1. The Lila Poonawalla Foundation was started in 1996 to provide scholarships for higher education to financially challenged girls in India. 2. The foundation has provided over 1,300 scholarships for undergraduate, graduate, engineering and other programs. 3. The foundation was started by Lila Poonawalla, the first woman CEO in India, to empower women through education and address barriers to women pursuing higher education.

1. Lila Poonawalla Foundation
Leading Indian Ladies Ahead

2. About Us
Lila Poonawalla Foundation (LPF) is an
Educational Trust in India with a vision
to contribute to the empowerment of Indian
women by supporting academically
outstanding and financially challenged girls,
through Scholarship to pursue higher
education.

3. State of Education of Girls in India
• India has one of the lowest female literacy rate in the world with
over 200 million illiterate women.
• Only 4.5% of India’s population has access to college education
and only 1% of which are women.
• Percentage of women getting higher education from rural areas
is much lower than urban areas.
• Most working women employed in agricultural and informal
sectors and very few in highly skilled professions.

4. Barriers in Education of Girls
• Socio-cultural barriers in Indian society
• ‘Patriarchial Society’ focuses on ‘male heir’ and considers women to be
‘dead investment’ as she is supposed to be married off.
• Perception - Drain on family resources due to dowry
• Engagements of girl children in domestic work & farm work.
• Norms of early marriage restrict girls from pursuing college education.
• Pursuing post graduation studies and chalking out a successful career
remains a distant dream for many

5. Education leads to Empowerment
“The whole purpose of education
is to turn mirrors into windows.”
• Education is an undisputed tool of empowerment
• Education plays an important role in shaping and flourishing the
capacities of girls at an individual level.
• It enables her to gain more knowledge about the world and helps to
reclaim her space in social life. It gives her a voice, a tool to get status,
self esteem and inner strength to face challenges in life.
• With education, a girl gains increased level of articulation, economic
independence, knowledge and awareness about health, nutrition,
reproductive rights, law and literacy.

6. Lila Poonawalla : Pioneer of the foundation
Coming from a difficult background, she rose to great heights in her
career due to sheer determination and hard work.
"I learnt to stand up for myself and for my rights. I
learnt how to be a fighter and not to quit even in a
male-dominated household…… We were not very well-
off then. And although my brothers had to take up a job
to support the family, my mother impressed upon me,
never to compromise on my education.“
"I want to motivate women to step into the
world with confidence and encourage them to
meet the challenges."

7. Lila Poonawalla: Pioneer of the Foundation
The first woman CEO in India’s
business history
The first female, mechanical
engineering student at the
Government College of Engineering,
Pune
Padmashree Lila Poonawalla is the pioneer as well as the driving
force behind the Foundation.
She continues to work as a board member with different companies.
Mrs. Poonawalla recognized the need of providing financial assistance
to young, deserving girls for their higher education.
With the generous support of the Rausing Family, owners of the
Tetra Laval Group Worldwide, she laid the groundwork of Lila
Poonawalla Foundation in 1994, and started scholarships from 1996.

8. Lila Poonawalla Foundation
Leading Indian Ladies Ahead
1. The Lila Poonawalla Foundation (LPF) was started in 1996.
2. Since its inception, Foundation has supported 1331
deserving girls for their education in India & Abroad.
1. Foundation has introduced scholarship for engineering
students for their 4 year program.
2. 178 deserving girls have been gifted this scholarship
1. Foundation launched another scholarship program for
Graduation in Pure Sciences. 144 scholarships have been
awarded to deserving girls.
2. School Program called “2morrow 2gether” was started
with the objective of supporting financially challenged girls,
from 7th Std. until their graduation. 230 deserving girls are
already part of this program.
1. Foundation launched additional scholarship programs for
Diploma in Education & Engineering, as well as
Graduation in Physiotherapy & Nursing.
2. 109 Scholarships have been given in these new areas of
education.

9. Advisory Board of Foundation
Mrs. Maya Thadhani Mrs. Freny Tarapore
•Educationist with •Ex-President of Family
specialization in planning Association of
Microbiology and India
Public Health •Ex-President of Indian
Association for Preschool
education
•Ex- Principal of S.N.D.T
College of Home Science
Mrs. Shernaz Edibam Mrs. Vasantha
•Ex – Principal of Bai Ramaswamy
Najamai Noshirwan •Joint Director with the
Dastur Primary school DRDO of the Government
•Recipient of the Best of India
•Winner of Agni Award
Teacher Award from the
for Excellence in Self
Pune Muncipal
Reliance 1999
Corporation

10. Main Board of Foundation
Mr. Firoz Poonawalla Dr Gulshan Gidwani
•Founder Trustee •Principle of St Mira’s
Education Institution
•An Industrialist •Honored by Best Citizen
•Contributor to the cause of India Award in 2003
of Quality Circle •Best Teacher Award by
movement Lion Club, Pune
Dr. Nirmala Pandit Ms Anagha Mitra
•Master in Economics
•An Educationist
from GIEP
•PHD in Human Rights
•Freelance Economist by
•Has been the Executive Chairperson
Profession
Director of National
•Guest faculty at Pune
Center for Advocacy Mrs. Lila Poonawalla
University
Studies
•Lila Fellow of 1996 batch
•First class Executive,
Presidential Gold
Medalist Mrs. Prerna Khole
Ms. Roda Mehta •Lila fellow of 1996 Batch
•16 years on the Board of •Conferred with the
Padmashree •Awarded for High
Ogilvy & Mather, India - a
•Also awarded “Polar Quality Deliverable by
multinational marketing
Star” from the king of Patni Computers.
communication company
Sweden •Worked on a GE Aircraft
•Winner of Lifetime
project with Patni
Achievement Award

11. Selection Process
After that an award function is held
Application forms and supplementary documents are
Application forms and supplementary documents are where a prominent individual is
invited from interested candidates
invited from interested candidates invited as the chief guest.
Once the girl receives the
AAspecial software used for entering data and
special software used for entering data and scholarship, she becomes a part of
computing points to each candidates based on her
computing points to each candidates based on her the Lila FAMILY for lifetime.
academic performance and family income
academic performance and family income
She is called Lila FELLOW, and
receives support and mentoring right
Data evaluation by trustees and selection of
Data evaluation by trustees and selection of through her career and also personal
candidates for final interview
candidates for final interview life problems, including through her
sickness.
Thorough personal interview and
Thorough personal interview and
Special financial/family conditions taken into account
Special financial/family conditions taken into account
at this stage
at this stage
Final selection of candidates through trustee meeting
Final selection of candidates through trustee meeting

12. Post Graduation Program

13. Trustee Panel – Post Graduation
Mr. Firoz Poonawalla
Ms Anagha Mitra
•Master in Economics
•Founder Trustee from GIEP
•Freelance Economist by
•An Industrialist
Profession
•Contributor to the •Lila Fellow from 1996
cause of Quality Circle batch
movement
Dr. Nirmala Pandit Dr Gulshan Gidwani
•Principle of St Mira’s
•An Educationist Education Institution
•PHD in Human •Honored by Best
Rights Citizen of India Award
•Has been the Mrs. Lila Poonawalla in 2003
•First class Executive, •Best Teacher Award
Executive Director
of National Center Presidential Gold by Lion Club, Pune
for Advocacy Studies Medalist
•Conferred with the
Ms. Roda Mehta Mrs. Prerna Khole
Padmashree
•Spent 16 years on •Lila fellow of 1996
•Also awarded “Polar
the Board of Ogilvy Batch
Star” from the king of
& Mather, India - a •Awarded for High
Sweden
multinational Quality Deliverable by
marketing Patni Computers.
communication •Worked on a GE
company Aircraft project with
•Winner of Lifetime Patni
Achievement Award

14. Eligibility Criteria – Post Graduation

15. Assuring the future – Post Graduate Program
1.Since its inception LPF has given total
of 967 Scholarship under “Post Graduate
Program”.
2.Out of which 137 are Overseas
Scholarship & 830 Local Scholarship.
3.Contribution from the corporate has
resulted in positive contribution growth
in this program from the last 3 Years
4.162 Special category girls are in local
Scholarship under this program.

16. Engineering Program

17. Trustee panel – Engineering Program
Mrs. Prerna Khole Mrs. Vandana Jha
•Lila fellow of 1996 Batch •Lila fellow of 2002
•Awarded for High Quality Batch
Deliverable by Patni •MSC Electronics
Computers. •Senior Engineer at
•Worked on a GE Aircraft Persistent System
project with Patni •Sun Certified Web
Component Developer
Mrs. Lila Poonawalla
•First class Executive,
Presidential Gold Medalist
•Conferred with the
Padmashree
•Also awarded “Polar
Star” from the king of
Mrs. Vasantha
Sweden
Ramaswamy Mrs. Pradnya Kashikar
•Joint Director with the •Lila fellow of 2001 Batch
DRDO of the Government of •Completed MPHIL in
India information & Technology
•Winner of Agni Award for •Guest Faculty for BITS Pilani
Excellence in Self Reliance •Programmer for Tech
1999 Mahindra & Persistent

18. Eligibility Criteria – Engineering Program
• Age Limit: 25 Years
• Family total annual income not to exceed Rs.3,50,000/- per
annum
• Candidate should have secured minimum 60% marks in 10 th &
12th standards
• Scholarship amount will be decided on merit and need, but
will not exceed Rs.50,000/- per year
• Scholarship is for a period of four academic years and will be
continued each year, subject to the candidate passing in all
subjects and securing minimum, overall 60% marks each
academic year in the same college
• Candidates securing admission in any college in Pune district
are eligible to apply

19. Engineering Program
Year v/s Number of Scholarship Given
1. LPF has started this program in 2010
with 27 Scholarship gifted to 27 Girls
2. Adding new girls every year, LPF has
given 365 Scholarship by 2012.
3. Contribution from the corporate has
resulted in positive contribution
growth in this program since the last
few Years

20. Science Program

21. Trustee panel – Science
Mrs. Vandana Jha
Mr. Firoz Poonawalla •Lila fellow from 2002
•An Industrialist Batch
•Contributor to the cause •MSC Electronics
of Quality Circle movement •Senior Engineer at
Persistent System
•Sun Certified Web
Component Developer
Mrs. Lila Poonawalla
•First class Executive,
Presidential Gold
Medalist
•Conferred with the
Padmashree
•Also awarded “Polar
Star” from the king of
Mrs. Pratibha Bhende Mrs. Varsha Borkar
Sweden
•Lila Fellow from 1996
Batch
•Educationist
•ME Electrical
•Taught Value Education
•Working as Deputy
for 16 Years
Executive Engineer from
the last 13 years

22. Eligibility Criteria – Science Program
• Age Limit: 25 years
• Family total annual income not to exceed Rs.2,00,000/- per annum
• Minimum 60% marks in 10th & 12th standard.
• Scholarship amount is decided on merit and need, but does not
exceed Rs.50,000/- per year.
• Duration – 3 Years (Continued each year if candidate secures
minimum 60% marks in each academic year)
• Only students who will secure admissions in colleges of Pune district
are eligible to apply
• Only those who are pursuing graduation studies in the 1 st year of
Science and doing specialization with Mathematics, Physics, Statistics,
Computer Science, Computer Application, Chemistry, Biochemistry,
Microbiology, Animation, Electronics & B. Pharmacy can apply

23. Science Program
Year Vs Scholarship
1.LPF has started this program in 2011
with 32 Scholarship gifted to BSC
Students
2.Adding new number in second
consecutive year, LPF has given 144
Scholarship by 2012.

24. D.Ed. Program

25. Trustee panel – D.Ed Program
Mrs. Vasantha
Ramaswamy
•Joint Director with the
Mrs. Sukhada Kulkarni
•Lila fellow from 1998
DRDO of the
Batch
Government of India
•MSC in Chemistry
•Winner of Agni Award
•Currently working in
for Excellence in Self
pharmacy
Reliance 1999
Mrs. Lila Poonawalla
•First class Executive,
Presidential Gold
Medalist
•Conferred with the Mrs.
Padmashree PradnyaKashikar
•Also awarded “Polar •Lila fellow from 2001
Star” from the king of Batch
Sweden •Completed MPHIL in
information &
Mrs. Pratibha Bhende Technology
•Educationist
•Guest Faculty for
•Taught Value Education for
BITS Pilani
16 Years •Programmer for Tech
Mahindra &
Persistent

26. Eligibility Criteria – D.ED Program
Only students getting admission
Eligibility Criteria
in following college can apply
1.Maharashtra cosmopolitan
•Age Limit: 25 years
education society, Azam campus,
•Families total annual income not to be
Pune
2.Vidya Pratishtan’s D.Ed college, exceed Rs. 2, 00,000/- per annum.
•Minimum 60% marks in 10th& 12th
Baramati
3.Minatai thakre DTEd college standard.
•The scholarship amount will be decided on
Kothrud Pune.
4.SMT. Kashibai Navale D.Ed college, merit and need but will not exceed Rs.
Kondwa ,Pune 25,000/- per year.
•Duration – 2 Year (Continued each year if
5.Abhinave Education Society D.Ed
college, Ambegaon Bu. Katraj candidate secures minimum 60% marks in
Dehuroad bypass, Pune each academic year).
•The candidates who will take admission in
6.SMT. Kashibai Navale D.Ed college,
Maval our selected seven colleges are eligible to
7.Pune District Association DTEd apply.
College Kharadi Pune

27. Contribution of LPF under D.Ed. Program
D.Ed. Program was launched
in 2012.
Total of 17 Scholarships are
given this year under D.Ed.
Program of LPF
Course focuses on making
more teachers available for
English language so that the
standard of primary education
can improve.

28. Physiotherapy

29. Trustee panel – Physiotherapy
Ms Anagha Mitra
•Master in Economics Mrs. Sukhada
from GIEP Kulkarni
•Freelance Economist by •Lila fellow from 1998
Profession Batch
•Guest faculty at Pune •MSC in Chemistry
University •Currently working in
•Lila Fellow from 1996 pharmacy
batch
Mrs. Lila Poonawalla
•First class Executive,
Presidential Gold
Medalist
•Conferred with the
Padmashree
•Also awarded “Polar Mrs. Shaila Sabnis
Star” from the king of •Principal Of College of
Sweden Physiotherapy & Dept.
Dr. Pravada Telang Of Physiotherapy IAP
•Professionally Doctor Pune Branch
•Runs her own hospital in •34 Years of clinical
Kothrud, Pune experience
•19 years of teaching
experience

30. Eligibility Criteria – Physiotherapy
Only students taking admission Eligibility Criteria
in following colleges can apply
•Age Limit: 25 years
1.Sancheti College Of Physiotherapy, •Families total annual income not to be
Pune exceed Rs. 3,50,000/- per annum.
2.M A Rangoonwala College Of •Minimum 60% marks in 10th& 12th
Physiotherapy & Research, Pune standard.
3.DES College Of Physiotherapy, •The scholarship amount will be decided on
4.Sinhgad Education Society’s Smt. merit and need but will not exceed Rs.
Kashibai Navale College 1,00,000/- per year.
of Physiotherapy, Pune •Duration – 4.5 Year (Continued each year
5.P.E.S’s Modern College if candidate secures minimum 60% marks
Physiotherapy, Pune in each academic year).
•The candidates who will take admission in
our selected three colleges are eligible to
apply.

31. Contribution of LPF under Physiotherapy Program
Physiotherapy program is being
launched in 2012.
Total of 11 Scholarships are
given this year under
Physiotherapy Program of LPF
Course focuses on specialties
including sports, wound care,
EMG, cardiopulmonary,
geriatrics, neurologic,
orthopaedic and paediatrics.

32. Nursing

33. Trustee Panel – Nursing
Ms Anagha Mitra
•Master in Economics Mrs. Sukhada
from GIEP Kulkarni
•Freelance Economist by •MSC in Chemistry
Profession •Currently working in
•Guest faculty at Pune pharmacy
University •Lila Fellow from 1998
•Lila Fellow from 1996 Batch
batch
Mrs. Lila Poonawalla
•First Class Executive,
Presidential Gold Medalist
•Conferred with the
Padmashree
•Also awarded “Polar
Star” from the King of
Sweden Mrs. Shaila Sabnis
•Principal Of College of
Dr. Pravada Telang Physiotherapy & Dept. Of
•Professionally Doctor Physiotherapy IAP Pune
•Runs her own hospital in Branch
Kothrud, Pune •34 Years of clinical
experience
•19 years of teaching
experience

34. Eligibility Criteria – Nursing
Eligibility Criteria
Only students taking admission
in following college can apply •Age Limit: 25 years
•Families total annual income not to be
1.Symbiosis College of Nursing, Pune exceed Rs. 3,50,000/- per annum.
2.Sadhu Vaswani College of •Candidate should have secured minimum
Nursing ,Pune 60% marks in 10th& 12th standard.
3.Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, •The scholarship amount will be decided on
Pune merit and need but will not exceed Rs.
4.Themi Grant Institute of Nursing 1,00,000/- per year.
Education •Duration – 4 Year (Continued each year if
5.Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune candidate secures minimum 60% marks in
6.Singhgad College of Nursing, Pune each academic year).
7.MKSSS Smt. Bakul Tambat •The candidates who will take admission in
Institute of Nursing Education, Pune our selected two colleges are eligible to
apply

35. Contribution of LPF under Nursing Program
Nursing program is being
launched in 2012.
Total of 31 Scholarships are
given this year under Nursing
Program of LPF
Course focuses on the care of
individuals, families, and
communities so they may
attain, maintain, or recover
optimal health and quality of
life

36. Diploma in Engineering

37. Trustee Panel – Diploma in Engineering
Mrs. Vasantha Mrs. Vandana Jha
Ramaswamy •Lila fellow from 2001
•Joint Director with the batch
DRDO of the Government •MSC Electronics
of India •Senior Engineer at
•Winner of Agni Award for Persistent System
Excellence in Self Reliance •Sun Certified Web
1999 Component Developer
Mrs. Lila Poonawalla
•First Class Executive,
Presidential Gold Medalist
•Conferred with the
Padmashree
•Also awarded “Polar
Star” from the King of
Mrs. PradnyaKashikar Sweden
•Lila fellow from 2001 batch Mrs. Varsha Borkar
•Completed MPHIL in •Lila fellow from 1996 batch
information & Technology •ME Electrical
•Guest Faculty for BITS Pilani •Working as Deputy
•Programmer for Tech Executive Engineer from the
Mahindra & Persistent last 13 years

38. Eligibility Criteria – Diploma in Engineering
•Age Limit: 25 years
•Family’s total annual income not to be exceed Rs. 2, 00,000/- per annum.
•Candidate should have secured minimum 60% marks in 10 th standard.
•The scholarship amount will be decided on merit and need but will not exceed
Rs. 50,000/- per year.
•The scholarship is for a period of three academic years and will be continued
each year subject to the candidate passing in all subjects and securing a
minimum overall 60% marks each academic year in the same college.
•The candidates who will take admission in any college in Pune district are
eligible to apply.

39. Contribution of LPF under Diploma in Engineering
Program
Diploma program is being launched
in 2012.
Total of 47 Scholarships are given
this year under Diploma in
Engineering Program of LPF
Course focuses on knowledge of
basic engineering, scientific,
computing and mathematical
techniques

40. Architecture

41. Trustee panel – Architecture
Mrs. Vasantha Mrs. Vandana Jha
Ramaswamy •Lila Fellow from 2002
•Joint Director with the Batch.
DRDO of the Government •MSC Electronics
of India •Senior Engineer at
•Winner of Agni Award for Persistent System
Excellence in Self Reliance •Sun Certified Web
1999 Component Developer
Mrs. Lila Poonawalla
•First Class Executive,
Presidential Gold Medalist
•Conferred with the
Padmashree
•Also awarded “Polar
Star” from the King of
Mrs. Pradnya Kashikar Sweden Mrs. Prerna Khole
•Lila Fellow from 2001 Batch. •Lila Fellow from 1996 Batch.
•Completed MPHIL in •Awarded for High Quality
information & Technology Deliverable by Patni
•Guest Faculty for BITS Pilani Computers.
•Programmer for Tech •Worked on a GE Aircraft
Mahindra & Persistent project with Patni

42. Eligibility Criteria – Architecture
•Age Limit: 25 years
•Family’s total annual income not to be exceed Rs. 2, 00,000/- per annum.
•Candidate should have secured minimum 60% marks in 10 th standard.
•The scholarship amount will be decided on merit and need but will not exceed
Rs. 50,000/- per year.
•The scholarship is for a period of three academic years and will be continued
each year subject to the candidate passing in all subjects and securing a
minimum overall 60% marks each academic year in the same college.
•The candidates who will take admission in any college in Pune district are
eligible to apply.

43. Contribution of LPF under Architecture Program
Architecture program is being
launched in 2012.
Total of 3 Scholarships are given
this year under D.ED Program of
LPF
Course focuses on planning,
designing and constructing
form, space and ambience that
reflect functional

44. School Program

45. Trustee panel – School Program
Malati Kalmadi Ms. Lolita
•A Social Worker Kewalramani
•Joint secretary of •A multi – faceted
Kanadda Sangh woman
•Board member of Indian •Legal Advisor for Bajaj
association of preschool Auto since 2003
Education •Trained in civil matters
at Pune District Court
Mrs. Lila Poonawalla
•First Class Executive,
Presidential Gold Medalist
•Conferred with the
Padmashree
•Also awarded “Polar
Star” from the King of
Sweden
Mrs. Samina Devkar Mrs. Vaishali Halbe
•Lila fellow of 1998 batch •Lila Fellow from 1996 batch
•Master in Industrial •Worked as a senior project
Psychology engineer for Automotive
•11 years of experience in Research Association of India
Human Resource •Worked with Philips India

46. Eligibility Criteria – School
Students from following Schools Eligibility Criteria
have been selected
• Age Limit : Maximum 13
• Family total annual income not to exceed RS.
1,00,000/- per annum.
1.Anjuman I. Islam Peer Mohammed • Minimum 50 % marks in standard 4th, 5th & 6th
High school standard or B grade in latest comprehensive
2.Dr. Shamrao Kalmadi Kannada assessment in standard 6.
School • The scholarship is subject to Continuation if
3.Camp Education society Girls High the candidates pass in all subjects & securing
School minimum 50% marks or B grade in
4.Z. P. Vidyalaya Gawadewadi comprehensive assessment in standard 7th to
10th ,60% marks in standard 11th to 12th &
School
qualify for 3 years graduation scholarship in
5.St. Clare’s Convent School their chosen field.
6.C.E.S’s Utkarsha English School • The Continuation of the scholarship will also
depend on the participation of the candidates
in the various development activities
organized by the foundation.

47. Contribution of LPF under School Program
School program is being
launched in 2011.
There are total 340 School
Scholarship given since 2011.
Program focuses on Primary
Education support for deserving
candidate.

48. LPF – Relationship Beyond Measurement
Annual cultural fundraising event
1. Health & Technical
Activities – More than 15 Health Check UpParty Program
Thanks Giving Pitara– Lila Junior
Dental Care
Art for Lila Lila
ExtraCancer AwarenessforJunior
Coaching Classes Program
Physiotherapy Program Junior
Activities are organized.
2. Grooming Session – More
than 60 Activities are
organized by LPF every
year
3. Art & Cultural Activities –
More than 40 Activities are
organized
4. Fun Activities – More than
15 Activities are organized
5. Inspira – Newsletter
Released every Quarter for
Lila Fellow & Friends

49. Eminent Personalities from different professions have participated in our
Scholarship Award Functions, and shared their words of wisdom to encourage the
girls further…
Dr. Kiran Bedi Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Ms. Shabana Azmi
Social Activist & Retired IPS Officer, Former President of India & Senior Film Actress and 5 times National
Also part of Team JLB Scientist Award Winner for Best Actress
Padmashree Dr. Vijay Bhatkar Padmashree Kiran Majumdar Ms. Shobha De
Renowned Scientist & Winner of Chairperson & MD, Biocon India Ltd Indian Journalist, Columnist &
Life Time Achievement Award Novelist

50. Eminent Personalities from different works have participated in scholarship award
function and shared their words of wisdom to encourage the girls further …
Dr. Reena Ramachandaran Dr. Mallika Sarabhai Dr. Amrita Patel
Chairperson & MD, Hindustan Director, Darpana Academy for Chairperson, National Dairy
Organic Chemicals Ltd Performing Arts Development Board
Naina Lal Kidwai Dr. Indira Parikh Ms. Geetanjali Kirloskar
Vice Chairperson & MD, HSBC Dean, Indian Institute of Chairperson, India – Japan Initiative
Securities & Capital Markets Management, Ahmedabad

51. Eminent Personalities from different works have participated in scholarship award
function and shared their words of wisdom to encourage the girls further …
Ms. Vinita Bali Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar Dr. Usha Thorat
Managing Director, Britannia Former CSIR Director Deputy Governor & Director,
Industries Ltd. Reserve Bank of India
Dr. Asa Andreasson
Professor Göran Grosskopf Ms Maria Grosskopf Dr. Åsa Andreasson
Chairman, IKEA International Prof. Of law, Lund University, General Physician, Sweden
Sweden

52. Eminent Personalities from different works have participated in scholarship award
function and shared their words of wisdom to encourage the girls further …
Mr. Per Heggenes Dr. S B Majumdar Padamshri Arnavaz Aga
Chief Executive Officer, IKEA Founding Director, Symbiosis Director, Thermax
Foundation International University
Mrs Vandana Chavan Mr. Gangadhar Mhamane
Hon. Member of Parliament Director of Education, Maharashtra
Government

53. Impact of our work
1925 Scholarships in
Total have been given
Affecting the lives of
1332 Girls
137 Overseas
Scholarships
830 Scholarships given
for post graduation
program in India
253 Scholarships 365 Scholarships
340 Scholarships given for given for
given for School Undergraduate Engineering
Program Program Program

54. Lila Fellows are working in different
professional areas
Investment Bankers Journalists Academicians
Computer Engineers
Doctors Social Radiologists
Geologists Workers
Performers
Actors Lawyers
Architects
Statistician
Psychologists s
Spectrum of Physiotherapists
Hotel Management fields
Fashion Designers
Financial Analysts
Animation Technologists Mathematicians
Healthcare Specialists
Microbiologists Linguists
MBA holders Industrial Engineers
Social
Scientists

55. Transforming the New Face of Education in India
21st Century Belongs to Them: Meet Some of Our Fellows
Kirti Shirke
•Lila Fellow of 1997 Batch
•Daughter of Clerk
•Sold Crackers & Halwa to support family
•At present a Deputy Collector
Tejashree Giramkar
•Lila Fellow of 2008 Batch
•Daughter of a Vegetable Seller
•Post Graduate in Commerce, Pune University
•Senior Associate at WNS (Finance & Accounts)
Prayaga Hoge
•Lila Fellow of 2008 Batch
•Father Works as a Watchman
•MA in Journalism
•Working as a Reporter, Marathi Daily, Pudhari

56. Transforming the new face of Education in India
21st Century Belongs to Them: Meet Some of Our Fellows
Nishigandha Phalke
•From batch 2011
•Daughter of Farmer
•Pursuing BE in Computer Engineering from Cummins College, Pune
•Acquired a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
•Recently received an offer from Microsoft as a Software Engineer
Supriya Jeture
•From batch 2011
•Daughter of Farmer
•Pursuing BE in Computer Engineering from COEP, Pune
•Has been the winner of several debate competition since school days
•Recently received an offer from Oracle
Reshma Baravkar
•From batch 2011
•Daughter of Auto Rickshaw driver
•Consistent performance in Education
•Pursuing BE in Computer Engineering from Modern College, Pune
•Recently received an offer from HSBC

57. Transforming the new face of Education in India
21st Century Belongs to Them: Meet Some of Our Fellows
Sakshi Yadav
•From Batch 2011
•Daughter of a construction worker
•Mother runs a small beauty parlor at home.
•Wants to become a Doctor
Laxmi Walkar
• From batch 2011
•Daughter of Water Tanker Driver
•Mother is a housemaid
•Consistent performer in academics
•Wants to become an engineer.
Sapna Sakhare
•From batch 2011
•Daughter of contract laborer
•Mother is a housemaid
•Very disciplined girl
•Wants to become a Doctor

58. The Road Ahead…
Lila Poonawalla Foundation wants to grow and reach out to many more
aspiring girls in India.
Our vision is that no deserving girl should be denied the right to get good
health & good education.
We Want to :
Support women for better health & good education
Reach out to many more girls from rural areas and from disadvantaged
families by scaling up the activities of Foundation
Support specialized vocational courses in order to enhance the employment
potential of girls

59. Be a Change maker!!!
Your financial contribution
can change the destiny of a young girl!
“Be a catalyst for enabling girls to
traverse the socio-cultural barriers in
realizing their dreams and building a
better & healthy future for all…”

60. Know more about us
Contact Person: Ms. Sucheta Sontakke
Flat No. E1203, Mont Vert Tropez,
S. No. 239, Wakad, Pune – 411 027
Telephone - +91-20-27509431 / 32 / 34
Fax No. - +91-20-27509433
Email: sucheta@lilapoonawallafoundation.com
Website: www.lilapoonawallafoundation.com
All donations made to the Foundation are exempt from
Income Tax under rules of 80G.
Donors from USA and UK can also avail of Tax Exemption on all
contributions.