Education
Academic year
April to March, in other regions June to May
Literacy rate (15+ years old)
74.4 %
Attendance rate
Primary school – 88.9%
Lower secondary school – 66%
Upper secondary school – 31.3%
Out-of-school children
Children, adolescents and youth (6 to 17 years old) – 3,067,813
Adolescents (12 to 14 years old) – 10,591,069
Project implementation
In 2023, the Acronis Cyber Foundation Program provided Study Hall School in Lucknow, India, with a fully equipped computer classroom. This classroom includes 35 computers, a projector, and other essential equipment. Study Hall School is the first institution in the area to offer access to such a high-quality computer classroom and education.
Despite global efforts to increase girls’ school enrollment in India, their educational completion rates remain low, and their learning outcomes are often limited. Recognizing the challenges faced by girls in the country, including barriers related to poverty, gender, caste, and religion, Study Hall School is dedicated to prioritizing girls’ education and creating a safe and empowering environment for them. The computer classroom will play a vital role in bridging the digital divide, as the girls will begin learning IT skills from a young age, thus fostering their digital fluency and preparing them for the future
About the country
Country
Republic of India
Capital city
New Delhi
Population
1,375 billion people
Currency
Indian rupee (INR)
Major languages
Hindi, English
Travel information
The climate of Lucknow is subtropical. The best time to come is from mid-November to mid-February but keep in mind that the pollution in that time is the highest. In the middle of winter it can get a little cold and fog can be persistent.
Annual average temperature
24°C (75.2°F)
Rainy season
Mid-June – early October
Dry season
Mid-October – early June
Travel tips
Hotel recommendations
Lucknow: The Piccadily, Clarks Avadh
Agra: Sheela, Vista Rooms, Moti Palace, Crystal Inn, Kasturi
Varanasi: Atithi, Sun Beam, Shanti Palace, Alka, Ganpati Palace
Vrindavan: Shri Krishna Palace, JK Guest House, Gopa Guest House, Radha Palace, Shree Radha Krishna Bhawan
Places to eat
Lucknow: Tunday Kababi, Dastarkhwan, Bamboo Shoots, Faizabad Road’s Street Food
Agra: Panchi Petha, Kesar Restaurant, Bhagat Ji Ki Kachori, Dosa Plaza
Varanasi: Kashi Chat Bhandar, SITA Bhojanalaya, Baba Ka Dhaba, Blue Lassi Shop
Vrindavan: Shri Radha Krishna Bhojanalaya, Annapurna Bhojnalaya, Shree Krishna Bhojanalaya, Shri Krishna Rasoi, Sri Nathji Bhojanalaya
Best souvenirs from the country
Pashmina shawls, kashmiri carpets, sarees, brocades, Indian footwear, Ayurvedic products, sandalwood products, aromatherapy products, Madhubani paintings, miniature paintings, blue pottery, stoneware, Terracotta pottery, traditional oil lamps, tea, spices, masalas, jewelry
Taxi
Ola, Uber
Travel agencies
Thomas Cook India, Cox & Kings, MakeMyTrip
Interpreting services
Linguistic Solutions, TridIndia
Proposed one week tour
Day 1: Varanasi
Day 2: Arrival to Lucknow, city tour
Day 3: Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, Ambedkar Memorial Park
Day 4: School visit
Day 5: Agra
Day 6: Vrindavan
Day 7: Jama Masjid and Delhi tour