अपने गाँव के सितारेProfessionals from Bihar's villages and cities, showing students what's possible
Every person here grew up in Bihar and now works as an engineer, doctor, officer, researcher, or founder. Find someone from your district, read their story, and see that your dream has a path.
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From a student's struggle to a state-wide movement
Ritesh Jha
Author & Founder, Rising Bihar. From Madhubani, Bihar.
"I wanted to build the platform I wished I had when I was a student in Bihar."
- 2015
Early Days in Bihar
Faced firsthand the challenges of getting quality career guidance and mentorship.
- 2018
The Idea is Born
Realised that many successful professionals from Bihar wanted to give back to their roots.
- 2021
Founding Rising Bihar
Launched the platform to connect rural students with expert contributors and professionals.
- 2023
Publishing his Vision
Authored 'Rising Education in India' to chart a bold new path for inclusive education.
- Today
Empowering Thousands
Building a community that guides over 12,000 students across 38 districts.
Give 25 minutes to a dream
Join the community and give students a face they can believe in. You choose how you help: a group session, a school visit, answering questions, or sharing your story.
Apply
Fill in a short form about you, your work, and how you'd like to help. It takes about 5 minutes.
We review
Our team checks your details and LinkedIn profile before anything is published.
Your profile goes live
Students across Bihar can find you, and we'll email you when your profile is up.
How we keep students safe
Every mentoring session is a group session with a teacher present. Professionals and students don't exchange personal phone numbers or social media. Every member's identity and work details are checked before their profile goes live.