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Vidyabharati Foundation of America concludes annual Boston education gala
Entrepreneurs, academics and philanthropists gathered to support Vidyabharati's educational initiatives, raising awareness and backing programs serving students across India.
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Bhavana P - Thu, 23, Jul 2026
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Glimpses of the gathering / Vidyabharati Foundation
The Vidyabharati Foundation of America concluded its annual fundraising gala in the Boston area, bringing together entrepreneurs, academics, innovators and philanthropists to support educational initiatives serving millions of students across India.
The event was hosted by Mona Chopra, president of Vidyabharati New England, and was attended by Rajendra Khaitan, national vice chair of Vidyabharati, India.
Among those present were entrepreneur and philanthropist Desh Deshpande; Ramesh Raskar, inventor and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; entrepreneur Pooja Ika; Debarshi Nandy of Brandeis University; and other business leaders, innovators and philanthropists from the Greater Boston area.
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Addressing the gathering, Deshpande said education remains one of the most effective ways to break the cycle of poverty and create lasting opportunities.
“I appreciate the work Vidyabharati is doing. Education breaks the cycle of poverty. Building an institution that can educate millions while keeping education affordable is an extraordinary achievement. More than 3.5 million students have benefited from this effort, and among them will be future engineers, doctors, entrepreneurs and national leaders. I’m pleased to see so many people gathered to support this mission,” Deshpande said.
Satish Jha, a board member of the Vidyabharati Foundation of America, said the event reflected growing support within the Indian American community for expanding access to quality education. Jha added that Boston's position as a global center of innovation made the gathering particularly meaningful.
“The participation of respected innovators, entrepreneurs and educators from the Boston community underscores a shared belief that investing in education is among the most effective long-term investments any society can make,” Jha said.
Organizers said the gala highlighted Vidyabharati's educational network, which serves students through thousands of schools and educational centers across India. The organization combines academic instruction with values-based education and community engagement.
The Vidyabharati Foundation of America thanked its donors, sponsors, volunteers and attendees for supporting its educational mission and reaffirmed its commitment to expanding educational opportunities for children and communities across India.
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