Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Uttarakhand's 'Ulta Pulta' School Uses Nature and Theatre to Teach Tribal Kids
Imagine a school where learning is an adventure!
In Uttarakhand, a couple named Shrey and Jyoti created a special school called 'ulta pulta', which means upside down.
They teach about nature and use fun activities like theatre, farming, and forest walks.
Instead of regular classrooms, kids learn in the mountains.
They want to inspire kids to be creative, confident, and learn about the world beyond their village.
It's a new approach, helping children explore new fields and dream big about their futures.
The 'ulta pulta' school in Uttarakhand uses unconventional methods to teach tribal children.
Shrey and Jyoti Rawat founded the school, emphasizing nature-based learning and arts integration.
The curriculum includes theatre, farming, forest exploration, and encourages creativity.
The school aims to transform existing schools into progressive learning spaces.
It serves 70 students from nursery to class 5 with subsidized monthly fees.
- Who
- Shrey and Jyoti Rawat, with 70 students from the Jaunsari tribe
- What
- A school using unconventional methods like theatre, farming, and forest walks to educate children.
- When
- Established in 2023 after Shrey and Jyoti adopted the school.
- Where
- Katapatthar village in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
- Why
- To provide a progressive learning environment for tribal children.
- School Name
- Suraah, also known as the 'ulta pulta' school
- Location
- Katapatthar village, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Founders
- Shrey and Jyoti Rawat
- Student Age Range
- Nursery to Class 5
- Monthly Fees
- Rs 300 per child
- Teaching Method
- Nature-based and arts-integrated