in rural areas find it hard to provide good education. A recent <\/span>ASER study<\/span><\/a> of over 34,000 rural youths across 26 states and 28 districts showed that 42% of teens aged 14 to 18 can’t read basic English well, while more than half struggle with simple division. These numbers show we need to improve the education system quickly to ensure every student learns the basics.<\/span><\/p>\n

To address this, the government and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) have started to take action to boost education across the country. Programs like the PM SHRI Scheme, which began in 2022, aim to improve school education, with 14,500 schools already using the policy. Along with these efforts, NBFCs like Varthana have played a big part in helping this change in areas that need more support.<\/span><\/p>\n

By 2024, NBFCs have had a huge effect on the education field. Their Assets Under Management (AUM) went up by more than <\/span>70%<\/span><\/a>, demonstrating their growing influence.<\/span><\/p>\n

A 2024 report in <\/span>The Hindu Business Line<\/span><\/a> shows that NBFCs have funded over 9,500 affordable private schools in the last ten years and given more than 15,000 loans to help schools grow and improve their facilities. These actions boost school resources and help raise education standards in areas that lack good schools.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Varthana’s Journey: A Base for Growth<\/span><\/h2>\n

Varthana started in Bengaluru in 2013 and has become a major player in India’s education sector. The organization works in 15 states and 40 cities to make affordable schooling available to every child who hasn’t had the chance to learn in life in this country.<\/span><\/p>\n

The core values of Varthana center on recognizing and addressing the challenges that school leaders face daily in providing quality education in some of the most rural parts of India. Since financial support is hard to come by for such budget private schools, Varthana is dedicated to helping them unlock their school’s full potential, enabling them to compete effectively with neighboring schools. These institutions also boost students toward reaching top academic heights and pursuing the careers they’ve always wanted, leading them to a brighter future.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Broadening Horizons: Unleashing Talent Throughout India<\/span><\/h2>\n

A. Geographical Expansion<\/h3>\n

“We believe education transforms people, and therefore it is needed to unlock that potential,\u201d is what Steve Hardgrave, co-founder and CEO of Varthana says. This is what the organization takes to heart, pushing forward with its vision for providing school enrollment as financial support so that students have the power to reach their full potential.<\/span><\/p>\n