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Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Saurabh Taneja, CEO of the Akanksha Foundation, shares how his team is transforming education in India through deep community engagement, purpose-driven teaching, and innovative public-private partnerships.
In this episode, we explore:
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Why access isn’t the biggest issue in India’s education system—but learning outcomes are
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How Akanksha schools blend social work, pedagogy, and emotional support to reshape student trajectories
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The role of India’s CSR law in driving philanthropic investment in education
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What alumni are doing to give back, and why many return to teach
This is a powerful look at how schools can become joyful, rigorous, and transformative spaces—especially for children from underserved communities.
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