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From ₹250 to 400 Free Students: Kanpur School Wins ₹12.50 Lakh on KBC.
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News18•24-09-2026, 13:54
From ₹250 to 400 Free Students: Kanpur School Wins ₹12.50 Lakh on KBC.
- •Udesh Sachan started 'Gurukulam - School of Happiness' with ₹250, now providing free education to over 400 children.
- •Expelled from school as a child for unpaid fees, Udesh vowed no child's education would be halted by lack of money.
- •He won ₹12.50 lakh on Kaun Banega Crorepati, planning to use the funds to expand his school.
- •Gurukulam offers free education, uniforms, books, and even bicycles, fostering confidence through academics, sports, music, and art.
- •Viral social media videos of the school have garnered Udesh over 1.2 million Instagram followers and widespread financial support.
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Udesh Sachan was inspired to start the school after he was expelled from school in his childhood due to his inability to pay fees, prompting him to ensure that no child's education is interrupted because of a lack of money.
Udesh Sachan won 12.50 lakh rupees on the hot seat of Kaun Banega Crorepati and decided to use the prize money to further expand the education of his school children.
Gurukulam provides free education, uniforms, notebooks, books, and even bicycles to help children commute to school, while also boosting their confidence through various extracurricular activities.
