“Children Learn Best in Their Mother Tongue” – UNESCO
Languages Supported
Operational Days
Class 12 Pass Result
The Problem We Address
Why This Lab Was Needed
Government schools in the hills of Uttarakhand face challenges that most urban schools never encounter — shrinking enrolment, chronic teacher shortages, and multigrade classrooms where one teacher handles five subjects across three grades.
Difficult hill geography makes commuting impractical, and private coaching is financially out of reach for most. Rural students, as capable as their urban counterparts simply do not have access to quality learning resources.
The Digital Learning Lab was set up in May 2025 to remove these barriers — giving every student a fair chance to learn, practice, and grow at their own pace.
- Shrinking enrolment in hill schools
- Teacher shortages and multigrade classrooms
- Difficult hill geography limiting access
- Limited access to quality learning resources
Inside the Digital Lab
What the Lab Includes
Every element is chosen with one purpose — to give students a reliable, distraction-free space to learn.
Internet-Connected Systems
11 desktop computers with reliable internet access for focused learning.
Power Backup
Uninterrupted sessions with backup power — no lost progress.
Ergonomic Furniture
Comfortable, age-appropriate seating for extended study sessions.
Safety Cameras
Internet-connected cameras for remote monitoring and accountability.
Supervised Learning
A trained supervisor is present at all times during lab hours.
Headphones
Individual headphones for audio and video lessons without disturbance.
How It Works
How Students Learn
A simple, structured process that puts the student at the centre of their own learning.
Student Login Access
Each student receives a personal login to track their own learning journey independently.
Khan Academy Learning
Structured, grade-wise video lessons and exercises in Maths and Science with instant feedback — students master concepts at their own pace.
Available Learning Resources
The lab is open during and outside school hours "9:00 am to 5:30 pm 300+ days annually".
English Fluency Practice
Duolingo and Google Read Along make English learning interactive and enjoyable.
Supervised Guidance
A trained supervisor assists students, answers questions, and keeps them on track.
Progress Tracking
Detailed dashboards show mastery levels, time spent, and areas needing attention.
Open Access
- 9:00 am to 5:30 pm daily (including Sundays, holidays, and vacations).
- The school roughly functions for 200 days* 5 hrs= 1000 hrs
- The digital class is open at least 340+ days to be open 340 *8.5 hrs= 2890 hrs
- However hill conditions do not allow the class to function safely for more than 8 hrs daily for an average of 300 days (2400 hrs)
- Each student has their own unique secure login. Dedicated students can access the site from their homes if they have adequate internet connectivity
Who can use
GIC (School where this is setup) students during school hours; students from nearby schools before/after school hours/days.
Learning platforms
Khan Academy for Maths & Science (has NCERT board courses for classes 1st till 12th, in 9 Indian languages. Enabling students to learn in their mother tongue (when available); Duolingo and/or Read Along for English practice.
Other Internet based courses, mock tests, etc
Practice-based learnin
Learners practise Maths/Science and build English fluency using age-appropriate digital content.
On-ground support
Lab Supervisors available during lab hours, ensure discipline, help students navigate modules, and encourage regular practice.
Teachers and Interested Parents can get a separate access to monitor and review student performance.
Progress tracking
Learning progress is reviewed periodically to identify gaps and plan next steps.
Measured Outcomes
Achievements & Results
These outcomes represent hours of sincere effort — from students, families, and everyone behind the lab.
NMMS Scholarship Achievement
Mukhyamantri Chhatravriti Yojana
Army CEE Qualification
12th Class Board Results
Recognition
Certificates & Motivation
Students earning mastery certificates through Khan Academy learning milestones.
Each certificate is QR-verifiable, giving students credibility they can show to teachers, schools, and families.
The Team
Team Behind the Lab
A small, committed group of educators, technologists, and community leaders who believe every child deserves a fair start.
Master’s In Psychology, Ex-Education Counsellor Delhi Government. Retains an interest in education and child development.
An alumnus of BITS Pilani now running his own business of IT Services and Solutions Computer Ware India Pvt. Ltd. Since 1987
Geetika ji is passionate about education and is committed to transforming the government education system in Uttarakhand.
She is a dedicated public servant with a postgraduate degree in Political Science and a master’s in Social Work, serving in Uttarakhand State Civil Services since 2010.
She is a proud recipient of the National Award for Innovation in Educational Administration in 2019 and 2023, as well as the Chief Minister’s Excellence and Good Governance Award in 2019.
The lab is sponsored by Computer Ware (india) Pvt. Ltd.
News
Lab In the News
No child hills left behind
Raised amid gender prejudice, this administrative officer is reimagining government education in Kumaon hills....
न्यूयॉर्क की तर्ज पर संवारा रामगढ़....
हल्द्वानी। तल्ला रामगढ़ स्थित नारायण स्वामी राजकीय इंटर कॉलेज राज्य का पहला ऐसा सरकारी स्कूल बन गया है, जहां छात्र अब 'न्यूयॉर्क' की तर्ज पर कोडिंग,....
अधिकारी ने की सरकारी स्कूलों....
एक ऐसी अधिकारी जिसने स्कूलों की कायापलट की जिसने जर्जर सरकारी स्कूलों को भव्य बनाया स्कूल में स्मार्ट क्लास और स्मार्ट लैब प्राइवेट स्कूलों के बच्चे भी यहां आते हैं....
Hear the student
This is Neeraj Mer who qualified as an Army Agniveer by preparing at the lab for the exam during his summer vacations.
Inspiration
Inspired by a Movement
The Digital Learning Lab at Ramgarh draws inspiration from the Kabeer Excellence Foundation, a non-profit that has established over 140+ digital learning labs in Uttar Pradesh to support underprivileged students.
Their proven model — well-equipped labs, trusted platforms, and trained supervisors — has demonstrated that academic outcomes can be transformed even in the most resource-constrained settings. Our work at GIC Ramgarh Talla is a beginning, and we hope to expand this model to more schools across Uttarakhand.