About Anand kumar

1. Human Values And Ethics (Non- Gradial)
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Anand Kumar: A Renowned Indian Mathematics
Educator
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220804130117 V. Neha
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220804130134 M.ANUSHA
220804130136 MONISHA
220804130139 TEJASWI
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220804130181 Abishmitha Nayak
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Mr. Dwity Rout
Assistant Professor

2. Anand Kumar: A
Renowned Indian
Mathematics Educator
Anand Kumar is a well-known Indian Mathematics educator. He
gained fame through his Super 30 programme, which he established in
Patna, Bihar in 2002.

3. Early Life
Anand Kumar was born in Bihar, India, to a father who worked as a clerk in the postal department.
Kumar's passion for mathematics flourished in his Hindi medium government school.

4. The Ramanujan School of Mathematics
Kumar established the Ramanujan School of Mathematics (RSM) and it soon became a
hub for aspiring students.
Tuition Fees
Kumar relied on the tuition fees earned from the Ramanujan Institute to sustain the
Super 30 programme.
Student Strength
Nearly 500 students enrolled within three years at RSM.

5. Super 30 Programme
In 2002, Kumar established the Super 30 programme which provides
free tutoring, study materials, and accommodation for a year to 30
economically backward students to prepare for the IITs.
1 Success Rate
391 out of 450 students passed IITs from
2003 to 2017.
2 Selection Process
From a pool of numerous applicants,
Kumar handpicks thirty talented
individuals.

6. Personal Life and Recognition
Discovery Channel featured a one-hour-long program on Super 30 in March 2009. Anand
Kumar's exceptional work has garnered widespread recognition.
Rare Brain Tumor
Kumar revealed that he has been battling
Acoustic neurinoma, a rare brain tumor,
which has resulted in an 80-90% loss of
hearing ability in his right ear.
International Honors
He has been honored by various
governments and institutions worldwide.

7. In Popular Culture
Anand Kumar's inspiring life and work have been immortalized in the Bollywood
film Super 30, directed by Vikas Bahl and featuring Hrithik Roshan as Kumar.
The movie has been a tremendous success, serving as a source of motivation for
countless students.

8. Teaching Career
Anand Kumar embarked on his teaching career in 1992, establishing the Ramanujan School
of Mathematics (RSM).
From 2 to 36
Kumar started by renting a classroom for Rs.
300 per month and within a year, his class
grew from two students to thirty-six.
The Super 30 Vision
It was a chance encounter with a financially
disadvantaged student seeking coaching for the
IIT-JEE that inspired Kumar to start the Super
30 programme in 2002.

9. Smear Campaigns
Anand Kumar and Super 30 have faced smear campaigns. However, Deputy Chief Minister
of Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, and Union Cabinet Minister Shatrughan Sinha have come forward
in support of Kumar.
Allegation Response
Only 3 students passed Contradicting Kumar's statement of 26
successful candidates.
For-profit coaching center He supposedly earned over Rs 1 crore
annually.

10. Awards and Recognition
Anand Kumar's exceptional work has garnered widespread recognition.
1 S. Ramanujan Award
Kumar received the S. Ramanujan Award for his contribution in the field of
mathematics in 2010.
2 Limca Book of Records
The Limca Book of Records recognized Kumar's contribution in helping
poor students pass the IIT-JEE through free coaching.
3 Padma Shri
He was honored with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth highest civilian
award, in 2023 by the Government of India.

11. Invitations to Speak
Kumar's efforts have also been acknowledged by prestigious institutions and
universities worldwide.
Invited to MIT
He has been invited to speak at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Invited to Harvard
Harvard University has also acknowledged Kumar's efforts and invited him for a
speech.

12. Newsweek Recognition
Anand Kumar's innovative Super 30 programme was recognized by Newsweek Magazine.
Best in the Country
United States President Barack Obama's special
envoy, Rashad Hussain, praised Super 30 as the
"best" institute in the country.
The New York Times
The New York Times also dedicated half a page
to Kumar.

13. Conclusion
In conclusion, Anand Kumar, the Indian Mathematics Educator, has reshaped
mathematics education through the Super 30 program. His contributions have
empowered countless underprivileged students to pursue their dreams.

14. THANK YOU