Pankaj Jha
Pankaj Jha is the founder of KCS Foundation India, a registered non-profit organisation established in 2019 in Madhubani, Bihar, India. He leads the organisation's mission to empower rural communities — especially women and girls — through education, STEM, digital literacy, AI literacy, and women's empowerment across 12+ districts of Bihar.
Founded
2019
Location
Madhubani, Bihar
Focus
Education & STEM
Lives Impacted
20,000+
A Journey from Village to Vision
Pankaj Jha founded KCS Foundation India in 2019 in the small village of Awari, in Madhubani district of Bihar, India. What began as a tailoring program for rural women has grown into a comprehensive development organisation reaching 12+ districts and impacting over 10,000 students and 2,500 women.
Under his leadership, KCS Foundation has established 20+ Bright Minds Science Laboratories, 15+ computer labs through the DigitalCoders program, 8 community libraries through Books Beyond Borders, and the GROW Wise financial literacy initiative. He also launched the global Changemaker Program, connecting 50+ youth leaders worldwide with real social impact projects in rural Bihar.
His vision is rooted in a simple belief: geography should never determine destiny. Through STEM education, AI literacy (AI4Dreams), women's empowerment, and youth leadership development, he works to ensure that every child in rural Bihar has access to world-class learning, and every woman has the knowledge and confidence to shape her own future.
In 2024, the HerHygiene initiative led by KCS Foundation received the National Social Innovation Award, recognising the organisation's impact on rural women's health and dignity. Pankaj Jha continues to lead KCS Foundation's expansion into AI literacy, financial inclusion, and global youth changemaker pathways.
Areas of Knowledge & Leadership
Timeline
2019
Founded KCS Foundation
Launched KCS Foundation India in Awari, Madhubani, Bihar, with a mission to empower rural communities. 2,300+ women and girls were trained, and 400+ women went on to become self-employed.
2020
COVID-19 Relief & HerHygiene
Supported 10,000+ families with essential food supplies (approx. one month) and provided direct cash assistance to around 4,000 families during the COVID-19 crisis. HerHygiene, led by Akshita Jha, was launched across 12 government schools in Madhubani — providing sanitary pads monthly to girl students along with regular health, hygiene, and menstrual-awareness campaigns.
2021
Whiteboard Schools Launched
Opened Whiteboard Schools to provide students from government schools with additional academic support in Mathematics, Science, and English — strengthening their foundational learning and academic confidence.
2022
Changemaker Program & National Recognition
Expanded the Changemaker Program to engage 100+ young leaders in community-impact initiatives. The HerHygiene Health Initiative also received the National Innovation Award, recognising its contribution to girls' health and hygiene.
2023
Digital Literacy Scale-Up
Expanded computer education and digital literacy programs, reaching 10,000+ students across multiple districts and increasing access to technology-based learning for underserved communities.
2024
Education Infrastructure Expansion
Established 15 computer laboratories and 4 libraries across different districts, giving students greater access to digital education, books, learning resources, and technology.
2025
20,000+ Students Milestone
Crossed the milestone of 20,000+ students impacted through KCS Foundation's education, digital literacy, academic support, health-awareness, and community-development initiatives across multiple districts.
Initiatives Launched
Bright Minds Lab
STEM labs sparking scientific curiosity in rural schools
DigitalCoders
Coding and digital literacy for rural students
GROW Wise
Financial literacy and money management for rural families
Future First
Career counselling and pathways for rural youth
YES Awards
Recognizing rural youth excellence in science and technology
HerHygiene
Menstrual health and hygiene for rural women and girls
AI4Dreams
Introducing artificial intelligence to rural students
Books Beyond Borders
Community libraries cultivating a love for reading
Join the Mission
Partner with KCS Foundation to bring education, STEM, and empowerment to rural Bihar.
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EST. 2021 · 6TH ANNUAL
Celebration of Literacy
YES
EVENTS
KCS Foundation (India) cordially invites you to celebrate
InternationalLITERACY DAY 2026
"Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity"
Special Felicitation
YES AWARDS
Honouring our Young Changemakers — Youth Empowerment & Service for exceptional, impactful community service
✅ Nominations Open — Closes 15th September
Nominate or Register Nowwww.yesawards.org
Date
Sun, 04 Oct 2026
Time
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue
Dubai, U.A.E.
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