1. Ashim Das
17 yrs

2. Ashim Das
17 yrs
Son of a daily labour

3. Younger sister of Ashim is only 8 yrs old
Ashim Das
17 yrs
Son of a daily labour
Younger sister of Ashim is only 8 yrs old
No pucca house, no electricity

4. Younger sister of Ashim is only 8 yrs old
Their mother stitches garments for the people in the neighbourhood

5. Their mother stitches garments for the people in the neighbourhood
Total income of their family is not more than per month

6. Total income of their family is not more than 3500 per month
Ashim’s parents dreamt their son would be a doctor one day !

7. Ashim’s parents dreamt their son would be a doctor one day !
School teachers helped Ashim with books, tution & school fees

8. Ashim passed his Higher Secondary exams with 88%
School teachers helped Ashim with books, tution & school fees
Ashim passed his Higher Secondary exams with 88%

9. Ashim passed his Higher Secondary exams with 88%
Tears rolled from the eyes of his mother. How to take Ashim’s study forward ?

10. The story of Ashim is often repeated in many households…
Tears rolled from the eyes of his mother. How to take Ashim’s study forward ?

11. …are major impediments for the growth and development of our nation !
The story of Ashim is often repeated in many households…
Poverty
…are major impediments for the growth and development of our nation !
hunger
illiteracy
unemployment
and lack of
affordable healthcare …

12. …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

13. 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

14. 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 million students according to Census
Enrolment figures indicate that only 31 million were attending schools in

15. Impact of higher education
Secondary education
Secondary education covers million students according to Census
Enrolment figures indicate that only 31 million were attending schools in
Impact of higher education
More career options
Helps to achieve a better quality of life
Makes future more stable and secured
All this takes the nation out of the clasps of poverty and leads to prosperity

16. Impact of higher education Some alarming facts affecting education
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

17. 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 Sen
Nalanda, August 2009

18. Anant Education Initiative
“No single government program could be expected to solve problems & instead we require a multiplicity of vehicles”.
Amartya Sen
Nalanda, August 2009
Anant Education Initiative

19. Anant Education Initiative Anant Education Initiative Our Vision
Empower education eliminate poverty

20. Our Vision
Empower education eliminate poverty
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Promote education culture and all around development of the society irrespective of any cast, creed, faith or race

21. Anant education initiative
Our mission
Scholarships to meritorious students from the economically weaker section of the society
Supporting educational infrastructure
Facilitate vocational training
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22. Influence decision makers
To raise funds
Create mass awareness
Influence decision makers
Scholarships to Meritorious Students    Students who have secured 70% or above in their Higher Secondary exams will get scholarships for their higher studies
For the Scholarship holders
Book grants & cycles
Motivational programs
Soft skill development
Knowledge workshop
50% of the total number of scholarships will be given to meritorious girl students
For betterment of the economically weaker section of the society
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23. Anant education initiative
To establish collaborations with national & international organizations to meet our objectives.

24. To establish collaborations with national & international organizations to meet our objectives.
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Anant education initiative
To work in partnership with the Government and other state, central or local bodies

25. Seize the moment between us.
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.
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Looking forward for your full hearted support and co-operation.
THANK YOU !