Lead India 2020 US Chapter meets with Dr.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Sunday May 26,
2013, His Excellency Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Former President of India and Chief Mentor of Lead India 2020
Foundation met with members of Executive Team along with a group of vibrant
young students to share his vision, at a private event hosted at the Sheraton
Hotel in Rockville , MD.
“Aap Badho Desh
Ko Badhao – Individual Development Leads to National Development”, is the
simple philosophy behind the Lead India 2020 Movement as Dr. Kalam shared with
the enthusiastic audience. Educate
and Empower youth via proven methods
with a value-based education and leadership training methodology to transform youth
of India India
The event begun with poem “Vandemataram”
literally meaning “I Bow to Thee Motherland”, the poem has historical
significance as it played a vital role during Indian independence movement. The
Youth committee, chaired by Pooja Eppanapally, warmly welcomed Dr. A.P.J. Kalam
and sang the US National Anthem before Chaya Pamula, Secretary, Lead India 2020
U.S Foundation, greeted and welcomed Dr. Kalam. Further, Mr. Hari Eppanapally,
President of the US Chapter shared the vision, and roadmap to achieve the
mission of the organization which is to see developed India by the year 2020,
with great enthusiasm, he said, “ We have a great support from the NRI
community, however, our goal is to engage our 25 million NRI’s residing
globally, and this would require greater efforts”. Mr. Eppanapally appealed to
the NRI community to join this great movement. Currently, organization has
successfully expanded into five states and eight districts, and in process to
have additional presence in central and northern Indian States. Moreover, Mr
Eppanapally was excited to share that the US Chapter has been collaborating
with various NGOs for promoting the Lead India initiatives and PURA (Providing Urban
Amenities to Rural Areas), and also with UPENN South
Asian studies department for youth exchange programs.
Srinivas
Ganagoni, Vice President of the Foundation, then introduced the U.S. Chapter's
Executive Committee members, directors, and regional coordinators and thanked
all the members for their selfless contributions of time, talent and treasure
in promoting the Lead India 2020's initiatives.
Following the
introductory events, Dr. Kalam addressed the audience. Dr. Kalam shared great
words of wisdom on integrity, youth empowerment, and service to others. He
encouraged the audience to live with important values, and addressed how one
could actively support and participate in Lead India’s initiatives. Dr. Kalam
also shared his poem with the youth, “ I have wings..”, that left all inspired
and mesmerized with empowering words stating nothing is impossible.
Following his
remarks, the youth present at the event interacted with Dr. Kalam through
question and answers. The questions ranged from topics about education and
employment creation to politics and green energy. The once-in-a-lifetime event
created a platform where the audience got a rare and valuable glimpse into the
perspective and experience of His Excellency Dr. Kalam. It was inspiring
and educational for all those who attended. The event was ended with
'Janaganamana', India National Anthem. For additional information or on how to
participate, please contact@Li2020.org, and for media
inquiry reach Anurag Jain 908-636-0144, media@Li2020.org.
MISSION
Our mission
is to educate and empower youth through value-based education and “Aap Badho
Desh Ko Badhao” leadership training to transform them as responsible citizens
to realize a developed India by 2020.
“I have started the “Lead India 2020″ movement to empower the
youth of India through value-based education and “Aap Badho Desh Ko Badhao”
leadership training.
The fundamental philosophy: Individual development leads to
National development. Lead India 2020
Foundation is now on the path of carrying the torch forward, focused on
igniting the minds and channelizing hidden potential of over 540 million youth
of India below the age of 25, which I consider is the most powerful resource on
Earth.”
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Former President of India
Chief Mentor, Lead India 2020
“We
invite you to participate in the largest social change program in history. Our initial focus is to educate and empower
over 250 million high school children of India to transform them as responsible
citizens to realize a developed India by 2020.
Over one million high school children have already been trained as Lead
India 2020 "Change Agents.”
- Hari Eppanapally
President, Lead
India 2020 US Chapter
Press Release
For immediate publication
Sunday May 26, 2016
Dr. Abdul Kalam's Lead India 2020 expands globally, US Chapter unveiled
an innovative model to engage 25 Million NRIs to transform India
Lead India 2020 US Team - L to
R: Pooja Eppanapally, Prasad Tenjerla, Hart Singh, Chaya Pamula, Dr. APJ Abdul
Kalam, Hari Eppanapally, Rajan Marathe, Srinivas Ganagoni, Vinson Palathingal,
Jyothi Reddy, Venkatesh Sadogopan, Anurag Jain, Naresh Chintalacheruvu.
In a
private ceremony in Rockville, Maryland, presided over by Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J.
Abdul Kalam, the former president of India and Chief Mentor of Lead India 2020
and attended by luminaries of Indian origin today, noted philanthropist Hari Eppanapally,
founding president of Lead India 2020 US Chapter unveiled an innovative framework
to engage 25 Million NRIs to transform India as a developed nation by 2020.
Often cited as the largest social change program in history, Li2020 aims to
transform the lives of 540 Million children through an innovative, long term
program that converts them into “Change Agents”.
The 10-point program of Li2020
has already been implemented since 2004 and has benefited more than 1 million
children in 5,000+ schools in Andhra Pradesh’s Medak and Karimnagar Districts.
Corporate sponsors like Infosys and GE as well as social service organizations
like Lions Club fund the training of Trainers, with 100,000 trainers in 2013
alone. These Trainers are responsible for 5 schools each with about 500
children, and remain with the students from 6th to 12th
grades, training and coordinating field work. Initially focusing to train in 10
schools in each Mandal (Taluk), and Andra Pradesh alone has 1004 Mandals across
23 districts.
In order to grow this program
to cover all 540 Million Indian youth by the year 2020, the Lead India 2020
Foundation (USA) Organization has been formed. Li2020 proposes to equip each
trainer with a Laptop, Projector and Camera with a roaming internet connection
and pay for training and field expeditions by all children as they implement
the Li2020 program in their lives, their homes and their communities.
Recognizing that transparency and metrics are crucial to assure donors their
funds are being used efficiently, Li2020 is setting up parallel structures in India and USA . All the
coordinators in the US and in India would be volunteers who are passionate about the
Change.
Mr.
Hari Eppanapally, President of the US Chapter shared the vision, and the roadmap
to achieve the mission of the organization which is to see a developed India by
the year 2020, with great enthusiasm, he said, “We have a great support from
the NRI community, however, our goal is to engage our 25 million NRI’s residing
globally, and this would require greater efforts”. Mr. Eppanapally appealed to
the NRI community to join this great movement. Currently, organization has
successfully expanded into five states and eight districts, and in process to
have additional presence in central and northern Indian States. Moreover, Mr.
Eppanapally was excited to share that the US Chapter has been collaborating
with various NGOs for promoting the Lead India initiatives and PURA (Providing
Urban Amenities to Rural Areas), and also working with major universities in US
for summer internships and youth
exchange programs.
Further, Mr. Eppanapally
stated, if any is interested to participate in this program to visit www.Li2020.org and signup for any of the coordinator positions for State,
District and Taluq/Mandal to coordinate the Li2020 Leadership training, and
several opportunities for youth to coordinate the social media and Li2020
events to promote the activities of the organization in US and India.
Dr. Kalam appreciated the
Li2020 global model and finalized the phase-I states to roll out the Li2002
training would be Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra . He was introduced to State coordinators
Vinson Palathingal (Kerala), Venkatesh Sadogopan (Tamil Nadu) and Rajan Marathe
(Maharashtra ). Li2020 Vice President Srinivas
Ganagoni appealed to NRIs everywhere to come forward and take up a coordinator
position to offer the “Aap Badho Desh Ko Badhao” training program in the
schools. Li2020 Secretary Chaya Pamula said that this was a historic
opportunity to give back to your state and impact the minds of children at
their most formative so that the next generation could be imbued with lasting
values. Treasurer Hart Singh wanted to assure donors that Li2020’s policies,
software and structures would ensure transparency and continuously track key
metrics to show measurable impact of each dollar spent.
Youth Chair Pooja Eppanapally
and Anusha Pamula led a vibrant dialog and Q&A session between young Li2020
members and Dr. Kalam where the former President and India’s first true “Rocket
Scientist” asked for the sharing of experiences from middle school all the way
through successful entrepreneurship so that the young Indian minds would be
more job creators than job seekers.
For Media
inquiries: Anurag Jain, media@Li2020.org (908) 630-0144.
Lead India
2020 Volunteer Recruitment Campaign
For State, District and
Taluq/Mandal Coordinators
Lead India 2020 Global
team is actively looking
to fill the following voluntary positions to coordinate the activities in USA
- State
Coordinators – 35 (28 States and 7
- District
Coordinators – 640 (for all
districts of every state in
- Taluq/Mandal
Coordinators – About
640x25 (For all Taluqs/Mandals of every district in
Overview:
We
invite you to participate in the largest social change program in history,
aiming to transform 540 Million youth of India
under the leadership of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former president of India India through value-based
education and “Aap Badho Desh Ko Badhao” leadership training to transform them
as responsible citizens to realize a developed India
Over
one million high school children have already been trained as Lead India 2020
"Change Agents" to transform India India
Desired Qualifications:
- Willingness to
offer any or all of 3Ts (Time, Talent and Treasure)
- Good
communication and networking skills, be a role model
- Prior experience
of working in a community or social or a spiritual organization
- Passion and
drive for CHANGE – and be the CHANGE
·
Social Transformation through education and empowerment
·
Transparent Governance
·
Corruption Free Society
·
Equal Opportunity
·
Protection of human values and environment…etc.
The primary function: To recruit sponsors to offer the
“Aap
Badho Desh Ko Badhao” leadership training in schools in India
Profile Submission: Please Visit www.Li2020.org press the Sign Up button to submit
your contact information and profile. One of the volunteer coordinators will
contact you to discuss the next steps.
Please let me know if you need any additional information. We look forward to
working with you to carry out this mission. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Hari Eppanapally
Trustee and Overseas Coordinator
Lead India 2020 Foundation
www.Li2020.org
Hari.Eppanapally@Li2020.org
Hari Eppanapally
Trustee and Overseas Coordinator
Lead India 2020 Foundation
www.Li2020.org
Hari.Eppanapally@Li2020.org
