Mangaluru: Former journalist Srinivasan Nandagopal has embarked on an ambitious journey across Karnataka to empower government school students through his initiative, “Project – Dreams on Wheels.” The project aims to conduct sessions on skill development, exam preparedness, and career guidance for 10th standard students in government schools.

In a unique approach, Nandagopal will ride his Honda CB350 to reach remote corners of the state, ensuring that students who are often underexposed and lack confidence at the PUC level receive guidance and mentorship.

“I am planning 62 sessions of 90 minutes each across all 31 districts, reaching over 30,000 students over the next three months starting November,” said Nandagopal.

The project’s objective goes beyond conducting sessions. “I also aim to assess the state of government schools, including academic infrastructure and teacher efficiency, to identify areas that need attention,” he added.

Nandagopal and his wife Sachitha left their professional careers 16 years ago to establish the Centre for Integrated Learning, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the education system through training modules, campaigns, and educational events.

Background:

  • Srinivasan Nandagopal was a Senior Correspondent at The Times of India.

  • Sachitha was Principal of CMR Centre for Media Studies, Bangalore, and is a Dance Movement Therapy Facilitator. She currently serves as a member of the Juvenile Justice Board, Dakshina Kannada, appointed by the Karnataka government.

    • “I want to combine my passion for adventure, concern for government education, and journalistic experience in this project. I will travel over 4,000 km, interacting with students and learning from the ground,” Nandagopal remarked.

    The launch of “Dreams on Wheels” coincided with World Students’ Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.