Rajesh Tomar

Indian social entrepreneur empowering marginalized communities through education

Rajesh Tomar (b. 1978) is a visionary Indian social entrepreneur who founded BrightPath Foundation, an organization providing free education to over 50,000 children from India's lowest castes and tribal groups. His 'Education for All' initiative builds schools in remote regions using solar-powered classrooms and mobile teacher units. Tomar's innovative 'SkillBridge' program combines traditional vocational training with digital literacy, creating employment pathways for marginalized youth. He pioneered India's first caste-neutral scholarship program, awarding 10,000+ scholarships annually. His TEDx talk 'Breaking Caste Barriers with Education' (https://www.ted.com/talks/rajesh_tomar_breaking_caste_barriers_with_education) has been viewed over 2 million times. Tomar's work has been recognized by the UN's Global Education First Initiative and featured in 《Forbes》' '30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs' list. He currently leads the National Inclusion Council for Education and advises the Indian government on equity policies.