In the villages of Haliyal, something special happens when college students and schoolchildren come together. Through the Rural Innovation Through Education (RITE) program—a collaborative volunteer initiative with KLE Tech University, Hubli—engineering students step out of their campuses and into rural classrooms, bringing curiosity, creativity, and fresh perspectives.
RITE was designed with a simple but powerful idea:
young minds learn best when they learn from each other.
Over the years, more than sixty engineering students have travelled to Haliyal’s villages to engage with children through hands-on activities, experiments, and interactive learning sessions. They introduce concepts in science, technology, and problem-solving in ways that feel exciting and accessible. For many rural children, this is their first exposure to college-level learning and real-world innovation.
But the impact flows both ways.
The college volunteers return with a deeper understanding of rural challenges, a stronger sense of empathy, and a renewed belief in the power of education to transform lives.
RITE is more than a volunteer program—it’s a bridge between two worlds, built on shared learning, curiosity, and the joy of discovery. And with each passing year, that bridge grows stronger.
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