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Project Indradhanu
A Mission to Bring Art Education to Every School
Using Art to Build Creative Confidence & transform Society
An Initiative of Ayush Art Foundation
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Your support is bringing art to classrooms.
Ayush is travelling across Odisha to bring Art Education in schools withMission to raise ₹7 Lakhs and reach 70 schools & 7,000 children.
About
Project Indradhanu
Project Indradhanu is an initiative of Ayush Art Foundation that uses art as a tool to transform education and empower children. It focuses on making creative learning accessible, especially for children from rural, underprivileged, and child care institution backgrounds.
Through interactive workshops, storytelling, and hands-on activities, the project helps children build confidence, express themselves, and understand real-world issues such as environment, equality, and social responsibility.
About
Project Indradhanu
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In many schools, education is limited to textbooks and exams. Art and creative learning are often ignored, especially in rural and government schools.
The Problem ?
Creativity is missing from the education system
Art education is not taken seriously
Focus remains only on marks, not growth
Hidden talents remain undiscovered
Learning feels disconnected from real life
Students lack confidence & self-expression
The Solution?
Art-based learning for holistic education
Project Indradhanu uses Art as a powerful tool for creative learning & Emotional and social development into schools to help students express themselves and understand life, society, and the environment.
Art-based workshops in schools
Linking education with real-world issues
Learning through art, culture & storytelling
Building confidence, creativity & awareness
Digital awareness and online sessions
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Project Approach & Workshops
how the project actually works on the ground
Project Indradhanu is implemented through interactive school workshops that combine art, creativity, and social awareness. Each session includes hands-on art and craft activities, storytelling, music, cultural expression, and discussions on real-world issues such as environment, equality and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Students are encouraged to express themselves freely, discover hidden talents & build confidence. The workshops also include tree plantation and creative exercises using a self-authored art education book & Promoting the NCERT "Kriti" Arts Education textbook in schools where it has not yet reached.
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Self-authored Art Education Book
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Art as a Voice for Change
how the project actually works on the ground
Ayush uses rapid speed painting performances to spread awareness on social and environmental issues. These performances combine creativity with powerful messages, inspiring audiences and encouraging young people to think and act.
Impact Stories
The painting and drawing session was conducted very effectively. Both teachers and students actively participated and showed strong interest in creative learning.
~ Headmaster
Govt. U.P. School, Bhogada
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Digital Engagement
Extending Impact Beyond Classrooms
To expand the reach of Project Indradhanu beyond physical workshops, Ayush actively uses digital platforms and community engagement. Each school visit and workshop is documented and shared through short videos and reels on social media to spread awareness and inspire others. Through these efforts, the project has reached over 100,000+ views online. Additionally, Ayush engages students through free online sessions under Indradhanu Classroom, where he share ideas, art & creativity and Discussions on climate, equality, education and society. This digital approach helps connect students, educators, and communities across regions.
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Personal Motivation
Why he started this project?
During his schooling, Ayush felt the absence of art and creative learning, as education focused mainly on textbooks and exams. While studying in Class 7 (2021), he began teaching and interacting with underprivileged and differently-abled children, where he was deeply inspired by their curiosity, questions, and eagerness to create. Seeing their desire for expression and meaningful learning strengthened his belief that creativity is essential in education. These experiences motivated him to take action, leading to the founding of Ayush Art Foundation and the launch of Project Indradhanu, with the aim of building confidence, creativity, and social awareness through art.
Unstoppable Journey
Behind every workshop of Project Indradhanu lies a journey of dedication and resilience. Ayush Mohapatra, along with his parents, has travelled thousands of kilometres on a scooty, often through extreme weather conditions, to reach schools and communities. What began as a personal effort has grown into a shared mission. Together, they have formed a strong team, committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to express, learn, and grow through creativity.
A Journey Built on Courage, Sacrifice & Love
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Our Vision
Project Indradhanu aims to make art education a compulsory and accessible part of school learning, starting in Odisha and gradually expanding across India to support students’ creative and holistic growth.