Leadership at the Bottom of the Pyramid

Explore a transformative approach to leadership that begins at the grassroots level in this 13-minute TEDx talk by Parmita Sarma. Discover how the Akshar Foundation's innovative model school, Akshar Forum, empowers marginalized communities to drive change from the bottom up. Learn about the foundation's project to transform government-run schools into high-tech sustainable communities using the NEP 2020 Model. Gain insights into how this approach breaks vicious economic cycles by providing employment opportunities within the school itself, allowing students to work as tutors, designers, and in various other roles. Understand the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi's Nai Talim education model, where students learn through hands-on experiences. Hear about the global recognition received by the Akshar Foundation from the Prime Minister of India, United Nations, World Economic Forum, and Earth Day Network for its groundbreaking work in education and community development.