DurlabhCLAP Foundation

Our Journey · Dhanotu · NEP 2020

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Our Journey

A transformation you can feel — stage by stage.

Scroll down to move through the evolution. Each stage reveals what we build, what to watch for, and why it matters.

How to use this

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WHY WE EXIST

Protect creators. Make learning joyful.

We’re building an arts-based learning culture aligned with NEP 2020 — creativity, critical thinking, life skills, and local context.

Purpose (clear + measurable)

  • Problem: schools crush free thinking and creativity.
  • Vision: every child remains a creator.
  • Model: CLAP Fellows bring arts into classrooms and community.

What this stage builds

  • A clear mission teachers and parents can repeat.
  • Trust-first spaces that feel safe for children.
  • A culture where curiosity is protected, not punished.

Signals to look for

  • Children participate without fear.
  • Teachers use play/arts as routine, not “extra”.
  • Parents notice confidence + expression at home.

Why it matters

If we don’t protect creativity early, we end up repairing confidence later.

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Focus: Context
Feel: clarity + care

0–6 MONTHS · FOUNDATION

Baseline + Fellows + first 10% content

Choose and train fellows, map learning levels, and launch arts-based modules for early grades.

Purpose (clear + measurable)

  • Select and induct CLAP Fellows; allocate to schools/centres.
  • Baseline assessment and clear targets.
  • Design arts-based content for first 10% topics.

What this stage builds

  • A reliable baseline so progress is real, not vibes.
  • A trained field team with a consistent rhythm.
  • A “starter kit” of modules that teachers can actually use.

Signals to look for

  • Fellows can run sessions confidently.
  • Baseline tools are simple enough for repeat use.
  • Children settle into safe routines quickly.

Why it matters

Strong foundations prevent chaos later — baseline + team + modules make scale possible.

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Focus: Eggs
Feel: foundation

6–12 MONTHS · GROWTH

Joy becomes routine.

Fellows support teachers to use modules; expert + field visits deepen practice; student showcases begin.

Purpose (clear + measurable)

  • Support educators in launchpad schools.
  • Expert visits + field visits for fellows.
  • Expand content to 15% topics + showcase learning.

What this stage builds

  • Teacher confidence through co-facilitation.
  • Visible progress the community can feel.
  • A habit of reflection: what worked, what didn’t.

Signals to look for

  • Teachers initiate activities; fellows support.
  • Children explain ideas, not just answer.
  • Showcases are joyful, not pressure-driven.

Why it matters

Growth is where culture starts to stick — pilot becomes practice.

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Focus: Larvae
Feel: growth

12–18 MONTHS · TRANSFORMATION

Independence + systems.

Teachers run CLAP inside classrooms; fellows extend into community classes; partnerships begin.

Purpose (clear + measurable)

  • Educators run offerings independently inside classrooms.
  • Community classes started by fellows.
  • Expand content to 20% topics + explore partners.

What this stage builds

  • Simple systems: planning, tracking, and feedback loops.
  • Community buy-in (parents, volunteers, local leaders).
  • A resilient model that doesn’t break if one person leaves.

Signals to look for

  • Sessions continue without founders around.
  • Teachers share practices with other teachers.
  • Partners ask “how to join”, not “why this?”

Why it matters

Transformation is quiet — but this is where scale becomes stable.

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Focus: Pupae
Feel: transformation

18–24 MONTHS · ADULT BUTTERFLY

Replication-ready culture.

Master trainers emerge, community capacity grows, and expansion becomes realistic with partners.

Purpose (clear + measurable)

  • Educators evolve into master trainers.
  • Parents/community capacity building by fellows.
  • Expand content to 25% topics + scale with partners.

What this stage builds

  • Train-the-trainer capability inside the ecosystem.
  • A replicable playbook: what, how, and why.
  • A movement: children → facilitators → centre leads.

Signals to look for

  • New centres start with minimal supervision.
  • Teachers mentor other teachers.
  • Partners commit space, people, and funds.

Why it matters

Adult Butterfly isn’t “more activity” — it’s a culture that can fly without losing its soul.

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Focus: Butterflies
Feel: flight

LET’S BUILD TOGETHER

Let’s build stronger beginnings together.

If you're a parent, educator, institution or someone who cares about early childhood education, we would love to connect. Together, we can make the first experiences of school joyful for many more children.

What we are looking for:

  • Partners for early learning interventions
  • Support for arts-based curriculum development
  • Fellows and volunteers from local communities

What this stage builds

  • Partnership pathway: pilot → replication → scale.
  • Local ownership with shared standards.
  • A feedback loop that keeps quality high.

Signals to look for

  • You care about early learning + culture change.
  • You can contribute time, expertise, or resources.
  • You want high-quality impact in rural contexts.

Why it matters

If this resonates, connect — we’ll share the simplest next step.

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Focus: Connect
Location: Shahpur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India