Reflections on the 40 year journey of VIDYA
“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela
We have come a long way
As VIDYA celebrates 40 years of empowering lives through education, our mission remains steadfast: to transform each student into a leader of change by offering opportunities to learn, earn, and excel. In this milestone year, our goal is to double the number of beneficiaries we reach, bringing life- changing education and empowerment to even more individuals across India. Our top priority is the Discovery Hub—an international center of excellence in skill development that will equip disadvantaged students across India with 21st-century skills in AI, entrepreneurship, and leadership. This Hub will also foster creativity in the arts—music, dance, theater, and sports—offering scholarships and exceptional training to unlock students’ potential.
Our expansion goals include:
- Growing our Digital Skills, OBE, and NIOS programs nationwide.
- Establishing a VIDYA East Zone presence.
- Forging partnerships with governments, NGOs, and corporates to enhance skills, careers,
and placement opportunities. - Elevating VIDYA’s brand through awards, a film, and a book that captures our journey.
- Developing VIDYA in a Box, a scalable model for easy expansion into new regions.
- Documenting our work through blogs, papers, and presentations for educators and
advocates. - Building a dedicated Fundraising Department to bring these dreams to life.
- Strengthening our Finance, Admin, HR, and Governance systems for greater professionalism.
This is our vision for VIDYA’s 40th year: to bring transformative education, skills, and opportunity to
every student, empowering them to create a brighter future for themselves and their communities.