Launching the Navi Mumbai Edition
Local Gyan has created a special WhatsApp group for nature lovers, architecture aficionados, educators, parents, and curious minds across Navi Mumbai. Rooted in the spirit of place-based learning, this group is a growing community that explores the many layers of our surroundings holistically—people, places, plants, animals, architecture, geology, and everyday life. Whether it’s spotting butterflies in Belapur, identifying flying seed pods in Kharghar, or tracing the laterite hills and heritage temples of Nerul, each discovery becomes a doorway into deeper learning.
At its core, Local Gyan emphasises connecting deeply with our own local environment—its natural landscapes, cultural heritage, historical landmarks, and even everyday spaces. It means learning by engaging with the real-life stories and tangible elements of the place you call home. This approach encourages us to explore our surroundings, understand our heritage (both built and unbuilt), and develop a strong sense of pride and belonging in our community. It’s not just academic learning; it’s experiential, community-focused, and empowering because it teaches us to nurture, protect, and celebrate the legacy around us, ultimately reaffirming our identity and connection to our city.
Come be part of the conversation, the learning, and the joy of discovering Navi Mumbai’s Local Gyan- Click here.
Navi Mumbai Explorers
2-Day Science & Discovery Workshops
What if the world around you were your classroom? In these 2-day science adventures, kids will chase ancient dinosaurs, track the journey of water, understand the planning of Navi Mumbai, follow their trash, uncover the secrets of atoms, invent their own games, and create science magic! With hands-on experiments, exciting field trips, and mind-blowing discoveries, learning has never been this fun! 🎨🌍⚛️
What are the different adventures you can explore?
- Land Reclamation & City Planning: Explore how marshes and mangroves were transformed into India’s largest planned city by CIDCO.
- Volcanism & the Parsik Hills: Discover the ancient volcanic origins of the Parsik Hills and their role in shaping Navi Mumbai’s landscape.
- Water Supply & Distribution: Trace the journey of drinking water from Morbe Dam to your home, and learn how the city stays hydrated.
- Stormwater & Flooding: Understand how drains, gutters, and creeks work to manage rainwater—and why waterlogging still happens.
- Wastewater & Sewage Systems: Dive into the underground world of sewage lines, treatment plants, and how dirty water is cleaned and reused.
- Solid Waste Management: Follow the life of your garbage—from bin to dump—and explore segregation, recycling, and composting.
- Urban Markets & Local Economies (Internship at Vashi Market): Get hands-on experience with the hustle of APMC Market and learn how food travels from farm to plate.
- Neighbourhood Design & Urban Planning: Learn how roads, parks, and buildings are planned, and try redesigning your own colony or sector.
- Final Showcase: Reimagine Navi Mumbai: Apply everything you’ve learned to design a better, more sustainable Navi Mumbai in your own creative way.
- Civic Roles & Everyday Heroes: Meet the people who keep your city running—engineers, sweepers, vendors, and planners—and appreciate their impact.
How can we help you?
1. Rainbow Textbook Series
Fun, hands-on booklets blending STEAM with local culture, ecology, and traditions for 1st-7th standard students—learning rooted in real life!
2. Hands-On Activities
Engaging experiments, projects, and DIY tasks that connect classroom learning to local environments, making education interactive and practical.
3. Field-Based Exploration
Curated trips that turn the world into a classroom—observing nature, industries, and heritage while reflecting through fun activities.
