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Ranjani Saigal 06/25/2026 President of the Boston Chapter of the Vidya Bharati Foundation, sits down with Lokvani to share the transformative mission behind one of India’s largest education initiatives.Mona also previews the highly anticipated Vidya Bharati Gala, taking place on July 12th at the Burlington Marriott. Learn how you can get involved, support a child’s journey, or even adopt a school. This video features an interview with Mona Chopra, President of the Boston chapter of the Vidya Bharati Foundation, discussing the organization's mission and their upcoming gala event. Mission: A non-governmental organization dedicated to providing quality, value-based K-12 education (referred to as sanskar) to children in India, particularly in low-income, rural, and tribal areas [ History & Scale: Founded in 1951 in Gorakhpur, UP, the foundation has grown to support approximately 12,000 formal and informal schools across India [ Approach: They provide a "full plate" of education that supports students from K-12 through university, aiming to create productive, skilled, and community-minded citizens [ The organization is hosting their second annual Vidya Bharati Gala to raise funds and awareness [ Event Details: July 12th at the Burlington Marriott, starting at 6:00 p.m. Attendees can meet representatives from India and learn about the organization firsthand [ Contribution Options: * Adopt a child: Costs approximately $500/year (covers education, clothes, etc.) [ Adopt a school: A one-time contribution of $15,000–$25,000 allows for sponsoring a village school and the option to name it after family members [ Volunteerism: The foundation operates with volunteers and is looking for help with event support, outreach, and marketing [ For more information, you can reach out to Mona Chopra directly or visit the official Vidya Bharati Foundation website [ Video URL: You may also access this article through our web-site http://www.lokvani.com/ |
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