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Over 500 Women Celebrate 3 Years of Gargi Pathshala as It Expands to 14 Districts, Empowering 2,000+ Children

Let’s Inspire Bihar: Gargi Pathshala Expands to 14 Districts, Empowers 2,000+ Children. IPS Vikas Vaibhav calls for educational and entrepreneurial revolution in Bihar, led by women and inspired by Gargi Vachaknavi
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In a powerful show of community-led educational reform, over 500 women from across Bihar gathered at B.D. Public School, Patna, on May 1, 2025, to celebrate the third anniversary of Gargi Pathshala, a flagship initiative under the Let’s Inspire Bihar campaign. The program marked a key milestone in the movement started by Mr Vikas Vaibhav, a 2003-batch senior IPS officer of Bihar cadre. The programme aims to drive social transformation through education, empowerment, and entrepreneurship.

The celebration began with a warm welcome by children from Gargi Pathshala, followed by a ceremonial lamp-lighting and speeches from leading educators and dignitaries. The event highlighted the rapid expansion and grassroots impact of the initiative: 26 free education centers across 14 districts are now serving more than 2,000 underprivileged children, largely through the efforts of volunteer women educators.

A Vision for Every Panchayat by 2028

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Vikas Vaibhav shared the long-term vision: “We aim to expand the Gargi Pathshala to every panchayat in Bihar by 2028 so that every woman can spread Gargi’s inspiration.”

He emphasized that education must transcend barriers of caste, community, and gender, stating – “If Bihar’s large youth population remains uneducated, development will remain a distant dream.”

Vikas Vaibhav, IPS

A Movement Powered by Women and Youth

Of the 26 active centers, 21 are run by women, showcasing the pivotal role of women’s leadership in driving social change. The campaign is directly connected to over 200,000 Biharis via WhatsApp, including 15,000+ women, creating a robust grassroots network of volunteers, educators, and change-makers.

Entrepreneurship: The Next Frontier

Beyond education, Let’s Inspire Bihar is also focused on entrepreneurial development. Mr. Vaibhav highlighted the need to create millions of jobs through startups, aiming for five successful startups per district by 2028, each capable of employing 100 or more.

“Even the most honest government can only provide 1% of the jobs Bihar needs. We must turn our youth into job creators, not seekers,” he noted.

Notable Guests and Support

Key supporters and speakers at the event included –

  • Dr. Preeti Bala, Chief Coordinator of Gargi Pathshala
  • S.B. Rai, Founder of B.D. Public School
  • Dr. B. Priyam, Scholars Abode Group
  • Dr. Poonam Chaudhary, Former Principal, Arvind Mahila College
  • Dr. Binda, Clinical Psychologist
  • Love Kumar, Social Worker

Each praised the movement’s focus on inclusive, volunteer-driven education and its efforts to revive Bihar’s intellectual legacy.

Looking Ahead

With a motto of “Now every child will be skilled, because Gargi Pathshala is in your town,” the initiative seeks to transform Bihar’s villages and towns into hubs of learning, leadership, and local empowerment.

The event concluded with reflections from Patna Gargi Pathshala coordinators and a renewed pledge to carry forward the movement with increased scale and deeper impact.


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