When we started Mrida in 2016 as a day school, we quickly realized that education alone wasn’t enough—access was a bigger challenge. During the monsoons, school attendance would plummet because there was no reliable transport. With no public buses in Madhya Pradesh, children from remote villages had to depend on irregular private buses or trek through muddy, inaccessible roads. Many battled illnesses like typhoid, jaundice, and skin infections, while cultural traditions meant children often missed weeks of school for festivals.

In 2018, we introduced a hostel, beginning with 30 students. This changed everything. It provided stability, protected children from seasonal disruptions, and allowed us to focus on their overall well-being—hygiene, communication, and life skills. Today, with 155 students in the hostel, our approach integrates formal education with sports, technology, and farming, ensuring every child has a path to learning and opportunity.

But we need to do more. We support children from the most vulnerable backgrounds—tribal families, single-parent households, and those with limited means. Expanding our infrastructure means providing more children with safe housing, quality education, and a real chance at a better future.
At Mrida, our hostel and school infrastructure is more than just buildings; it is a foundation for growth.