Afterskool Inspire Private Limited

Abhinav Singhal is an Education Catalyst, Innovator, and Experiential Learning Advocate, widely known for his work in transforming traditional education into meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. He is the Co-Founder of Afterskool Inspire, an education innovation organisation focused on bridging the gap between textbook knowledge and real-world understanding. Abhinav has trained and collaborated with 1,000+ teachers and impacted 20,000+ students across India through Experiential Learning, Hands-on Pedagogy, Project-Based Learning (PBL), Science, and Mathematics. His work empowers educators to move beyond rote teaching and design learning experiences that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Vision: Text-Bookless Schools Abhinav envisions an education system where learning is not limited to textbooks or classrooms. His idea of “Text-Bookless Schools” focuses on exploration, experimentation, and real-life connections. He believes education should prepare children to think independently, solve real-world problems, and innovate — not just memorise information. Professional Experience & Contributions Experiential Learning & STEM Expert: Designs and leads immersive workshops that help students and teachers learn through doing, reflecting, and applying concepts. Innovation Consultant: Has collaborated with leading government agencies, including RAW and Delhi Police, contributing to innovation-led initiatives. Citizen Scientist (NASA ISAC): Selected for the Asteroid Search Program, reflecting his commitment to scientific inquiry and space research. Columnist & Education Writer: Writes a regular column and STEM challenges for Times of India – NIE, promoting hands-on learning across schools nationwide. Curriculum Innovator: Authored hands-on science experiments for Classes 6–8, now implemented across 22 Sunbeam Group schools, embedding experiential learning into formal curricula. Product Innovator: Creator of multiple patent-pending educational products that merge learning, design, and technology. DGCA-Certified Drone Pilot: Integrates drone technology into STEM education, offering students exposure to real-world engineering and aviation concepts. Education Through Life Initiatives Abhinav co-leads several large-scale experiential learning projects aligned with NEP 2020: Education Through Monuments: A multidisciplinary initiative exploring engineering, physics, chemistry, maths, and history through India’s heritage (80+ monuments, 80+ schools). Education Through Cricket: An interdisciplinary PBL program involving 40+ schools, using sports as a medium for academic learning and life skills. Impact Through Afterskool Inspire, Abhinav continues to influence school systems by shifting focus from marks-driven outcomes to experience-driven, lifelong learning. His core belief: Education is not about remembering answers — it is about creating experiences that help children think, explore, and understand the world.