Suresh Sathyanarayanan's Edsurance platform champions scientific thinking in schools
Edsurance
, a first-of-its-kind digital educational guidance platform.
Designed to holistically transform the learning journey of Indian students, Edsurance addresses academic, emotional, psychological, and scientific development needs within a single AI-integrated ecosystem.
The significance of this platform has now been recognised internationally, with Edsurance officially published in the
American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation
(Vol. 28, No. 5, May 2025). This milestone positions Edsurance among the first India-origin education models to gain global academic validation through a peer-reviewed journal.
Edsurance is far more than an app or e-learning portal—it is a scientifically constructed educational ecosystem, born out of over four years of intensive field research. Under Mr. Sathyanarayanan's leadership at the UNS Research Council, more than 400 stakeholder interviews and national survey analyses were conducted to map the systemic issues crippling student welfare. These include academic anxiety, emotional distress, lack of scientific inquiry, and the near absence of school-based psychological support.
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In response to these challenges, Edsurance was created with a clear mission: to ensure that every school in India produces at least one young scientist. With its intellectual property protected under the Copyright Act of India (Diary No: 2401/2025-CO/L), the platform offers a multidimensional educational approach aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
'Edsurance is the scientific soul of Indian education—designed to heal, designed to elevate, and designed to ignite a spark in every child who dreams of changing the world,' says Mr.
Sathyanarayanan, the platform's creator and corresponding author of the landmark research article.
Edsurance incorporates 18 interlinked modules that guide a student's journey from emotional well-being to scientific thinking. Among its standout innovations is the introduction of Research and Development education at the school level. This trailblazing initiative empowers high school students to learn how to write research papers—a skill rarely taught even at postgraduate levels.
The platform also offers an unprecedented 24x7 psychological support system, staffed by certified therapists available around the clock. This service addresses rising student depression, anxiety, and emotional trauma—providing students with safe, confidential counseling while equipping parents and educators with indirect monitoring tools that respect student privacy.
Phase 1 of Edsurance's rollout begins with over 1,000 schools in Tamil Nadu, with statewide and national expansion already under discussion with education boards and CSR-driven partners.
The multilingual, mobile-friendly design ensures accessibility for both rural and urban learners, while its AI-based engine dynamically adapts content and support to each user's unique needs.
Key modules include:
● Young Scientist Lab
● Career Mentorship & Skill Development Courses
● 24x7 Mental Wellness & Emotional Counselling
● AI-Based Self-Assessment Tools
● 100 Story Videos for Value Education
● Self-Employment Modules & Digital Library (100+ e-books)
● The Art of Parenting & Family Integration Workshops
These modules collectively support NEP's aim for well-rounded, multidisciplinary, and future-ready students.
'We are not here to produce rank-holders alone. We are here to produce inventors, leaders, and citizens of conscience. One young scientist per school—that is the heartbeat of Edsurance,' asserts Mr. Sathyanarayanan.
Backed by UNS Digital Technologies Pvt. Ltd. and the UNS Research Council, Edsurance represents a new gold standard in educational technology. Unlike conventional ed-tech products focused on test preparation or video lessons, Edsurance serves as both a scientific incubator and a mental health guardian.
It amplifies—not replaces—traditional schooling.
As India continues to grapple with rising student burnout, employability gaps, and a lack of scientific innovation at the grassroots, Edsurance offers a practical, scalable, and emotionally intelligent solution. It has already drawn attention from academic leaders, policymakers, and global education reformists for its hybrid model of emotional healing and scientific cultivation.
For a country on the cusp of transformation, Edsurance offers not only answers but hope. With its launch, Mr. Suresh Sathyanarayanan has reignited a national conversation on what education should truly be: not just informative but transformative.
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