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Empowering 14,000 students across our network of 26 schools
We are on a mission to maximise the potential of children and young adults from underserved communities in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur with high quality, holistic education through government partnerships in a PPP model
How Akanksha is helping children, families and communities break out of generational poverty with quality education
26
Schools
14,000
Students
850+
Educators
Underserved to Unstoppable
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We receive more than twice the number of applications per seat in our schools
2.4x
Akanksha students that graduate with better performance than state or national average
78%
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Akanksha Alumni employed full-time/part-time/ self-employed
68%
Akanksha Alumni giving back to the community
35%
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All 105 Pimpri Chinchwad schools and 82 Nagpur schools have successfully reformed Student Management Committees
100%
Enrollment in Nagpur schools has increased significantly
12%
The School Project
Government Partners
Pradeep Mukherjee
Founder Director at Confluence Coaching & Consulting
Rahul Mookerjee
Managing Director, YoNao Capital
Ramesh Srinivasan
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, Inc. United States
Sameer Bendre
India Country Head, Share Our Strength; Managing Partner, Scalar Consultants LLP
Sudhanshu Vats
Managing Director, Pidilite Industries, Limited
Vandana Goyal
Ex-CEO, The Akanksha Foundation
Aditya Natraj
Founder & Director, Kaivalya Education Foundation
Pradeep Mukherjee
Founder Director at Confluence Coaching & Consulting
Rahul Mookerjee
Managing Director, YoNao Capital
Ramesh Srinivasan
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, Inc. United States
Sameer Bendre
India Country Head, Share Our Strength; Managing Partner, Scalar Consultants LLP
Sudhanshu Vats
Managing Director, Pidilite Industries, Limited
Vandana Goyal
Ex-CEO, The Akanksha Foundation
Aditya Natraj
Founder & Director, Kaivalya Education Foundation
Pradeep Mukherjee
Founder Director at Confluence Coaching & Consulting
Rahul Mookerjee
Managing Director, YoNao Capital
Ramesh Srinivasan
Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, Inc. United States
Sameer Bendre
India Country Head, Share Our Strength; Managing Partner, Scalar Consultants LLP
Sudhanshu Vats
Managing Director, Pidilite Industries, Limited
Vandana Goyal
Ex-CEO, The Akanksha Foundation
Aditya Natraj
Founder & Director, Kaivalya Education Foundation
Saurabh Taneja
CEO, The Akanksha Foundation
Anu Aga
Ex-Chairperson, Thermax
Meher Pudumjee
Chairperson, Thermax Ltd
Nandita Dugar
Ex-Consultant, Boston Consulting Group
Neel Shahani
Ex-Banker (Barclays, JP Morgan)
Shaheen Mistri
Founder of Akanksha; CEO, Teach for India
Srila Chatterjee
COO and Executive Producer, Highlight Films
VT Bharadwaj
General Partner, A91 Partners
Saurabh Taneja
CEO, The Akanksha Foundation
Anu Aga
Ex-Chairperson, Thermax
Meher Pudumjee
Chairperson, Thermax Ltd
Nandita Dugar
Ex-Consultant, Boston Consulting Group
Neel Shahani
Ex-Banker (Barclays, JP Morgan)
Shaheen Mistri
Founder of Akanksha; CEO, Teach for India
Srila Chatterjee
COO and Executive Producer, Highlight Films
VT Bharadwaj
General Partner, A91 Partners
Saurabh Taneja
CEO, The Akanksha Foundation
Anu Aga
Ex-Chairperson, Thermax
Meher Pudumjee
Chairperson, Thermax Ltd
Nandita Dugar
Ex-Consultant, Boston Consulting Group
Neel Shahani
Ex-Banker (Barclays, JP Morgan)
Shaheen Mistri
Founder of Akanksha; CEO, Teach for India
Srila Chatterjee
COO and Executive Producer, Highlight Films
VT Bharadwaj
General Partner, A91 Partners
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What makes Akanksha schools unique?
Akanksha enrols students in Kindergarten and tracks them until they begin to work, building a 20-year partnership with them, their parents, and their community
How can I donate to Akanksha?
You can donate to Akanksha by visiting our website's "Donate" page and choosing your preferred donation method. Your support helps transform the lives of underserved children.
How can I apply for a role at Akanksha?
You can apply to Akanksha by visiting our "Join Us" page, exploring current openings, and submitting your application online. We invite you to be a part of our journey to make a meaningful impact.
How can I volunteer?
You can volunteer with Akanksha by visiting our "Join Us" page and signing up. Together, we can inspire change and empower children.
Where are Akanksha schools located?
Akanksha schools are located in Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur.
