Puraskaar Foundation

Puraskaar Foundation

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Type	Nonprofit Organization
Founded	23 April 2021
Founder(s)	Gautam Kumar
Headquarters	Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Area served	India
Key people
Focus areas	Education, Skill Development, Youth Empowerment, Community Welfare
Methods	Online Education, Mentorship, Counseling, Training Programs, Community Initiatives
Volunteers
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Puraskaar Foundation is an Indian non-profit educational NGO, founded on 23 April 2021 by Gautam Kumar. It was brought into existence during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the whole point was to provide free, and good learning to students from different backgrounds, even when things were not simple. The HQ is in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and it also works with branch offices in Delhi and Bihar.

The word “Puraskaar” means “award”, basically, and it stands for gift-of-learning that’s offered to learners. The foundation feels education is the essential lever for strengthening people, and for causing good social change.

History

Puraskaar Foundation came together during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many students were running into troubles finding online education. The idea surfaced after founder Gautam Kumar learned about children who couldn’t move ahead with their studies, because they lacked digital resources.

With the support of students and volunteers, he began an initiative to offer free academic help. What started as a small attempt then expanded quickly, and it turned into a nation-wide educational NGO that focuses on helping students study better, and develop.

Activities

Puraskaar Foundation organizes a variety of educational and development programs, including:

• Daily online classes
• Weekly webinars and workshops
• Foreign language classes
• Career counseling
• Psychological counseling
• Computer education
• Personality development sessions
• Yoga, dance and music classes
• Art and craft activities
• Motivational seminars
• Interactive discussions
• Competitions and quizzes

Structure

Puraskaar Foundation operates through a dedicated team consisting of: Core Team Members Department Heads Volunteers The organization states that its volunteers are qualified individuals who hold at least a bachelor's degree from recognized institutions.

Vision

To uplift and empower individuals and communities through accessible, inclusive and quality education, so they can shape a brighter future, and take part in society.

Mission

To deliver free, equal access to quality education, mentorship, skill development, and learning opportunities for students, all kinds of backgrounds included, so it grows knowledge, confidence, and personal progress.

Educational Programs

Puraskaar Foundation offers a wide set of educational programs to keep learning and skill building going for students. Right now the organization gives guidance in six academic subjects, ten foreign languages, and also five special courses. With a committed group of more than 200 volunteers, the foundation has helped improve the learning path of over 800 students by offering free, and easy to reach study opportunities.

In addition, Puraskaar Foundation conducts Japanese language and skill development training programs to support students seeking employment opportunities in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) Program, enabling them to pursue international careers through language proficiency and vocational preparation.

Community Initiatives

Along with education , Puraskaar Foundation also joins community welfare and social development work. They regularly run stationery distribution drives, student mentoring initiatives, sports and fitness activities, yoga sessions and awareness campaigns. A lot of these efforts are powered by volunteers who pitch in their time, abilities and materials, to make a constructive effect in society.

Achievements and Recognition

Puraskaar Foundation has made a big impact in education,by supporting students from diverse backgrounds. There are mentoring programs and educational initiatives, and in that process a number of students have managed to secure admission in top places, like Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) . The foundation also supported learners to clear the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT N5), which shows how effective their language education programs are.

Also, the organization has grown its reach to hundreds of students across India via a dedicated group of volunteers and educators, who keep pushing. Because it provides free and quality education, it has been appreciated by students, parents, and community members.

For his contributions in education and social service, the founder of Puraskaar Foundation, Gautam Kumar, was honored with the Shiksha Bharati Award. Even now, the foundation continues to get recognition for working toward educational equality, youth empowerment, and community development.

Leadership

Mr. Gautam Kumar is the Founder of Puraskaar Foundation, a non-profit organization working to make quality education accessible to underprivileged students across India. He is a researcher, educator, and Japanese language professional with expertise in translation studies and cross-cultural communication. He holds degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and is currently pursuing research in the field of translation and adaptation. Through Puraskaar Foundation, he has been actively involved in educational mentorship, skill development, youth empowerment, and community outreach initiatives, helping students build brighter academic and professional futures.

Motto

"Gift of Education" – Inspiring lives through the power of learning and knowledge.

Headquarters

Puraskaar Foundation is headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Its registered office is located at 12/A, 4th Floor, Opposite HCG Hospital, Near Flyover, Off Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway, Beside Bahuchar Maa Temple, Sola, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380060, India.

External Links

• Official Website

See also

• Global Seishinkai Shito Ryu Karate-Do Federation
• Sai Seva Sangh
• Bhagat Singh Rescue Team
• Aala Hazrat Tajushshariah Welfare Society