Vaidra
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Vaidra?
Vaidra is a free education platform that publishes audiobooks, short video courses with quizzes, and research-paper explainers in Indian languages, so students can learn in their mother tongue. It currently offers 56 audiobooks, 79 courses and 5 research explainers.
Why learn in your mother tongue?
Students understand new ideas faster in the language they speak at home. India's National Education Policy 2020 (paragraph 4.11) recommends the home language or mother tongue as the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5, and preferably until Grade 8 and beyond. Vaidra gives students free lessons in those languages outside the classroom. NEP 2020 (PDF)
Who founded Vaidra and who runs it?
Venkata Anirudh Devireddy founded Vaidra in 2024 and leads it as Founder & CEO. The founder built the platform and runs it with Yug Maheshwari (Chief Operating Officer), Aaroh (Chief Technology Officer), Jaanvi Patel (Chief Marketing Officer), lead teachers Manas Jain and Sriman, and a team of volunteers. About the founder
Is Vaidra a registered nonprofit?
Yes. Vaidra is operated by Vaidra Education, a nonprofit corporation registered in Washington State in December 2025, with a federal Employer Identification Number (EIN). The formation and EIN documents are published on the Nonprofit Status page. Nonprofit Status
Is Vaidra really free?
Yes. Every audiobook, course and research explainer is free, with no ads and no paid tier. A free account is only needed to track course progress and save bookmarks.
Which languages does Vaidra support?
Content is available in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Kannada, Bengali, Punjabi, English. The website interface can also be switched to Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Kannada, Punjabi and Bengali.
Who does Vaidra serve?
Students in India who learn best in their mother tongue. Vaidra works with school and NGO partners including Sevalaya (Chennai), the Rural Development Trust (Anantapur), Siddhartha Institute of Engineering and Technology, Siddharth Institute of Engineering & Technology (Puttur) and Zilla Parishad High School, Kanchikacherla, which together reach a network of 60,000+ students across 450+ schools.
Where is Vaidra based?
Vaidra is run from Bellevue, Washington, in the United States, and serves learners in India.
How can I volunteer with Vaidra?
Apply on the Volunteer page as a speaker (narrate or translate audiobooks) or a teacher (build courses). The founder reviews every application. Volunteer
How do I contact Vaidra?
Email contact@vaidra.org. Press and partnership requests are welcome; the Press page has a fact sheet and founder bio. Press