On 29th May 2022, Nalanda Academy organised the 2nd Krantijyoti Savitrimai Phule Education Fair at Dr. Ambedkar College of Social Work, Wardha.

The event was inaugurated by Shri Shyam Tagade (IAS), Principal Secretary to the Government of Maharashtra.

He was joined by Mr. Anoop Kumar, Director of Nalanda Academy, and Ms. Chetna Sawai, Managing Trustee of Chetna Education Society.

Students from Class 10 onwards came with their parents and guardians — not just to attend an event, but to begin thinking differently about education, careers, and their own futures.

Students gathered at the 2nd Krantijyoti Savitrimai Phule Education Fair — Dr. Ambedkar College of Social Work, Wardha, 29th May 2022

An Inauguration That Set the Tone

During the inauguration, Shri Shyam Tagade walked through an exhibition prepared by Nalanda students.

The exhibition told a story — not of an institution alone, but of a journey built slowly, with people’s trust and collective effort.

It captured Nalanda’s beginnings, its growing impact, and the real-life journeys of students who, despite difficult circumstances, made their way to universities across India and beyond.

At the centre was a tribute to the late Mr. Abhiyan Humane, whose vision continues to quietly guide much of this work.

For many visitors, it was a moment of recognition — that such journeys are possible, and that they too could be part of this story.

The packed inaugural session — students, parents, and guests at the 2nd Krantijyoti Savitrimai Phule Education Fair

Opening Doors: Guidance Stalls and Expert Interactions

The fair opened up a world that often remains hidden.

Through multiple guidance stalls, students were introduced to institutions like TISS, Azim Premji University, JNU, Delhi University, the University of Hyderabad, and National Law Universities — spaces that many had heard of but never imagined reaching.

Conversations around entrance exams like IIT-JEE, NEET, CAT, MHCET, CUCET, and UGC-NET helped demystify what often feels overwhelming and out of reach.

A dedicated section on foreign education broke the silent assumption that studying abroad is only for a privileged few. Students learned about scholarships, application processes, and exams like GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, and IELTS.

Guidance on competitive exams — UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking, CA, NDA, and CDS — drew large crowds, reflecting both aspiration and the search for stability and dignity through education.

Students crowd the Digital Nalanda stall — one of many guidance desks covering courses, scholarships, and entrance exams

Emerging Fields and the Counselling Desk

Students were also introduced to emerging fields like Data Science, Machine Learning, and Coding, along with programming languages such as Python and R.

For many, this was their first encounter with these ideas.

The curiosity and excitement in that space carried a quiet promise — of what the future could hold if given the right exposure at the right time.

Amidst all this, one of the most important spaces was the counselling desk.

Here, students who were unsure or hesitant found time, attention, and genuine listening. In a system where most students are told what to do, this space allowed them to reflect on what they truly want to become.

For many, it was their first moment of real clarity.

Made Possible by the Community

What makes this effort meaningful is who leads it.

The fair was made possible by Nalanda’s students, alumni, mentors, and volunteers — many of whom once stood on the same side of uncertainty. Today, they return to guide others.

This idea of giving back is not just a slogan here. It is lived through every stall managed, every question answered, and every hour given freely.

Nalanda students, alumni, and volunteers — many once on the same side of uncertainty, now returning to guide others

Nearly a Thousand Students, One Common Purpose

Nearly one thousand students, along with their parents and guardians, attended the fair from across the region.

They came with questions, doubts, and limited exposure.

They left with information, direction, and — perhaps most importantly — a sense that their aspirations are valid.

That they are not too far, too small, or too unknown to dream of something bigger.

The Krantijyoti Savitrimai Phule Education Fair is not just an annual event. It is a small but consistent attempt to bridge a deep gap — between what students can dream and what they believe is possible.

Each year, through collective effort, that gap narrows a little more.