A New Chapter in Learning: The Dhātu Journey Begins

There was something quietly special in the air — a sense of purpose, warmth, and anticipation. Prayoga unveiled Dhātu, its much-awaited math learning platform. What unfolded was the beginning of a meaningful journey — one that seeks to transform how mathematics is taught, learned, and experienced in classrooms across India.

The day began with a graceful and heartfelt welcome followed by an address from Prayoga’s Founder and Chief Mentor, Dr. H. S. Nagaraja — a deeply respected voice in Indian education. Speaking with calm conviction, he reminded the audience that real learning begins not with memorisation, but with questioning. Dr. Nagaraja shared the story behind Dhātu, and how a thoughtful exchange with Shri D. N. Prahlad led to the birth of the Root Question Method — the conceptual backbone of the platform that encourages students to explore, reflect, and truly understand.

Joining virtually from the U.S., Turing Award winner Prof. Jeffrey Ullman and the co-founders of Gradiance expressed their strong belief in Dhātu’s vision. Despite the geographical distance, their presence was felt deeply — a moment of pride, where an Indian educational initiative stood in dialogue with global thought leaders.

A key highlight of the event was the unveiling of the Dhātu logo by Chief Guest Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. Inspired by the Fibonacci sequence, the logo is a visual reminder of the harmony, beauty, and order embedded in mathematics. In his address, Prof. Karandikar described Dhātu as a bold and timely step — one that makes math not only accessible but also deeply relevant to the needs of a tech-driven, knowledge-based India.

Shri. Vallish Herur, Managing Trustee of Prayoga, offered an inside look into the ten-month journey of building Dhātu. From ideation and research to prototyping and refining, the process was a labour of love. He announced that a pilot rollout would begin in selected schools during the 2025–26 academic year, with plans to expand in the following phase.

Throughout the event, voices of encouragement resonated from every corner. Eminent speakers including Dr. Tejaswini Ananth Kumar and Prof. Y. Narahari praised the platform’s thoughtfulness and potential to reshape how students relate to math — not as a subject to be feared, but as a way of thinking, questioning, and understanding the world.

As the event neared its close, Dr. K. S. Nagabhushana delivered a moving valedictory address, calling Dhātu a return to our educational roots — a quiet revolution that begins in the classroom, where the seed of curiosity is sown. His words struck a deep chord, reminding all present that meaningful change often begins with the simplest of ideas, nurtured with care.

A live demo of the Dhātu platform followed, revealing an interface that was intuitive, clearly designed with both teachers and learners in mind. The atmosphere was filled with genuine hope — that something truly transformative was taking shape.

More than just a digital learning tool, Dhātu is a platform with a purpose — to help students move beyond rote learning and experience math as a language of life, logic, and wonder. It aims to rekindle joy in learning and build strong conceptual foundations from the school level upwards.

In this journey, Prayoga invites educators, parents, students, and changemakers to engage where learning is led not by fear of failure, but by the excitement of discovery.

Watch the event recording here: https://www.youtube.com/live/qDtKQlfHlaQ 

And with Dhātu, that journey has begun.