Can One School Transform a City? Why Our Franchisees Think It Can


How Podar Smarter School Franchisees are Igniting Local Revolutions – Campus by Campus.

When individuals talk about transforming a city, they envision mega-infrastructure, billion-dollar technology parks, or massive factories. However, at times, actual change starts with something very basic – a school.

At Podar Smarter Schools, we’ve seen this happen in real life. Throughout India, our franchisees are demonstrating how a single well-executed, mission-driven school can change the direction of an entire neighbourhood, economically, socially, and emotionally. Here’s why they and we do, too.

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A New School Means a New Economy

When a Podar Smarter Schools is set up in a city, the local economy starts changing. From recruiting teachers and administrative personnel to finding vendors for uniforms, books, transportation, and food, suddenly, dozens of new employment opportunities are generated.

In towns and Tier 2–3 cities, this impact is amplified. We’ve seen mothers become teachers, young graduates become coordinators, and local entrepreneurs find steady business supplying school services. For many, it’s not just a job. It’s the start of a more secure future.

Education That Keeps Talent Local

Without good schools to attend, most families have to relocate to larger cities. This means that local communities lose out on income as well as the emotional benefits that come with having their children nearby. But when a Podar school opens its doors, things work the other way.

Kids remain. Families remain. Talent remains. Parents no longer need to make sacrifices when it comes to education or move to find it. This makes local roots deeper and keeps potential in the city, creating a stronger community.

Shifting the Way Parents Think About Education

Podar Smarter Schools don’t just educate in math and science. We revolutionize the way people think about what education is. Parents who were once all about rote learning begin to recognize the importance of well-rounded growth, empathy, creativity, technology skills, and emotional smarts.

Franchisees frequently relate anecdotal instances of how reluctant parents became ardent supporters. Within a few years, Podar becomes the gold standard for learning in the city, not only in academics, but also in the values it instils.

Uplifting Literacy, One Batch at a Time

Each school that opens with the Podar brand helps raise literacy and awareness levels in its area. And it doesn’t stop at the students; the parents get involved, become aware, and are more invested in education as a whole.

This ripple effect produces a better-informed and empowered population and triggers a virtuous cycle that affects everything from civic engagement to job opportunities.

More Than a Franchise – A Local Movement

Our franchisees don’t merely run schools, they drive local transformation. They are regarded as role models, employers, and community catalysts. From conducting health camps and parenting workshops to fostering eco-consciousness, Podar schools tend to become the hub of community activity.

One School, Many Ripples

So, can one school actually transform a city? Our franchisees will attest: Yes. Absolutely.

Because when that school embodies a 97-year tradition of excellence, innovation, and purpose, it’s not merely educating kids. It’s reshaping the future of the city. Be the change your city needs. Open a Podar Smarter Schools.