{"id":5059,"date":"2018-03-22T11:19:53","date_gmt":"2018-03-22T05:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.barusahib.org\/?p=5059"},"modified":"2024-12-21T12:10:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-21T06:40:08","slug":"akal-academies-case-study-from-iim-ahmedabad-to-harvard-business-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barusahib.org\/blog\/akal-academies-case-study-from-iim-ahmedabad-to-harvard-business-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Akal Academies Case Study &#8211; From IIM-Ahmedabad to Harvard Business Review"},"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\/akal-academies-case-study-from-iim-ahmedabad-to-harvard-business-review\/#A_Unique_Honor_%E2%80%93_Akal_Academies_Case_Study_Listed_on_HBR\" >A Unique Honor &#8211; Akal Academies Case Study Listed on HBR<\/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\/akal-academies-case-study-from-iim-ahmedabad-to-harvard-business-review\/#The_Visionaries_Behind_Akal_Academies\" >The Visionaries Behind Akal Academies<\/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\/akal-academies-case-study-from-iim-ahmedabad-to-harvard-business-review\/#The_Dilemma_That_Shaped_the_Future_of_Rural_Education\" >The Dilemma That Shaped the Future of Rural Education<\/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\/akal-academies-case-study-from-iim-ahmedabad-to-harvard-business-review\/#A_Transformative_Model_of_Education_and_Funding\" >A Transformative Model of Education and Funding<\/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\/akal-academies-case-study-from-iim-ahmedabad-to-harvard-business-review\/#The_Legacy_of_Sant_Teja_Singh_%E2%80%93_A_Harvard_Connection\" >The Legacy of Sant Teja Singh &#8211; A Harvard Connection<\/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\/akal-academies-case-study-from-iim-ahmedabad-to-harvard-business-review\/#Recognition_on_a_Global_Platform_%E2%80%93_Harvard_Business_Case_Centre\" >Recognition on a Global Platform &#8211; Harvard Business Case Centre<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Unique_Honor_%E2%80%93_Akal_Academies_Case_Study_Listed_on_HBR\"><\/span>A Unique Honor &#8211; Akal Academies Case Study Listed on HBR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Akal Academies, a network of rural schools under the Kalgidhar Trust, have achieved a remarkable milestone. A case study on their innovative education model, authored by Dr. AS Ghura and Prof. Vijay Sherry Chand from IIM-Ahmedabad, has been selected for Harvard Business Review\u2019s (HBR) prestigious case collection. This recognition highlights the global relevance of their approach to blending spirituality and scientific education.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Visionaries_Behind_Akal_Academies\"><\/span>The Visionaries Behind Akal Academies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The journey began with Baba Iqbal Singh, a former Director of Agriculture in Himachal Pradesh, who dedicated his life to fulfilling the vision of his spiritual mentors, Sant Attar Singh Ji and Sant Teja Singh Ji. Sant Attar Singh conceptualized the idea of combining moral values with scientific education, while Sant Teja Singh, a Harvard alumnus, laid the foundation of Baru Sahib, the headquarters of the Kalgidhar Trust.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Dilemma_That_Shaped_the_Future_of_Rural_Education\"><\/span>The Dilemma That Shaped the Future of Rural Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2007, the Trust faced a crucial decision. How could it scale its operations from 19 schools to 500 Akal Academies within a decade, catering to 250,000 students? Should they pursue public-private partnerships, management contracts, or lease land for new schools? This strategic dilemma became the focus of the IIM-A case study.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Transformative_Model_of_Education_and_Funding\"><\/span>A Transformative Model of Education and Funding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The case study highlights the unique model of Akal Academies. By merging spiritual teachings with high-quality scientific education, inspired by Sikh principles, the Trust grew from a single school in 1986 to 129 schools by 2018, serving over 70,000 students. The financial strategy combined donation-based funding with loan-driven models for new schools, offering a sustainable blueprint for future educational enterprises.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Legacy_of_Sant_Teja_Singh_%E2%80%93_A_Harvard_Connection\"><\/span>The Legacy of Sant Teja Singh &#8211; A Harvard Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sant Teja Singh holds the distinction of being the first turbaned Sikh to graduate from Harvard University in 1911. His legacy continues to inspire as the case study not only highlights the achievements of the Akal Academies but also serves as a tribute to his vision of education and service.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recognition_on_a_Global_Platform_%E2%80%93_Harvard_Business_Case_Centre\"><\/span>Recognition on a Global Platform &#8211; Harvard Business Case Centre<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Being included in Harvard Business Review\u2019s case collection is a monumental achievement for the Kalgidhar Trust. It signifies international recognition of their innovative approach to education and their commitment to transforming rural communities.<\/p>\n<p>The Akal Academies case study stands as a testament to the power of vision, innovation, and dedication. 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