Project Nanhi Kali: EMPOWERING GIRLS ACROSS INDIA

Find out who we are and
what we do for the girl child
Project Nanhi Kali was founded in 1996 at K.C. Mahindra Education Trust by Anand Mahindra with the vision of creating a world where girls, despite the patriarchal challenges and societal biases they face, are empowered through education.
Change and Continuity: Extended Support, Enhanced Empowerment
Starting from the academic year 2024-25, Project Nanhi Kali embarks on a new journey of empowering girls from lower income strata by supporting them through Grades 6 to 10 with targeted educational initiatives. In alignment with National Education Policy 2020, the educational support provides 21st century skills training, making the transition from school to the workplace more seamless. The skills include financial and digital literacy as well as life skills. The program also integrates physical education to cultivate leadership, teamwork and fitness.

Nearly 700,000 girls supported since 1996
Impact in the Year 2023-24


2,31,692
girls supported


1,71,162
Girls supported through
after-school programme


60,530
GIRLS SUPPORTED THROUGH DIGITAL
SKILLS & LIFE SKILLS (DEFG)


5,448
Community
Associates


6,743
Academic support
centres


3,859
Schools


8
States


19
Districts
Heart-warming stories
How Can You Help?
Project Nanhi Kali is a participatory project wherein you can sponsor the education of an underprivileged girl child for a minimum period of one year. For just Rs. 6,000, you can provide her with the key to a brighter future. Your support goes beyond mere financial assistance. It's an investment in her potential, her dreams, and her empowerment. With your sponsorship, she gains access to essential 21st century skills, a physical education module and a chance for her to break free from the humdrum of doing household work.
And it's not just about giving; it's about receiving too. As a sponsor, you'll receive an annual progress report, witnessing firsthand the impact of your generosity.
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Sponsors & Partners

PNB Metlife India
Insurance Company Ltd

Aditya Auto

Bandhan AMC

Capgemini

Care Ratings Ltd

Hindustan Colas Pvt Ltd

Hindustan Petroleum
Corporation Ltd

Code Unnati | SAP

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd

futuremakers by Standard Chartered

Mahindra Group

Club Mahindra

Microsoft

Jones Lang Lasalle Property
Consultants (India) Pvt Ltd

Tech Mahindra Foundation

Teradata India Pvt Ltd

Titan Company Ltd

Apollo Finvest

3M India Ltd

WOOP

Course5 Intelligence Ltd

Credit Saison
India Pvt Ltd

InCred Financial
Services Ltd

Knight Frank
India Pvt Ltd

SVF Investments
(India) Pvt Ltd

Trent Ltd