Step Up for India

Empowers students to become confident, independent learners through structured English programs and a team-based volunteer system.

  • 80G
  • 12A
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • SatH-DO (Study at Home – Digital Outreach) Program

    States

    Karnataka

    Chhattisgarh

    Delhi

    Maharashtra

    The SatH-DO program empowers children from low-resource backgrounds to continue learning at home, especially during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. By encouraging family involvement, even for non-English speakers, this initiative fosters a supportive learning environment. Its bilingual, colorful books are designed to help children build foundational English vocabulary, reading, and speaking skills through engaging activities. Embedded audio tracks simulate classroom learning, making education accessible in any setting. Volunteers and private tutors can easily facilitate learning sessions with SatH-DO’s TLM packets, making this program a scalable, impactful solution for children’s education.

  • Textbook Augmentation Program

    States

    Karnataka

    Chhattisgarh

    Delhi

    Maharashtra

    The Teacher Assistance Program (TAP) supports government primary school teachers in teaching English to grades 3 to 7. It offers practical methods aligned with the government-issued textbooks, helping teachers enhance their skills while teaching. TAP includes GET-Videos, accessible through QR codes, which present animated, bilingual video lessons for students, explaining difficult words and reinforcing comprehension. Currently available in Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra as K-GET, C-GET, and M-GET, respectively, these videos cater to local needs. TAP also includes the Teacher Empowerment Program (TEP), providing audio pronunciation support and a resource book with translations and lesson explanations for grades 1 to 7.

  • Remedial English Accelerated Program (REAP)

    States

    Karnataka

    Chhattisgarh

    Delhi

    Maharashtra

    The REAP program is delivered by government school teachers and is specifically designed to suit their needs. It introduces simple, innovative teaching methods that build both competence and confidence. With a modular format, teacher training is completed in just 10 hours. The program includes scripted bilingual lesson plans and a full set of teaching-learning materials—such as student books, tests, music players, soundtracks—and ensures ongoing support and monitoring throughout its implementation.

  • Primary English Program (PEP)

    States

    Karnataka

    Chhattisgarh

    Delhi

    Maharashtra

    PEP is mainly implemented in urban schools and is led by English-speaking corporate professionals, college students, and community volunteers with limited time. Trained by Step Up For India, each volunteer contributes just 10 to 20 hours annually. The program follows a structured, engaging approach that helps government school children quickly reach their English textbook proficiency levels.

Leadership Team

  • Nandita Aras Nandita

    Co-Founder and Trustee

  • Shylaja N. Reddy

    Executive Director

  • Shanthi Nair

    Co-Founder and Trustee

  • Sangna Lakshmi

    Member

  • Sanjana Uthappa

    Program Associate

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAOTS2374P

  • Registration Number

    No. 222 of Book IV 14-15

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AAOTS2374PF20219

  • 12A

    AAOTS2374PE20211

  • FCRA

    Not Available

About

  • Headquarters

    Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Since

    2013

Impact

Since 2013, Step Up For India has reached over 70,000 children across multiple states in India through their various English education programs.

Vision and Mission

Their vision is to build a world class STEM ecosystem to engage and encourage every potential individual across India. Their mission is to provide comprehensive solutions to help children who are inclined to drop out of higher classes cope with their curriculum.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    #166, 6th Main, BTM Layout 1st Stage, Bangalore — 560029, Bangalore, Karnataka

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

    Bangalore

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Trust

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management