While India braces itself towards the second week of lock down, these personalities are trying to learn a new skill and make the most of the self-isolation period.

Inspired by Vedantu’s 21 Day Learning Challenge, these influencers are throwing open the challenge for others to learn something new and post their experience on social media.

Anyone can take up this challenge by learning any soft skill be it painting, play a musical instrument, learning a new sport, cooking or even a new trick.

Those willing to take part in the 21-Day learning challenge can take a picture or make a video of what they have learnt new today.  Share it with them on their Instagram handle ‘@vedantulearns‘ with the hashtags #21DayLearningchallenge #LearningWontStop.

The company is offering support to students, parents and schools across to provide Free access to its complete learning platform. It is providing free access to all LIVE classes and premium courses with Vedantu Master Teachers, Study Material, Tests and Assignments, LIVE Doubts feature during this outbreak, where students and parents can be rest assured as they can continue their learning from the safety of their homes.

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The organisation’s vision is to make the best quality education accessible to everyone and is committed to help students have uninterrupted learning. Its LIVE classes can be easily accessed at home from your Mobile, Desktop and Tabs.

Vamsi Krishna, CEO and Co-Founder, Vedantu said their company has always envisaged to transform the face of learning in India through LIVE online classes. ‘We are constantly striving to create new consumer experiences and build intangible value. With this #21DayLearningChallenge, we want to make Vedantu synonyms for overall learning and not just academic learning.’

As the pioneer in LIVE, online learning we are committed to ensure that India’s learning won’t stop. There’s always a silver lining to any situation and here’s an opportunity to make the most of our free time by engaging in something meaningful that inspires others, he said.

Shivani Suri, Chief Marketing Officer, Vedantu said they are delighted to collaborate with inspiring individuals from all walks of life for their 21-day learning challenge. This initiative is an echo of their conviction that India’s learning won’t stop, and we are extending this to everyday life.

‘In times as such it’s important we stay positive, stay home and keep on learning! So, go ahead and challenge yourself as well as others to learn something fun all from the safety of your home.’

About Vedantu
Vedantu is a LIVE interactive online learning platform for students. It offers individual and group classes delivered by experienced teachers in a LIVE real-time, virtual learning environment.

Students also access content, take assessments and get their learning reports on the platform. 150,000 students study LIVE every month on the platform and more than 25 Million users every month from more than 1000 cities and more than 40 countries access free content, tests, doubts, videos on its platform and its channels on YouTube.

To know more about Vedantu log on to https://www.vedantu.com or download the Application on your Android or iOS device.

This collaboration agreement seeks to capitalize on the strengths of both institutions, broadening the learning experience for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (BS) programs at IIT Madras and undergraduate programs at IIT Palakkad.

To date, over 30,000 students are actively participating in this program, fostering a vibrant and interactive learning community, say sources from IIT Palakkad.

Director of IIT Madras

Welcoming this collaboration, Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said IIT Madras is committed to reach quality education to every deserving student in our country. This initiative with IIT Palakkad is a very significant step towards reaching the goals.

We are enthusiastic about mentoring these bright minds. Our courses and internships have a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and innovation, said director of IIT Palakkad.

This collaboration with IIT Madras will build a robust foundation that equips students with the skills, insights, and networks they need to excel, he said.

Key features

The key features of this collaboration include:

Ø Credit Transfer from IITPkd Courses: IIT Madras BS (Data Science and Applications) students who meet the eligibility criteria can fulfil their credit requirements by taking courses at IIT Palakkad, promoting an exchange of academic resources and expertise.

Ø Access to IIT Madras Courses for IIT Palakkad Students: The MoU allows undergraduate students at IIT Palakkad to enrol in courses on Data Science and Programming from the IIT Madras BS program, ensuring equitable access to these cutting-edge skills.

Ø Support for Additional Initiatives: The collaboration will also facilitate student exchange programs, internship opportunities, and other joint initiatives.

Commitment

This collaboration between IIT Madras and IITPkd highlights the commitment of both institutions to enrich student experiences through cross-disciplinary exposure, practical learning, and research opportunities.

It aims to create a robust academic ecosystem that utilizes the expertise and infrastructure of both IITs.

Collaboration

IIT Madras has been collaborating with other leading institutions in the country to provide in-person learning opportunities for final-year students in the BS program.

IIT Gandhinagar, IIIT Hyderabad, and Chennai Mathematical Institute (CMI) have already made their campus courses available to eligible students from the IIT Madras BS (Data Science) degree program.

About IIT Palakkad

Established in 2015, the Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad is dedicated to creating an environment that enables students and faculty to engage in the pursuit of knowledge, to dream, think, and innovate thereby becoming change agents for a better world.

Having begun with just 120 students in July 2015, IIT Palakkad has since grown into an establishment that is about a thousand students strong and with the best manpower in key positions.

IITPkd aims to become a multi-disciplinary institution with 5000 students by its 10th year. The Institute recognizes collective growth, in collaboration with industry and other academic institutions, as the need of the time and emphasizes blue-sky research and directed research as two essential pillars of technology development.

The Institute embraces a vision to be a leader in cross-disciplinary inquiries, and to contribute to the potential that India’s demographic dividend represents for the country and the world, which is embodied in the motto of the institute “Nurturing minds for a better world”.

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