Welcome to the International Public School for Rural Innovation (IPSFRI)- now Young Tinker, a unique educational initiative dedicated to transforming the lives of rural students through the power of innovation and technology. Located in Baral village, Odisha, IPSFRI is more than just a school—it’s a place where curiosity is nurtured, creativity is celebrated, and innovation is a way of life.
Innovation is not just a word at IPSFRI; it is embedded in our daily routines and curriculum. Our students are encouraged to explore, dismantle, and create. Activities such as ‘Tod, phod and jod’ (dismantle, break, and join) allow students to deconstruct old gadgets and create something new, while ‘Kabad se jugad’ inspires them to turn scrap into valuable items. These activities, along with sessions on electronics and engineering, are designed to ignite a passion for innovation and creativity.
At IPSFRI, our vision is to bridge the educational gap between rural and urban areas by providing quality education that emphasizes practical learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. We believe that every child, regardless of their background, deserves access to education that prepares them for the future. Our aim is to inspire young minds to think differently, to innovate, and to become change-makers in their communities.
IPSFRI follows the same syllabus and curriculum as the Board of Secondary Education in Odisha, but our teaching methods are anything but conventional. We employ an innovative and hands-on approach to education, integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) into everyday learning. Our classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art tools, including 3D printers, laser cutters, and various other machines, all designed to make learning interactive and engaging.
We are a STEM-Ed based content specialty for rural-based schools. We are educating our students in the vernacular Indian language where we strive to empower and support local youth. Here in IPSFRI and Navonmesh Prasar Kendra, we use innovative tools to teach even the simplest lessons to the students. Our campus has an innovative room with a 3D printer, laser cutters, drill machines, cutting machines, woodcutters, welding machines and all kinds of small tools that would help the students in understanding their lessons in a much more practical way. Also, all these machines are equipped with ‘kill switch technology’ that would ensure the safety of the students. Our center offers different classes which are one of its kinds, namely – तोड फोड जोड tod-phod-jod, कबाड़ से-जुगाड़ kabad-se-jugaad, and ज़ोर का झटका zor-ka-jhatka.
Inquiry-based and application-oriented approaches across all subjects and age groups enable students to learn about and respect a range of ideas, independently and collaboratively with others. It helps them develop new perspectives and take responsibility for their learning. Our teachers make use of flipped classrooms, project-based learning, brainstorming, role play, interactive lab experiments and self, and peer evaluation, to make learning more engaging and effective.
CONTACT US
IPSFRI Campus, Village-Baral, 42Mouza, Cuttack, Odisha, INDIA
Email us at – hq@navprasar.org
