- MBBS Doctors, MBA, MSc, physiotherapists and engineering graduates are among scholars who were felicitated
- Several students who might otherwise have faced dropout risks, have gone on to join the Indian Air Force or build careers as engineers and architects
- Samvedana Trust has been doing the excellent social service of helping poor students like her to reach their life’s ambitions with ease and stand on their feet: An MBA student
NE EDUCATION BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, APR 27
With an avowed aim to empower the children to break through the shackles of poverty and transcend their families to higher strata, Samvedana Trust has been identifying deserving students from the community and working towards nurturing their potential under Eklavya scholars programme since 2005.

Samvedana Trust marked its 20-year milestone at its Annual Parent-Student Gathering on Sunday, celebrating the academic triumphs and journeys of its 25 Eklavya scholars. Eklavya scholars are students from underserved communities who have been empowered through sustained support, mentorship, and opportunity with the efforts of Samvedana Trust.
Hosted at Anand Niketan School in Ahmedabad, the event brought together some 200 attendees, including students, parents, mentors, volunteers, and other stakeholders, to honour the achievements of 25 graduating Eklavya scholars – including five postgraduates – and felicitate nine high performers who have excelled in academia in the past year.
A proud highlight of this year’s graduating batch is the marked diversity in achievements of students – the scholars include everyone from BSc graduates to MBBS doctors, to BBA graduates to physiotherapists to engineers. The postgraduates on the other hand include students who have bagged their MBA, MSc and other specialisation degrees.

In fact, several scholars, who might otherwise have faced dropout risks, have gone on to join the Indian Air Force or build careers as engineers and architects, with the sustained support of Samvedana Trust, reflecting the true power of education.
“This year’s Annual Gathering is particularly special as we celebrate the graduation of 25 bright young minds and recognise the remarkable achievements of nine outstanding Eklavya scholars,” said Janki Vasant, Founder, Samvedana Trust.
“We are deeply honoured to share three truly inspiring success stories that reflect the profound impact of sustained support and the consistent spirit of our students from underserved communities. This event bears testimony to the power of collective effort and the long-term commitment we share with our students and their families,” she further went on to say.

The event was emotionally charged as three deeply moving success stories of Eklavya scholars were shared – stories that embodied the spirit of resilience, determination, and the sheer power of education. These personal narratives showcased how access to the right guidance and consistent support can change the course of an individual’s life.
One of the girls, who was forced to drop out of the school owing to poverty, has not only completed BSc but also MBA. In her motivational and thanksgiving speech, she said, “Samvedana Trust has been doing the excellent social service of helping poor students like her to reach their life’s ambitions with ease and stand on their feet.”
Another girl has praised the teachers and the mentors for the transformation in their life.
Many donors and mentors spoke at length on the need to pay back to the society so as to make ideal citizens.
The gathering also served as a platform to express gratitude to the many mentors, donors, and community partners who continue to believe in the vision of inclusive education and upliftment and support Samvedana’s initiatives time and again. Through engaging conversations, cultural performances, and emotional moments of reflection, the event encapsulated the spirit of Eklavya – one that thrives on hope, hard work, and heartfelt connections.
Impressed with the Samvedana’s work, many corporates have been offering internships and jobs to its students.
As Samvedana Trust looks ahead, it remains committed to nurturing more scholars who will emerge as changemakers in their communities.