Explore program implemented through the Asha trainers represents our scale initiative. They provide a basic introduction to CS, AI and career options to students in classes 6 to 9. Each trainer introduces these topics to about 2000 students in 20 schools for 3 to 6 hours a year. While we cannot provide the full support offered under our Primary and Middle School programmes to all schools, Explore program also paves the way to engage these schools by giving them access to Asha's scalable initiatives and guiding them in using them effectively. This includes the Asha Kanini platform, which supports teaching across all subjects, and access to our Computer Science curriculum. Explore directly paved the way for the ACE program.

Today, the Explore programme reaches over 550 schools across five districts in Tamil Nadu. Students participate in five engaging one-hour Computer Science activities that introduce them to different areas of Computer Science. Originally focused on programming, the programme has since expanded to include Digital Literacy, with activities carefully chosen to teach key Computer Science concepts in an engaging and enjoyable way.

Through the Explore programme, students are introduced to the fundamentals of using computers through engaging, activity-based Digital Literacy lessons. The activities help students build confidence in using computers while developing essential digital skills needed for learning and everyday life. Explore the Digital Literacy Activities here. Through the interactions following the sessions, our trainers ensure the children gain an understanding of the common aspects of computer usage like saving your work and making it accessible across devices, Internet safety and safe practices, how the computer and the Internet work.