What students here are carrying
Pune takes in students from across India and beyond, which makes it unusual among these cities. A large share of its seventeen to twenty-two year olds are not from here. They arrived for a course, live in a hostel or a shared flat, and are managing independence, a new language environment and an academic load in the same term.
The school-age population has the familiar SSC and CBSE pressures. The college population has something different, and most support services are set up for the first group rather than the second.
Sessions run online, which suits a student body scattered across hostels, and on campus where an institution wants it built in.
First time away, and nobody to say it to
The first year away from home is harder than almost anyone admits at the time. The calls back are cheerful, because reporting a bad week to parents who are paying fees feels ungrateful, and the friendships in a new hostel are three months old and not yet the kind you tell things to.
Add a city where the language on the street may not be yours, a course that is harder than school suggested, and the particular loneliness of being surrounded by people constantly while knowing none of them well.
Most students come through it. Some do not, and the ones who struggle tend to be invisible precisely because everyone assumes this phase is supposed to be difficult. A structured group with a facilitator gives that first year somewhere to go.
Why families in Pune choose it
For students living away from home
Built for the hostel and shared-flat population, where the usual family safety net is several states away.
A group that is not your course
Peers outside the immediate academic circle, which makes it easier to be honest about how the term is actually going.
For Pune schools and colleges
NEP-aligned life-skills delivery on campus or online, covering both the school years and the transition into college life.
Marathi, Hindi or English
Useful in a city where a large share of students are managing an unfamiliar language alongside everything else.
How Igniting Minds runs
The program is built to sit alongside school rather than compete with it, so the format follows whatever the school or the family can actually sustain.
- Ages
- Students from 12 to 24
- Formats
- Online, on campus, or a mix of both
- Runs with
- Schools, colleges and individual families
- Framework
- Aligned to NEP 2020 and WHO life-skills guidance
- Focus
- Life skills, emotional regulation and counselling support
- Led by
- Psychologists and trained facilitators
- Not included
- Individual clinical treatment, handled separately
Sessions run online, so nothing above depends on where in Pune you live.
What the sessions cover
Life Skills that Stick
Practical, age-appropriate skills rooted in WHO and NEP 2020 — socio-emotional learning, problem-solving, and holistic development for Indian schools.
Fun Experiential Learning
Interactive sessions blend experiential learning, cognitive-behavioural techniques, and gamified modules that engage students where they are.
Support Beyond the Classroom
Parent updates, home practice tools, and family guidance so skills carry over into everyday life at home and online.
Flexible Formats Across India
Online, offline, and hybrid delivery for schools and colleges — workshops, weekly modules, or intensives in English, Hindi, and regional languages.
What participants report
Impact & Reach
Empowering young minds with tools for emotional and mental wellness across India.
198,000+students reached
Improved Focus
Students experienced better concentration and fewer emotional outbursts.
85%of participants
Better Communication at Home
Families reported healthier, more open conversations at home.
70%of participants
Reduced Screen Time
Students built healthier digital habits within the first month of engagement.
60%within 4 weeks
Participants join from Kothrud, Aundh, Viman Nagar, Karve Nagar, Hadapsar and Baner, and from parts of Pune not on that list. Sessions run in Marathi, Hindi and English.
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In their own words
Igniting Minds in Pune: common questions
Is Igniting Minds available in Pune?
Yes. Sessions run online for students anywhere in Pune, and on campus for schools and colleges. Participants join from Kothrud, Aundh, Viman Nagar, Karve Nagar, Hadapsar and Baner.
My son moved to Pune for college and seems to be struggling. Can he join alone?
Yes. Students can enrol individually, without a school or college being involved. Sessions run online, so a hostel room is enough.
Is this only for school students?
No. The program covers ages 12 to 24, which includes the college years. In Pune the college cohort is a large part of who takes part.
We run a college in Pune. Can this support first-year students?
Yes, and the transition year is where it tends to matter most. The program can be delivered on campus, online or hybrid, aligned to NEP 2020 and WHO life-skills frameworks.
What is the Igniting Minds Program?
Igniting Minds is a school mental health and socio-emotional learning program for students aged 12–24 across India. It builds resilience, confidence, and life skills through expert-led sessions aligned with NEP 2020 and WHO frameworks — available online, offline, and hybrid.
Why is this program needed in schools?
Young people face academic pressure, social comparison, and screen overload without always having emotional tools to navigate them. In India, 1 in 5 adolescents faces a mental health issue, yet most remain undiagnosed. Igniting Minds fills the life-skills gap that traditional curricula often miss.
How is the program delivered?
Through interactive, facilitator-led sessions — online, offline, or hybrid — as workshops, weekly modules, or intensives for schools and colleges across India, in English, Hindi, and regional languages.
How does the program align with NEP 2020?
Igniting Minds is designed around NEP 2020 and WHO life-skills priorities: socio-emotional learning, problem-solving, digital balance, and holistic student development — so schools can meet policy goals while supporting teen mental health.
How is the program implemented in schools and colleges?
MHITR® partners with school leadership to schedule sessions, provide materials and impact dashboards, and adapt timing to academic calendars. NGO and CSR partnerships are available for government schools.
What topics are covered in the sessions?
Emotional regulation and anger management, confidence-building, digital balance, communication and empathy, problem-solving, and decision-making—skills students can apply immediately in school, at home, and online.
What is the duration of the program?
Duration is flexible based on institutional needs—typically multi-week modules designed for sustained habit-building and measurable impact rather than one-off workshops.
What tools and materials are provided?
Session handouts, home practice activities, facilitator guides, and school-facing impact reports with feedback dashboards to track student progress over time.
Can parents register their children for Igniting Minds sessions separately?
Yes. Parents can enroll through the registration link or contact MHITR® for standalone cohorts and community sessions outside formal school partnerships.
How is the impact measured?
Through participant and family feedback, school impact reports, and tracked outcomes such as improved focus, healthier family communication, and reduced screen time—often within the first four weeks of engagement.
How can a school or district get involved?
Reach out via the contact page to discuss curriculum alignment, facilitator training, language options, pricing, and implementation plans tailored to your student population.
Is there a digital version of the program?
Yes. MHITR® offers flexible delivery including online and hybrid formats so students can participate wherever they are, while keeping sessions interactive and facilitator-led.
Is the program inclusive and adaptable to local languages?
Yes. Facilitators are trained in child psychology, SEL, and youth work, with delivery available in English, Hindi, and regional languages to meet local community needs.
What is the cost and who funds it?
Pricing is structured to be affordable for private and government schools. NGO and CSR partnerships can fund implementation in government and underserved school settings—contact MHITR® for a tailored quote.
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