Because Real-Life Lessons Are Not In Textbooks

Turn your neighbourhood into a living classroom through real-world, place-based explorations that build curiosity, confidence, and career-ready skills.

Explore Workshops

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Geography

Why does a road bend suddenly near a hill?

Geography

Landforms and creeks dictate every curve of the city.

History

Can a rock tell a 1500 year-old story?

History

Basalt layers, carvings, caves, and forts whisper the past.

Civics

Who decides where parks, bins, and water tanks go?

Civics

Municipal bodies you can write to, vote for, and shape — we're a democracy!

Science

How can you measure physics at a construction site?

Science

Cranes teach torque, levers, pulley systems, and load balance.

Mathematics & Economics

Why do vegetables cost more on rainy days?

Mathematics & Economics

Supply chains, fuel prices, storage, demand — city maths in action.

Environment & Ecology

Can roots prevent floods?

Environment & Ecology

Trees slow runoff, recharge groundwater, and protect wetlands.

Designed by educators with 15+years of experience

Co-founded by IIT Bombay Institute Medal Recipient

Powered by Your City, Loved by Children

400+

Parents engaged as a Pilot Community in Navi Mumbai

1700

Learners engaged through Workshops and excursions

35+

Learning experiences created

12

Publications and Awards

What is Local Gyan?

The world has become glocal but the curriculum hasn't. We at Local Gyan compliment classroom learning by bringing science, history, maths, economics, civics, culture, and ecology alive in the city through bunch of workshops curated specifically for children to learn from their surroundings.

Recognitions That CelebrateOur Achievements

Felicitated with a Certificate of Appreciation, Alfa Awards 2025

Recipient of the Ministry of Culture Research Grant through SCZCC

Maharashtra (MASA) Best Teachers Award 2013

The Co-Founder is a recipient of the IITB Institute Medal

Explore Your City, One System at a Time

Hands-on, place-based workshops that turn ordinary neighbourhood spaces into immersive classrooms

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Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them

Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them

Discover how landforms shape roads, neighbourhoods, flooding, and growth.

Feb 02, 2026

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

5-10 Years Kids + (Parent optional)

Hill Precinct Trail

₹1000/-

Enroll Now

Ground Guardian
Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them

Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them

Discover how landforms shape roads, neighbourhoods, flooding, and growth.

Feb 02, 2026

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

5-10 Years Kids + (Parent optional)

Hill Precinct Trail

₹1000/-

Enroll Now

Ground Guardian
Children learning through workshops

Skills Cultivated Through Workshops for Curious Minds

Workshops help kids stay active, learn about their surroundings, and develop various skills.

Real-world application for better career alignment

Systems and Design Thinking

Observe, Analyse & Synthesize

Foundational Future Skills

Spatial Reasoning

Problem-solving

What Does The Community Say About Us

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Wings of happiness coming from her

I read Aadhya's short expression about the workshop that she wrote on her own today. I liked it so much. Aadhya is so overwhelmed, like wings of happiness coming from her. Your work and words motivate her. Keep up your hard work. Also, I appreciate the whole team of Local Gyan for an energetic and engaging workshop for all the children.

Sunita Chowdhury

Sunita Chowdhury

Mother of Aadhya

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Hats off to Team Local Gyan

I simply loved the planning and execution- telling the girls to find out answers to a set of questions from their parents before the session started set the right tone. The girls love anything that involves them to think, interact and come up with answers. The enthusiasm and friendly approach of the Local Gyan team were amazing. Activities and models brought, drove home the aim of the session more effectively than any 2-hr session of lecture could have. All of us thoroughly enjoyed it. Hats off to Team Local Gyan. All the best.

Vimala Nandakumar

Vimala Nandakumar

Former Principal- Avalon International School, Founder of Shaktii initiative

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An incredible experience for our neurodivergent children

Thank you, team Local Gyan, for an incredible experience for our neurodivergent children! They had so much fun along with learning and exploring! This memory will forever be etched in our hearts, and we are grateful for the experience you guys gave us! You guys were amazing!! The kids are waiting for their next adventure already!

Akshata R

Akshata R

Founder of Avishkar Learning Centre, Belapur

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A meaningful program, thoughtfully structured

Hey Sonam, I'm truly delighted to share our happiness in having Mayra attend your summer camp for the second time. She's been thoroughly excited and joyful about her learning experience, and we genuinely appreciate the effort you and your team have put into designing such a meaningful program. What stands out most is the thoughtfulness in the way the camp is structured-the themes, the topics, and the teaching approach. For instance, the first day's activity, which encouraged children to learn about their roots and local history, left a deep impression on all of us. Mayra calling her grandparents to understand more about her family's past not only made them feel special but also sparked meaningful conversations at home. It's rare to see such a well-thought-out concept in a short camp format. Helping children connect with their surroundings before introducing them to the larger world is such a powerful step, and you've delivered that beautifully. On behalf of myself, Mayra's father, and her grandparents, a big thank you for creating such an enriching experience. Mayra has loved every bit of it, and we are grateful for the impact this program has had on her.

Jyoti Dwivedi

Jyoti Dwivedi

Mother of Mayra

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Amazing and inspiring workshop

I wanted to take some time to talk about this amazing workshop my son attended this week. Kudos to Local Gyan for an amazing and inspiring workshop. Thank you for putting this thought into our kids that we need to save water... Every day after the workshop, he had a lot of questions regarding his own water use at home - if he was wasting water or not. What made the entire workshop a success was introducing a topic and adding a lot of fun elements and facts so that the kids could connect well, and it was not complicated or boring. He genuinely looked forward to each session. Hoping to attend more workshops like this in the future.

Greeshma George

Greeshma George

Mother of Skylen

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Many Paths One Local Movement

Local Gyan brings together parents, teachers, schools, museums, funders, and researchers in a collective effort to raise a generation that learns from place, cares for community, and grows with curiosity.

FOR SCHOOLS

Lead Your Community Back To The Wisdom Of Place

Lead Your Community Back To The Wisdom Of Place
FOR TEACHERS

Teach From Life, Not Just Lessons

Teach From Life, Not Just Lessons
FOR PARENTS

Let Curiosity Begin At Home — And Spill Into Your Streets

Let Curiosity Begin At Home — And Spill Into Your Streets
FOR FUNDERS & CHANGEMAKERS

Invest In A Future Grounded In Awareness, Empathy, And Place

Invest In A Future Grounded In Awareness, Empathy, And Place
FOR MUSEUMS & CULTURAL SPACES

Let Your Collections Breathe, Speak, And Teach.

Let Your Collections Breathe, Speak, And Teach.
FOR RESEARCHERS & ACADEMICS

Study Learning Where It Lives — In Real Places, With Real People.

Study Learning Where It Lives — In Real Places, With Real People.
FOR APP EXPLORERS

Carry The City's Stories In Your Pocket.

Carry The City's Stories In Your Pocket.
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It Takes The Entire City To Raise A Curious Child

Local Gyan actively collaborates with various entities to ensure smooth and memorable learning experiences for all the kids.

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Civic Bodies

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Environment Groups

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Research Institutions

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Educational Trusts

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Community Organisations

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Sustainability Networks

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Design Networks

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Rainmatter Foundation
SIES Institute
Ethos Foundation
ITM Institute of Design & Media
Grameen Pragati
Design Works
The Museum Mumbai
Avishkar Learning Center
ARCAUSE
Rainmatter Foundation
SIES Institute
Ethos Foundation
ITM Institute of Design & Media
Grameen Pragati
Design Works
The Museum Mumbai
Avishkar Learning Center
ARCAUSE
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Children with building blocks
Teacher with children outdoors
Group walking in nature
Local Gyan collaboration

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