The Ankur Program, a flagship initiative of the Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives (SFPI), recently celebrated its 20th anniversary – marking two decades of transforming lives and empowering children through education. This milestone is a testament to the unwavering dedication of the program and the hundreds of lives it has touched, nurturing young minds from childhood to livelihood.

Education is the foundation of a strong, progressive nation. What begins as basic knowledge in schools lays the groundwork for future generations. With this vision, Ankur was born. It is truly dedicated to ensuring that every child the program touches has access to education and the opportunity to thrive.

The anniversary event was filled with vibrant performances by the students, including lively dances, impactful skits, and insightful panel discussions featuring eminent education and thought leaders and alumni from both Ankur and Vidyadhan, who shared their inspiring journeys and testimonials.

Addressing the gathering and expressing her joy on the completion of Ankur’s 20 years, Ms. Kumari Shibulal, Founder SFPI said, “As I reflect on this journey, I feel pride and fulfilment for having reached this far. From a humble start of helping a few children, Ankur has now supported over 200 students. The little sapling that we planted has now become Kalpavriksha, fulfilling the dreams of young children who need it the most. I have spent the last 25 years of my life working with children and communities who are fighting the battle of inequity every day. I have travelled across India, have spent time with the people our family foundations work for. I believe that every child deserves a chance”

We were honored to have Anil Kumble, a cricket legend, as our esteemed guest, join us for the occasion. His inspiring speech highlighted the powerful synergy between education and sports. Anil shared how, when effectively integrated into schools, sports can complement education by helping students develop essential qualities such as teamwork, resilience, and good character. His words underscored how a well-rounded school experience shapes individuals who are prepared to succeed both academically and personally.

A heartfelt thank you to all the alumni, team members, and supporters who have been part of this incredible journey. Here’s to continuing the legacy of positive change and

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Sangamam Presents: Āvartanam by Ramaa Venugopalan

1.Core Event Details

  • Performance Date: April 11, 2026
  • Time: 6:00 PM
  • Venue : BIC Auditorium
  • Artist: Ramaa Venugopalan (Bharatanatyam)
  • Title of the Performance: Āvartanam – The Eternal Cycle of Srishti, Sthithi and PraLaya – Where Creation emerges within, Arises as Desire and Returns as Surrender. An Anvaya – The Connection Series – Bharathanatyam- Kolam- Kshetram
  • Number of artists : 5
  • Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

2.Concept Note

  • The performer : Anvaya – The Connection, is a confluence of three aspects of Indian Arts – Bharathanatyam – Kolam (Rangoli) – Kshetram, the commonalities and the interconnectedness of our Bharatiya Kala Sampradaya. Ramaa Venugopalan through her experience of creating over 3000 unique kolams, over 3 decades of performing Bharathanatyam and as a researcher of Kshetrams, brings together these three aspects through an immersive presentation that connects the three art forms.
  • Details of the performance: Aavartanam – The Eternal Cycle, Ramaa explores the Kanchi Kshetram. Through the three prominent and presiding Deities of this Kshetram – Kamakshi,Ekambreshwarar and Varadaraja, the concept of Srishti, Sthiti and Pralaya are juxtaposed through a representation in Kolams written by Ramaa to bring out the similarities of the essence of the imagery.

About Sangamam

Sangamam an initiative by the Shibulal Family Philanthropic Initiatives (SFPI), was born from a simple but profound belief: Culture is a living language. If we don’t speak it, it fades. Our mission is to ensure that the classical arts are not just preserved in the past, but are vibrantly present in the lives of the next generation.

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