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Potter's Earth Foundation &
Education Research Centre

About Our Organization

Potters Earth Foundation is a non-profit organization working towards a self-sustained and wholesome society. Over the last 16 years, we have worked with more than 2,00,000 people across India through CSR partnerships and philanthropic initiatives. We are building a complete ecosystem that enables people to choose and pursue self-reliant livelihoods.

Focus Areas

Education

Employability & Skilling

Livelihood Development

Community Development & Environmental Sustainability

Vision

To enable young people to bridge the gap between a purposeful education and a meaningful livelihood.

Mission

By 2035, enable a sustainable ecosystem where 10 lakh men, women and children choose to continue their education and pursue self-reliant livelihoods.

Approach

We focus on building a sustainable ecosystem that enables women, children, and youth to pursue decent livelihoods predominantly through education, employability, and skilling, backed by healthcare and social-sector programs.

How We Work

We pursue our mission through three complementary pathways, each engaging different stakeholders and communities.

CSR Partnerships

Partnering with corporations to design and deliver high-impact CSR projects in education, skilling, and livelihood development across India.

Educational Reform Movement

Driving systemic change in education through The Wonder School, experiential learning models, and advocacy for learner-centric pedagogy.

Individual Giving & Volunteering

Enabling individuals to contribute through donations, skills-based volunteering, and mentorship that directly supports communities.

1Board of Directors

Ms. Anamika Dasgupta · Mr. Saurabh Sharma · Mr. Abhishek Dasgupta

2Advisory Committee

Mr. Bimal Rath · Mr. Rajesh Kamat · Mr. Kalyan Gullapalli · Mr. Abhik Bose · Lt Gen SS Sengupta, AVSM, VSM

3Legal Status

Potters Earth Foundation is a Section 8 company registered under the Companies Act 2013. Income Tax exempt, registered under Section 80G of the IT Act, 1961.

4Registered Office

304 Bluebell, Nyati Meadows, Wadgaonsherri, Pune - 14

5Corporate Office

Potters Earth Education Research Centre, 6th Floor, Near i-Life Apartments, Jadhav Nagar, Mundhwa, Pune - 36

6Bankers

ICICI Bank Limited, Pune · Bank of Baroda, Pune · HDFC Bank, Pune

7Legal Advisors

M/s Mayur Satarle, Pune, India

8Statutory Auditors

M/s Dhiraj Ostwal Associates, Pune, India

9Legal Registration Numbers

CRN: U80903PN2020NPL193968 · PAN: AALCP4151B · TAN: PNEP28002C · CSR Registration: CSR00028968

Certificates

80G Certificate

Income Tax Exemption Certificate under Section 80G

CSR-1 Registration

CSR Registration Certificate (Form CSR-1)

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Achievements & Awards

Launch of our Special Report on Careers of the Future, by Zila Parishad Sachiv Sh. BS Karekar and Principal Bishop's School Mr. Frank Freese. Pune, January 2016.

Launch of our Parenting Book by Dr. SD Mujumdar and Member of Parliament Sh. Anil Shirole. Pune, November 2018.

Founder Ms. Anamika Dasgupta felicitated by Pune TV for her contribution to education in Pune.