•Key recommendations synthesised to inform national and global conversations at the India AI Impact Summit 2026

•Insights shared from the LiftEd EdTech Accelerator, which has reached over 3 million children

•Leaders from philanthropy, EdTech, academia and the private sector examined how AI-enabled education can deliver equitable, measurable learning gains at scale and emphasised the need for cross-sector collaboration across the ecosystem to achieve this

Mumbai, January 13, 2026: As an official pre-summit event of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Reliance Foundation, in partnership with Central Square Foundation, convened a high-level roundtable on AI in Education at Jio Institute, Navi Mumbai. The half-day convening brought together over 50 leaders and experts from philanthropic organisations, EdTech, academia and the private sector to examine how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and EdTech can be harnessed to improve learning outcomes and rethink education in the age of AI.

The convening concluded with a synthesis of strategic insights to inform ongoing national and global conversations at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Participants reiterated the importance of sustained collaboration between governments, private sector, innovators, researchers, and funders to ensure that AI-enabled EdTech strengthens education systems at scale rather than creating standalone tools. At a moment when AI is reshaping education systems globally, the dialogue also focused not only on innovation, but on the harder question of impact: how promising AI-enabled solutions can move beyond pilots to deliver meaningful, inclusive, and scalable learning gains in low-resource, multilingual contexts.

Grounding the Global Conversation: Innovation with Purpose

The discussions echoed global priorities rooted in local realities: aligning AI with learning science, safeguarding equity and inclusion, and measuring scale through learning outcomes rather than reach alone. Participants noted that better technology does not automatically translate into better learning.

The keynote address by Dr. Shailesh Kumar, Chief Data Scientist, Jio and Dean, Jio Institute, reflected on global debates around Education 4.0 and the need to fundamentally reimagine education systems for a digital- and AI-first world.

 

Dr. Shailesh Kumar said: “It is time to re-imagine our Education System—what should it look like if it was born today, in the post-connectivity and AI era? It is time to bring personalised education to every child on the planet.” He emphasised moving away from one-size-fits-all, ‘just-in-case’ education models towards personalised and student-centric learning systems that focus on building mastery learning and thinking skills through contextualised pedagogy, enabled by AI at scale.

Experts discussed the innovation landscape for AI-enabled learning, highlighting emerging use cases across personalised instruction, teacher support, assessment, and home-based learning—especially for early childhood education and foundational literacy and numeracy. The discussions also explored what it takes to scale, including institutional adoption, cost structures, multilingual content, data infrastructure, and the realities of deploying AI within government systems and community-based learning ecosystems.

Philanthropy as a Catalyst for Systemic Change

A central theme across the convening was the critical role of philanthropy in shaping the next phase of AI and EdTech in India. Participants emphasised that philanthropy’s value lies not only in funding innovation, but also in de-risking early ideas, enabling long-term evidence generation, strengthening organisational capacity, and convening diverse actors around shared priorities.

“Building AI and EdTech for impact is not just about the technology itself – it is about understanding the ground realities of implementing it in classrooms, homes, and communities. Learnings from the LiftEd EdTech Accelerator show how contextualised design and evidence-led approaches can support quality learning at scale,” said Dr. Vanita Sharma, Advisor – Strategic Initiatives, Reliance Foundation.

From Innovation to System-Wide Scale

The discussion highlighted that scaling effective AI-enabled learning solutions is a systems challenge—requiring alignment across policy, pedagogy, delivery models, research, and ecosystem partnerships. Participants stressed the need to design for India’s diversity, including multilingual content, offline or low-bandwidth access, shared-device use, and alignment with state curricula.

“The next frontier for EdTech is not just innovation, but scaling proven, contextualised solutions through government systems and community adoption to drive learning outcomes at scale,” said Gouri Gupta, Senior Project Director, EdTech, Central Square Foundation (CSF), setting the stage for recommendations to be carried forward to the national summit.

From Dialogue to Action

The event reinforced a shared commitment that AI and EdTech must serve as a force multiplier for equity, not efficiency alone. Participants underscored that teachers and parents remain central to learning, with AI acting as a supportive enabler through personalisation, feedback, and data-driven insights.

As India positions itself as a global leader in AI for social impact, such cross-sector dialogues play a vital role in shaping pathways from innovation to evidence, and from evidence to system-wide adoption. The insights from this roundtable will contribute to shaping the education agenda at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

About the India AI Impact Summit 2026

Announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the India AI Impact Summit (February 2026, New Delhi) is the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South. Anchored in the three Sutras of People, Planet, and Progress, the Summit aims to democratise AI resources for social good.

Over 33,000 scholarships awarded till date

* Financial support: Selected UG scholars receive grants of up to Rs 2 lakhs and PG scholars receive Rs 6 lakhs respectively.

* Large-scale commitment: The 2025-26 cohort is a part of Reliance Foundation’s 2022 commitment to provide 50,000 scholarships over 10 years.

* Academic excellence nurtured: Reliance has awarded 33,471 scholarships till date, with scholars excelling globally in placements, research, and leadership.

Mumbai, December 27, 2025: On the eve of the 93rd birth anniversary of Reliance Founder and Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani, Reliance Foundation announced the results of its prestigious Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships for 2025-26.

In a meaningful stride toward national capacity building, Reliance Foundation has selected 5,000 undergraduate and 100 postgraduate scholars for this year’s scholarships. This announcement marks another step forward in Reliance Foundation’s commitment to nurture youth, inspired by the vision of Reliance Founder and Chairman, Shri Dhirubhai Ambani. In 2022, Mrs Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson, Reliance Foundation, announced the enhanced commitment to award 50,000 scholarships over 10 years.

A Vision in Action: Since the 2022 commitment, Reliance Foundation has scaled its efforts to support India’s youth through their higher education journey. The selection process for the 2025-26 cohort was highly competitive, reflecting the immense talent across India. From over 1,25,000 applications, 5,100 students have been selected, representing 15,544 institutes. The scholars selected for this academic year hail from across 28 states and 4 Union Territories, showcasing the pan-India reach of the programme.

“India’s youth have shown incredible drive, hard work and talent, and our scholarships aim to provide mentoring, an excellent peer network and more, in addition to the financial grants to accelerate their journey. Our Reliance Foundation Scholars demonstrate excellence and confidence in their chosen disciplines, pursuing remarkable professional goals, and we are privileged to support them in their journey. As we welcome the new cohort of 5,100 extraordinary UG and PG scholars, we encourage them to continue to push boundaries, think big and ahead, and accelerate progress towards a Viksit Bharat,” said a spokesperson from Reliance Foundation.

Impact and Diversity: The selected cohort reflects a deep commitment to diversity and merit.

• Economic support: 83% of the cohort comes from households with an annual income of less than Rs 2.5 lakhs.
• Academic brilliance: 97% of undergraduate scholars scored above 90% in their Class XII examinations.
• Gender balance: Among the 5,000 undergraduate scholars, 48% are female and 52% male.
• Inclusivity: This year, 146 scholars are Persons with Disabilities (PwD).

The 100 postgraduate scholars selected represent the pinnacle of scientific and technological talent in India, pursuing advanced degrees in future-ready fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Renewable Energy, and Life Sciences.

Beyond the grant: Selected scholars gain access to a global alumni network and expert-led development programmes for future leadership. Former scholars have secured premier global placements while demonstrating academic excellence through published research and international representation.

How to check results: For more information about the results of the Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2025-26, please visit this page. Students who have applied for the scholarships may check their results by following these steps:

• Step 1: Visit scholarships.reliancefoundation.org
• Step 2: Enter the 17-digit Application Number or registered Email ID.
• Step 3: Click ‘Submit’ to view results.

Feb 13, New Delhi: Building on the Government of India's NIPUN Bharat Mission to achieve universal Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) for children across India, LiftEd - a unique $18mn outcomes-based initiative - has benefitted 3.3 million children in India across 15+ states.

As we mark four years of the NIPUN Bharat Mission, LiftEd is demonstrating how the private sector and civil society can come together through innovative financing structures to support and strengthen the government's intent to universalise FLN by 2026-27.

To showcase its progress and spark meaningful dialogue on FLN, LiftEd's partners hosted an Annual Convening 'LiftEd: Making India NIPUN' in New Delhi. The event was attended by 175 people and brought together leading voices and thought leaders from across the education ecosystem. It featured a fireside chat with economist, author, and professor Karthik Muralidharan, insightful panel discussions, and inspiring showcases of solutions to advance FLN in India.

LiftEd is anchored by a consortium of partners, including the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Bridges Outcomes Partnerships, the Maitri Trust, Reliance Foundation, Atlassian, Standard Chartered Bank, and UBS Optimus Foundation. The British Asian Trust is the programme leader and Central Square Foundation and Dalberg Advisors are design and technical partners.

Smt. Nita M. Ambani, Founder Chairperson, Reliance Foundation said, “Reliance Foundation is a proud founding member of LiftEd which aims to strengthen foundational learning for children in India. In two and a half years, LiftEd has reached 3.3 million children across the country. It is a first-of-its-kind initiative aligned with the Government's NIPUN Bharat Mission that aims to achieve Foundational Literacy and Numeracy for all children in India's primary schools by 2026-27. Every child needs a strong learning journey and working together with the LiftEd consortium partners, it is our joint mission to make this dream a reality."

LiftEd's Innovative Approach

LiftEd stands out for its innovative finance model and systemic impact. Using principles of outcomes-based financing, funding is tied to measurable results, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency. Instead of creating a parallel system, LiftEd strengthens the existing education ecosystem though three key interventions:

Development Impact Bond (DIB):

Partners with state governments in five states (Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar).

Focuses on improving governance, transforming administrators into educators, and establishing effective classroom practices across public schools.

Measures progress using children's learning assessments as defined by NIPUN Bharat alongside 'Systemic Shift Indicators'. These indicators track outcomes such as effective teacher mentorship, the integration of FLN data into block review meetings, and so on.

The education partners leading the implementation of the DIB are Kaivalya Education Foundation, Language and Learning Foundation, Peepul, and Pratham Education Foundation.

EdTech Accelerator:

Develops high-quality, contextually relevant EdTech solutions to improve FLN for children from low-income families across 15+ states.

Shapes the future of tech-based home learning for FLN by scaling effective EdTech solutions and generating deeper evidence on what works.

Supports partners to solve specific anchor challenges to improve scale, engagement, and product contextualisation for low-income segments.

The EdTech partners are Chimple, Ei Mindspark, Pratham Education Foundation, Rocket Learning, Sesame Workshop India, ThinkZone, and Top Parent.

District Innovation Challenge:

A unique, state-level, innovation challenge in partnership with a large state in east India to incentivise districts to improve FLN outcomes.

The Larger Impact:

LiftEd's innovative approach ensures it benefits millions of children over time by strengthening the education system itself. For example, in the DIB's first year alone, the education partners have encouraged as many as 60% of government meetings at the block level to regularly review FLN data and plans, translating these into concrete actions that improve FLN.

Ultimately, LiftEd demonstrates the power of collaboration between civil society, government, and private sector (samaj-sarkar-bazar), unlocking the potential of young learners, and reshaping India's education landscape.

About LiftEd:

LiftEd aims to impact the lives of up to 4 million children over 5 years by strengthening Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) in India through collective action, innovation, and finance. The coalition driving LiftEd - 26 partners across the private sector and civil society - is working in alignment with the Government of India's NIPUN Bharat Mission which identifies FLN as an 'urgent and necessary prerequisite to learning'.

The Reliance Foundation Scholarships 2025-26 cycle is part of the organisation's commitment to nurture 50,000 young minds over 10 years

* On the 90th birth anniversary of Reliance's Founder-Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani in December 2022, Mrs Nita Ambani, Reliance Foundation Founder and Chairperson, announced that 50,000 scholarships would be awarded over 10 years

* 5,000 merit-cum-means UG scholarships of up to Rs. 2 lakhs and 100 PG scholarships for excellence of up to Rs. 6 lakhs are awarded to each student

* Reliance Foundation Scholarships offer mentoring and holistic development support throughout the scholar's journey

* Open to first-year undergraduate and postgraduate students

* Last date to apply is October 4, 2025

Mumbai, August 21, 2025: Applications are now open for one of India's largest higher education scholarships for the academic year 2025-26. Reliance Foundation Scholarships will empower 5,100 outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat.

The Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships will award 5,000 students to pursue academic excellence and nurture their aspirations with grants of up to Rs 2 lakh, on a merit-cum-means basis. First year students enrolled in any full-time undergraduate course are eligible to apply.

Celebrating excellence, Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships will identify and support 100 of India's brightest postgraduate students in select fields of Engineering, Technology, Energy, and Life Sciences. The programme aims to nurture future leaders who can think big, think green, think digital for the benefit of society. With grants of up to Rs 6 lakh and access to a robust development programme, these students will be empowered to pursue advanced studies and research in areas critical to national development and global progress.

Applications are open only to students currently in the first year of their undergraduate or postgraduate studies. Reliance Foundation scholars not only benefit from generous financial support, but also from holistic development opportunities throughout their scholarship journey. This includes expert interactions and mentorship, industry exposure, leadership and skill-building events, and opportunities to meaningfully engage with communities for societal development.

Education - from early childhood learning to quality higher education - is central to Reliance Foundation's mission. On the 90th birth anniversary of Reliance's Founder-Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani in December 2022, Mrs. Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, announced 50,000 additional scholarships over the next decade, making the programme one of the largest private scholarship initiatives in India.

Reliance has been providing scholarships to meritorious students for over 29 years, inspired by Reliance Founder-Chairman Shri Dhirubhai Ambani's vision that the best way to ensure the nation's progress is to invest in its youth. To date, Reliance has supported more than 28,000 scholarships.

Reliance Foundation Scholarships alumni continue to fulfil their academic and professional aspirations, embark on rewarding careers, and contribute actively to the nation's progress. This year's cohort presents an opportunity to join one of India's most prestigious scholarship communities.

To know more about the scholarships and to apply, visit scholarships.reliancefoundation.org.

Last date for applications: October 4, 2025.

Light Atelier promotes interactive learning centred on the science of light and shadows and opened with Reliance Foundation ESA day for 100 children from under-resourced communities.

Mumbai, July 18, 2025: Reliance Foundation and the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC), in collaboration with Dadu, Children's Museum of Qatar, are excited to launch Museum in Residence: Light Atelier in Mumbai, running from July 19 to August 10, 2025. The interactive exhibition invites children aged 4 to 12 years old to discover the magic of light, shadow, and colour through playful, hands-on exploration.

On July 18, to mark the opening, 100 children from disadvantaged backgrounds were invited to enjoy a fun-filled experience at the Light Atelier exhibition, supported by Reliance Foundation's Education and Sports for All (ESA) initiative. Guided by Reliance's 'We Care' philosophy, ESA aims to inspire and empower children to dream big and achieve their potential, enabling educational opportunities and sports for children from all backgrounds. At the Light Atelier, the children explored the wonders of light and shadows through playful activities that aim to stimulate hands-on sensory discovery.

“At NMACC, we are deeply committed to education and expanding access to the arts—especially for young audiences,” said Ms Isha Ambani. “We're excited to partner with Dadu, Children's Museum of Qatar to bring their innovative Light Atelier programme to India for the very first time, as part of our beloved annual Bachpan children's festival. We opened this experience with a day dedicated to children from under-resourced communities through the Reliance Foundation ESA programme. This collaboration reflects our shared dedication and commitment to nurturing learning by designing meaningful experiences that inspire young children's creativity and imagination through play."Blending elements of art, science, and design, the exhibition celebrates creativity, exploration, and the natural wonder that illuminates every child's imagination. Light Atelier is part of Dadu's Museum in Residence initiative, which, focusing on learning-through-play as the pedagogical approach, transforms conventional spaces into immersive, playful learning environments for children. Held in an intentionally crafted space on the same floor as the Infinity Room by Yayoi Kusama, Light Atelier encourages children to imagine, experiment and create as they engage with light sources, reflections, colours, and shadows at seven different open-ended stations. Using simple materials and limitless possibilities, the exhibition inspires children to see the world through a fresh lens. The programme does not require much teacher/parent intervention, instead allowing for free play, risk-taking, active learning and trial and error that is essential to childhood development.

Blending elements of art, science, and design, the exhibition celebrates creativity, exploration, and the natural wonder that illuminates every child's imagination. Light Atelier is part of Dadu's Museum in Residence initiative, which, focusing on learning-through-play as the pedagogical approach, transforms conventional spaces into immersive, playful learning environments for children. Held in an intentionally crafted space on the same floor as the Infinity Room by Yayoi Kusama, Light Atelier encourages children to imagine, experiment and create as they engage with light sources, reflections, colours, and shadows at seven different open-ended stations. Using simple materials and limitless possibilities, the exhibition inspires children to see the world through a fresh lens. The programme does not require much teacher/parent intervention, instead allowing for free play, risk-taking, active learning and trial and error that is essential to childhood development.

This is the first time this initiative has been implemented in India, and the programme coincides with NMACC's annual Bachpan festival. This festival celebrates the joys of childhood with activations across dance, music, theatre, storytelling, visual art, games, interactive workshops, live science, and more. This year's edition is the most colourful and creative yet, from parent-child sessions to guided introductions to Kathak, Carnatic music, radio jockeying, and Gond and Lippan art. Light Atelier will enhance the already beloved Bachpan festival and is an extension of NMACC's dedication to education and to bringing the best of arts and culture to India, as well as Reliance Foundation's mission to create a strong foundation for lifelong learning and childhood development.

The exhibition aims to reach a broad audience through ticketed entries and school outreach programmes, hosting and providing packages for local schools to bring their children to experience the exhibition.

* To positively impact students across 700 education institutions

* The first in a series of joint regional events aimed at strengthening India's skilling ecosystem

Bhopal, April 17, 2025: Reliance Foundation and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) launched Future Ready Skills Initiative to empower 5 lakh students across 700 educational institutions, including colleges, polytechnics, and ITIs in Madhya Pradesh. The initiative was launched at the MP Future Ready Skills conclave organised today at Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya.

Aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 and the Skill India Mission, the Future Ready Skills Initiative offers 100 courses in emerging fields like EdTech, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence to prepare India's youth for jobs of tomorrow. At the end of the course trainings, students will undergo AI-proctored online assessments to evaluate their proficiency in the courses, ensuring fair and secure evaluations.

In February 2024, Reliance Foundation and NSDC announced their partnership, followed by the launch of the Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy in September 2024.

The MP Future Ready Skills conclave is the first in a series of regional events by the two organisations. Policymakers, industry leaders, and academia discussed integration of skilling with mainstream education while students shared impact of their skilling journeys.

Delivering the keynote address at the conclave, Shri Raghuraj Rajendran, IAS, Secretary, Technical Education, Skill Development & Employment, Government of Madhya Pradesh, emphasised the critical role of aligning with the industry requirement in skill development and technical education for a rapidly evolving job market. “All stakeholders in the skilling process need to take up the responsibility for suitably facilitating an environment where skilling happens with quality, utility, efficiency, sustainability and also provides timely access to everyone,” he said.

Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD of NSDC International, said, “The initiative will transform the future of over 5 lakh students by giving them practical skills in fields like AI, cybersecurity, and others. By aligning education with industry needs, we are preparing our youth to lead India's technological revolution. Through quality training, industry partnerships, and proper assessment, we are taking concrete steps towards Prime Minister Modi's vision of making India the skill capital of the world."

Smt. Nupur Bahl, Head, Skilling, Reliance Foundation, said, “At Reliance Foundation, we believe that future-ready skills are not just about adapting to change — they are about leading it. Through our partnership with NSDC and higher education institutions across the country, we are expanding access to high-quality skills trainings that empower young people. Together, we aim to build a workforce that is agile, resilient, and equipped to thrive in the jobs of tomorrow."

The Future Ready Skills Initiative aims to drive the establishment of placement cells, international certification alignments, industry partnerships, and online student outreach. For effective delivery of courses, a series of Training of Trainers (ToT) programmes will be conducted for lecturers and professors in identified higher education institutions. Students also earn credits from their institutions up on course completion. So far, the Future Ready Skills Initiative has reached more than 1 lakh youth in various other parts of the country.

At the conclave in Bhopal, experts discussed key issues such as aligning education with industry advancements, updating curricula to integrate emerging technologies, strengthening industry-academia collaboration, and emphasising soft skills.

Panellists included Shri Niraj Sahay, Director, External Relations, SSRGSP; Shri Alok Kumar, CEO, NSDC International; Smt. Nupur Bahl, Head, Skilling, Reliance Foundation; Dr. Sudhir S Bhadoria, Director, University Institute of Technology, RGPV; Shri Vijay Bajpai, CHRO, Symbiotic Pharmalab Pvt Ltd; and Prof. (Dr.) Lt Gen R K Anand, COO, KEDMAN.

Students shared their skilling journeys with the Future Ready Skills Initiative, highlighting the critical role the initiative plays in empowering youth with real-world, industry-relevant skills.

To access courses under the Future Ready Skills Initiative, visit Reliance Foundation Skilling Academy www.rfskillingacademy.com.

About NSDC

Giving boost to Indian Government Skill India Mission, NSDC, a nodal skill development agency, working under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, is a unique Public Private Partnership (PPP) that aims to catalyze the creation of a large and quality vocational training ecosystem in India. Since inception, NSDC has trained over three crore people in different sectors through its collaboration with training partners pan India. NSDC has established 37 Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) and implements the Government's flagship skill development schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), among others. NSDC also funds enterprises, companies and organizations that provide skill training. The organization enables private-sector capacity building in skill development by offering concessional loans, other innovative financial products, and strategic partnerships. For more information, please visit https://nsdcindia.org.

Reliance Foundation supports up to 5,000 meritorious undergraduate students from underprivileged sections of society studying any stream of their choice through the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships, and 100 of India's brightest postgraduate students studying eligible subjects in new technologies through the Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships.

As the Lead of the Scholarships Programme at Reliance Foundation, I have the privilege of being part of these pathbreaking initiatives, that have the potential to shape the futures of these meritorious scholars.

Beyond its generous financial support, these scholarships aim to nurture and empower meritorious students and work together to generate robust, vibrant and engaged alumni networks, enabling scholars to pursue higher education, emerge as young professionals, and drive India’s growth.

From sifting through applications to witnessing the transformative impact of education as each scholar progresses on their academic journey, the journey is both rewarding and inspiring.

Behind the scenes, the process of selecting scholarship recipients is thorough and meticulous and as you can imagine, an immense responsibility – as our aim is to ensure that the process is fair and extremely thorough.

First, however, is the base:

To ensure that students in their educational journey connect with the work we do, we build strong relationships with educational institutions. We also engage with non-profit organizations and individuals who share our vision of empowering youth to pursue their dreams and aspirations. Together, we amplify our effort to reach more individuals and communities in need – so they may benefit from this initiative for potential long-lasting positive impact on their life.

We review countless applications, each representing a unique story and journey. From academic transcripts to essays, recommendation letters to extracurricular activities, every aspect of an applicant's profile is carefully evaluated to ensure that the most deserving candidates are chosen. This is often a very tough call as there are many exceptional students who apply. While academic achievements are important, we also recognise the significance of being an all-rounded individual. We seek individuals who possess not only intellectual prowess but also values of Excellence, Leadership Potential, Integrity, Community Commitment, Growth mindset and Courage.

The process for selecting recipients of the Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship is meticulous and rigorous. An expert panel, comprising individuals with extensive experience and expertise in relevant fields, works to identify the best candidates. This panel meticulously evaluates each application submitted by students, considering factors such as academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and essays submitted by the student. Following the initial evaluation, a select group of candidates are invited to participate in an interview round. This interview serves as an opportunity for the panel to interact directly with the candidates, delve deeper into their academic and career aspirations, and assess their suitability for the scholarship. The interview process enables the panel to gain valuable insights into the candidates' personal qualities, different skills, and potential for leadership.

Through this comprehensive screening process, we aim to identify the most outstanding and promising talent in India for the prestigious Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship.

The process of awarding the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship is designed to be inclusive and comprehensive, considering both academic achievements and financial needs of the candidates. With this merit and means-based criteria, we consider also scores obtained by candidates in the Scholarship Aptitude Test for the selection process. The Scholarship Aptitude tests assess a candidate's verbal ability, analytical and logical ability and numerical ability. These scores provide valuable insights into the candidates. This holistic approach ensures that meritorious students, especially from difficult socioeconomic backgrounds, have access to educational opportunities and can fulfill their potential.

The Reliance Foundation Scholarships extend beyond financial support, as our objective is also to look at how we can empower students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and experiences to thrive academically, professionally, and personally.

Through the year for instance, we conduct activities such as:

Capacity Building with various elements such as skill-building trainings, leadership training, personality development sessions, etc. to ensure overall growth and success.

Expert Interactions so students engage directly with experts from various fields relevant to their academic or career interests, through seminars or workshops.

Internship opportunities offering exposure to real-world industry scenarios, for practical knowledge and insights into chosen fields, also bridging the academic – industry gap.·

Volunteering opportunities for a sense of social responsibility, to develop empathy, teamwork, and communication along with an avenue for self-discovery.

Committed to continuous learning and improvement, we reflect on our processes, engage with stakeholders and adapt to changing needs. By staying agile and responsive, we aim to ensure that our scholarships remain relevant and impactful.

There are a lot of aspects of my work that bring me contentment and joy. Every scholarship awarded represents an investment in the future, a future where opportunities are accessible to all, regardless of background or circumstance.

One particularly interesting part is observing the interviews for the Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships, which are conducted by an expert panel. It offers an insight into the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations of the candidates. Each interview brings a unique perspective shedding light on their personal journey, challenges overcome and dreams for the future. These interviews uplift and reinforce my belief in the limitless potential of every individual to make a positive impact on themselves, their community and the world at large.

Another fulfilling aspect is celebrating scholar successes. Whether hearing they have landed their dream job or institution for further studies, witnessing the transformative impact of these scholarships is a testament to the power of our efforts. Most of all, however, meeting the scholars in-person is by far the most enjoyable part of my work. It allows that moving personal connect with students impacted by the scholarships. It also helps me build a meaningful relationship and a sense of camaraderie as we together share in the journey towards success and personal growth. As I continue on this journey, I remain inspired by the resilience and determination of our scholars, knowing that together, we are shaping a brighter tomorrow.

We are delighted to announce the results of the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships 2024-25. This year, one lakh first-year undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds across all States and Union Territories of India applied for the prestigious Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships.

Here's how you can check your result:

Step 1: Click here to visit the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships 2024-25 results page

Step 2: Enter your 17-digit Application Number or registered Email Id

Step 3: Click on submit button

The application status is categorised as "Shortlisted", "Waitlisted" and "Not Shortlisted".

Students who are shortlisted, please note that if any of the information provided by you in written or oral form is found to be inaccurate, misleading or false, Reliance Foundation will have the right to withdraw and/or terminate any such award of scholarship offered with immediate effect.

We will reach out to those on the waitlist by 31st January, 2025 if there are any further updates on their status of selection.

The announcement of the selected Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholars for 2024-25 is expected in the coming months. The applications call for the next round of the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships (2025-’25) will be made in the next academic year.

Please note: Reliance Foundation and its associated entities never solicit or accept monies by way of deposits or otherwise to offer any scholarship or other benefits. Members of the public are advised not to deal with such unscrupulous persons or fall prey to such fraudulent activities.

* Children from disadvantaged communities enjoyed a day of fun-filled activities, supported by Reliance volunteers through Reliance Foundation’s Education and Sports for All (ESA)

*ESA is part of Reliance’s We Care initiatives to inspire and empower children from all backgrounds to dream big and achieve their potential

*The children experienced fun-filled games and carousels as well as the new Vantara attraction, with Reliance volunteers, with a message to care for animals

Mumbai, December 22, 2024: It was an exciting Sunday for nearly 1,000 children from disadvantaged communities across Mumbai, during Reliance Foundation ESA Day at Jio Presents Hamleys Wonderland™. The children had a special treat experiencing fun rides and entertainment activities.

The children are associated with various non-governmental organisations supported by Reliance Foundation’s Education and Sports for All (ESA) programme. Reliance volunteers helped ensure the children had a ‘Wonder’ful day, including participating in games and quizzes as part of Reliance Foundation’s Kahani, Kala, Khushi campaign, where children learnt about Indian achievers.

The carnival, at Jio Presents Hamleys Wonderland™ in association with Ajmera Realty, in Jio World Garden includes attractions such as the Monster Ride, Hamleys Village, Haunted Circus, the Ferris Wheel, carousels and various engaging games.

This year’s new attraction includes special stalls of Vantara – the animal welfare initiative of Reliance. The ‘Vantarian Rescue Rangers,’ at the carnival, focuses on encouraging young adventurers to be wildlife heroes and heroines with activities on preserving wild animal habitats, freeing entangled birds, feeding rescued animals in human care, and rescuing animals from trafficking.

All the children were gifted a Vantara animal toy and educational material curated by Reliance Foundation.

Guided by Reliance’s ‘We Care’ philosophy, Reliance Foundation, through ESA carries out various activities in the education and sports arena. ESA seeks to make educational opportunities and sports experiences accessible to children from all backgrounds.

This special event in December, aims to enable children from disadvantaged communities, enjoy experiences that fuel their imagination and aspirations.

*Reliance Foundation is collaborating with the Government of Maharashtra through play-based learning techniques for 700 Anganwadi Workers and Supervisors to reach 10,000 children

*Inauguration of Anganwadi Learning Labs network held at Rayte village in Kalyan, Maharashtra on Friday as a step forward in this direction

*Reliance Foundation aims to create conducive teaching and learning environments through a network of 24 Anganwadi Learning Labs as demonstration, training and innovation spaces

Mumbai, December 13, 2024: In a significant step towards strengthening Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in Maharashtra, a network of 24 Anganwadi Learning Labs was launched at an event in Rayte village in Kalyan today. This is a part of Reliance Foundation’s strategic partnership with the Government of Maharashtra in early childhood care and education in the state. The launch of the network of Anganwadi Learning Labs is an important milestone in this direction to foster age-appropriate development outcomes among three to six-year-old children.

Over 250 parents, children and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme officials were part of the formal launch on Friday, sharing their aspirations and perspectives for the centre.

Reliance Foundation, is dedicated to enhancing ECCE. Through this partnership in Maharashtra, to improve the learning and development of young children, Reliance Foundation is also creating Anganwadi Learning Labs as demonstration, training and innovation spaces.

Speaking at the launch event, Shri Kailash Pagare, I.A.S., Commissioner, ICDS, Government of Maharashtra said, "Reliance Foundation has partnered with ICDS Maharashtra on the Early Childhood Care and Education Initiative. Through this partnership, we are leveraging their expertise and resources for all-round development of children. We strongly believe, this initiative will improve the quality of Early Childhood Care and Education services in the Anganwadi centres, ensuring a strong foundation for our children’s future."

“We are privileged to partner with the Government of Maharashtra to empower frontline Anganwadi workers, who play a crucial role in early childhood development, and recognising the role of parents, especially a mother in a child’s early years. The launch of the Anganwadi Learning Labs is an important moment in this direction. Reliance Foundation will continue to work with the government to build on these initiatives”, said a spokesperson from Reliance Foundation.

Reliance Foundation will provide capacity building on play-based learning techniques for 700 Anganwadi Workers and Supervisors as well as focusing on parental and community engagement activities for development of the child. Age-appropriate books, digital and learning infrastructure, besides child friendly WASH facilities, aligned to Saksham Anganwadi guidelines are being provided in revamped Anganwadi spaces. These efforts aim to enhance children’s school readiness, as well as their numeracy and literacy skills and the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Rigorous training programmes and continuous support will reach over 10,000 children across Maharashtra. This aligns with Reliance Foundation’s vision to provide world-class early childhood care and education to over 10 million children from disadvantaged communities across India.

Reliance Foundation is working intensively on ECCE across India, along with various state governments through models for capacity building, community engagement and enabling environments to lay a strong foundation for lifelong learning and development for India’s children and youth.