Project Nanhi Kali is an Indian non-governmental organisation that supports education for underprivileged girls in

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History

Founded by

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in 1996, it is jointly managed by the

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and the KC Mahindra Education Trust, which is part of the corporate social responsibility activities of the

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Background

Project Nanhi Kali sees educating girls and women as a way to positively impact India in the long run. Sheetal Mehta, the president of the non-profit organisation, told the ''

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'' in an interview that "we wanted to create global awareness about the plight of young girls in the country who are denied their basic right." Students who are selected for Nanhi Kali receive both financial and academic support. They attend special classes to learn math, science, and language concepts. Nanhi Kali for the

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s of their education, including pencils, notebooks, school bags, uniforms, clothes, and shoes. Funding is from individual and corporate donors, who sponsor a particular child and receive regular updates on her progress at school. Sponsors can also go to the online "Gift Store" to purchase particular items for a student. The Mahindra Group sponsors the education of 22,000 girl children through Project Nanhi Kali. Third-party assessments show that Nanhi Kali has a significant impact on the girls' lives. Over a one-year period, Nanhi Kali students' improvement in learning outcomes ranged from 40 percent in tribal Chhattisgarh to 78 percent in Mumbai.

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* {{Non-governmental_organizations in India Educational organisations based in India Mahindra Group Women's organisations based in India 1996 establishments in Maharashtra Organizations established in 1996