Big educational change does not always begin in a metro city. Sometimes, it begins with a vision from a small town.
From Pakur, Jharkhand, Shubham Madhyan, founder and educator at Generation-Z Classes, is building an emerging EdTech ecosystem focused on making quality education more accessible, affordable and technology-driven for students in small cities and rural communities.
Generation-Z Classes
Founded on 1 May 2023, Generation-Z Classes brings together academic coaching, smart learning, advanced test preparation, AI-powered tools and robotics education to create a more future-ready learning experience.
At the heart of Shubham's vision is a simple but important goal: bridging the education gap beyond India's major cities and ensuring that students from smaller communities can access the tools, knowledge and opportunities needed to compete in a rapidly changing world.
Why Small Cities Matter
The education gap in India is not just about quality — it is about visibility. Students in metropolitan cities have access to coaching centres, career counsellors, tech workshops and peer networks that make global opportunities feel attainable. In smaller cities like Pakur, those same opportunities exist but the pathways to them are harder to find.
Madhyan's approach addresses this directly. By combining traditional academic coaching with AI-powered learning tools and robotics education, Generation-Z Classes gives students in smaller communities exposure to the same technologies and preparation methods available in larger cities. The goal is not to replicate a metro experience but to build something designed for the specific needs and constraints of small-city learners.
The Bigger Picture
His journey reflects the potential of technology, innovation and student-first thinking to reshape education and create new possibilities for learners across India. Building from Pakur, thinking beyond boundaries, creating a bigger vision for the future of Indian education.
Generation-Z Classes is still early in its journey — founded barely three years ago — but the foundation is in place: a clear mission, a growing student base, and a model that can be replicated in other small cities facing similar challenges. For Madhyan, the question is not whether students in places like Pakur can compete with their metropolitan peers, but whether they will be given the tools to do so.