


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
Study Hall School is a newly constructed institution that caters to children from pre-primary to grade 7. The school aims to provide an inclusive learning environment to prepare its students for both personal and professional success, with a focus on digital literacy. To support this goal, the Acronis Cyber Foundation Program has decided to provide the school with a computer lab, complete with 35 computers and other equipment and furniture.
Having access to a computer lab will play a crucial role in bridging the digital divide in the area and addressing gender disparities in digital literacy. Despite global efforts to increase school enrollment for girls in India, their educational completion rates remain low, and their learning outcomes are often limited. Study Hall School places a strong emphasis on girls’ education, placing them at the center of all its efforts.
If you would like to support the 204 children of Study Hall School, please contact foundation@acronis.org.
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

