Tekdi Technologies leverages DPGs and DPIs to create a unified platform for one of the largest non-governmental organizations in India, improving educational outcomes for millions of children and youth across the country.

Key Metrics

User Population Reached:

Pilot phase in 3 Indian states.
1k+ students.
50+ facilitators.

Aims to Serve:

  • Secondary education intervention to bring students back to school in 12+ states and 40K students

  • Vocational Training & Education for ~600k youth volunteers & ~10K mentors

  • Beyond academic skills learning for school students for ~5Lacs learners

Background

A leading non-profit organization in India, faced challenges managing multiple educational programs through disparate applications. Tekdi Technologies partnered with them to develop a comprehensive digital platform leveraging open-source DPGs (Digital Public Goods) and DPIs (Digital Public Infrastructure) like Sunbird Knowledge and Inquiry. This unified platform streamlined program management, improved learning accessibility, and enhanced the digital experience for teachers, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

Problem Statement & Objectives

The non-profit's diverse programs, including early childhood education, vocational training, and digital learning, lacked a centralized platform. This resulted in fragmented efforts and limited scalability. Their objectives were to:

  • Consolidate program management onto a single platform.

  • Enhance the digital learning experience for students and teachers.

  • Improve program efficiency and scalability.

  • Leverage existing digital public infrastructure to accelerate development.

Approach & Process Followed

Tekdi Technologies adopted a user-centric and collaborative approach:

  • DPG/DPI Integration: Utilized existing DPGs and DPIs, such as Sunbird Knowledge and Inquiry, to build a robust and scalable platform.

  • Customization and Development: Developed new features, including an attendance management system, to address Pratham's specific needs and contribute to the open-source ecosystem.

  • User Feedback and Iteration: Conducted field visits and pilot programs to gather feedback from teachers, volunteers, and students, ensuring the platform's usability and relevance.

  • Configuration and Flexibility: Designed a configurable platform with customizable themes, logos, and branding to cater to diverse organizations and programs.

Outcomes

Unified Platform

Consolidated all Pratham's educational programs onto a single, comprehensive platform, streamlining management and reporting.

Enhanced Digital Learning

Provided a robust digital learning environment with features like offline content access, improving the learning experience for students in areas with limited connectivity.

Improved Program Efficiency

Enabled efficient program management, including attendance tracking, session planning, and content delivery, reducing administrative overhead.

Scalability and Reusability

Developed a scalable and configurable platform that can be adapted for other organizations with similar needs, maximizing impact and reach.

Impact Achieved in terms of

Business Impact:

Empowered the non-profit to efficiently manage and scale their programs, reaching a larger audience and maximizing their impact on education in underserved communities.

User Impact:

Improved the learning experience for millions of children and youth across India, providing access to quality education and skill development opportunities.

Tech Stack

Sunbird Knowledge, Sunbird Inquiry