How One Vision Transformed Learning for Millions Across Bharat

Building confidence, curiosity and capability through hands-on learning nationwide today

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A Vision That Saw Possibility in the Impossible

When former Wall Street banker turned social entrepreneur Ramji Raghavan first set foot on a barren 172-acre stretch of land in Gudivanka, Andhra Pradesh, few could have imagined what it would become. Where others saw desolation, Ramji envisioned a hub of creativity, a living laboratory where curiosity and imagination would reshape how India learns. His conviction that “education is not about giving the right answers, but about asking better questions” became the foundation of the Agastya International Foundation. Over two decades later, Agastya stands tall as one of the world's largest hands-on learning movements, transforming education for millions of children and teachers across India.

Revolutionising Learning Through Curiosity and Creativity