OutcomeSatara pilot
Pustak Khidki now lives in 110 Anganwadis
1,100 books and 110 oriented teachers reached 1,200+ children. Books are now part of daily classroom routine.
Updates & journal
News From the Field.
Recent projects, outcomes and milestones, and our journal on stories, language and early learning.
Event1 Nov 2026
Booking open: Akash Kandil workshop
Families make Diwali lanterns from upcycled materials at Aksharnandan School, Gokhale Nagar.
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ProjectInclusion
Books reach paediatric wards
Pustak Khidki is now in children's wards around Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune, as a screen-free activity.
ProjectAnubhav Khidki
Folk theatre for 200 girls
A folk performance at Jijamata Girls' School, Shukrawar Peth, under Maharashtra Cultural Centre's Theatre in Education programme.
ProjectAnubhav Khidki
Storytelling with New Vision Foundation
Interactive storytelling sessions that kept every child engaged, with more sessions planned.
AnnouncementNext phase
Next goal: 500 PMC classrooms
Pustak Khidki Phase 1 over 12 months, with teacher orientation and impact tracking. Partners welcome.
Project2024–25
Sevankur Sakharshala
Mini-library bookshelves placed in classrooms to encourage everyday reading.
Project2024–25
Project Gurukilli
Taking books out of closed cupboards and into children's hands. Open books lead to open minds.
The Khidki Journal
A Blog Series on Stories and Early Learning.
Practical, research-informed writing for parents, teachers and CSR teams.
01 Coming soon
Why Children Need Stories in Their Own Language
Mother-tongue reading and early language development.
02 Coming soon
How Pustak Khidki Supports Early Learning
What a small hanging library changes in an Anganwadi classroom.
03 Coming soon
Creating Reading Opportunities in Anganwadis
Lessons from 110 centres in Satara.
04 Coming soon
Books, Stories and the Foundations of Reading
Foundational literacy, NEP 2020 and the role of picture books.
05 Coming soon
Making Stories Accessible to More Children
Audio description, Indian Sign Language and inclusive storytelling.
06 Coming soon
Volunteering Through Skills and Stories
How professionals and companies can contribute meaningfully.
07 Coming soon
Early Childhood Education and CSR
A practical guide for CSR teams funding early learning.