PlanetRead is dedicated to improving reading skills around the world through media and technology. PlanetRead has pioneered the concept of SLS (Same Language Subtitling) to provide reading practice on a mass scale through scientific research. Filmsongs broadcast on Doordarshan,
India's National channel, provide regular reading practice for nearly300 million people. SLS for literacy was first conceived at the Indian Insititute of Management, Ahmedabad. PlanetRead is supported by The Google Foundation, Doordarshan, India's National Literacy Mission and the Ashoka Foundation among others.