
At just 17, Kavin Khanna is transforming digital education in Bihar's remotest villages through his groundbreaking SkillLeap initiative. The Dubai-based student has brought cutting-edge tech education to children who previously only had access to smartphones without guidance.
From Vision to Reality:
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Launched September 2023 in Samastipur district
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Partnership with KCS Foundation (NITI Aayog registered)
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$10,000 funding established a 20-computer digital lab
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Custom curriculum from basics to AI/ML, coding, financial literacy
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2,700+ students trained, 390 currently enrolled (40% girls)
Innovative Learning Model:
Kavin personally designed the tiered program:
• Foundation: Computer basics, internet safety, Office tools
• Intermediate: Python, HTML, JavaScript
• Advanced: AI, machine learning, data analytics
• Practical: Digital marketing, entrepreneurship, content creation
"The transformation is incredible," says Kavin, who conducts weekly virtual sessions from Dubai. "Students who didn't know financial terms are now building websites and exploring AI."
Student Success Stories:
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Shreyansh (Class 6): Created first game using block coding
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Keshav (Class 9): Developing HTML pages, using AI for studies
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Sanchi (Class 5): Digital art creation replacing passive YouTube use
Sustainable Impact:
• Three full-time local instructors employed
• Quarterly assessments and mentorship
• New centers opened in Darbhanga and Begusarai
• Certificate upon course completion
"Age is just a number when you're driven by purpose," says Kavin, who aims to expand SkillLeap nationally. "These students prove that with the right tools, rural India can lead in the digital revolution."
The initiative demonstrates how youth innovation, when combined with local partnerships, can create systemic change - turning digital access into meaningful opportunity for India's next generation.
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