Dr. Madhav Chavan, co-founder of Pratham Education Foundation, was awarded the Qimpro Award for introducing world-class quality practices in an education institution. The Qimpro Awards, known as one of India’s top quality honors, recognize exceptional achievements in performance, corporate governance, and social responsibility.
Read More“I had friends working for women’s liberation and others promoting the popularization of science. I told them—none of these goals are possible if people cannot read and write.”— Dr. Madhav Chavan, co-founder of Pratham In 2012, Dr. Chavan received the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Prize for his work in providing quality education to…
Read MoreDr. Madhav Chavan was awarded within the Social Enterprise Category (2010). This award recognizes leaders that have made a difference by carving a niche for themselves and creating an edge above their peers.
Read More“Pratham’s approach to improving educational quality is targeted, cost-effective and sustainable. By collaborating closely with government and local communities, Pratham has shown tremendous results and improved millions of children’s lives.” — Henry R. Kravis, founding partner, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co and alumnus and trustee, Claremont McKenna College Pratham was selected as the 2010 winner…
Read MorePratham was recognized for its innovation in education through the Read India program. The EMPI Group of Institutions launched the Indian Innovation Awards in 2005 as part of the broader initiative called Mission Innovative India, which was started by former President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.
Read MoreMr. Banmali Agrawala is a veteran in the energy domain. With a diverse and global experience spanning over three decades, he has spearheaded national and international organisations. Currently, he is the President, Infrastructure and Defence & Aerospace at Tata Sons Private Limited.
Read MoreDr. Madhav Chavan co-founded Pratham to address the problems of universal primary education in Mumbai. Since then, he has led the development of the organisation, pioneering large-scale innovations to address literacy challenges among India’s underserved children.
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