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Ashim DasAshim Das17 yrs 17 yrs
Son of a daily labour
No pucca house, no electricityYounger sister of Ashim is only 8 yrs old
Younger sister of Ashim is only 8 yrs old
Their mother stitches garments for the people in the neighbourhood
Their mother stitches garments for the people in the neighbourhood
Total income of their family is not more than 3500 per month
Total income of their family is not more than 3500 per month
Ashim’s parents dreamt their son would be a doctor one day !
Ashim’s parents dreamt their son would be a doctor one day !
School teachers helped Ashim with books, tution & school fees
School teachers helped Ashim with books, tution & school fees
Ashim passed his Higher Secondary exams with 88%
Ashim passed his Higher Secondary exams with 88%
Tears rolled from the eyes of his mother. How to take Ashim’s study forward ?
Tears rolled from the eyes of his mother. How to take Ashim’s study forward ?
The story of Ashim is often repeated in many households…
The story of Ashim is The story of Ashim is often repeated in many often repeated in many households…households…
Povertyhungerilliteracyunemploymentand lack of
affordable healthcare …
…are major impediments for the growth and development of our nation !
…are major impediments for the growth and development of our nation !
To bring an entire generation out of the cycle of poverty, education is the most powerful tool
To bring an entire generation out of the cycle of poverty, education is the most powerful tool
Despite growing investment in education, India continues to face stern challenges.
35% of its population is illiterate;
only 15% reach high school, and
just 7% are graduate
Despite growing investment in education, India continues to face stern challenges.
35% of its population is illiterate;
only 15% reach high school, and
just 7% are graduate
Secondary education
Secondary education covers 88.5 million students according to 2001 Census
Enrolment figures indicate that only 31 million were attending schools in 2001- 02
Secondary education
Secondary education covers 88.5 million students according to 2001 Census
Enrolment figures indicate that only 31 million were attending schools in 2001- 02
More career options
Helps to achieve a better quality of life
Makes future more stable and secured
Impact of higher education
All this takes the nation out of the clasps of poverty and leads to prosperity
More career options
Helps to achieve a better quality of life
Makes future more stable and secured
Impact of higher education
All this takes the nation out of the clasps of poverty and leads to prosperity
Some alarming facts affecting education
• 55% of India’s population are living in poverty
• Financial aid to economically weaker section of students are grossly inadequate
• Government support extends till Class VIII
Some alarming facts affecting education
• 55% of India’s population are living in poverty
• Financial aid to economically weaker section of students are grossly inadequate
• Government support extends till Class VIII
“No single government program could be expected to solve problems & instead we require a multiplicity of vehicles”.
Amartya SenNalanda, August 2009
“No single government program could be expected to solve problems & instead we require a multiplicity of vehicles”.
Amartya SenNalanda, August 2009
Anant Education Initiative
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Our VisionEmpower education eliminate poverty
Anant education initiative
Our VisionEmpower education eliminate poverty
Promote educationculture and all around development of the society irrespective of any cast, creed, faith or race
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Our mission
Scholarships to meritorious students from the economically weaker section of the society
Supporting educational infrastructure
Facilitate vocational training
Scholarships to Meritorious Students Students who have secured 70% or above in their Higher Secondary exams will get scholarships for their higher studies
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50% of the total number of scholarships will be given to meritorious girl students
For the Scholarship holders Book grants & cycles
Motivational programs
Soft skill development
Knowledge workshopFor betterment of the
economically weaker
section of the society
To establish collaborations with national & international organizations to meet our objectives.
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To establish collaborations with national & international organizations to meet our objectives.
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To work in partnership with the Government and other state, central or local bodies
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To work in partnership with the Government and other state, central or local bodies
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Seize the moment between us.
For the moment that becomes a turning point.
To reach out and touch someone.
It feels so good.
Looking forward for your full hearted support and co-operation.
THANK YOU !
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