The Learn2Lead program is a visionary initiative dedicated to transforming the educational landscape of rural India by empowering students and teachers with cutting-edge technology, immersive learning experiences, research capabilities, and sustainable living skills. Designed with a mission to bridge the opportunity gap, Learn2Lead cultivates a new generation of confident learners, creative thinkers, and community leaders.
At its core, Learn2Lead brings future-focused learning to rural classrooms—introducing students and educators to advanced tools like 3D Printing, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital simulations, and gamified learning platforms. These immersive technologies create dynamic, hands-on experiences that make science, mathematics, and social studies come alive, replacing rote learning with curiosity, experimentation, and engagement.
But Learn2Lead goes beyond technology. The program integrates inquiry-based and research-driven learning models, encouraging students to ask questions, explore local and global challenges, and develop innovative solutions. Through collaborative projects, mentorship sessions, and real-world applications, rural learners are introduced to the skills and confidence needed to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively.
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Core Team
Meet the passionate educators, technologists, and changemakers behind the Learn2Lead program, each contributing unique expertise and vision.
Dr. Ketki Kalele
EdTech Expert
Dr. Ketki Kalele
EdTech Expert
She holds various positions such as Managing Director at Warkas Research and Innovations Pvt. Ltd., Founder of Neuron Institute of Applied Research, Director at DentOPath,, Vice President of Practicing Oral Pathologist & Microbiologist Association and Ex-Editor-in-Chief at IP Innovative Publication Private Limited. She holds the position of executive member in Malasyian Extravesicular Society and is active member of liquid biopsy society, Spain and Indian Extravesicular Society working for development of cancer vaccines.
With qualifications including being a PhD scholar in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and an MDS from Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Pune, delivered key note lectures in countries like Spain, Germany and Dubai, and performed research mentorship.
She has actively promoted research and development in medicine, establishing multiple research hubs and collaborating with over 2000+ healthcare professionals.
She is also known for her contributions to social welfare, adopting an orphanage for girls and supporting their education resources and generating employment opportunities to local well qualified freshers in research. Dr. Kalele has been recognized for her work with multiple awards, including the Women Leadership Award (2022) and Best Research Paper by the Asia Pacific Dental Association (2021) and an award for her research startup in Health 2.O (2024). Recognized as one of the top 100 powerful women entrepreneurs in 2023 by a renowned lifestyle magazine. She has been awarded the prestigious “Rachana Naari Samman Award by Pratidin Newspaper and Publishing house for her contribution in Cancer Research in April 2025.
Dr.Ketki is also an author of children fiction literature wherein she tries to bring value added education, research and health awareness through fiction amongst kids. Her recent published book was written on various cancers its risk factors started a new genre of medical fiction tales for kids and it received a n award for the best literary work in the state Marathi Literature festival, hosted by “Bandhilki Pratishthan”.
She continues to innovate in cancer diagnostics and education, notably with bioengineering projects like oncology sensors and educational technologies for oral oncology.
Rina Wadhai
Environment Expert
Rina Wadhai
Environment Expert
At Learn2Lead, Rina leads initiatives that integrate environmental awareness, sustainable living, and green innovation into the educational journey of rural students and teachers. She designs and implements hands-on modules in areas such as climate education, waste management, water conservation, renewable energy, sustainable farming, and eco-entrepreneurship.
Her expertise empowers young minds to understand their environmental impact and take meaningful actions within their communities. Under her guidance, students and educators engage in real-world sustainability projects that turn rural schools into living labs for climate resilience and environmental stewardship.
With her dual strength in technical knowledge and financial planning, Rina also mentors communities in building sustainable models that are both ecologically sound and economically viable. Her work promotes a culture of responsibility, innovation, and local leadership, ensuring that environmental education becomes a driving force for change—not just in the classroom, but in everyday rural life. Deeply committed to planet-positive education, Rina Wadhai is inspiring a generation to learn, lead, and live sustainably—making her an indispensable force in the Learn2Lead mission.
Rahul Chute
Tech Expert
Rahul Chute
Tech Expert
Rahul brings over a decade of experience at the intersection of education, innovation, and impact, having led multiple tech-driven initiatives that bridge the gap between advanced digital tools and grassroots learning environments. His work focuses on transforming traditional classrooms into vibrant hubs of experiential learning, where curiosity thrives and concepts come to life through simulations, storytelling, and real-time engagement.
As part of Learn2Lead, Rahul curates custom learning modules, conducts hands-on workshops for teachers and students, and leads the integration of emerging technologies in low-resource settings. His approach emphasizes accessibility, sustainability, and empowerment, ensuring that even the most remote learners can confidently interact with modern tools and concepts. A strong believer in the power of play and exploration, Rahul integrates game-based learning mechanics into lesson plans, making education not just informative but also enjoyable and motivating. His contributions are helping shape a new model of rural education—one that is smart, scalable, and socially conscious. With a visionary mindset and grassroots connect, Rahul Chute stands at the forefront of India’s rural digital education movement, empowering communities to learn, lead, and leap into the future.
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