CSR – Videsh Vidya Foundation

Why this initiative?

As per the data published by the Reserve Bank of India, Indian parents have remitted US$ 10 billion (Rs. 75,000 crores) in the year 2019-20 for their children’s foreign education and living expenses. See the RBI bulletin

The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India has stated that the ministry receives at least one complaint daily within or outside of India from aspiring students who have been cheated or misguided by student visa agents or consultants.

Ironically, this Rs. 75,000 crore student visa industry in India is served by agents and consultants who are not regulated or governed by a professional organization. One way to address this issue is by creating awareness amongst Indian students and parents about studying abroad by means of printed materials, webinars, seminars and talk shows.

The founder of the Videsh Vidya Foundation, Mr. Prashant Ajmera, has published the book “How to plan for your child’s foreign education – Myth v/s Reality”. He regularly conducts webinars and seminars and writes blogs regarding studying abroad and the pitfalls that Indian students face when they go abroad to study or settle.

Free webinars and seminars

Videsh Vidya Foundation aims to create awareness in every educational institute across India, amongst students and parents, regarding the pros and cons of going abroad to study. If you are an educational institute, corporate or organization who wishes to conduct webinars or seminars on this subject for students, parents or employees, we will be happy to conduct the same.

Since this is our CSR initiative, we do not charge any fees nor do we ask for any travel expenses. However, if you feel that you have received valuable information, you may donate any amount of your choice to our foundation. We do not call or follow up for donations and do not collect data of attendees. All the proceeds received by the foundation are used to assist economically challenged bright students in India who are unable to complete secondary and post-secondary education due to their financial circumstances.

Our social responsibilities

• Directly or indirectly assist economically challenged Indian students to complete their education at least up to degree level.
• Directly or indirectly assist well qualified, economically challenged Indian students to study or settle abroad for a brighter future.