Saurabh Taneja, CEO of the Akanksha Foundation, on Making Schools Great in India

Saurabh Taneja, CEO of the Akanksha Foundation, shares how his team is transforming education in India through deep community engagement, purpose-driven teaching, and innovative public-private partnerships. In this episode, we explore: Why access isn’t the biggest issue in India’s education system—but learning outcomes are How Akanksha schools blend social work, pedagogy, and emotional support to reshape student trajectories The role of India’s CSR law in driving philanthropic investment in education What alumni are doing to give back, and why many return to teach This is a powerful look at how schools can become joyful, rigorous, and transformative spaces—especially for children from underserved communities. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on 300 case studies and interviews with remarkable leaders in philanthropy, sustainability and social entrepreneurship.