Supporting Education.
Nurturing Futures.
We believe that education is not merely a means of academic advancement, but a pathway to confidence, self-reliance, opportunity, and social mobility. Join us as we build a brighter tomorrow for every child.
"Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and build a better future."
Leadership Message
From the Desk of the Director
Hon. Shri Chandrakant Dada Patil
Minister for Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra
Ekarth Foundation was established under the inspiration and visionary guidance of Hon. Shri Chandrakant Dada Patil.
His dedication to expanding higher, technical, and grassroots education across Maharashtra guides the Foundation's values of educational accessibility, institutional collaboration, and youth empowerment.
"Bridging educational inequalities ensures that merit and aspiration thrive regardless of economic circumstances."
Guiding vision for youth skilling and higher education continuity in Pune.
Punit Joshi
Director, Ekarth Foundation
"Education is one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives, yet for many children, financial hardship continues to stand between them and their aspirations."
"At Ekarth Foundation, our deepest resolve is to ensure that no child is denied the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed because of economic circumstances. Through targeted scholarship support and educational assistance, we help students remain connected to their studies and continue building a brighter future."
"We believe that education creates lasting change. Every student who remains in school gains not only knowledge, but also confidence, opportunity and the ability to shape a better life for themselves and their families."
— Punit Joshi, Director
Our Organization
Investing in Potential, One Student at a Time
Ekarth Foundation is a Pune-based non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of adolescents from economically vulnerable backgrounds.
The Foundation focuses on students aged 12–18 years residing in and around Pune, where financial challenges can directly affect educational continuity.
School fees, examination charges, educational materials, transportation expenses and unforeseen financial emergencies can create barriers that prevent children from fully participating in their academic journey.
Ekarth Foundation provides structured scholarship assistance and educational support to help deserving students continue their studies without interruption.
Our approach is rooted in the belief that education is not merely a means of academic advancement, but a pathway to confidence, self-reliance, opportunity and social mobility.
A Pune-Based Non-Profit
Focusing on adolescents aged 12–18 years for academic continuity.
Our Vision
We envision a future where every child, regardless of their family's financial circumstances, can access quality education with dignity, stability and hope.
Our goal is to nurture communities where economic hardship is never a barrier to learning, confidence or aspiration. By ensuring children from vulnerable households remain connected to their studies, we aim to break generational cycles of inequality.
Our Mission
To provide timely and targeted scholarship support to students aged 12–18, enabling them to continue their schooling without disruption.
We are committed to strengthening academic continuity, improving performance and reducing the emotional burden that financial instability places on children.
Our Scholarship Support Model
A structured, transparent and accountable system ensuring direct educational impact.
Identification
Students are identified through schools, community networks, referrals and local stakeholders across Pune and surrounding areas.
Verification
Applications are carefully assessed to understand financial circumstances, household vulnerability, and specific educational needs.
Scholarship Support
Selected students receive annual scholarship assistance aimed at reducing educational barriers and ensuring continuity of learning.
Direct School Payment
To maintain full transparency and accountability, scholarship cheques are issued directly to registered educational institutions.
Direct School Payment Transparency
This approach supports responsible fund utilisation, minimal administrative leakage, transparent implementation and direct educational impact.
What Does Ekarth Foundation Do?
We work at the intersection of Education, Healthcare and Skill Development.
"Ekarth Foundation bridges the gap between privilege and potential. We work at the intersection of Education, Healthcare and Skill Development to ensure that poverty is never a barrier to opportunity."
Impact Rationale
Education Should Never Depend on Household Income
Educational Challenges
- • Delayed fee payments causing academic disruption
- • Irregular attendance due to unpaid expenses
- • Reduced participation in essential school activities
- • Severe risk of adolescent school dropout
Emotional Challenges
- • Anxiety and chronic stress among students
- • Loss of confidence and academic self-esteem
- • Feelings of social exclusion among peers
- • Reduced motivation towards higher education
"By intervening during this critical stage of adolescence (aged 12–18), Ekarth Foundation helps ensure that temporary financial hardship does not become a permanent barrier to a child's future."
Support a Child's Education Today
Your partnership or contribution helps ensure that deserving adolescents in Pune continue their academic journey with dignity and hope.