An early morning journey from your hotel to Akshaypatra.
Witness the inspiring operations of Akshaypatra, a leading organization fighting childhood hunger. Dive into their bustling midday meal kitchen, where dedicated staff prepare nutritious meals for over 2 million children across India.
Savor a delicious breakfast at Akshaypatra.
Travel onward to the countryside surrounding Navalagund, where transformative initiatives await.
Step into the verdant fields and witness the impact of the Farm Pond program. Learn how these ingenious rainwater harvesting structures empower farmers to overcome water scarcity, increase crop yields, and secure their livelihoods.
Visit the vibrant classrooms of Skill in Village (SiV), where primary and upper primary school students are nurtured with essential life skills and English communication abilities. Immerse yourself in their interactive and engaging learning environment that fosters confidence, leadership, and a love for learning.
1. Explore the cutting-edge labs and facilities that equip rural youth with the skills and resources to thrive in the modern economy. This entrepreneurial hub ignites innovation and empowers aspiring changemakers.
2. Understanding RTTC and how it reimagines rural development with AI-powered software, drones, and satellite data, driving efficiency and impact.
Enjoy a delicious catered lunch at the Deshpande Education Trust (DET), where you can connect with fellow participants and program facilitators.
Attend the concluding sessions of Startup Dialogue at Deshpande Startups and gain valuable insights into the Indian startup ecosystem. (02:00 pm – 04:15 pm).
Option 2: People Can Choose To Be Part Of SkillPlus-R Program:Visit to SkillPlus Program which is designed to bridge the education-employment skill gap through demand-driven, industry-specific programs. This enables to transform unemployed rural youth into skilled intrapreneurs, possessing relevant skills for evolving job roles. You can witness how the rural youth is trained in real-world scenarios and given hands-on experience in their chosen fields.
Option 3: For Those Seeking Relaxation:Opt to return to your hotel and unwind after a day of enriching experiences. You will be dropped back to the hotel. (02:00 pm).
An early morning journey from your hotel to Akshaypatra.
Witness the inspiring operations of Akshaypatra, a leading organization fighting childhood hunger. Dive into their bustling midday meal kitchen, where dedicated staff prepare nutritious meals for over 2 million children across India.
Savor a delicious breakfast at Akshaypatra
1. Explore the cutting-edge labs and facilities that equip rural youth with the skills and resources to thrive in the modern economy. This entrepreneurial hub ignites innovation and empowers aspiring changemakers.
2. Understanding RTTC and how it reimagines rural development with AI-powered software, drones, and satellite data, driving efficiency and impact.
Visit to the Early Spark School, where innovative teaching methods and technology empower young learners to master foundational English skills and build social-emotional competencies.
Visit the vibrant classrooms of Skill in Village (SiV), where primary and upper primary school students are nurtured with essential life skills and English communication abilities. Immerse yourself in their interactive and engaging learning environment that fosters confidence, leadership, and a love for learning.
Enjoy a delicious catered lunch at the Deshpande Education Trust (DET), where you can connect with fellow participants and program facilitators.
Visit to SkillPlus Program which is designed to bridge the education-employment skill gap through demand-driven, industry-specific programs. This enables to transform unemployed rural youth into skilled intrapreneurs, possessing relevant skills for evolving job roles. You can witness how the rural youth is trained in real-world scenarios and given hands-on experience in their chosen fields.
Speakers
Gururaj Desh DeshpandeDeshpande Foundation
Pixxel
The Better India
Speakers
Neetu YadavAnimall
Majority
Ergos
Falca E Solutions
Speakers
Yamika MehraFavcy
KOSHA
Godaam
Wide Mobility
Storywallahs
10xBluejay
Speakers
Jatin MadhraBlume
Upsurge Enterprise Solutions
Investor
Accel
Ankur Capital
The Indian Startup Community
Favcy
Indian Silicon Valley Podcast
Speakers
Dr Sapna PotiOffice of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India
Aequs
Cunomial
Tata Motors
Deshpande Startups
Session Speakers
Prasanna KhemariyaCEO
Srijan
Global CTO
Deshpande Foundation
Chairperson
Arghyam
Partner
Bain Capital
Session Speakers
Subra SureshPresident
Nanyang University
President
University of New Brunswick
CEO
Deshpande Foundation
Vice President
Strategic Partnerships
Deshpande Foundation
Session Speakers
Dr Vaibhav TidkeCEO
S4S Technologies
Head
Samunnati Foundation
Director
Nanopix
Partner
Accel Ventures
Session Speakers
RCM ReddyEx IAS
CEO SchoolNet
Lead
YEP Program
TCS
Executive Director
DDQIC at Queen’s University
Managing Trustee & CEO
Deshpande Skilling
Session Speakers
Mayank GandhiFounder
Global Vikas Trust
CEO
Rainmatter Foundation
Co-Founder & CEO
RangDe
CSR Business Partner
Bayer
President
RTIKC
Deshpande Foundation
Session Speakers
Prasanna KhemariyaCEO
Srijan
Global CTO
Deshpande Foundation
Chairperson
Arghyam
Partner
Bain Capital
Session Speakers
Subra SureshPresident
Nanyang University
President
University of New Brunswick
CEO
Deshpande Foundation
Vice President
Strategic Partnerships
Deshpande Foundation
Session Speakers
Dr Vaibhav TidkeCEO
S4S Technologies
Head
Samunnati Foundation
Director
Nanopix
Partner
Accel Ventures
Session Speakers
RCM ReddyEx IAS
CEO SchoolNet
Lead
YEP Program
TCS
Executive Director
DDQIC at Queen’s University
Managing Trustee & CEO
Deshpande Skilling
Session Speakers
Mayank GandhiFounder
Global Vikas Trust
CEO
Rainmatter Foundation
Co-Founder & CEO
RangDe
CSR Business Partner
Bayer
President
RTIKC
Deshpande Foundation