Lighting the Path of Learning - How Hello Kids Aarya Branch in Silchar, Assam Began Its Journey
From a Humble Start to a Beacon of Hope in Rural Preschool Education
In a quiet tribal village, around 30 kilometers from Silchar town in Assam, a powerful transformation began on 18th October 2019. With just a few thousand rupees, a strong heart, and a dream to educate the village’s youngest minds, Mrs. Mili Laha launched Hello Kids Aarya, a low-budget preschool that today stands as a shining example of what determination, community support, and the right guidance can achieve.
This is not just the story of a school—it’s the inspiring journey of a woman who dared to dream. A dream to bring structured early childhood education to a place where there was once none. And now, that dream is shaping the future of an entire rural community.
The Beginning: One Woman, One Hall, and One Big Vision
Before 2019, the tribal hamlet near Silchar had no access to any preschool or playschool facility. Most families worked as daily wage laborers or small-scale farmers. Early learning for children wasn’t a priority, not due to a lack of interest, but because it was neither available nor affordable. Mrs. Mili Laha, a local woman with basic education but a strong will to make a difference, decided to step up.
She learned about Hello Kids’ rural-friendly playschool model and reached out to their support team in Silchar. After her initial training and orientation, she received approval to start a low-cost early education center under the Hello Kids Gram Plus model.
Mrs. Laha’s Motive: “Every Child Deserves a Happy Start”
When asked why she took such a bold step, Mrs. Laha says simply: “When I saw young children sitting idle while their parents went to work, I felt it was time to give them more than just a place to pass time. They needed a playschool, a place to grow, play, and learn.”
Her vision was clear: to provide affordable preschool education that would give rural children a strong foundation through fun-filled early learn ing, even in the most remote corners of India.
Her motive was clear:
Provide early education to children who otherwise would start learning too late.
Show parents that learning can be joyful and not just book-bound.
Empower herself and other women to lead with purpose in the village.
She believed that education isn’t just about books—it’s about building confidence in both the child and the educator.
Mrs. Laha’s vision goes beyond just running a classroom. She dreams of:
Creating a generation of confident, school-ready children who don’t feel left behind when they enter Class 1.
Encouraging parents—especially mothers—to participate in their child’s early development.
Spreading awareness in nearby villages to set up similar centers, so no child in the region grows up without foundational learning
Hello Kids Founder & Director, Mr. Pritam Kumar Agrawal (Vice President of Early Childhood Education) believes true education blends knowledge with values. At Hello Kids, we nurture young minds with patriotism, purpose, and pride.
Together We Grow: Hello Kids’ Impact on the Aarya Branch
Logistics Support- Hello Kids helped Hello Kids Aarya Preschool with everything needed to start — from books and learning materials to affordable, premium-quality uniforms. The setup was smooth and stress-free.
Ready-to-Use Curriculum- Aarya Branch received a complete teaching plan that was easy to follow and perfect for young children. It included fun activities, stories, and lessons that suited the local environment.
Teachers Training - Teachers at Hello Kids Aarya Preschool were trained regularly to manage the classroom, engage children better, and use creative ways to make learning fun and effective.
Social Media Support - Even in a rural area, the Aarya Branch got guidance and support to promote the school on social media. This helped spread awareness and build trust among local parents.
24/7 Founders Support - One of the biggest strengths was having direct access to the Hello Kids Director. Anytime the Aarya team had a question or needed support, help was just a call away — day or night.
Five years after its launch, Hello Kids Aarya has made a visible impact:
• Enrollment: 18–22 regular students aged 3–5 years. • Attendance: Over 90%, even during seasonal farming migration. • Transition to School: Older children have smoothly joined nearby primary schools. • Community Involvement: Parents now actively participate in monthly "Parent Showcase" days. The center has inspired requests from neighboring villages to open similar branches. It is also gaining attention from local education officials as a model for grassroots ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education).
Role in the Present Educational Landscape
The Aarya Branch plays a key role in fulfilling national early education goals like the NEP 2020 and NIPUN Bharat by: •
Providing foundational learning to children in tribal areas:
Supporting language development and numeracy before Class 1.
Encouraging community-based ownership of education.
Training local women to become educators.
It bridges the gap between policy and practice, making sure that government intentions are trans lated into ground reality, even in remote corners.
Final Words: A Local Dream with National Relevance
Hello Kids Aarya is proof that big change doesn't need big money, just the right mindset, local lead ership, and a support system like Hello Kids.
On 18th October 2019, a small preschool opened in a quiet village. Today, it stands tallnot in size, but in spirit, impact, and inspiration.
Mrs. Laha’s journey continues, with a smile and a song, as children clap their hands and chant the alphabet in a once-forgotten hall turned into a temple of learning.
“Every village has a dreamer,” she says. “They just need someone to show them it’s possible.”
