Katha India
Katha India, based in New Delhi, Delhi, has 1 opportunity for children on WiWit, checked before listing.
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Opportunities from Katha India
Katha Utsav National Writers' Workshop
by Katha India
National writing contest for students in Classes 4-12 with regional and national workshops led by authors.
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About
Katha India is a non-profit organization founded in 1988 by Geeta Dharmarajan with a mission to create reader-leaders through StoryPedagogy, bringing meaningful learning and the joy of reading to children, especially those facing reading challenges. The organization works across 22 states in India through partnerships with government schools and community-based programs. It has impacted over 1.23 million children, trained 41,000 teachers, and built a network of 100,000+ volunteers and 3,200+ school partnerships. Katha runs the Katha Lab School, vocational training initiatives, the Katha Utsav National Writers' Workshop, and Storyshop publishing. Its flagship offerings include the StoryPedagogy curriculum, the Children as Storytellers initiative, the 300M learning platform, and ongoing teacher training programs that strengthen reading and writing across Indian classrooms.
Programs Offered
- StoryPedagogy curriculum
- Katha Lab School
- Katha Utsav National Writers' Workshop
- Children as Storytellers initiative
- 300M learning platform
- Storyshop publishing
- Teacher training programs
Achievements
- Reached over 1.23 million children across 35 years
- Trained 41,000+ teachers across India
- Partnered with 3,200+ schools across 22 states
- Empowered 95,000+ women through livelihood programs
- Katha Lab School named Top 50 finalist for the 2026 Global Schools Prize
Leadership
- Geeta Dharmarajan, Founder President (Katha India)
Frequently asked questions
- What does Katha India offer for children?
- Katha India has 1 opportunity for children listed on WiWit, each checked before listing. Every listing above shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can see what fits your child.
- Where does my child apply for Katha India opportunities?
- On Katha India's own website. WiWit is a free, independent directory that helps you discover and compare opportunities; your child registers or applies with Katha India directly, never on WiWit.
- Has WiWit checked Katha India?
- Yes. WiWit checked Katha India's identity and registration, along with contact details and location details. Its opportunities are each checked against Katha India's official source before they are listed.
- Where is Katha India based?
- Katha India is based in New Delhi, Delhi. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
- Will WiWit remind me about Katha India deadlines?
- Save any Katha India opportunity in the free WiWit app and it sends you a reminder before the deadline, so you do not miss it.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Non-profit
- Founded
- 1988
- Opportunities
- 1 on WiWit
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