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Pratibodh Foundation

Pratibodh Foundation is a ‘not-for-profit’ company registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013.

The objective of the foundation is finding avenues and resources for students from the disadvantaged, marginalized and discriminated communities . The foundation supports students who have a need and a fervent desire to achieve their dream of pursuing/completing school and college education and higher studies.

On a broader front, Pratibodh Foundation aims to promote advocacy for inclusive, non-discriminatory, equal opportunity and access, multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary education with excellence and social purpose.

DR. T. R. Bhaskaran Memorial Prize

Pratibodh Foundation, through an endowment to Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, has instituted an annual award with a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000 for excellence in academic research for PhD students of the department of Biochemistry, in memory of Dr. T. R. Bhaskaran, a distinguished alum of the department.

Indian Institute of Science Appreciation Letter to Pratibodh Foundation

Indian Institute of Science Founder's Day Appreciation Letter

Mr. Abhinav Banerjee receives the award for 2024

Training for Visually Impaired

Pratibodh Foundation is conducting free on-line training program for the visually impaired from October 2023. Five-months programs are conducted twice every year (February to June and August to December. The program covers computer and digital skills, English communication and literacy and work readiness skills. Students with total and partial visual impairment benefit by attending this program. The basic purpose of the on-line program is to prepare the student, irrespective of their educational background, for work readiness and employment.

Chess Tournament for the Visually Impaired

Pratibodh Foundation in association with the Department of Social Work, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Tamilnadu is organizing a chess tournament for the visually impaired on July 19, 2025. About 25 teams are expected to participate in the one-day event.

Leadership

Latha Mani and Swaminathan Mani, founded Pratibodh Foundation in August 2020. They together have long and diverse experience working in social and development sectors, industry, and technology.

Mentors and Coaches

Pratibodh Foundation is privileged to be associated with a panel of mentors and coaches who guide and assist in its various activities of helping students supported by the foundation.

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