Vaidra
About
Vaidra is dedicated to making education accessible to all by bridging the language gap in learning. We provide free educational audiobooks in regional Indian languages, empowering learners who may face barriers with traditional educational resources.
Our goal is to democratize knowledge and create equal opportunities for learning, regardless of language proficiency or literacy levels.
Vaidra was founded in 2024 in Bellevue, Washington, by Venkata Anirudh Devireddy, its Founder and CEO. It is registered as Vaidra Education, a Washington State nonprofit corporation.
Founder & CEO
Venkata Anirudh Devireddy founded Vaidra in 2024 and leads it as CEO from Bellevue, Washington. The founder built the platform end to end, from the website and volunteer system to the pipeline that publishes new audiobooks and courses in Indian languages every week, and leads Vaidra's volunteer team and its school and NGO partnerships, which reach a network of 60,000+ students across 450+ schools in India.
Chief Operating Officer
Yug is an incoming 12th grader, and has recently completed his IB diploma at Interlake High School. As COO, he focuses on managing resources and supporting the team's day to day operations so everyone can do their best work. Outside of his administrative tasks, he aspires to be an electrical engineer, and enjoys playing cricket, as well as 3D printing.
Chief Technology Officer
Aaroh was a passionate problem-solver from a young age, captivated by the challenges of robotics, rocketry, and autonomous systems. His seven years in VEX Robotics and leadership in projects like an autonomous VTOL plane for early fire detection honed his technical and collaborative skills. Now, as Chief Technology Officer of Vaidra, Aaroh drives technical excellence, overseeing the platform and tools that align with the organization's mission to give the gift of learning to everyone. He blends strategic vision with hands-on engineering, ensuring projects are executed with precision and impact. Aaroh's commitment to turning challenges into opportunities, rooted in his love for logic and creativity, fuels his work to create meaningful change. Whether building systems or mentoring teams, he brings dedication and ingenuity to every endeavor, inspired by the belief that collaborative innovation can transform lives.
Chief Marketing Officer
Jaanvi is an adaptable and hard-working student who is proud to be part of the team at Vaidra. Her experience and work ethic stem from her fascination and involvement in a wide variety of topics. In school, Jaanvi is an involved member of many clubs, and she is an athlete on the school's swim team. She has also played viola for 8 years, operates an art account on social media, and has experience volunteering and working with a diverse range of individuals. Because of this, Jaanvi is a great team player who is always ready to help, whether that means leading or collaborating on projects or assignments. At the same time, she works well independently, her unwavering curiosity leading her to complete many projects of her own. As the Chief Marketing Manager, she is dedicated to utilizing her skills to gain reach and grow the organization through social media and other tools. Her knowledge of trending topics, her passion, and her creativity make her a well-rounded and capable member of Vaidra's team.
Lead Teacher
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The people who make Vaidra possible
Reaching a network of 60,000+ students across 450+ schools in India, bringing accessible education in their mother tongue.
Affiliated with JNTU Hyderabad and part of the Siddhartha Group of Institutions (est. 1994), SIET is an AICTE-approved, NBA-accredited engineering college near Hyderabad. Its mission to develop socially conscious technocrats aligns closely with Vaidra's goal of making quality education accessible to all.
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Autonomous engineering college in Puttur, Andhra Pradesh (est. 2001), permanently affiliated with JNTUA and AICTE-approved. NAAC A+ (Cycle-II) and NBA-accredited, SIETK offers UG, PG, and diploma programs under Siddharth Institutions, including the former SISTK campus, expanding access to quality technical education across the region.
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Kanchikacherla, Andhra Pradesh
A government Zilla Parishad secondary school serving learners across the Kanchikacherla region. This partnership extends Vaidra's mother-tongue courses and audiobooks into a public-school classroom, where English-first digital tools often fall short, so students can learn science, skills, and self-improvement in languages they already speak.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
A Chennai nonprofit (est. 1988) that runs a free school from kindergarten to Class 12 at Kasuva, Tiruvallur, along with after-school study centres in 50+ locations, community colleges, and homes for children and elders. The partnership brings Vaidra's mother-tongue courses and audiobooks to Sevalaya students across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
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Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
Founded in 1969 by Vicente Ferrer, RDT works in 3,900+ villages across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Its supplementary schools give children in government schools extra tuition close to home, and its inclusive schools and rehabilitation centres support children with disabilities. The partnership brings Vaidra's mother-tongue courses and audiobooks to RDT's network of 54,000+ students.
Visit website →Speakers are the voice of Vaidra. They record high-quality audiobooks in various Indian languages, making knowledge accessible to millions who prefer listening over reading.
Apply as SpeakerTeachers create structured courses and educational content. They guide students through comprehensive learning paths, assessments, and interactive sessions.
Apply as TeacherWe're always looking for volunteers, partners, and supporters who share our vision of accessible education for all. Whether you can contribute content, technical expertise, or spread the word about our initiative, we'd love to hear from you.
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