
Education
Strengthening Education Systems Through Inclusive, Future-Ready Learning



The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has set a transformative agenda for India’s education system—one that prioritizes learners, teachers, and equitable access to quality education. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4, NEP calls for holistic learning environments that build 21st-century skills, enhance digital access, and improve teaching-learning processes across all levels.
Centum Foundation supports this vision through CSR initiatives in education, focusing on strengthening learning outcomes, improving access for underserved communities, and enabling schools to adopt technology-driven, experiential, and inclusive pedagogies.
Our programs address systemic barriers faced by students—especially girls, children from low-income households, and vulnerable communities—ensuring they stay in school, learn effectively, and progress confidently in their academic and personal journeys.
We design and implement education-focused CSR projects that combine
Key Interventions


Pooja Nanda
Head of Women’s Empowerment
Mahindra Group

Garima Dutt
President, CSR – YES Bank Ltd. & CEO
YES Foundation

Shaswati Samal
Manager, Strategy & Planning, CSR Champion
Mahindra Powerol

Ritesh Kumar Sinha
Group CSR HeadKrishna Maruti Limited

Rajeev Dar
Executive Director (Operations)NASSCOM Foundation

Shirish Raut
Philanthropies Team
Microsoft

Pooja Nanda
Head of Women’s Empowerment
Mahindra Group

Garima Dutt
President, CSR – YES Bank Ltd. & CEO
YES Foundation

Shaswati Samal
Manager, Strategy & Planning, CSR Champion
Mahindra Powerol

Ritesh Kumar Sinha
Group CSR HeadKrishna Maruti Limited

Rajeev Dar
Executive Director (Operations)NASSCOM Foundation

Shirish Raut
Philanthropies Team
Microsoft

Pooja Nanda
Head of Women’s Empowerment
Mahindra Group

Garima Dutt
President, CSR – YES Bank Ltd. & CEO
YES Foundation

Shaswati Samal
Manager, Strategy & Planning, CSR Champion
Mahindra Powerol

Ritesh Kumar Sinha
Group CSR HeadKrishna Maruti Limited

Rajeev Dar
Executive Director (Operations)NASSCOM Foundation

Shirish Raut
Philanthropies Team
Microsoft

Pooja Nanda
Head of Women’s Empowerment
Mahindra Group

Garima Dutt
President, CSR – YES Bank Ltd. & CEO
YES Foundation

Shaswati Samal
Manager, Strategy & Planning, CSR Champion
Mahindra Powerol

Ritesh Kumar Sinha
Group CSR HeadKrishna Maruti Limited

Rajeev Dar
Executive Director (Operations)NASSCOM Foundation

Shirish Raut
Philanthropies Team
Microsoft


Pooja Nanda
Head of Women’s Empowerment
Mahindra Group

Garima Dutt
President, CSR – YES Bank Ltd. & CEO
YES Foundation

Shaswati Samal
Manager, Strategy & Planning, CSR Champion
Mahindra Powerol

Ritesh Kumar Sinha
Group CSR HeadKrishna Maruti Limited

Rajeev Dar
Executive Director (Operations)NASSCOM Foundation

Shirish Raut
Philanthropies Team
Microsoft

Pooja Nanda
Head of Women’s Empowerment
Mahindra Group

Garima Dutt
President, CSR – YES Bank Ltd. & CEO
YES Foundation

Shaswati Samal
Manager, Strategy & Planning, CSR Champion
Mahindra Powerol

Ritesh Kumar Sinha
Group CSR HeadKrishna Maruti Limited

Rajeev Dar
Executive Director (Operations)NASSCOM Foundation

Shirish Raut
Philanthropies Team
Microsoft

Pooja Nanda
Head of Women’s Empowerment
Mahindra Group

Garima Dutt
President, CSR – YES Bank Ltd. & CEO
YES Foundation

Shaswati Samal
Manager, Strategy & Planning, CSR Champion
Mahindra Powerol

Ritesh Kumar Sinha
Group CSR HeadKrishna Maruti Limited

Rajeev Dar
Executive Director (Operations)NASSCOM Foundation

Shirish Raut
Philanthropies Team
Microsoft

Pooja Nanda
Head of Women’s Empowerment
Mahindra Group

Garima Dutt
President, CSR – YES Bank Ltd. & CEO
YES Foundation

Shaswati Samal
Manager, Strategy & Planning, CSR Champion
Mahindra Powerol

Ritesh Kumar Sinha
Group CSR HeadKrishna Maruti Limited

Rajeev Dar
Executive Director (Operations)NASSCOM Foundation

Shirish Raut
Philanthropies Team
Microsoft


Pooja Nanda
Head of Women’s Empowerment
Mahindra Group

Garima Dutt
President, CSR – YES Bank Ltd. & CEO
YES Foundation

Shaswati Samal
Manager, Strategy & Planning, CSR Champion
Mahindra Powerol

Ritesh Kumar Sinha
Group CSR HeadKrishna Maruti Limited

Rajeev Dar
Executive Director (Operations)NASSCOM Foundation

Shirish Raut
Philanthropies Team
Microsoft

Pooja Nanda
Head of Women’s Empowerment
Mahindra Group

Garima Dutt
President, CSR – YES Bank Ltd. & CEO
YES Foundation

Shaswati Samal
Manager, Strategy & Planning, CSR Champion
Mahindra Powerol

Ritesh Kumar Sinha
Group CSR HeadKrishna Maruti Limited

Rajeev Dar
Executive Director (Operations)NASSCOM Foundation

Shirish Raut
Philanthropies Team
Microsoft

Pooja Nanda
Head of Women’s Empowerment
Mahindra Group

Garima Dutt
President, CSR – YES Bank Ltd. & CEO
YES Foundation

Shaswati Samal
Manager, Strategy & Planning, CSR Champion
Mahindra Powerol

Ritesh Kumar Sinha
Group CSR HeadKrishna Maruti Limited

Rajeev Dar
Executive Director (Operations)NASSCOM Foundation

Shirish Raut
Philanthropies Team
Microsoft

Pooja Nanda
Head of Women’s Empowerment
Mahindra Group

Garima Dutt
President, CSR – YES Bank Ltd. & CEO
YES Foundation

Shaswati Samal
Manager, Strategy & Planning, CSR Champion
Mahindra Powerol

Ritesh Kumar Sinha
Group CSR HeadKrishna Maruti Limited

Rajeev Dar
Executive Director (Operations)NASSCOM Foundation

Shirish Raut
Philanthropies Team
Microsoft
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centum Foundation?
Centum Foundation is a social impact organization and CSR implementation partner in India, established in 2005. We work across Skills & Employability, Education, and community development initiatives, enabling sustainable livelihoods and inclusive growth through high-impact CSR programs.
Is Centum Foundation a registered and compliant organization?
Who can partner with Centum Foundation?
Can Centum Foundation support end-to-end CSR implementation?
Is Centum Foundation eligible for CSR funding under the Companies Act?
What is Centum Foundation?
Centum Foundation is a social impact organization and CSR implementation partner in India, established in 2005. We work across Skills & Employability, Education, and community development initiatives, enabling sustainable livelihoods and inclusive growth through high-impact CSR programs.
Is Centum Foundation a registered and compliant organization?
Who can partner with Centum Foundation?
Can Centum Foundation support end-to-end CSR implementation?
Is Centum Foundation eligible for CSR funding under the Companies Act?
What is Centum Foundation?
Centum Foundation is a social impact organization and CSR implementation partner in India, established in 2005. We work across Skills & Employability, Education, and community development initiatives, enabling sustainable livelihoods and inclusive growth through high-impact CSR programs.
Is Centum Foundation a registered and compliant organization?
Who can partner with Centum Foundation?
Can Centum Foundation support end-to-end CSR implementation?
Is Centum Foundation eligible for CSR funding under the Companies Act?
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