Lila Poonawalla Foundation Leading Indian Ladies Ahead

About Us

Lila Poonawalla Foundation (LPF) is an Educational Trust in India with a vision to contribute to the empowerment of Indian women by supporting academically outstanding and financially challenged girls, through Scholarship to pursue higher education.

State of Education of Girls in India

India has one of the lowest female literacy rate in the world with over 200 million illiterate women. Only 4.5% of Indias population has access to college education and only 1% of which are women. Percentage of women getting higher education from rural areas is much lower than urban areas. Most working women employed in agricultural and informal sectors and very few in highly skilled professions.

Barriers in Education of Girls

Socio-cultural barriers in Indian society Patriarchial Society focuses on male heir and considers women to be dead investment as she is supposed to be married off. Perception - Drain on family resources due to dowry Engagements of girl children in domestic work & farm work. Norms of early marriage restrict girls from pursuing college education. Pursuing post graduation studies and chalking out a successful career remains a distant dream for many

Education leads to Empowerment The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.
Education is an undisputed tool of empowerment
Education plays an important role in shaping and flourishing the capacities of girls at an individual level. It enables her to gain more knowledge about the world and helps to reclaim her space in social life. It gives her a voice, a tool to get status, self esteem and inner strength to face challenges in life. With education, a girl gains increased level of articulation, economic independence, knowledge and awareness about health, nutrition, reproductive rights, law and literacy.

Lila Poonawalla : Pioneer of the foundation

Coming from a difficult background, she rose to great heights in her career due to sheer determination and hard work.

"I learnt to stand up for myself and for my rights. I learnt how to be a fighter and not to quit even in a male-dominated household We were not very welloff then. And although my brothers had to take up a job to support the family, my mother impressed upon me, never to compromise on my education.

"I want to motivate women to step into the world with confidence and encourage them to meet the challenges."

Lila Poonawalla: Pioneer of the Foundation

The first woman CEO in Indias business history The first female, mechanical engineering student at the Government College of Engineering, Pune Padmashree Lila Poonawalla is the pioneer as well as the driving force behind the Foundation. She continues to work as a board member with different companies. Mrs. Poonawalla recognized the need of providing financial assistance to young, deserving girls for their higher education. With the generous support of the Rausing Family, owners of the Tetra Laval Group Worldwide, she laid the groundwork of Lila Poonawalla Foundation in 1994, and started scholarships from 1996.

Lila Poonawalla Foundation

Leading Indian Ladies Ahead 1. The Lila Poonawalla Foundation (LPF) was started in 1996. 2. Since its inception, Foundation has supported 1331 deserving girls for their education in India & Abroad. 1. Foundation has introduced scholarship for engineering students for their 4 year program. 2. 178 deserving girls have been gifted this scholarship 1. Foundation launched another scholarship program for Graduation in Pure Sciences. 144 scholarships have been awarded to deserving girls. 2. School Program called 2morrow 2gether was started with the objective of supporting financially challenged girls, from 7th Std. until their graduation. 230 deserving girls are already part of this program. 1. Foundation launched additional scholarship programs for Diploma in Education & Engineering, as well as Graduation in Physiotherapy & Nursing. 2. 109 Scholarships have been given in these new areas of education.

Advisory Board of Foundation

Mrs. Maya Thadhani
Educationist with specialization in Microbiology and Public Health

Mrs. Freny Tarapore

Ex-President of Family planning Association of India Ex-President of Indian Association for Preschool education Ex- Principal of S.N.D.T College of Home Science

Mrs. Shernaz Edibam

Ex Principal of Bai Najamai Noshirwan Dastur Primary school Recipient of the Best Teacher Award from the Pune Muncipal Corporation

Mrs. Vasantha Ramaswamy

Joint Director with the DRDO of the Government of India Winner of Agni Award for Excellence in Self Reliance 1999

Main Board of Foundation

Mr. Firoz Poonawalla
Founder Trustee An Industrialist Contributor to the cause of Quality Circle movement

Dr Gulshan Gidwani
Principle of St Miras Education Institution Honored by Best Citizen of India Award in 2003 Best Teacher Award by Lion Club, Pune

Dr. Nirmala Pandit

An Educationist PHD in Human Rights Has been the Executive Director of National Center for Advocacy Studies

Ms Anagha Mitra

Chairperson
Mrs. Lila Poonawalla
First class Executive, Presidential Gold Medalist Conferred with the Padmashree Also awarded Polar Star from the king of Sweden

Master in Economics from GIEP Freelance Economist by Profession Guest faculty at Pune University Lila Fellow of 1996 batch

Ms. Roda Mehta

16 years on the Board of Ogilvy & Mather, India - a multinational marketing communication company Winner of Lifetime Achievement Award

Mrs. Prerna Khole

Lila fellow of 1996 Batch Awarded for High Quality Deliverable by Patni Computers. Worked on a GE Aircraft project with Patni

Selection Process
Application forms and supplementary documents are invited from interested candidates A special software used for entering data and computing points to each candidates based on her academic performance and family income

After that an award function is held where a prominent individual is invited as the chief guest. Once the girl receives the scholarship, she becomes a part of the Lila FAMILY for lifetime. She is called Lila FELLOW, and receives support and mentoring right through her career and also personal life problems, including through her sickness.

Data evaluation by trustees and selection of candidates for final interview

Thorough personal interview and Special financial/family conditions taken into account at this stage

Final selection of candidates through trustee meeting

Post Graduation Program

Trustee Panel Post Graduation

Mr. Firoz Poonawalla Founder Trustee An Industrialist Contributor to the cause of Quality Circle movement Dr. Nirmala Pandit An Educationist PHD in Human Rights Has been the Executive Director of National Center for Advocacy Studies Ms. Roda Mehta Spent 16 years on the Board of Ogilvy & Mather, India - a multinational marketing communication company Winner of Lifetime Achievement Award

Ms Anagha Mitra
Master in Economics from GIEP Freelance Economist by Profession Lila Fellow from 1996 batch

Dr Gulshan Gidwani
Principle of St Miras Education Institution Honored by Best Citizen of India Award in 2003 Best Teacher Award by Lion Club, Pune

Mrs. Lila Poonawalla

First class Executive, Presidential Gold Medalist Conferred with the Padmashree Also awarded Polar Star from the king of Sweden

Mrs. Prerna Khole

Lila fellow of 1996 Batch Awarded for High Quality Deliverable by Patni Computers. Worked on a GE Aircraft project with Patni

Eligibility Criteria Post Graduation

For Overseas Universities Family income should not be more than 7,00,000/-INR A Category 60% and above in 10th , 12th & Graduation
For Indian Universities Family income should range in between 2,00,000/-INR to 3,50,000/-INR B Category 60% and above in 10th , 12th & Graduation For Indian Universities Family income should be less than 2,00,000/-INR C Category 50% and above in 10th , 12th & Graduation

Assuring the future Post Graduate Program

Year Vs Number of Scholarship Given
2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007
55 54 53 39 37 43
0 20 40 60 80 100 120

124
119 86 78 60

1. Since its inception LPF has given total of 967 Scholarship under Post Graduate Program. 2. Out of which 137 are Overseas Scholarship & 830 Local Scholarship. 3. Contribution from the corporate has resulted in positive contribution growth in this program from the last 3 Years

2006
2005 2004 2003 2002

4. 162 Special category girls are in local Scholarship under this program.
140

Engineering Program

Trustee panel Engineering Program

Mrs. Prerna Khole
Lila fellow of 1996 Batch Awarded for High Quality Deliverable by Patni Computers. Worked on a GE Aircraft project with Patni

Mrs. Vandana Jha

Lila fellow of 2002 Batch MSC Electronics Senior Engineer at Persistent System Sun Certified Web Component Developer

Mrs. Lila Poonawalla

First class Executive, Presidential Gold Medalist Conferred with the Padmashree Also awarded Polar Star from the king of Sweden

Mrs. Vasantha Ramaswamy

Joint Director with the DRDO of the Government of India Winner of Agni Award for Excellence in Self Reliance 1999

Mrs. Pradnya Kashikar

Lila fellow of 2001 Batch Completed MPHIL in information & Technology Guest Faculty for BITS Pilani Programmer for Tech Mahindra & Persistent

Eligibility Criteria Engineering Program

Age Limit: 25 Years Family total annual income not to exceed Rs.3,50,000/- per annum Candidate should have secured minimum 60% marks in 10th & 12th standards Scholarship amount will be decided on merit and need, but will not exceed Rs.50,000/- per year Scholarship is for a period of four academic years and will be continued each year, subject to the candidate passing in all subjects and securing minimum, overall 60% marks each academic year in the same college Candidates securing admission in any college in Pune district are eligible to apply

Engineering Program
Year v/s Number of Scholarship Given
1. LPF has started this program in 2010 with 27 Scholarship gifted to 27 Girls

2012

214
2. Adding new girls every year, LPF has given 365 Scholarship by 2012.

2011

97

2010

54

3. Contribution from the corporate has resulted in positive contribution growth in this program since the last few Years

100

200

300

Science Program

Trustee panel Science

Mr. Firoz Poonawalla
An Industrialist Contributor to the cause of Quality Circle movement

Mrs. Vandana Jha

Lila fellow from 2002 Batch MSC Electronics Senior Engineer at Persistent System Sun Certified Web Component Developer

Mrs. Lila Poonawalla

First class Executive, Presidential Gold Medalist Conferred with the Padmashree Also awarded Polar Star from the king of Sweden

Mrs. Pratibha Bhende

Educationist Taught Value Education for 16 Years

Mrs. Varsha Borkar

Lila Fellow from 1996 Batch ME Electrical Working as Deputy Executive Engineer from the last 13 years

Eligibility Criteria Science Program

Age Limit: 25 years Family total annual income not to exceed Rs.2,00,000/- per annum Minimum 60% marks in 10th & 12th standard. Scholarship amount is decided on merit and need, but does not exceed Rs.50,000/- per year. Duration 3 Years (Continued each year if candidate secures minimum 60% marks in each academic year) Only students who will secure admissions in colleges of Pune district are eligible to apply Only those who are pursuing graduation studies in the 1st year of Science and doing specialization with Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Application, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Animation, Electronics & B. Pharmacy can apply

Science Program
Year Vs Scholarship
2012 112 1. LPF has started this program in 2011 with 32 Scholarship gifted to BSC Students 2011 32 2. Adding new number in second consecutive year, LPF has given 144 Scholarship by 2012. 50 100 150

D.Ed. Program

Trustee panel D.Ed Program

Mrs. Vasantha Ramaswamy
Joint Director with the DRDO of the Government of India Winner of Agni Award for Excellence in Self Reliance 1999

Mrs. Sukhada Kulkarni

Lila fellow from 1998 Batch MSC in Chemistry Currently working in pharmacy

Mrs. Lila Poonawalla

First class Executive, Presidential Gold Medalist Conferred with the Padmashree Also awarded Polar Star from the king of Sweden

Mrs. PradnyaKashikar
Lila fellow from 2001 Batch Completed MPHIL in information & Technology Guest Faculty for BITS Pilani Programmer for Tech Mahindra & Persistent

Mrs. Pratibha Bhende

Educationist Taught Value Education for 16 Years

Eligibility Criteria D.ED Program

Only students getting admission in following college can apply
1. Maharashtra cosmopolitan education society, Azam campus, Pune 2. Vidya Pratishtans D.Ed college, Baramati 3. Minatai thakre DTEd college Kothrud Pune. 4. SMT. Kashibai Navale D.Ed college, Kondwa ,Pune 5. Abhinave Education Society D.Ed college, Ambegaon Bu. Katraj Dehuroad bypass, Pune 6. SMT. Kashibai Navale D.Ed college, Maval 7. Pune District Association DTEd College Kharadi Pune

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit: 25 years Families total annual income not to be exceed Rs. 2, 00,000/- per annum. Minimum 60% marks in 10th& 12th standard. The scholarship amount will be decided on merit and need but will not exceed Rs. 25,000/- per year. Duration 2 Year (Continued each year if candidate secures minimum 60% marks in each academic year). The candidates who will take admission in our selected seven colleges are eligible to apply.

Contribution of LPF under D.Ed. Program

D.Ed. Program was launched in 2012.

Total of 17 Scholarships are given this year under D.Ed. Program of LPF
Course focuses on making more teachers available for English language so that the standard of primary education can improve.

Physiotherapy

Trustee panel Physiotherapy

Ms Anagha Mitra
Master in Economics from GIEP Freelance Economist by Profession Guest faculty at Pune University Lila Fellow from 1996 batch

Mrs. Sukhada Kulkarni

Lila fellow from 1998 Batch MSC in Chemistry Currently working in pharmacy

Mrs. Lila Poonawalla

First class Executive, Presidential Gold Medalist Conferred with the Padmashree Mrs. Shaila Sabnis Also awarded Polar Star from the king of Principal Of College of Physiotherapy & Dept. Of Sweden Dr. Pravada Telang Physiotherapy IAP Pune Branch Professionally Doctor 34 Years of clinical Runs her own hospital in experience Kothrud, Pune 19 years of teaching experience

Eligibility Criteria Physiotherapy

Only students taking admission in following colleges can apply

Eligibility Criteria

1. Sancheti College Of Physiotherapy, Pune 2. M A Rangoonwala College Of Physiotherapy & Research, Pune 3. DES College Of Physiotherapy, 4. Sinhgad Education Societys Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Physiotherapy, Pune 5. P.E.Ss Modern College Physiotherapy, Pune

Age Limit: 25 years Families total annual income not to be exceed Rs. 3,50,000/- per annum. Minimum 60% marks in 10th& 12th standard. The scholarship amount will be decided on merit and need but will not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/- per year. Duration 4.5 Year (Continued each year if candidate secures minimum 60% marks in each academic year). The candidates who will take admission in our selected three colleges are eligible to apply.

Contribution of LPF under Physiotherapy Program

Physiotherapy program is being launched in 2012. Total of 11 Scholarships are given this year under Physiotherapy Program of LPF

Course focuses on specialties including sports, wound care, EMG, cardiopulmonary, geriatrics, neurologic, orthopaedic and paediatrics.

Nursing

Trustee Panel Nursing

Ms Anagha Mitra
Master in Economics from GIEP Freelance Economist by Profession Guest faculty at Pune University Lila Fellow from 1996 batch

Mrs. Sukhada Kulkarni

MSC in Chemistry Currently working in pharmacy Lila Fellow from 1998 Batch

Mrs. Lila Poonawalla

First Class Executive, Presidential Gold Medalist Conferred with the Padmashree Also awarded Polar Star from the King of Mrs. Shaila Sabnis Sweden Principal Of College of Physiotherapy & Dept. Of Dr. Pravada Telang Physiotherapy IAP Pune Professionally Doctor Branch Runs her own hospital in 34 Years of clinical Kothrud, Pune experience 19 years of teaching experience

Eligibility Criteria Nursing

Only students taking admission in following college can apply

1. Symbiosis College of Nursing, Pune 2. Sadhu Vaswani College of Nursing ,Pune 3. Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune 4. Themi Grant Institute of Nursing Education 5. Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune 6. Singhgad College of Nursing, Pune 7. MKSSS Smt. Bakul Tambat Institute of Nursing Education, Pune

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit: 25 years Families total annual income not to be exceed Rs. 3,50,000/- per annum. Candidate should have secured minimum 60% marks in 10th& 12th standard. The scholarship amount will be decided on merit and need but will not exceed Rs. 1,00,000/- per year. Duration 4 Year (Continued each year if candidate secures minimum 60% marks in each academic year). The candidates who will take admission in our selected two colleges are eligible to apply

Contribution of LPF under Nursing Program

Nursing program is being launched in 2012. Total of 31 Scholarships are given this year under Nursing Program of LPF Course focuses on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life

Diploma in Engineering

Trustee Panel Diploma in Engineering

Mrs. Vasantha Ramaswamy
Joint Director with the DRDO of the Government of India Winner of Agni Award for Excellence in Self Reliance 1999

Mrs. Vandana Jha

Lila fellow from 2001 batch MSC Electronics Senior Engineer at Persistent System Sun Certified Web Component Developer

Mrs. Lila Poonawalla

First Class Executive, Presidential Gold Medalist Conferred with the Padmashree Also awarded Polar Star from the King of Mrs. PradnyaKashikar Sweden Mrs. Varsha Borkar Lila fellow from 2001 batch Lila fellow from 1996 batch Completed MPHIL in ME Electrical information & Technology Working as Deputy Guest Faculty for BITS Pilani Executive Engineer from the Programmer for Tech last 13 years Mahindra & Persistent

Eligibility Criteria Diploma in Engineering

Age Limit: 25 years Familys total annual income not to be exceed Rs. 2, 00,000/- per annum. Candidate should have secured minimum 60% marks in 10th standard. The scholarship amount will be decided on merit and need but will not exceed Rs. 50,000/- per year. The scholarship is for a period of three academic years and will be continued each year subject to the candidate passing in all subjects and securing a minimum overall 60% marks each academic year in the same college. The candidates who will take admission in any college in Pune district are eligible to apply.

Contribution of LPF under Diploma in Engineering Program

Diploma program is being launched in 2012.

Total of 47 Scholarships are given this year under Diploma in Engineering Program of LPF Course focuses on knowledge of basic engineering, scientific, computing and mathematical techniques

Architecture

Trustee panel Architecture

Mrs. Vasantha Ramaswamy
Joint Director with the DRDO of the Government of India Winner of Agni Award for Excellence in Self Reliance 1999

Mrs. Vandana Jha

Lila Fellow from 2002 Batch. MSC Electronics Senior Engineer at Persistent System Sun Certified Web Component Developer

Mrs. Lila Poonawalla

First Class Executive, Presidential Gold Medalist Conferred with the Padmashree Also awarded Polar Star from the King of Mrs. Pradnya Kashikar Sweden Mrs. Prerna Khole Lila Fellow from 2001 Batch. Lila Fellow from 1996 Batch. Completed MPHIL in Awarded for High Quality information & Technology Deliverable by Patni Guest Faculty for BITS Pilani Computers. Programmer for Tech Worked on a GE Aircraft Mahindra & Persistent project with Patni

Eligibility Criteria Architecture

Age Limit: 25 years Familys total annual income not to be exceed Rs. 2, 00,000/- per annum. Candidate should have secured minimum 60% marks in 10th standard. The scholarship amount will be decided on merit and need but will not exceed Rs. 50,000/- per year. The scholarship is for a period of three academic years and will be continued each year subject to the candidate passing in all subjects and securing a minimum overall 60% marks each academic year in the same college. The candidates who will take admission in any college in Pune district are eligible to apply.

Contribution of LPF under Architecture Program

Architecture program is being launched in 2012.

Total of 3 Scholarships are given this year under D.ED Program of LPF
Course focuses on planning, designing and constructing form, space and ambience that reflect functional

School Program

Trustee panel School Program

Malati Kalmadi
A Social Worker Joint secretary of Kanadda Sangh Board member of Indian association of preschool Education

Ms. Lolita Kewalramani

A multi faceted woman Legal Advisor for Bajaj Auto since 2003 Trained in civil matters at Pune District Court

Mrs. Lila Poonawalla

First Class Executive, Presidential Gold Medalist Conferred with the Padmashree Also awarded Polar Star from the King of Sweden

Mrs. Samina Devkar

Lila fellow of 1998 batch Master in Industrial Psychology 11 years of experience in Human Resource

Mrs. Vaishali Halbe

Lila Fellow from 1996 batch Worked as a senior project engineer for Automotive Research Association of India Worked with Philips India

Eligibility Criteria School

Students from following Schools have been selected

Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit : Maximum 13 Family total annual income not to exceed RS. 1,00,000/- per annum. Minimum 50 % marks in standard 4th, 5th & 6th standard or B grade in latest comprehensive assessment in standard 6. The scholarship is subject to Continuation if the candidates pass in all subjects & securing minimum 50% marks or B grade in comprehensive assessment in standard 7th to 10th ,60% marks in standard 11th to 12th & qualify for 3 years graduation scholarship in their chosen field. The Continuation of the scholarship will also depend on the participation of the candidates in the various development activities organized by the foundation.

1. Anjuman I. Islam Peer Mohammed High school 2. Dr. Shamrao Kalmadi Kannada School 3. Camp Education society Girls High School 4. Z. P. Vidyalaya Gawadewadi School 5. St. Clares Convent School 6. C.E.Ss Utkarsha English School

Contribution of LPF under School Program

School program is being launched in 2011.

There are total 340 School Scholarship given since 2011. Program focuses on Primary Education support for deserving candidate.

LPF Relationship Beyond Measurement

Annual cultural fundraising event
1. Health & Technical Activities More than 15 Activities are organized.
2. Grooming Session More than 60 Activities are organized by LPF every year 3. Art & Cultural Activities More than 40 Activities are organized 4. Fun Activities More than 15 Activities are organized 5. Inspira Newsletter Released every Quarter for Lila Fellow & Friends Thanks Giving Party Lila Junior Dental Care Program Health Check Up forProgram Lila Junior Art Pitara Extra Coaching Classes for Lila Junior Physiotherapy Cancer Awareness Program

Eminent Personalities from different professions have participated in our Scholarship Award Functions, and shared their words of wisdom to encourage the girls further

Dr. Kiran Bedi

Social Activist & Retired IPS Officer, Also part of Team JLB

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

Former President of India & Senior Scientist

Ms. Shabana Azmi

Film Actress and 5 times National Award Winner for Best Actress

Padmashree Dr. Vijay Bhatkar Renowned Scientist & Winner of Life Time Achievement Award

Padmashree Kiran Majumdar

Chairperson & MD, Biocon India Ltd

Ms. Shobha De
Indian Journalist, Columnist & Novelist

Eminent Personalities from different works have participated in scholarship award function and shared their words of wisdom to encourage the girls further

Dr. Reena Ramachandaran

Chairperson & MD, Hindustan Organic Chemicals Ltd

Dr. Mallika Sarabhai

Director, Darpana Academy for Performing Arts

Dr. Amrita Patel

Chairperson, National Dairy Development Board

Naina Lal Kidwai

Vice Chairperson & MD, HSBC Securities & Capital Markets

Dr. Indira Parikh

Dean, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

Ms. Geetanjali Kirloskar

Chairperson, India Japan Initiative

Eminent Personalities from different works have participated in scholarship award function and shared their words of wisdom to encourage the girls further

Ms. Vinita Bali

Managing Director, Britannia Industries Ltd.

Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar

Former CSIR Director

Dr. Usha Thorat

Deputy Governor & Director, Reserve Bank of India Dr. Asa Andreasson

Professor Gran Grosskopf

Chairman, IKEA International

Ms Maria Grosskopf
Prof. Of law, Lund University, Sweden

Dr. sa Andreasson
General Physician, Sweden

Eminent Personalities from different works have participated in scholarship award function and shared their words of wisdom to encourage the girls further

Mr. Per Heggenes

Chief Executive Officer, IKEA Foundation

Dr. S B Majumdar
Founding Director, Symbiosis International University

Padamshri Arnavaz Aga

Director, Thermax

Mrs Vandana Chavan

Hon. Member of Parliament

Mr. Gangadhar Mhamane

Director of Education, Maharashtra Government

Impact of our work 1925 Scholarships in Total have been given Affecting the lives of 1332 Girls 137 Overseas Scholarships 830 Scholarships given for post graduation program in India 365 Scholarships given for Engineering Program

340 Scholarships given for School Program

253 Scholarships given for Undergraduate Program

Lila Fellows are working in different professional areas

Investment Bankers Journalists Social Workers Lawyers Academicians Radiologists Performers Statisticians

Computer Engineers
Geologists Architects Psychologists Hotel Management Financial Analysts Animation Technologists Actors

Doctors

Spectrum of fields

Physiotherapists Fashion Designers Mathematicians

Healthcare Specialists Microbiologists MBA holders Social Scientists

Linguists Industrial Engineers

Transforming the New Face of Education in India

21st Century Belongs to Them: Meet Some of Our Fellows
Kirti Shirke
Lila Fellow of 1997 Batch Daughter of Clerk Sold Crackers & Halwa to support family At present a Deputy Collector

Tejashree Giramkar
Lila Fellow of 2008 Batch Daughter of a Vegetable Seller Post Graduate in Commerce, Pune University Senior Associate at WNS (Finance & Accounts)

Prayaga Hoge
Lila Fellow of 2008 Batch Father Works as a Watchman MA in Journalism Working as a Reporter, Marathi Daily, Pudhari

Transforming the new face of Education in India

21st Century Belongs to Them: Meet Some of Our Fellows
Nishigandha Phalke
From batch 2011 Daughter of Farmer Pursuing BE in Computer Engineering from Cummins College, Pune Acquired a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do Recently received an offer from Microsoft as a Software Engineer

Supriya Jeture
From batch 2011 Daughter of Farmer Pursuing BE in Computer Engineering from COEP, Pune Has been the winner of several debate competition since school days Recently received an offer from Oracle

Reshma Baravkar
From batch 2011 Daughter of Auto Rickshaw driver Consistent performance in Education Pursuing BE in Computer Engineering from Modern College, Pune Recently received an offer from HSBC

Transforming the new face of Education in India

21st Century Belongs to Them: Meet Some of Our Fellows
Sakshi Yadav
From Batch 2011 Daughter of a construction worker Mother runs a small beauty parlor at home. Wants to become a Doctor

Laxmi Walkar
From batch 2011 Daughter of Water Tanker Driver Mother is a housemaid Consistent performer in academics Wants to become an engineer.

Sapna Sakhare
From batch 2011 Daughter of contract laborer Mother is a housemaid Very disciplined girl Wants to become a Doctor

The Road Ahead

Lila Poonawalla Foundation wants to grow and reach out to many more aspiring girls in India. Our vision is that no deserving girl should be denied the right to get good health & good education.

We Want to :
Support women for better health & good education Reach out to many more girls from rural areas and from disadvantaged families by scaling up the activities of Foundation Support specialized vocational courses in order to enhance the employment potential of girls

Be a Change maker!!!

Your financial contribution can change the destiny of a young girl!

Be a catalyst for enabling girls to traverse the socio-cultural barriers in realizing their dreams and building a better & healthy future for all

Know more about us

Contact Person: Ms. Sucheta Sontakke Flat No. E1203, Mont Vert Tropez, S. No. 239, Wakad, Pune 411 027 Telephone - +91-20-27509431 / 32 / 34 Fax No. - +91-20-27509433 Email: sucheta@lilapoonawallafoundation.com Website: www.lilapoonawallafoundation.com

All donations made to the Foundation are exempt from Income Tax under rules of 80G. Donors from USA and UK can also avail of Tax Exemption on all contributions.