1. Ashim Das 17 yrs

2. Ashim Das 17 yrs Son of a daily labour

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

4. Their mother stitches garments for the people in the neighbourhood

5. Total income of their family is not more than 3500 per month

6. Ashim’s parents dreamt their son would be a doctor one day !

7. School teachers helped Ashim with books, tution & school fees

8. Ashim passed his Higher Secondary exams with 88%

9. 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…

11. Poverty hunger illiteracy unemployment and lack of affordable healthcare … …are major impediments for the growth and development of our nation !

12. To bring an entire generation out of the cycle of poverty, education is the most powerful tool

13. 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 88.5 million students according to 2001 Census  Enrolment figures indicate that only 31 million were attending schools in 2001- 02

15. 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

16.  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. “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. Our Vision Empower education eliminate poverty Anant education initiative

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

21. Our mission  Scholarships to meritorious students from the economically weaker section of the society  Supporting educational infrastructure  Facilitate vocational training

22. Scholarships to Meritorious Students Students who have secured 70% or above in their Higher Secondary exams will get scholarships for their higher studies Anant Education Initiative 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 workshop To raise funds Create mass awareness Influence decision makers For betterment of the economically weaker section of the society

23. To establish collaborations with national & international organizations to meet our objectives. Anant education initiative

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

25. To work in partnership with the Government and other state, central or local bodies Anant education initiative 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 ! Anant education initiative