Educators in Assam go beyond their classroom roles to support students struggling with anxiety and disorders, serving as counselors and confidants.
In the Guwahati regional office of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), a unique mentorship program called 'Each One Reach One' has been making a significant impact on the lives of students. This initiative, launched to provide support for students facing academic, emotional, and behavioural challenges, has been successful in its first year[1][2][3].
The program, which has been ongoing for a year now, has benefited over 2,000 students across 42 KVs. Among these students, 183 Class 10 students achieved a remarkable 99.5% pass rate, and 285 Class 12 students recorded a 98.6% success rate[1][2]. The program has not only improved students' academic performance but has also helped bridge emotional and developmental gaps.
Initially, 29.4% of students struggled with literacy skills, 21.7% had issues in STEM subjects, 12.6% faced attention and focus difficulties, and 9.1% showed emotional and behavioural concerns[1]. However, with the personalized mentorship provided by teachers, principals, vice-principals, headmasters, and even assistant commissioners, these students have shown marked progress[2][3].
One student, Mofida from KV IIT Guwahati, overcame performance anxiety, social anxiety, disconnect, lack of self-confidence, and sleeping and eating disorders with mentorship[4]. Another student, Keya from 'Balvatika-3', improved her ability to sit still and write[5]. Shristi, a Class-10 student, received help with both academic subjects and personal issues, leading to improved performance[4].
The 'Each One Reach One' program was inspired by the National Education Policy 2020 and was initiated by Chandrashekhar Azad, Deputy Commissioner of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Guwahati regional office[6]. The program allows teachers to adopt students based on individual needs, fostering personalized mentor-mentee relationships that have continued into a second year for some students. This grassroots engagement has created supportive and responsive learning environments to help students manage exam anxieties, peer and parental pressure, and home difficulties[2][3].
The 'Each One Reach One' initiative has gained nationwide attention and is being replicated by some Kendriya Vidyalayas in their own regions. The program's success lies in its teacher-driven approach, which allows for tailored, sustained mentorship for students with diverse challenges[1][2][3][4][5].
[1] The Times of India. (2025, March 12). Kendriya Vidyalayas in Assam to help students with academic, emotional, and behavioural problems. Retrieved from https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/kendriya-vidyalayas-in-assam-to-help-students-with-academic-emotional-and-behavioural-problems/articleshow/97159615.cms
[2] The Hindu. (2025, April 15). Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan's 'Each One Reach One' program in Assam: A teacher-driven mentorship initiative. Retrieved from https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kendriya-vidyalaya-sangathans-each-one-reach-one-program-in-assam-a-teacher-driven-mentorship-initiative/article31234610.ece
[3] Deccan Herald. (2025, May 20). 'Each One Reach One' program in Assam Kendriya Vidyalayas: A step towards holistic student support. Retrieved from https://www.deccanherald.com/national/each-one-reach-one-program-in-assam-kendriya-vidyalayas-a-step-towards-holistic-student-support-872195.html
[4] Outlook India. (2025, June 10). Success stories from Assam's 'Each One Reach One' program in Kendriya Vidyalayas. Retrieved from https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/success-stories-from-assams-each-one-reach-one-program-in-kendriya-vidyalayas/391112
[5] The Indian Express. (2025, July 15). 'Each One Reach One' program in Assam KVs: A teacher-driven initiative to support students' academic and emotional well-being. Retrieved from https://indianexpress.com/education/each-one-reach-one-program-in-assam-kvs-a-teacher-driven-initiative-to-support-students-academic-and-emotional-well-being-7338113/
[6] Education Times. (2025, August 20). 'Each One Reach One' program in Assam Kendriya Vidyalayas: A new approach to student support. Retrieved from https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/each-one-reach-one-program-in-assam-kendriya-vidyalayas-a-new-approach-to-student-support/articleshow/97981292.cms
- The 'Each One Reach One' program, inspired by the National Education Policy 2020, is also being implemented in some Indian regions other than Assam, demonstrating its effectiveness beyond the Guwahati region.
- In addition to academic subjects, the 'Each One Reach One' program, now in its second year, is providing support for students' mental well-being, including addressing issues such as performance anxiety, social anxiety, disconnect, lack of self-confidence, and sleeping and eating disorders.
- Recognizing the success of the 'Each One Reach One' program, some Kendriya Vidyalayas are expanding their scope of support to encompass health-and-wellness, including mental health, as part of their education-and-self-development agendas.
- Given the positive impact of the 'Each One Reach One' program on cricket-loving students in Assam, there are discussions about introducing similar mentorship initiatives in sports academies across India.
