OUR STORY

What is Arivu-Disha

Arivu-Disha is a 4-year digital literacy and life skills programme. It aims to improve English learning outcomes and career prospects of school children in Karnataka. As the name suggests, the programme has two significant components- ‘Arivu’ and ‘Disha’.

Arivu which means ‘Knowledge’ focuses on improving English reading and comprehension for children in Karnataka middle schools (Grades VI, VII & VIII). Disha means ‘Direction’ is a 2-Year Career Guidance programme for high school students (Grade IX & X) in Karnataka Government Schools. This programme launched in 2015, has been initiated by headstreams in association with Mphasis Pvt. Ltd. and supported by the Department of State Educational Research and Training (DSERT).

Objectives

1. To improve English language skills in listening, speaking and reading
2. To foster the joy of learning by making English language functional, relevant and  meaningful
3. To develop life skills of students primarily affective, cognitive and social skills
4. To provide career guidance to students  and enable them to make informed decisions in life