{"id":5054,"date":"2018-04-10T10:34:06","date_gmt":"2018-04-10T05:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=5054"},"modified":"2024-12-20T18:36:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T13:06:28","slug":"kalgidhar-trust-championing-innovation-in-education-with-iim-ahmedabads-philip-thomas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/kalgidhar-trust-championing-innovation-in-education-with-iim-ahmedabads-philip-thomas\/","title":{"rendered":"Kalgidhar Trust &#8211; Championing Innovation in Education with IIM Ahmedabad\u2019s Philip Thomas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/kalgidhar-trust-championing-innovation-in-education-with-iim-ahmedabads-philip-thomas\/#Memorial_Case_Award\" >Memorial Case Award<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/kalgidhar-trust-championing-innovation-in-education-with-iim-ahmedabads-philip-thomas\/#A_Case_Study_on_%E2%80%9CThe_Akal_Academies%E2%80%9D\" >A Case Study on \u201cThe Akal Academies\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/kalgidhar-trust-championing-innovation-in-education-with-iim-ahmedabads-philip-thomas\/#The_Vision_of_Baba_Iqbal_Singh_Ji\" >The Vision of Baba Iqbal Singh Ji<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/kalgidhar-trust-championing-innovation-in-education-with-iim-ahmedabads-philip-thomas\/#Innovative_Financial_Models\" >Innovative Financial Models<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/kalgidhar-trust-championing-innovation-in-education-with-iim-ahmedabads-philip-thomas\/#A_Legacy_Rooted_in_Harvard\" >A Legacy Rooted in Harvard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/kalgidhar-trust-championing-innovation-in-education-with-iim-ahmedabads-philip-thomas\/#A_Divine_Recognition\" >A Divine Recognition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Memorial_Case_Award\"><\/span>Memorial Case Award<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Kalgidhar Trust, a globally renowned non-profit organization based in Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, has been honored with the prestigious Philip Thomas Memorial Case Award for the Best Case by IIM Ahmedabad. This milestone underscores the Trust\u2019s transformative contributions to education and rural development, making it a case study featured in the Harvard Business Review (HBR) case collection.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Case_Study_on_%E2%80%9CThe_Akal_Academies%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>A Case Study on \u201cThe Akal Academies\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Authored by Dr. A.S. Ghura and Prof. Vijay Sherry Chand of IIM Ahmedabad&#8217;s Ravi J. Matthai Centre for Educational Innovation (RJMCEI), the case study, titled &#8220;The Akal Academies,&#8221; showcases the Trust&#8217;s innovative approach to blending moral values with scientific education. It highlights the profound vision of Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, the retired Director of Agriculture for Himachal Pradesh, who embarked on a mission inspired by the teachings of Sant Attar Singh Ji and Sant Teja Singh Ji.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Akal Academies exemplify a model of rural education that emphasizes spirituality alongside academic excellence. This unique initiative has scaled from a modest 19 schools in 2007 to an impressive network of 129 schools serving 70,000 students by 2018.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Vision_of_Baba_Iqbal_Singh_Ji\"><\/span>The Vision of Baba Iqbal Singh Ji<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At the heart of this growth is the vision of Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, who drew inspiration from Sant Attar Singh Ji\u2019s dream of synthesizing scientific learning with moral values and Sant Teja Singh Ji\u2019s global educational pursuits. The Trust\u2019s mission envisions scaling to 500 Akal Academies in the coming decade, providing high-quality education to 250,000 rural students.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Innovative_Financial_Models\"><\/span>Innovative Financial Models<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Trust\u2019s financial model is a unique combination of donation-based low-cost funding and loan-driven investments, allowing for the sustainable growth of its educational initiatives. This innovative approach is now being studied by future managers to develop strategies for sustainable educational ventures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Legacy_Rooted_in_Harvard\"><\/span>A Legacy Rooted in Harvard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sant Teja Singh Ji, the first turbaned Sikh graduate of Harvard University in 1911, laid the foundation for this visionary mission. The inclusion of this case study in the Harvard Business Case Centre serves as a tribute to his enduring legacy, marking a historic moment for the Sikh community and educational innovation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Divine_Recognition\"><\/span>A Divine Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Winning the Philip Thomas Memorial Case Award and being featured in Harvard\u2019s case collection is a testament to the Kalgidhar Trust\u2019s dedication to rural education and its unique approach to social entrepreneurship. This achievement further solidifies the Trust\u2019s role as a beacon of hope and progress for underprivileged rural communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Memorial Case Award The Kalgidhar Trust, a globally renowned non-profit organization based in Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, has been honored with the prestigious Philip Thomas Memorial Case Award for the Best Case by IIM Ahmedabad. 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