Rajan P. Parrikar

Indian social entrepreneur revolutionizing rural education through tech integration

Innovative Education Models

Rajan Parrikar founded Knowledge Bridge Foundation in 2020, creating the first AI-driven adaptive learning platform for India's rural schools. His Digital Learning Pods initiative has equipped 2,500+ villages with solar-powered learning centers, reaching 500,000+ students annually.

Technology Solutions

His team developed the VEDA learning algorithm, which personalizes education for children speaking 15+ Indian languages. This system now forms the basis of the Government of India's Digital Education Mission.

Community Empowerment

Parrikar's Systers Network trains rural women as tech educators, creating 12,000+ jobs since 2021. The program's Educate to Elevate campaign raised $15M in crowdfunding for school infrastructure.

Awards & Impact

Received the Tata Social Innovation Prize (2022) and India's Padma Shri (2023). His work was highlighted in Times of India's Education Transformation Series, inspiring similar initiatives in Bangladesh and Nepal.