The Moving of Mountains: The Agastya Story in Action by Adhirath Sethi
About the Event:
Adhirath Sethi a writer whose work spans the genres of fiction, satire, crime thrillers, psychological thrillers, dark comedy and yes - even romance, brings to you the gripping and inspirational narrative of The Agastya International Foundation’s incredible journey of discovery, exploration and innovation that has transformed education in India at the grassroots level.
'The Moving of Mountains' tells the inspiring story of how a small group of visionaries transformed Agastya into one of the world’s most respected educational foundations. Through a hands-on, innovative approach to science education, Agastya has sparked curiosity, nurtured creativity, and empowered thousands of children across India and beyond. From its humble beginnings to global recognition, this book highlights Agastya’s resilience, scalable solutions, and pioneering methods that are shaping the future of education.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding Agastya's approach that encourages children to participate in hands-on, interactive and experiential learning through science, art and ecology, in order to ignite their imagination and foster a love for learning and exploration.
A walk through the heart of the Agastya mission in the Creativity Centre at Gudivanka, Andhra Pradesh, on a 172-acre campus that is the hub of all their activities.
An overview of Adhirath's book: a must-read for educators, policymakers, and social entrepreneurs, it offers both a compelling case study and a practical guide for implementing impactful educational innovations.
About the Speaker:
A former management consultant with The Boston Consulting Group, Adhirath took an all too eager plunge into entrepreneurship in 2008, only to be immediately confronted with the financial crisis. He took to writing as a way to keep sane during this time.
His first book – The Debt Collector’s Due – was published by HarperCollins and draws on his own experiences with hiring debt collectors to recover funds for his business. His second book – Where the Hills Hide their Secrets – is equal parts murder mystery, revenge thriller and a coming-of-age journey all rolled into one.
The Moving of Mountains is his fourth book, and has been praised by thought leaders, policy makers and captains of industry for its gripping and inspirational narrative of The Agastya International Foundation’s incredible journey of reaching out to over 25 million children, over 300,000 teachers and are present in 23 States in India.
He is an alumnus of The Rishi Valley School, Eton College and the London School of Economics. He is currently settled in Bangalore.