Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools across the country continue to be shut and it is uncertain as to when they will open again. In order to ensure that children’s education does not lag during this period, the School Education Department, Government of Chhattisgarh has initiated the ‘Padhai Tuhar Duaar’ programme. Under the programme, the school teachers and encourage the children in their surroundings and their communities to continue education. Classes are organised in designated areas where the students who live in the neighbourhood participate in small groups. Humana People to People India (HPPI), in collaboration with the school education department, is implementing this programme through the accelerated learning model of its Kadam Programme. 

The Kadam Programme aims to plug the learning gaps of a varied age group within the same classroom. The steps are designed in progressive order of learning competencies. Among these steps, the child peddles his learning at his own pace, one step at a time. 

Constant support is provided to the teacher through the Teacher Manual for creating age appropriate learning experiences with the activities and games listed. The books, tasks and activities are designed in a manner that support and build learner independence.

At present the programme is being implemented in seven districts of the State, namely, Surajpur, Bilaspur, Raigarh, Mungeli. Raipur, Bijapur and Dantewada. Through the programme, 5228 students of 153 schools have been reached in the State.