Agastya International Foundation

Agastya International Foundation is a pioneering educational trust dedicated to sparking curiosity and nurturing creativity among disadvantaged children and teachers across India. Founded in 1999, the organization provides hands-on, experiential science and art education, transforming the conventional learning landscape for government school students. The foundation's innovative model includes a vast network of Mobile Science Labs, Lab-on-a-Bike units, and Science Centers. These initiatives make learning engaging and accessible, aiming to cultivate a generation of tinkerers and innovators. Agastya's programs supplement formal education by focusing on inquiry-based learning methods that foster critical thinking. At the heart of its operations is a 172-acre Creativity Campus in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, a hub for educational innovation. The foundation also runs 'Jignyasa', an annual science and technology fair that encourages students to create solutions for real-life problems. Through its comprehensive programs, Agastya empowers children to become confident individuals who can drive positive change. The organization also focuses heavily on teacher training through its Acharya Initiative, equipping educators with the skills to foster curiosity in their classrooms. Its scalable and sustainable model has become one of the world's largest mobile hands-on science education programs, impacting millions of young minds.