Ministry of Students is one of the flagship education initiatives within a larger consortium of development organizations committed to advancing equitable learning and youth development. Designed to support students at every stage of their educational journey, the initiative delivers differentiated programmes tailored to the unique needs of three distinct age groups, ensuring age-appropriate learning, holistic development, and meaningful long-term impact.
Grades 1 – 5
Foundational Learning
Grades 6 – 9
Life Skills Development
Grades 10 – 12
Career Support
The Problem
India's students are in school.
But Schooling is not learning.
But Schooling is not learning.
The data is clear, from foundational literacy to career readiness, India's youth are being undeserved at every stage. The Ministry of Students exists to bridge that gap.
Foundational Literacy & Numeracy
Life Skills
Career Counselling
Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN)
Children are in school but not actually learning.
Despite >95% school enrolment across India, a significant proportion of students are failing to acquire basic literacy and numeracy skills in their early school years. Students are enrolled in school but not getting effective learning opportunities.
75%
of Grade 3 students cannot read Grade 2 level text fluently
Source: ASER 2024
95%
Universal school enrolment achieved
Yet the majority are not acquiring basic skills, enrolment alone is not education.
Source: ASER 2024
33.7%
Grade 3 students can solve basic subtraction
66% of Grade 3 students cannot perform simple numerical subtraction.
Source: ASER 2024
30.7%
Grade 5 students can perform basic division
Nearly 70% of Grade 5 students struggle with fundamental arithmetic operations.
Source: ASER 2024
Life Skills & Adolescent Wellbeing
Young people are struggling — and no one is talking about it.
India's adolescents are under enormous pressure — academically, socially, and emotionally. Without life skills education, many are making irreversible decisions with no support system in place.
13,892
student suicides recorded in India in 2023 alone
Source: National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
25.92%
School-going adolescents suffer from depression
Nearly 1 in 4 students is dealing with depression — while sitting in a classroom.
Source: NMHS Study, 2025
85%
With mental health disorders receive no treatment
The overwhelming majority of affected students never get the support they need.
Source: NMHS Study, 2025
31,365
Juvenile cases registered in 2023
A 2.7% increase — reflecting lack of conflict resolution skills and inability to handle social pressure.
Source: NCRB 2023
13.70%
Adolescents suffering from anxiety
Academic pressure, peer conflict and lack of coping skills are driving a silent mental health crisis.
Source: NMHS Study, 2025
Career Counselling & Readiness
Degrees without direction. Education without opportunity.
India's youth are completing education without understanding the job market or themselves. The result is widespread unemployment, career dissatisfaction, and a generation making wrong choices under pressure.
10%
of Indian students get access to professional career guidance
Source: United Nations Research
8.25%
Graduates employed in roles matching their qualification
Over 90% of graduates are working in jobs unrelated to their degree.
Source: Economic Survey 2024–25
49%
Of youth remain unemployed due to lack of core skills
Students are pursuing degrees without understanding what the market actually demands.
Source: India Employment Report 2024
70%+
Choose careers based on parental or peer pressure
Not personal aptitude — leading to burnout, dissatisfaction and emotional exhaustion.
Source: Mindler Survey & Rosemounts Institute Report 2026
80%+
Of labour force works in the informal sector
Many are educated youth — without proper guidance, education leads nowhere.
Source: India Employment Report 2024
Foundational Literacy & Numeracy
Foundational Literacy & Numeracy (FLN)
Children are in school but not actually learning.
Despite >95% school enrolment across India, a significant proportion of students are failing to acquire basic literacy and numeracy skills in their early school years.
75%
of Grade 3 students cannot read Grade 2 level text fluently
Source: ASER 2024
95%
Universal school enrolment achieved
Yet the majority are not acquiring basic skills.
Source: ASER 2024
33.7%
Grade 3 students can solve basic subtraction
66% cannot perform simple numerical subtraction.
Source: ASER 2024
30.7%
Grade 5 students can perform basic division
Nearly 70% struggle with fundamental arithmetic.
Source: ASER 2024
Life Skills
Life Skills & Adolescent Wellbeing
Young people are struggling — and no one is talking about it.
India's adolescents are under enormous pressure — academically, socially, and emotionally. Without life skills education, many are making irreversible decisions with no support.
13,892
student suicides recorded in India in 2023 alone
Source: NCRB
25.92%
School-going adolescents suffer from depression
Nearly 1 in 4 students is dealing with depression.
Source: NMHS Study, 2025
85%
With mental health disorders receive no treatment
The overwhelming majority never get support they need.
Source: NMHS Study, 2025
13.70%
Adolescents suffering from anxiety
Academic pressure is driving a silent mental health crisis.
Source: NMHS Study, 2025
Career Counselling
Career Counselling & Readiness
Degrees without direction. Education without opportunity.
India's youth are completing education without understanding the job market or themselves. The result is widespread unemployment and a generation making wrong choices under pressure.
10%
of Indian students get access to professional career guidance
Source: United Nations Research
8.25%
Graduates employed in roles matching their qualification
Over 90% work in jobs unrelated to their degree.
Source: Economic Survey 2024–25
49%
Of youth unemployed due to lack of core skills
Students pursue degrees without knowing what the market demands.
Source: India Employment Report 2024
70%+
Choose careers based on parental or peer pressure
Leading to burnout, dissatisfaction and emotional exhaustion.
Source: Mindler Survey 2026
Gap between schooling and actual learning
Students attend school but are not receiving effective learning opportunities that lead to real skills.
Our Solution
3 Age Groups - 3 Programs
Shivpuri Foundation's Ministry of Students addresses the education crisis with targeted, stage-specific interventions, from foundational literacy all the way through to career readiness.
01
Foundational Literacy & Numeracy
Ages 6 – 12 years
FLN Program
A high-impact 90-100 day intervention that begins with school onboarding and diagnostic baseline assessment to identify students falling below grade-level proficiency then delivers targeted remediation with measurable results.
School Onboarding & PartnershipFormal alignment with schools to ensure mutual commitment before the program begins
Diagnostic Baseline AssessmentIdentifying students below grade-level proficiency for targeted selection
Teacher Training Workshop4–5 day intensive training before delivering 1–1.5 hours of daily supplemental instruction
Mid-term & End-line AssessmentRigorous quality control through on-site monitoring and quantitative outcome measurement
90-100 Day Intervention
02
Building Life Skills Among Adolescents
Ages 12 – 16 years
Life Skills Program
Equipping youth with essential competencies emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and effective communication. Bridging the gap between formal education and real-world challenges so participants become truly life-ready.
Emotional IntelligenceBuilding self-awareness, empathy and the ability to manage emotions under pressure
Critical Thinking & Decision MakingMoving beyond rote learning to develop analytical and problem-solving abilities
Communication & Interpersonal SkillsEffective expression, active listening and conflict resolution for everyday life
Resilience & Self-ManagementDeveloping the tools to navigate adulthood and the modern workforce independently
Ongoing Structured Program
03
Young Adult Career Counselling & Guidance
Ages 16 – 19 years
Career Guidance Program
Empowering senior students to explore diverse professions through awareness sessions and psychometric testing , shifting career choices from social pressure to informed self-discovery, reinforced by real internship experiences.
Career Awareness SessionsExploring diverse professions and understanding what different career paths actually involve
Psychometric TestingIdentifying individual aptitudes to shift career choices from pressure to informed self-discovery
Experiential InternshipsDirect exposure to chosen fields — blending psychological data with real professional experience
Holistic Career RoadmapAcademic and skill-based steps mapped out for a successful, suitable career transition
Multi-stage Program
Get Involved
Two ways to change a young person's life.
Whether you give your time or your support — every contribution directly reaches a student in Delhi.
Give Your Time
Volunteer With Us
You don't need to be an expert. You need to care. We'll train you, support you, and connect you with students who need you.
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Just 2–4 hours a week
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Delhi / NCR based, offline sessions
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Any background welcome
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Full training provided
Takes 2 minutes to sign up
Give Your Support
Make a Donation
Every rupee goes directly to students. No admin fluff. No corporate overhead. Just impact on the ground in Delhi.
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₹500 = study material for 1 student
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₹1,500 = one month of sessions
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₹5,000 = full program for 1 student
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UPI, cards, net banking accepted
Secure payment · 80G tax benefit available
120+
Students already impacted
100%
Free for every student
₹500
Changes one student's month
Delhi
Based and operating now
MinistryofStudents
An initiative under Shivpuri Foundation — empowering students at every stage of their learning journey across Delhi/NCR.
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