As Barack Obama said, “In the 21st century, the best anti-poverty program around is a world-class education.”
There are numerous examples of great people, who broke the shackles of poverty with the help of education. But, there are only a few who dedicate their lives for enriching the lives of others. Mr. Anand Kumar of the Super 30 is one such man.
A highly distinguished educationalist and a mathematician, he hails from Bihar. He is recognized for his incredible initiative ‘Super 30’, where he coaches students from underprivileged backgrounds for the entrance exams of IITs, for free.
Anand was born in Patna, Bihar. As his father was a clerk in the postal department, he did his schooling from a Hindi-medium government school. His interest and intelligence in mathematics secured him a seat at Cambridge University. Due to the lack of financial resources, he had to give up on this golden opportunity.
In 1992, he started teaching mathematics at his institute The Ramanujan School of Mathematics. Gradually, he enrolled students from economically backward sections who had intelligence and potential and started training them for IIT entrance for free. This is the Super 30 program.
The endurance, struggle and patience throughout his journey have been beautifully portrayed by Hrithik Roshan in the film titled ‘Super 30’. Showcasing the remarkable story of Mr. Anand Kumar, the film conveys the message that even one person can make a difference in the world.
