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Redefining Classrooms:
 Where Learning Is Felt, Not Feared.

UDAAN has already brought together educators from across the country, reshaping how concepts are taught in classrooms.

🎓Mentor-guided learning journey
Educators from across the country
Flagship internship programme

Project UDAAN is Parivartan's flagship internship programme designed to bring together educators from across the country to rethink how concepts are taught, experienced, and understood in classrooms.

At its core, UDAAN is not just about teaching better, it is about teaching differently. It creates a space for educators to question traditional methods, explore new approaches, and build practices that make learning more engaging, intuitive, and meaningful for learners.

UDAAN classroom experiments
What UDAAN focuses on

Four foundations that shape every cohort

Hands-on activities

Designing experiments using daily life and waste materials.

The art of questioning

Mastering inquiry-led questioning and designing quality assessments.

Reimagining pedagogy

Building fresh pedagogical practices in classrooms.

Mastering the fundamentals 

Strengthening conceptual clarity of the fundamentals.

The Programme Flow

A journey with four checkpoints

Checkpoint 01

Weekly Sessions

Anchor conversations that build practice week after week.

Checkpoint 02

Monthly Culminations

Cohorts come together to present, perform and reflect on a theme.

Checkpoint 03

Monday Masterclasses

Domain experts open new windows into STEAM & pedagogy.

Checkpoint 04

Felicitation Ceremony

Celebrating the journey, the cohort, and the changemakers.

UDAAN sessions
How it works

A structured journey of practice, reflection and renewal.

  • Structured internship format with guided learning
  • Interactive sessions led by experienced educators and experts
  • Peer learning and collaborative discussions
  • Practical implementation and classroom integration
  • Continuous reflection and feedback
Who It Is For

Educators, at every stage of the journey

Early-career teachers

Looking to strengthen their classroom practice.

Experienced teachers

Seeking fresh perspectives and innovation.

Passionate educators

Committed to improving how concepts are taught.

Glimpses

Inside an UDAAN session

UDAAN sessions in progressUDAAN cohort research and presentations
UDAAN hands-on experiments
In Motion

Moments from the cohort

Wall of Fame

Meet our interns

The educators who walked the UDAAN journey with us — across cities, schools and disciplines.

Ms. Sai Nikhitha Etikela
Ms. Sai Nikhitha Etikela
G. Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science, Hyderabad
Ms. Usha P.
Ms. Usha P.
Vidyaniketan Public School, Bengaluru
Ms. Sheetal
Ms. Sheetal
Gyanshree School, Noida
Ms. Anusha Damani
Ms. Anusha Damani
Brahm Prakash DAV School, Midhani
Ms. Janani Thyagarajan
Ms. Janani Thyagarajan
Akshar Arbol International School
Mr. Anuj Kumar
Mr. Anuj Kumar
Dr. Ashika Jain
Dr. Ashika Jain
The Manthan School
Ms. Jyoti Dua
Ms. Jyoti Dua
St. Michael's Sr. Sec. School, Gurugram
Ms. Ponnala Nikhitha
Ms. Ponnala Nikhitha
Brahm Prakash DAV School, Midhani
Ms. Pritpal Kaur Sandhu
Ms. Pritpal Kaur Sandhu
S.G.T.B. Khalsa College (Delhi University)
Ms. Yogita Sharma
Ms. Yogita Sharma
KIIT World School, Gurugram
Ms. Yesodha P.
Ms. Yesodha P.
SRM Public School, Chennai
Ms. Deepa Krishnamurthy
Ms. Deepa Krishnamurthy
Vidyaniketan Public School, Bengaluru
Dr. Nisha Sharma
Dr. Nisha Sharma
K-IIT World School, Gurugram
Ms. Charika Jose
Ms. Charika Jose
Christ University
Mr. Bhavik Bhil
Mr. Bhavik Bhil
Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal
Ms. Ankita Ahuja
Ms. Ankita Ahuja
Bal Bharati Public School, Rohini
Mr. P. Abhishek
Mr. P. Abhishek
SRM Public School, Tamil Nadu
Ms. Pushpita Kukreja
Ms. Pushpita Kukreja
Ms. Preeti Talwar
Ms. Preeti Talwar
DAV Centenary Public School, Jaipur
Ms. Jaishree Thakur
Ms. Jaishree Thakur
St. Joseph's Convent Sr. Sec. School
In Their Words

Reflections from our interns

Voices from educators across the country, sharing what UDAAN meant to them.

One of the biggest changes I noticed in myself was the shift from seeing Physics as content to be delivered, to seeing it as a story to be experienced. This journey gave me a fresh lens to view my teaching — not just as the transmission of knowledge, but as taking students on an experience.
~ Ms. Usha P.
Udaan has been one of the most transformative experiences of my professional life. Its structured approach, emphasis on consistency, and focus on nurturing reflection set it apart from all other training programs I have attended in my career.
~ Ms. Sheetal
The masterclasses were the most refreshing part of Udaan. Each week brought in a new expert with unique insights, opening new doors of learning for me. Interacting with such esteemed guests was both motivating and humbling — it inspired me to work harder, with the hope that one day I too could inspire my students.
~ Mr. Anuj Kumar
Udaan has given me wings! I am now able to apply these approaches in my classroom. I can identify the causes behind the ineffective learning of struggling students and address their challenges professionally, rather than offering only emotional support.
~ Ms. Jyoti Dua
Applying Udaan learnings in my classroom has been like planting new seeds. But what matters most is this: my classroom feels alive again. Udaan was not just an internship — it was a mirror that revealed both my strengths and my blind spots.
~ Dr. Ashika Jain
Each session is impactful, offering meaningful insights that help teachers refine their practices, reflect deeply, and grow. It empowers educators with confidence, motivation, and innovative strategies to engage their students effectively.
~ Ms. Deepa Krishnamurthy
Collaboration with co-interns was a fundamental aspect of the Udaan Internship, shaping my professional learning as well as my personal growth. From the very beginning, the program emphasized peer engagement as a powerful tool for reflection, experimentation, and innovation.
~ Ms. Ponnala Nikhitha
Udaan transformed me from a traditional instructor into an inspired, reflective educator who teaches with curiosity, compassion, and creativity. This internship has profoundly shaped my growth, both professionally and personally, influencing every aspect of my teaching and learning.
~ Ms. Charika Jose
To sum up in one thought, Udaan has been both a mirror and a stepping stone. A mirror, because it showed me my old practices and how limited they were. A stepping stone, because it guided me towards becoming the kind of teacher I want to be — curious, creative, reflective, and inspiring.
~ Ms. Anusha Damani
As the days, weeks, and months passed, I realized that this internship was not just a program, it was a journey of self-discovery, professional growth, and personal transformation. It changed the way I look at teaching, learning, and even myself.
~ Ms. Sai Nikhitha Etikela
A unique feature was the masterclasses. They were not one-way lectures, but immersive experiences that completely changed the way I looked at my subject. That moment stayed with me: “Physics doesn’t always need sophisticated labs, it needs creativity and imagination.”
~ Ms. Janani Thyagarajan
I needed to work on depth of pedagogical design. I never consciously thought about whether my activity aligned with Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle or whether the narrative of my class could be strengthened using storytelling techniques. It helped me relook at my teaching with fresh eyes.
~ Ms. Yogita Sharma
I have transformed from being a content-deliverer to a facilitator of curiosity. I have improvised upon my old practices by slowing down, using inquiry, adding real-life relevance, encouraging collaboration, and reflecting continuously. My classroom is no longer a one-way flow of information but a space of questioning, experimenting, and joyful exploration.
~ Ms. Pritpal Kaur
I learned to be more open to new ideas and to appreciate different ways of doing things. I've realized that there's always something to learn from others, no matter their background. It has made me a more empathetic and understanding person.
~ Ms. Yesodha P.
After every presentation, every activity, and every discussion, we reflected on what went well and what could be better. Mentor's feedback was constructive, sometimes challenging, but always motivating. It was through this process that I learned to critically examine my teaching practices and grow in ways I hadn't imagined before.
~ Dr. Nisha Sharma
The most foundational of these unique elements is its structure which creates an intimate and focused learning environment, a stark contrast to more generalized programs. The monthly “Culmination” day is another cornerstone of the experience. It serves as a formal platform where we get to know each other's work, and it feels less like an assessment.
~ Mr. Bhavik Bhil
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The Outcome

"When teachers rethink how concepts are taught, students begin to experience it not as a subject, but as a way of understanding the world."

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