2008-The Beginning
Radha Goenka starts Pehlay Akshar in 1 school in Worli to provide high quality English education to students. The initiative operates primarily as a volunteer program for RPG Group employees and is a huge success.
2010
Building momentum/Establishing a strong foundation
2011-12
Expanding Reach
2013
Integrating State Curriculum
2016-17
Teacher Training Program Launched
Government school teachers join the sessions to enhance their English, teaching or classsroom management skills. Pehlay Akshar introduces its second core program, the Teacher Training Program, with Saathi Sessions fostering peer learning and growth.
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2019
Scaling Up
In partnership with BMC, TMC, VVCMC & PMC, Pehlay Akshar expands its English Room & Training Program to support 10,000+ teachers over five years. The Pehlay Akshar App is launched.
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2020-21
Scaling Through Digital
Schools across the country closed for an entire academic year due to the pandemic – a significant threat to the continued learning for students. Re-structured our programs to be delivered over virtual and television based platforms. Launched #AStoryADay initiative, stories are recorded by volunteers and available on our social media platforms. Schooling programs In partnership with SCERT, Maharashtra launched Magic Classroom on Doordarshan.
2022-23
Building A Learning Ecosystem
A collaborative space that provides functional English curriculum, digital aids, books, and skilled personnel to students and teachers in order to improve their English Literacy and 21st Century Skills.








