ABOUT US
Anandaya is a philanthropic organization. Founded in 2015, its mission is to strengthen foundational literacy for all children globally, especially the girl child.
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Through our unique and highly effective “library and learn-to -read” program for government primary schools, we collaborate with government education authorities to set up vibrant and resource rich physical libraries and ensure enhancement of reading fluency. We integrate library classes into school curricula, offer curated books and digital teaching aids, and train teachers in the science of reading. Designed and aligned with the 17 SDGs, including child rights and justice, the content of our books enhances reading skills with comprehension, encourages expression of thought, and fosters critical thinking in children.
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We stay engaged with the schools to monitor and upgrade the libraries on a regular basis and ensure their appropriate utilization by teachers and children. We aim to transform “rote learning” to “love for reading” and improve reading fluency outcomes at scale, creating a sustainable, long-term impact on children’s academic success and lifelong learning abilities.
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Our approach ensures we reach out to the last mile through a systematic delivery mechanism of capacity building of teachers and system strengthening.
OUR JOURNEY

Creating joyful and meaningful libraries in low – income group and government schools.
Our Vision
Our vision is to see every child read with joy


Our Mission
We aim to transform “rote learning” to “love for reading” and improve reading fluency outcomes at scale, creating a sustainable, long-term impact on children’s academic success and lifelong learning abilities.
TEAM ANANDAYA
Sanjay Krishna Goyal
Chairperson
A visionary entrepreneur, built 2 successful businesses at scale. Set up his family office in 2022, Incubated a philanthropic organization to help children with foundational education. Investor and mentor to many early-stage tech companies.

Jaishree Goyal
Founder & Trustee
A philanthropist with 25 years in the social sector, advancing foundational literacy through Project Pustakalaya, impacting millions of children. Her work spans curating SDG-aligned books, building girls' toilets, empowering women through skilling , and training teachers, driving impact in education and livelihoods.

Dr. Archana Singh
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
A distinguished development professional with 27+ years of experience, is a former policy expert with the World Bank Group, G20 Secretariat (India), UN Women, UNICEF, and NSDC. She holds a PhD in Disability Studies, is a Gender Policy Specialist, and has certifications from INSEAD, Harvard University, and ISB in gender, policy, and entrepreneurship.

Prakash Sharma
Senior Advisor - Founder of Sansiddhi Consultancy Services LLP.
A seasoned finance and strategy expert with 30+ years of experience, has led transformative initiatives at NSDC, including Skill India, the Apprenticeship Scheme, and India’s best-ever WorldSkills performance. With expertise in corporate governance, startups, and change management, he excels in scaling systems and driving business transformation globally.


Pratibha Dwivedi

Vikas Singh

Roselin Gabriel

Vidhi Sharma

Zunaira Ansari

Priyanka Sharma

Pinki Pawar

Adwitiya Ghosh