Eklavya India Foundation

It is said that there is no obstacle too big for a determined mind. The saying has again been proved right by a very determined Raju Kendre, who has won the prestigious Chevening Scholarship of the British Government under its international education programme.

Drawing from his personal experience, Kendre set up Eklavya India to mentor and lend a helping hand to first generation learners so that they can achieve their full potential

Recently, 28-year-old Raju Jijabai Aatmaram Kendre made headlines for winning the UK’s Chevening Scholarship in June this year. This is one of the most prestigious scholarships offered to international students and young changemakers looking to pursue higher studies in the country.

When Harshal Chavhan made it to IIT-Hyderabad for a master's degree in development studies after clearing a rigorous selection process, the 24-year-old's parents didn't share his joy.

A couple of days before Raju Kendre and I were scheduled to speak, I learned that he had been recognised by LinkedIn as one of the ‘Top Voices’ in the social impact category – another addition to an already long list of accolades.

From the small village of Sawar in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district to the prestigious Urban Fellowship Program (UFP) at the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), Bengaluru,
Shital Sangewar’s journey is a powerful story of resilience, courage, and upward mobility.

From a rural village in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar to one of Maharashtra’s most prestigious fellowships, Pratiksha Jadhav’s journey is a story of grit, courage, and transformation

In the remote village of Umari in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district, where girls’ education is often overshadowed by tradition and financial hardship, Ekta Rathod’s story emerges as a powerful reminder of resilience, hope, and determination.

Kiran Kurmawar was born in Regunta, a small village in the tribal district of Gadchiroli,
Maharashtra. Her parents worked tirelessly to run their household, and though they had

Sandesh Rathod’s story begins in Vasantwadi Tanda, a nomadic settlement in Washim district — and leads all the way to the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.