We hope to create leaders who will be the inspiration and agents of change in their local communities
Our MISSION
Our mission is to facilitate education to 30 children per year from India by funding and training them to attend the top universities across India. We hope to bring about a change in their home communities and seek to build a network in every state in India.
We believe in a holistic approach by mentoring these exceptional children so that their talent is harnessed to become future leaders in the public, private, non-profit sectors and in their home communities.
Our Vision
To create an India where the most gifted children flourish, regardless of their socioeconomic status, race or gender.
Marshalling gifted underserved students and committed educational philanthropists, we will enable such an ideal to manifest.
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Vahani Scholars
Our Impact
93%
Avg. Class 12 Grades (%)
17
States Reached
48,646
Avg Household Income (Rs)
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Our scholars open their hearts
We hope to create leaders who will be the inspiration and agents of change in their local communities
Our MISSION
Our mission is to facilitate education to 30 children per year from India by funding and training them to attend the top universities across India. We hope to bring about a change in their home communities and seek to build a network in every state in India.
We believe in a holistic approach by mentoring these exceptional children so that their talent is harnessed to become future leaders in the public, private, non-profit sectors and in their home communities.
Our Vision
To create an India where the most gifted children flourish, regardless of their socioeconomic status, race or gender.
Marshalling gifted underserved students and committed educational philanthropists, we will enable such an ideal to manifest.
Our Impact
84
Vahani Scholars
93%
Avg. Class 12 Grades (%)
17
States Reached
48,646
Avg Household Income (Rs)
Programmes
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Abhishek B Gowda
Abhishek B Gowda is 19 years old and is from Hassan, Karnataka. He completed his class 12 with 91.6 % from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Mavinakere, Hassan. Currently, he is studying B.Sc. Hons Agriculture at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. He is highly passionate about becoming an ARS scientist. He wants to pursue a Ph.D. in Agriculture and wants to fulfill his dream to be an agricultural scientist. His hobbies are reading books and listening to podcasts. He believes that Navodaya and Vahani are the biggest turning points in his life.
Animesha
Animesha is a determined girl of 19, who hails from the city of Bhiwani, Haryana. Growing up, she was always interested in maths. In school also, she excelled in Mathematics which led her to pursue the subject in higher studies. She is currently doing her bachelor’s degree in mathematics honors from Lady Shri Ram College for women, University of Delhi. She has keen interest in Mathematics and Computers. She is an enthusiastic person who wants to explore herself in different fields. She possesses good discipline and leadership skills. She is very helpful in nature. She believes in living in the present moment and doing her best for that moment and to go with the flow of life. She wishes to be a proud, independent and confident girl by taking a reputed place in the society.
Anjali Kumari
I come from a small village in Darbhanga district of Bihar. I came to Delhi for my studies. My father works at a CNG Pump. I got 94.4% in my 10th Grade and 92% in 12th. I got an AIR of 17125 in NEET 2022. I believe in working hard and being dedicated for my goal. I want to become a very good doctor and help as many as I can. Especially in the rural areas where the health facilities are inadequate I want it to make accesable to all. Another field where I want to work is women education. I still feel that people in villages are not ready to send their girl children for higher education. I want to change their mentality. I believe that with all my efforts I shall be able to achieve my ambition a day.
Anshuman Sundarsingh
Anshuman Sundarsingh is an ambitious 18-year-old boy hailing from a small village in Nayagarh, Odisha. With a basket full of dreams, he embarked on his educational journey at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Nayagarh. Growing up, he witnessed firsthand the hardships his family endured to provide him with a strong educational foundation. Anshuman's academic achievements speak volumes about his dedication and perseverance. He excelled in his 10th-grade examination, securing an impressive 93.6%, followed by a remarkable 91.4% in his 12th-grade examination. Currently, he is pursuing a B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, where he continues to excel academically. In addition to his academic pursuits, Anshuman showcased his talent in badminton by representing his NVS BHOPAL region in the National Badminton Camp. He is actively involved in numerous student chapters within his college and has joined a student's NGO that strives to provide various facilities to the local community. Beyond his academic and extracurricular engagements, Anshuman finds joy in playing sports and indulging in books that delve into the life histories of renowned individuals. With a strong desire to make a positive impact, his ultimate goal is to become a person of great character and contribute to society.
Anushka Patel
I am Anushka Patel, currently pursuing my Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi. I hail from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. I completed my schooling at JNV, Jabalpur. I love dancing and reading books. I also had a huge interest in social service. Recently I started working at an NGO, BloodConnect Foundation where we help people in need of blood. Also, I joined a club at IIT where we go to the nearby slums every Tuesday to teach the children. I want to become a software engineer but my ultimate aim is to give back to the society.
Anushka Singh
Anushka is from Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. She attended Vidyagyan School in Bulandshahr for her formal education. In the 12th CBSE board exams, she received a grade of 97.2%.
Anushka is currently enrolled in the B.A. Eco. (Hons.) program at Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)- Delhi University(DU).
Anushka is an avid reader who enjoys conversing about books. She strives to approach situations with an open mind and is a wonderful friend.
She values meaningful conversations, diverse discussions, empathy and growth. Hence, Learning is a constant part of her life.
Ashish Agrawal
Myself Ashish Agrawal currently pursuing Bsc (H) Mathematics from Hindu College, University of Delhi. As an extra skill course I am also Pusuing BS in Data Science and Applications from IIT Madras in online Mode. I am from Varanasi- The spiritual capital of India. I like travelling, experimenting with things and exploring new areas. I also have an YouTube Channel where I upload educational Content. As a part time work and hobby I mentor, teach and guide Senior Secondary Students for Board Examinations and CUET.
Beeshan Surya S
Beeshan is from K Raguttahalli a village near Chintamani, Karnataka, and studied in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Mudipu (Mangalore). He is currently studying at BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Great visionaries like Dr. Vikram A Sarabhai, Homi Bhaba, and Dr. APJ Kalam always inspired him. Beeshan is always grateful to JNV, Avanti and Vahani. Because these organizations have always made him believe that "One can achieve anything with great vision and good purpose". He is a black belt in Karate and enjoys solving maths. He has also won several prizes in Abacus and karate.
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Bhavana K M
Bhavana K M, a 20-yr-old proud resident of Chikkamagaluru. I’d an incredible schooling experience at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Mavinakere in Hassan, where I honed my academic skills while also participating in various extracurricular activities. Currently, I'm pursuing 2nd yr B.Tech. in civil engineering at the prestigious National Institute of Technology, Surathkal. My ultimate ambition in life is to achieve both professional and personal growth. I strive to land an ideal job where I can apply my knowledge and skills effectively. Working with a company that values innovation, provides continuous learning opportunities, and challenges me with additional responsibilities is crucial to my career aspirations.
My ultimate dream is to bring immense pride and happiness to my family. Their sacrifices and belief in me motivate me to work harder every day. I feel incredibly blessed to be part of the Vahani and Navodaya family, as they have played an instrumental role in shaping my values and character. I'm an enthusiastic individual committed to continuous self-improvement and personal growth. I actively seek opportunities to broaden my knowledge, enhance my skills, and collaborate with individuals. Working to make a positive impact on the world.
Use to involve myself at one or the other work every time! and the most enjoyable time for me is teaching kids and spending time with my well-wishers.
Divanshi Jain
Divanshi Jain is pursuing BTech in Computer Science Engineering at NSUT Delhi. With a strong drive to excel, she is working tirelessly to achieve her goals, become independent, and support her family and society. Divanshi aims to create a positive impact on her surroundings, help others, and achieve success. Having a solid foundation in her field, Divanshi possesses extensive knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, and C, along with web development skills in HTML and CSS. She has also ventured into the field of Artificial Intelligence, gaining valuable experience in this rapidly evolving domain.
Beyond academics, Divanshi's true passion lies in using her expertise to benefit others. She actively engages in community service initiatives, dedicating her time and efforts to uplift those in need. With her exceptional blend of technical acumen, compassionate nature, and determination, Divanshi is poised to make significant contributions to the field of Computer Science Engineering. Her relentless pursuit of personal growth, commitment to helping others, and vision for positive change make her an outstanding individual with a promising future.
Gaurav Ramsing Bibe
Gaurav is a passionate boy of 19, hails from Buldana, Maharashtra. He has completed his schooling with 90 % in 10th and 87% in 12th from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Buldhana. Now he is pursuing his Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering from Ajeenkya D Y Patil University, Pune. He is good at sports as he loves to play cricket and volleyball, also likes making innovative and creative art. Being from an underprivileged background he gets continuous motivation to be focused, determined and dedicated. His dream is to become a successful Aerospace Engineer and passionate to serve for the nation in his field.
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Ilma Khan
I am from Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh. I attended Vidyagyan School in Bulandshahr for my formal education. In the 12th CBSE board exams, I received a grade of 94.3%. I come from a challenging background where girls' education is not a priority in most cases which makes me more focused and dedicated toward my goals. I am passionate about sports and was on the school volleyball team. I have always been a social enthusiast and has always looked out for the welfare of the disadvantaged community. I have been involved in many community services such as Special Adult Literacy Drive, Garbage Management Project and Cleanliness drive. I am currently working with two non-profit organizations: Inside Me and Fikrah. We teach blind kids of Inside me NGO. Giving those kids a hand makes me happy. I have also taught students in a government school in my village. I wish to be an independent, strong and confident girl who could change the society and help the needy.
JAYANTH K S
This is Jayanth from 2022 Vahani Batch. I secured 97 percentage in my 12th boards. I completed my Schooling in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Hassan.I am currently pursuing MBBS in Shivamogga Institute of Medical Sciences in Karnataka. I am a constant learner and always enthusiastic to learn new things. I love reading novels and watching movies. I want to achieve new advancements in the field of medicine.
Kajal Gupta
Kajal is a passionate and hardworking girl comes from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. She has completed her schooling from VidyaGyan Sitapur and currently pursuing B.Tech in computer science at Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan. Wants to become a successful software engineer. She is a National level Basketball player and has been two times champion at CBSE Basketball Cluster. She is organized and has the ability to prioritize her work effectively. She is always willing to work with a flexible schedule and high workload. Possesses good leadership qualities and creativity in new subjects. A quick learner and has a positive attitude to carry out her work. She is polite and helpful in nature. Takes the thoughts and feelings of others into account before communicating with them and is always ready to help others. Since she had the privilege of studying from VidyaGyan and then becoming a Vahani scholar which made a lot of difference in her life. Similarly she also wants to create a difference in the life of people by starting something by herself for a social cause.
Karan Kumar
Karan is a 20 years old ambitious boy who comes from an underprivileged background. He hails from Madhubani, Bihar. He has completed his 12th standard from theSchool of Excellance, Kalkaji with 93% Score. Presently, he is pursuing B.tech ( Information Technology) from Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, New Delhi. He loves to read articles and play volleyball. He is a quick learner and has a positive attitude to successfully finish his work. He is polite and helpful in nature. He strongly follows the sayings of Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Vivekanand. He aims to serve society and the nation as a responsible engineer.
Muskaan Kashyap
Meet Muskaan, an 18-year-old pursuing B.A. (Hons) English from Delhi University. she had done her schooling from the School of Excellence Kalkaji, New Delhi. She scored 91.4% in class 12th. With an unwavering optimism and a strong work ethic, she approaches life with a determined spirit. Muskaan's interests span across various domains, starting with her love for sports like martial arts, yoga, and football, which provide her with physical and mental balance.
Muskaan finds solace and inspiration in the world of literature, immersing herself in novels, newspapers, and articles that broaden her perspectives. She also channels her creativity through poetry, using words to express her emotions and observations.
Alongside her literary pursuits, Muskaan has a keen interest in the performing arts. She is drawn to the magic of theater and the transformative power of acting, where she can explore different characters and their narratives. Dance, another passion of hers, allows her to unleash her emotions and connect with her inner self through movement.
Motivated by her deep-rooted love for her mother, Muskaan aspires to make her proud by fulfilling her dream of providing a dream home. Moreover, she possesses a strong desire to give back to society by helping others in need.
Nikita Ojha
Nikita Ojha is a 19 years old girl.Her hobbies include anchoring, reading novels, exploring surroundings and knowing about different cultures. She is a enthusiastic girl and takes part in all the extra curricular activities of her interest. She enthusiastically takes part in all the anchoring and debates in her college and believes that we should always pursue our passion even if we don't emerge out as victorious but we do learn something and that's what adds to our experience. She looks forward to learn new things in future. And is always ready to help and guide anyone in need.
Nithyashree G R
I am Nithyashree G R from Bangalore.I did my schooling from Jawahar Navodaya vidyalaya Bangalore urban .I passed my class 12th with 96 percentage.I am pursuing my studies in NITK, Surathkal, Karnataka as a BTech student in mining engineering department.I feel lucky for being a part of 2 wonderful families,ie Vahani and JNV , which taught and are teaching me a lot many things to develop myself.I am good at sketching,playing,singing and dancing (classical). I am always keen to learn new things.After my graduation,I want to clear competitive exams and get into a good government job,as it hold some amount of power to change our society.lastly, I would like to my parents happy.
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Palak Gupta
Palak is a passionate girl of 17. She belongs to Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh. Recently, she has completed her schooling from Vidyagyan School,Sitapur and secured 95% in her boards. Currently, she is pursuing BMS from HR college of commerce and economics, Mumbai. After graduation Palak wants to be a HR manager in a renowned company and present herself as an independent and confident woman. In the future she wants to be a successful entrepreneur and start an NGO to help poor people. Being from an underprivileged background she gets continuous motivation to be focused, determined and dedicated. Dancing is her passion. Her hobbies are Group discussions and reading. Helping people and taking initiative are her inner qualities.
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Piyush Rajwar
I am Piyush Rajwar currently pursuing M.B.B.S. from R.G. KAR MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL,Kolkata currently I'm in 1 st year in one of the best medical college of west bengal.
I had completed my secondary and higher secondary education from J.N.V. Purulia and J.N.V. Pune respectively. As I belongs from a very poor family and from a remote village . They are my source of motivation though out my career . I always think that i have to set an example zo the villegers so that they try to understand the importance of education and the powerof education that can change life of a person infact not only one person every relative and other friends
My dream to be a doctor and some how i have achieved it . But i want to be sergeon in orthopedics so i have clear another examination called next . So again i have to study hard to get my dreams comes true
Along with study and academics , i love to play volleyball , dancing and singing these are my hobbies whenever i get free time i use to invest these hour in doing these works
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Pragya Mishra
Pragya Mishra is 19 years old and comes from Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh. She completed her 12th from Vidya Gyan School, Sitapur with 90.6%. Currently she is pursuing B.sc. in Hotel and Hospitality Industry from Delhi Institute Of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, New Delhi. She is also a national level basketball player and has won cluster championship in 2019. She is a hardworking and focused girl and dreams to be a Hotel manager and own a hotel in future. In her me time she loves to play badminton and listen to music. She also loves to help poor children and teach them. Coming from a challenging background she is fully aware of the opportunities she gets and wants to achieve great success in her life.
Prakash S Rathod
Prakash S Rathod is a bright student hailing from Bijapur, Karnataka. He completed his 10th grade from JNV Bagalkot and was then selected for the prestigious Dakshana Foundation, Prakash's hard work and dedication paid off, as he secured an impressive 92.6% in his class 12th .Currently, Prakash is pursuing a B.Tech degree in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Bombay. Coming from an underprivileged background, Prakash's circumstances have made him even more focused and determined to achieve his goals. His passion lies in programming, and he aspires to become a software developer. In addition to his academic achievements, Prakash has also excelled in other areas. He successfully cleared the National Talent Search Examination and is a national-level wrestling player. These accomplishments reflect his well-rounded personality and his commitment to personal growth. Looking ahead, Prakash envisions establishing an educational trust in the future. His aim is to provide free education to underprivileged students, inspired by the support and motivation he received from his father. He thoroughly enjoys his time in college, making new friends, and engaging in various activities. Among his interests, Prakash is particularly fond of weightlifting and actively participates in this sport. .
Prashanth J
I come from a small Village in Raichur district Karnataka State. I have completed my schooling from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Koppal Karnataka.I completed my 12th by securing 94% in Science stream.Currently I am pursuing my B.Tech from National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal in Electric and Electronic Engeenering Department.My Hobbies are playing Basketball,Solving Rubik's Cube. I believe in thought of Alexander Graham Bell "The achievement of one goal should be the starting point another". my next goal is to get a good placement and make my parents Happy .after that I look forward to donate and contribute to the members of society who are in need and struggling to come up .
Princy Shukla
Princy is a passionate girl of 18. She belongs to Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh. She has completed her class XII from VidyaGyan School, Sitapur getting 96.4% in her boards from humanities background. Her hobbies are anchoring, singing, dancing, travelling and reading novels. She took admission in Sophia College for Women which is in Mumbai for her graduation to pursue journalism. She has successfully completed first year and is currently in second year of college. Princy wants to serve the nation and society by becoming a successful journalist in the future. She has interned with AajTak in the summer that proved to be informative and had given her a great experience. Coming from an unprivileged background where she had very few opportunities, she is now dedicated towards her goal and understands the importance of time and education. She has also successfully completed her senior diploma from Allahabad Prayag Sangeet Samiti in music vocals. She is a firm believer of working what one aspires for along with enjoying life as much as possible and follows the rule of going with the flow.
Priyanshu Yadav
Priyanshu Yadav is an intelligent and ambitious boy of 17. He comes from Ayodhya, UP. He completed his primary education in a local school. Then he qualified JNVST exam in class 5th and got admission in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Gauriganj, Amethi. He studied there till 10th class. In class 7th and 8th he participated in cluster level chess meet organized by Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti and in 9th class he went for nationals in chess. In class 10 board he scored 85.4 % marks and cleared selection test of Dakshana. Dakshan is an NGO which provides free coaching of JEE and NEET to the selected students. There he prepared for JEE advanced and got category rank 8 in JEE advance-2022. Currently he is pursuing Dual degree ( B.Tech+ M.Tech) in computer science and engineering from IIT Delhi. Now he is interested in coding and cherish his hobbies of painting and playing chess.
Rima Saha
I am Rima Saha, from a small village of District Coochbehar, West Bengal. I completed my schooling from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Coochbehar and South 24 Parganas, West Bengal. Currently I am pursuing BSc Botany honours from Darjeeling government college of West Bengal. I want to explore the diverse cultures of our India . Even Darjeeling is full of biodiversity and scenic beauty which attracts me a lot. I love nature particularly plants and after my studies I want to research about flora and the genetics of various plant species.
I belong to an underprivileged background which makes me more focused and dedicated towards my goals and want to be an example for our society through my hard work and optimism. I want to be an independent, strong women and want to do somethhing out of the box in life . My hobbies are listening music, singing, reading books. Vahani is the biggest turning point in my life .
Rutuparnna Mahananda
Rutuparnna Mahananda hails from Odisha. She has completed her 12th standard from JNV Belpada.Currently she is pursuing MBBS From AIIMS Raipur. Her goal is to become a good doctor and serve people.She loves reading novel in her leisure time.
Sakshi Yadav
Sakshi Yadav is a hardworking girl and hails from Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh. She completed her higher secondary education from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Rath, Hamirpur. She secured 92.4% in 12th class. She is currently pursuing Bachelor in law ( integrated) from Banasthali Vidyapith Women University Rajasthan, Jaipur. She feels lucky to be part of the Navodaya and Vahani family. She wants to serve the nation. She loves to write poems on social problems and relationships and plays sports. She enjoys learning new things and loves to explore new things.
Shiva Kumar
Shivakumar is a 19 year old boy hailing from costal town Udupi, Karnataka.He completed his 12th education at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Udupi and secured 95.2 percentage. Currently he is pursuing his Btech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from RV College of Engineering Banglore. He wants to be a successful engineer and contribute to the growth of society for the betterment of people. He loves to play cricket and football, And dreams to make great achievements in kho-kho sport .He is interested in reading mythological books and blessed to be the part of Vahani family.
Shreya Singh
Shreya hails from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. She completed her class 12th from Rani Laxmi Bai Memorial School, Lucknow with a score of 93%. She is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in computer application from Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Management and Information Technology (IP University) .She is an enthusiastic person who is always looking for opportunities to improve herself.She has interned with Vahani Scholarship Trust as a social media intern and with The Global Education and Leadership Foundation (tGELF). Her areas of interest are creative writing and dancing. She likes to listen music in her free time
Shubham Kumar
I hail from Panchitara, a village in Bihar's Nalanda district. I recently completed my class 12th board from the "College of Commerce, Arts, and Science', Patna with an 89.4% grade from the Bihar State Education Board (BSEB). I'm currently enrolled in Christ University, Bangalore, for the "BBA Honours" program. I wish to pursue an MBA at a prestigious business school overseas or in India when I graduate. I want to be a self-sufficient, driven, and successful entrepreneur who can influence social change and aid the less fortunate. I am a driven, disciplined, honest, diligent, kind, and emotional individual. Since I come from a low-income family and am aware of the challenges involved in obtaining a great education in India, I want to strive to enhance the country's educational system and ensure that everyone has access to it. I firmly believe in leading a life that benefits society and will be admired in the future.
Siddhant Ghildiyal
I am siddhant ghildiyal, 19 years old Vahani scholar from Rohini, Delhi, I had completed my schooling from JNV Faridabad Haryana and currently I am a 2nd year student perusing B.Tech in mechanical engineering from IIT Delhi, I have interest in playing chess and basketball, In future I want to explore the world go to different places from dense forests to still water bodies, and before that I want to get a job in core or finance sector feel that people in villages are not ready to send their girl children for higher education. I want to change their mentality. I believe that with all my efforts I shall be able to achieve my ambition one day.
Sushmitha
Sushmitha is a optimistic and imaginative girl from Karnataka. She completed her schooling from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya , Udupi with 92% in 10th and 94% in 12th boards. Currently, she is pursuing B.E. in Chemical Engineering from BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore. She loves to read books and sometimes pen down her thoughts as well. She also loves to interpret general issues in various perspectives and figure out the best possible solution. She aspires to be an IAS Officer. She believes in the principle of equity and wants to work for the betterment of those who are really in need of help.
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Sweety Yadav
Sweety is a dedicated and hardworking student. She hails from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. She completed her schooling from Vidyagyan Bulandshahr, a philanthropic institution for meritorious students belonging to underprivileged backgrounds.Currently she is pursuing BA Program in Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College for Woman.She loves to take part in various volunteering activities and contribute her part for the betterment of the society.Currently she is interning as an engagement Officer Intern at Youth India Foundation which is a student initiative inspired by the principles of social enterpreneurship.She lives by the principle "Ubuntu," which translates to "I am because we are," and believes that civil services will provide her the platform to put this concept into practise.
Umashankara
Umashankara is an ambitious boy of 19. He hails from Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. He achieved 95.6% in 12th from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Hebri. He secured good scores in the NEET exam and is currently pursuing MBBS at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Karnataka. He aims to become an empathetic and competent doctor. He wants to improve the overall well-being of society and make health facilities more accessible to those in need. His rural background makes him determined and dedicated to administering medical needs to underprivileged people. He is passionate about composing poetry and literature and cooking dishes from southern India. He deeply believes in preserving the thriving life in ourselves and to remain grateful to society for supporting him to achieve his goals.
Vishnu Jain
I am Vishnu Jain, originally from Jaipur, currently enrolled as a sophomore at IIT Roorkee, where I am pursuing a B.Tech degree in Metallurgy & Materials Engineering. While this specific course was not my initial choice, I am grateful for the opportunity to study at this esteemed institution, as it has always been a dream of mine. As I continue my academic journey, I find myself exploring various career paths and engaging in diverse activities within my college. I actively participate in multiple clubs and organizations, demonstrating my dedication and passion.
Although my career path is still a source of some uncertainty, I have developed a particular interest in the domains of Technology and Artificial Intelligence. While I am in the process of fully discovering my hobbies, I consider myself an enthusiastic nature lover and enjoy traveling to mountainous regions. I believe there is much more to explore and learn in this aspect of my life.
Shubham Kumar
Shubham is an honest and hardworking student hailing from Muzaffarpur district of Bihar, famous for its lychees. He has completed his schooling from Rajkiya Pratibha Vikas Vidyalaya, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi scoring 95.4% in intermediates. Currently he is pursuing his Bachelor's of Medicine and Bachelor's of Surgery (MBBS) from VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital New Delhi. He aspires to work hard and contribute to the field of health sciences. He also wants to serve the society to his fullest especially in the rural areas, some of which still lack the basic health facilities. He is grateful to god for such a blissful life. He is a part of the Teach For India family as well Dakshana family and now the Vahani family. He gets to learn a lot from people around him, listening to their experiences. He enjoys reading books and articles. He believes there isn't any substitute for hardwork and always wants to give his best.He belives that the outcome isn't something in his control and doesn't let it demotivate him.
Riya
Riya is a hard working and dedicated girl who belongs to a underprivilaged background. She hails from a small village of Bihar and currently pursuing B.Com (H) from KCC Institute Of Legal And Higher Studies affiliated with GGSIPU. She dreams to become a CA and contribute to country's economy by her hard work in industries that effect the growth of a country. She loves to talk to people, listening to music and read books. She is passionate about writing cartoon stories and believes to make growth of India in this field. She wishes to be a strong independent and confident woman.
Amar Kumar
Amar Kumar is a laborious boy of 18 . He belongs to Mau, Uttar Pradesh. He was a student of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya till 10th std. And later he qualified Dakshana foundations and completed his 12th from there. He just took the admission in IIT Guwahati.
Amar wishes to be independent and confident in his life . His hard work will lead him to his final destination. He is very devoted and dedicated boy . He has great communications and leadership skills . Amar strongly believes in the self confidence theory!
Moreover, he is very interested in participating in different activities and sports .
He believes in the ultimate goal of society to lead a good and happy life.
Yogeshwari H D
Yogeshwari is an active and ambitious girl of 18 years old. She hails from Hassan, Karnataka. She completed her schooling in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Hassan. She always feels proud to say, that she is a Navodayan. Currently she is pursuing her bachelor's degree in Bsc. Biotechnology from JSS arts, commerce and science college, Mysore. After completing her under graduation she aims to pursue an MBA degree and follow her dream to become a better manager. As she is from an unprivileged background, she have seen the problems faced by her parents so keenly. She wants to see her parents happy always. So she is trying hard to reach her goal.
She is good in handling the situations, she always try to come up with different ways to solve the problem and manage the situation. She is having a hobby of doing arts and making creative artworks. She feels drawing as one of her happiness, and she likes to watch anime.
She had always been active in sports.She likes to play basketball and she was an athlete during her schooling. She got many prizes and medals in sports.
She is an optimistic. She always try to think positive and tries to make other's to be positive in their hard times. She gets mingled with people so easily and make them to feel she is one of them, that's one of her good qualities. She considers her as so lucky to be in a Navodayan family as well as Vahani family, which gave a turning point in her life. She wants to be an independent and passionate women and to be an example for others to keep encouraging themselves to achieve their dreams.. she wants to give back to the society by helping the needy people and live her life with satisfaction.
Ananya K U
I'm Ananya K U. I'm currently pursuing BE in Electronic and Communication .Being a girl from poor background has never stopped me from exposing myself into any kind of tough situation. I believe that " if you have strong mind , nobody can stop you". To be a remarkable asset to the society is my ultimate goal. Being an helping hand to neddy people is the elixir of my life.
DEEPIKA N
I am a positive minded and optimistic Navodaya from Hassan.I completed my studies in JNV Hassan .I have scored 94.2%in my class 12 boards.I am currently pursuing B.E in computer science engineering in JSST University Mysore.I am passionate in mathematics ,so i trust that one has to do the work as per their interest..i am always trying my best for innovative ideas for solve the problem at ease.Designing new things with accountable advantanges to the welfare of country is my dream.I do pencil sketches ,silhouette drawings and quote writing.i have participated in many co curricular activities in my schooling days.i have been part of scouts and guides .i believe that whenever may life plants me.,i bloom with grace.
Sushant Jaiswal
Sushant Jaiswal is 19 years old and hails from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. From class 6 he studied in VidyaGyan School Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. He cleared his class 12th with 98.2% and topped in Sitapur district. While studying in class 12 he prepared for the CLAT exam and secured AIR rank 39 in the OBC category. He got admission to the National School of India University, Bangalore which is the best university to pursue a career in Law. He is a very hardworking and ambitious student. He feels if one has a dream in life it can be achieved with dedication and constant effort. He likes to help students who have a dream to clear CLAT and get admission to top National Law Universities. He is very grateful to VidyaGyan family for helping him to study till class 12th and Vahani Family for further studies to achieve his aim. He wishes to give back to society. In his first year, he has successfully completed two internships at Indian Social Institute, Bengaluru, and People's Union of Civil Liberties, Delhi and he is an active member of Nature club which aims to fight for nature's rights.
Gouri S
Gouri S is 19 yrs old and is from Trivandrum, Kerala. She completed her 12th with 99% from GMGHSS Pattom, Trivandrum. Currently, she is studying BDS at Annoor dental college and hospital, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam. She wants to become an Oncologist and help as many cancer patients and save their life. Her hobbies are Dancing, Singing, and listening to music. She loves making others happy and bringing a smile to their face.
Duryodhan Deep
My name is Duryodhan Deep and I belong to Pudisada village, Odisha.
After completing my schooling at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Balangir, currently, I am pursuing B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering at IIT Guwahati . I am a tech enthusiast and love to explore new things. I am fond of singing and listening songs. I want to become a Software Development Engineer and also want to explore new heights of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. Since I belong to a farming background, I have a strong motivation to use my skills to contribute in the farming sector.
Vaishali Pandey
My name is Vaishali Pandey hailing from a beautiful and small district of Uttarakhand called Bageshwar.One thing that I am gifted with is a house midst hills and scenic beauty.I adore nature and it’s creations.I’ve completed my schooling from Him Jyoti school,Dehradun- a powerful and great vision of former governor late Shree Sudarshan Aggarwal ji to educate underprivileged yet talented girls of Uttarakhand and Sikkim.A special place for will always be reserved for sir in my small heart.
My interest in medicine and healthcare has led me to pursue B.Pharma from DIT University, Dehradun.I would be working hard and aspire to discover some of the best medicines for rare conditions that have been troubling people of the world from a long time.
I have interning at Gwalior Forest Products,Shivpuri(Madhya Pradesh). Experience here is great from learning about how a Pharma company works to being surrounded by experienced and knowledgeable people always ready to help and share knowledge.
“Experiences make up life so try gaining experiences of different things to make life fun and worth living”
Bharti Bisht
I am Bharti Bisht hailing from the beautiful village of Nainital in Uttarakhand. I am a happy and joyous person filled with the creativity to make others happy, currently I am pursuing my Bachelor's in Pharmacy from DIT University ,Dehradun. In future I want to work in Research and Development sector .I have completed my schooling from Him Jyoti School ,Dehradun . I am a strong , optimistic and dedicated girl and I believe that hard work is my strength and the key to success .In my first year I have interned in The Gwalior Forest Products, Shivpuri , Madhya Pradesh in the quality control and quality assurance department and it was a really great experience for me to work there . Throughout the internship I have learned the best of lab work and sharpened my lab skills. I love to approach my endeavors with sincerity and hard work. I find joy in dancing ,acting and bringing happiness to people's life. In future I aspire to use my talent and goal to serve the people and to bring a positive impact on other's life.
Tejas Kumar.D
Tejas Kumar D here, I completed my schooling from SFS HIGH banglore, and currently pursuing my Btech course in ISE course ( information science and technology)(CSE stream) from JSS COLLEGE of Technical Education Banglore. Being with vahani family makes me so proud in all the aspects and why not they are the best and most supporting people.
Recently been a part of Vahani Social media Intern: and my take aways are so much, i can say that I am well versed in basic and moderate level designing of posters as well as posts for social media in just couple of months.I owe all this to the Social media team.
I am a keen person towards languages currently leading Spanish and Japnese out of my passion and hope for further benefits .Further as per my aspiration I want to clear Gate exam with flying colours and pursue my further studies in a national college . What keeps me motivated is the support and love from Vahani.
Basit Akeel
Basit is a perseverant and ardent philomath belonging to Kashmir. He's 18 has always been exceptionally well in curricular and co-curricular activities. He scored 98.8% is his class 10th and completed his schooling from KIE Higher Secondary School Srinagar with 97.8% marks . Straight after he qualified the JEE MAIN exam as well as NEET-UG and decided to go to medical field . He's pursuing his First Professional year of MBBS from Government Medical College Jammu . Basit aims to complete his MBBS , prepare and appear for USMLE exam to explore latest research and innovation with leading medical technologies in US as a Resident Doctor there in the field of Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology or Psychiatry . He belongs to a underprivileged background and that's what motivates him more to come out of all odds and do exceptionally well paving way for others. Furthermore he's an active participant of sports events and other extracurricular activities. He loves reading articles, books and teaching students as his hobbies .
Akanksha Rajput
Akanksha is an enthusiastic and driven 19-year-old hailing from Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, with a strong commitment to creating a positive impact. She graduated with distinction from Vidyagyan School, Bulandshahr, where she consistently showcased exceptional academic prowess. Currently, Akanksha is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology at Kamala Nehru College, Delhi University, further deepening her understanding of human behavior and societal dynamics.In addition to her academic pursuits, Akanksha actively engages in community service as a Vahani Scholar, demonstrating her genuine dedication to giving back. With an unwavering determination, Akanksha aspires to become a clinical psychologist, driven by her innate desire to make a profound and meaningful difference in the lives of others. She finds great fulfillment in volunteering and has developed a keen interest in gardening, crafting, and editing, which reflect her artistic and meticulous nature. Moreover, her passion for photography and love for travelling add a creative and adventurous dimension to her vibrant personality.