ABOUT ANKURAN
We are committed to transforming India’s science education landscape.
A belief that learning should be understood, not memorized.
Ankuran was founded on a simple observation: many students learn science as information to remember rather than ideas to understand. While knowledge can be taught through books, true understanding grows when students are encouraged to observe, question, discuss and experience the concepts they learn.
ABOUT ANKURAN
Transforming Science Education Through Experience.
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Ankuran Foundation is committed to transforming India’s science education landscape. We aim to establish a network of Science Centres across the country to provide schoolchildren with experience-based learning opportunities.
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Our Science Centres foster an environment where children can experiment, tinker, observe, and collaborate. We are demystifying the world of Science and Technology and promoting a culture of innovation amongst India’s school-going children.
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Students are encouraged to think critically, explore their curiosity, and embark on a journey of self-discovery in order to make scientific concepts both accessible and engaging, bridging the gap between theoretical science education and practical scientific understanding within Indian schools.
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Through Ankuran, we are building a brighter future for India by building its next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.
MESSAGE FROM THE TRUSTEE
A message from our trustee.
Bimal Kumar Patwari
Co-founder & CEO, Pinnacle Infotech
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The future belongs to the curious. Our role is to give them the opportunity to explore it.
Ankuran began its journey in August 2021. Our ‘North Star’ is to build widespread scientific temper and a culture of scientific and technological innovation in India by providing hands-on experiences for Indian school children designed to enhance their skills and understanding of science, technology, and mathematics. The youth of this country possess immense potential, but a lack of practical knowledge limits their progress. To address this, we established Ankuran Foundation, focusing on lab-based learning in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Tinkering labs. We are also committed to empowering marginalised students by providing accessible education within their communities. Our first Science Centre in Durgapur collaborates with 12 schools and hosts over 1200 students of Grades 6 to 12 monthly. We have also laid the foundation stones for our second Science Centre in Trichy and our third in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Looking ahead, we are excited about Ankuran’s plan to roll out Science Centres across the country. We are in active discussions with the Tamil Nadu government to establish multiple Science Centres in the state beyond Trichy. We are also in talks with the government of Rajasthan about establishing Science Centres in the state, starting with Jaipur. We are also working to standardise our curriculum and panel of vendors to supply our labs with equipment and models.
We look forward to your support as we continue creating meaningful learning opportunities for the next generation.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Learning that makes a difference.
Our philosophy is built on the idea that students learn best when they are encouraged to question, explore, observe and experience the world around them. Every learning environment we create is designed to help young minds develop not only scientific understanding, but also the habits of thinking that prepare them for life.
Curiosity First
Understanding
Active Participation
Experience Driven
OUR STORY
A simple observation started the journey.
Many students learn science as information to remember rather than ideas to understand. While classrooms often focus on completing lessons, opportunities to observe, question and experience concepts can sometimes be limited.
Recognizing the Gap
Reimagining Learning
Building Ankuran
OUR TARGET
National Expansion.
Our goal is to make quality, experience-based science learning accessible across all 797 districts of India.
By 2030, we aim to establish the foundation for a nationwide network of Science Centres that inspire curiosity, innovation and scientific thinking.
Expanding Across India
Ankuran Foundation aspires to establish Science Centres in each of India’s 797 districts by 2030 and, over time, in every block nationwide.
Community-Centric Approach
Ankuran implements a unique approach that ensures every centre is tailored to the needs of its community while maintaining high standards of learning, engagement and accessibility.
Ongoing Support & Excellence
The foundation provides continuous support to strengthen learning environments, ensuring that every Science Centre remains dynamic, relevant and impactful for today’s students.
Awards & Recogition.
Over the years, Ankuran has been recognised by educational institutions, industry leaders and community organisations for its contribution to experiential learning and science education.
ANNUAL REPORTS
Annual Reports and Financials
Transparency and accountability are central to our work. Explore our annual reports to learn more about our initiatives, achievements, partnerships and the impact
OUR NETWORKS
Creating opportunities across communities.
To make learning more engaging, experiential and accessible for young minds.
PARTNERSHIP
Our Partners
Our journey is strengthened by partnerships built on shared values, collective responsibility and a commitment to advancing experiential learning for students across communities.
