Seventeen-year-old Sumair Kandhari, a Dubai resident and student at Sevenoaks School in the UK, is making waves with his innovative project, Pathways Plus, which is revolutionizing education in Bihar, one of India’s most underserved regions. Launched in collaboration with KCS Foundation India, the initiative has established a fully equipped 20-desk digital lab, serving as a hub for structured, hands-on learning for rural students. Sumair’s project, initially funded through his own efforts, now offers a comprehensive 2.5-month training program that teaches basic computing, Python programming, and practical AI applications. This initiative is empowering students with digital fluency, creative confidence, and access to opportunities previously beyond their reach. Sumair’s vision has already impacted thousands of students, with plans to expand across multiple schools, setting a precedent for grassroots tech education. Beyond Bihar, Sumair is also developing a mobile app for Gurduwara Guru Nanak Darbar Dubai, aiming to modernize community engagement and integrate spiritual connection into the digital age.
