On the 21st of June, members of the Shadow Education Special Interest Group (SIG) convened to learn about the impact of Covid-19 on India’s shadow education system. The presentation, delivered by Ms. Aishwarya Sharma, a PhD scholar at the National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration, delved into a qualitative exploratory study that examined the experiences of three private tutorial centers in East Delhi during the pandemic.

During her presentation, Ms. Sharma discussed a qualitative exploratory study that featured the experiences of three private tutorial centers in East Delhi during the pandemic. Through in-depth semi-structured interviews with leaders, tutors, and students, the research examined the challenges faced by the tutorial centers and the strategies they employed in response.

The study highlighted the importance of technology adoption among private institutions for effective center functioning. The presentation also emphasized the significance of influential leaders and teams in learning to grow, innovate, and be resilient during times of uncertainty. Overall, the presentation shed light on the resilience and adaptability of shadow education systems in India during the challenging times of Covid-19.