The people behind the promise

A teenager with conviction, and an established institution that makes it last.

Founder

Yuvraj Khanna

A 17-year-old Indian-American student at St. Francis in the USA, Yuvraj founded Project Gyan after visiting his father's birthplace near Varanasi and seeing children full of potential but without access to technology.

He turned a crowdfunding idea into laptops, teachers and a future for a rural classroom — proof that age is no barrier to impact. Read the full story →

Delivery partner

Dr. Amrit Lal Ishrat Memorial Society

The established educational society that administers and sustains the program on the ground — operating the DALIMSS Sunbeam Group of Schools, serving 50,000+ students across Varanasi.

Dr. Pradeep 'Baba' Madhok

President

Dr. Amrit Lal Ishrat Memorial Society

Mrs. Pooja Madhok

Director

Dr. Amrit Lal Ishrat Memorial Society

Mr. Maahir Madhok

Additional Director

Dr. Amrit Lal Ishrat Memorial Society

Mrs. Alisha Walia

Additional Director

Dr. Amrit Lal Ishrat Memorial Society

On the ground, two dedicated teachers appointed through Project Gyan deliver digital learning to students week after week — the heart of the program. Photographs of team members can be added as they are provided.

With thanks to

Our sponsors & supporters

Project Gyan is made possible by partners who believe a child's future shouldn't depend on where they were born.