The Moving of Mountains - How One Vision Transformed Millions of Lives Through Education

An inspiring book that tells the true story of how a small idea grew into one of the most respected educational foundations in the world.

- SANGEETA GUPTA

The Moving of Mountains, written by Adhirath Sethi and published by Penguin Enterprise, celebrates 25 years of the Agastya International Foundation—a nonprofit that has changed the lives of over 5 million children in India through creative and hands-on science education.

The book begins with a foreword by A.S. Kiran Kumar, former Chairman of ISRO, which sets the tone for what's to come—a powerful story about determination, innovation, and the belief that every child deserves a chance to learn. It takes readers through the ups and downs of Agastya's journey, starting from its humble beginnings to becoming a global movement.

Agastya's goal has always been to make learning fun and exciting, especially for children in rural and underserved areas. Instead of teaching in traditional classrooms, Agastya brings science directly to students through mobile labs, creative learning centers, and even new technologies like augmented reality.