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India's education system is at a crossroads.
In this profoundly insightful episode, we delve into how the country's approach to learning has drifted far from its roots—and what needs to change to create a more meaningful, practical, and joyful learning experience for children today.

We begin by examining the alarming costs of early education, where even LKG admissions in cities like Hyderabad can range from ₹55,000 to over ₹6–9 lakhs per year. Despite this, quality remains questionable, with many parents equating high fees with good education. School principals admit that they charge more not because of better infrastructure or teaching quality, but to match parental expectations.

Then we take a closer look at the current institutional learning model—built on rote memorisation, rigid curricula, and outdated classroom structures designed initially by British colonisers to produce obedient clerks rather than critical thinkers. From the lack of physical spaces like playgrounds and libraries to the suppression of natural curiosity in children, this system prioritises compliance over creativity and grades over genuine growth.

But there is hope.

We contrast this with India's ancient Gurukul system, where students received personalised, holistic education rooted in nature, values, and practical life skills. Gurukuls once existed in nearly every village, offering hands-on learning in areas such as Ayurveda, agriculture, animal care, leadership, and more, tailored to the student's interests and natural aptitude. Education wasn't just about exams; it was about mastering life itself.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:52 Why Heavy School Fees?
05:00 Are Parents Wrong?
07:20 Shishu Mandir & Convent Schools
10:37 Consequences of English Medium
12:10 Schools without Playgrounds/Library
19:56 Day Care Centres
23:33 Teacher Student Ratio
26:55 Gurukulam's
33:28 Where should we start now
39:14 Liberty to Explore
49:28 Stick and Carrot Approach
54:54 India Vs Foreign Education
59:10 What can we do in the next 5 years
01:06:23 Unique Things in Akshara Vanam
01:12:18 How Parents Are Involved in It
01:18:14 Focus on 90% Crowd
01:31:21 Conclusion

One of the most compelling aspects of the episode features a deep dive into Aksharavanam, a modern-day initiative inspired by the values of Gurukul. At Aksharavanam:

Chemistry happens in the kitchen, learning through cooking.

Physics takes place in the welding shed, where work is done with angles and metal.

Zoology takes place in the cowshed, where we understand animals.

Botany is taught in the nursery, where students grow plants with care.

Their model focuses on experiential learning, personalised evaluation, and language and logical development through storytelling, newspapers, discussion, and hands-on problem-solving.

We also highlight how:

Children are naturally curious, but schools often silence them with phrases like "Shut up" and "Silence!"

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rather thann high scorers (93% and above) may lack genuine knowledge or skills.

Teachers, often overburdened, struggle to personalise learning for 20+ unique students.

We don't justcriticisee—we offer actionable solutions for parents, teachers, and policymakers:

✅ Parents must move beyond fee-based assumptions and look for schools that nurture creativity, curiosity, and emotional well-being.
✅ Teachers need child psychology trthis begins becomraising e facilitatengaging in ors, not just lecturers.
✅ Poimplementing licymakers must prioritize reforms that focus on how to think and how to learn, not just content delivery and exam results.
What is thee result of ignoring these issues?
Rising mental health problems, student burnout, and a generation of graduates with degrees but no skills. We share real storie, —like a friend forced into IIT-JEE coaching who ended up broken and depressed.

This episode is not just a critique—it's a call to action. We must radically rethink education in India, and it starts with awareness, community conversations, and bold reforms.