ROOTS – The Education Mile took place in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu from 9 to. Over 100 educators and experts from 20+ Indian states gathered at TNJFU. The three-day event focused on designing education through community engagement and contextual learning. Participants explored local crafts, livelihoods, and problem-solving. The final day featured Shiksha Samvaad, part of the Shikshagraha movement to improve all public schools by 2030. Attendees shared ideas on student motivation, accessibility, and school-community relationships. Notable speakers included P. Akash, IAS and Srini Srinivasan. The event was supported by partners like the District Collectorate and ONGC. Organizers hope ROOTS will spark more humanity-centred solutions for India's education system. (Updated 14 Oct 2025, 13:48 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- ROOTS – The Education Mile took place in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu from 9 to
- Over 100 educators and experts from 20+ Indian states gathered at TNJFU
- The three-day event focused on designing education through community engagement and contextual learning