Inspired by journey of Gurucharan Das, Sanjay Dalmia took early retirement to set up Open Links Foundation – for improving quality of education.
To make the government schools aspirational by improving the quality of education.
Support and Motivate teachers to improve the quality of education.
2017 Developed first version of tickLinks
2018 Started work with Ramakrishna mission, DAV Chennai schools, Atharva program
2019 Development of Lesson Plans
2020 Launched with Bharti Foundation and others
2021 Launched Young Explorer Contest
2022 Launched Vinoba program with Pune ZP
2023 Launched with ZPs of Nagar, Nashik, Nagpur, Dharashiv
OLF is a committed and professional team governed by a Board of Trustees.
Sanjay Dalmia
IIT D, IIM A, 25 years corporate work experience, 7 years work experience with Open Links Foundation
Rajeev Kumar Singh
BE, MBA Boston Univ, 27 years of Corporate work experience; Board member Snehalaya, Myna Mahila; Senate Member - IIIT Jabalpur
Reena Dalmia
BE, Over 15 years of software development and management experience
Kiran Nataraj
BE, Over 15 years of IT and management experience, Founder and CEO at Entrib Analytics
Shaili Nataraj
BE, IT professional with over 15 years of experience
Sanjay Dalmia
Founder & CEO
IIT D, IIM A, 25 years corporate work experience, 7 years work experience with Open Links Foundation
Rajeev Kumar Singh
Strategy & Networking
BE, MBA Boston Univ, 27 years of Corporate work experience; Board member Snehalaya, Myna Mahila; Senate Member - IIIT Jabalpur
Reena Dalmia
Chief of Staff
BE, Over 15 years of software development and management experience
Vishvajit Pawar
Chief Operating Officer
Vishvajit has over 12 years of expereince in the social sector and specialises in leadership and organisational development. He is a Gandhi Fellow. Prior to OLF, he has experience of CSR Consulting and as Program Director at Masoom.
Ashwini Singh
Manager – R & D
Ashwini holds PhD degree in Education Interdisciplinary School from Savitribai Phule Pune University. She uses her hands on experience of 23 years – for research driven intervention for teacher development. She has practised adolescent education and developmental counselling at individual and group level – at Lila Poonawalla Foundation, CARA- Maharashtra Adoption Co-ordinating Agency etc.. She also has teaching experience at schools and colleges.
Shrikant Gurav
Development Head
MSc in Comouer Science; Over 10 years of experience in software development and management
Dr Girish Kulkarni
Girish is a professor with S.P Pune University. He is a pioneer for social change, a visionary and an inspirational leader. Girish holds a doctorate in Political Science and Public Management. He was bestowed the President of India Award 2012 for his service in the field of Social Work.
Dilip Tikle
BE, Educator, Technocrat, Start-up mentor, over 35 years of corporate experience
Pratul Shroff
BE, MS, IIM A; pioneering and serial entrepreneur who has led multiple organizations, both in USA and India, in the last three decades. founded eInfochips in 1994 and grew the to about 2,000 engineers by 2018, when eInfochips was acquired by Arrow Electronics.
Prema Veeraraghavan
MSc, BEd, has been involved in the educational field for more than three decades. She has won CASTME U.K. award in the year 1998 for innovative teaching.
Capt Anil Dhankher
MBA-HR, Co-founder of Metta social; Over 30 years of corporate experience
Vijayan Krishnakutty
Btech, over 30 years in multinational companies; Teach for Indian Fellow; Supported Low income schools and students for over 7 years. Curation director at Open Links Foundation.
Kedar Deodhar
BE; Over 30 years of IT and management experience. Founder of Zestorm Technologies Pvt Ltd
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 646105052690
ACCOUNT NAME: Open Links Foundation
IFSC Code: ICIC0006461
ACCOUNT TYPE: ICICI Bank, Current account
Donations eligible for exemption under 80G of Income Tax Act, 1961.
Account Number – 39976517293
Account Name - Open Links Foundation
IFSC Code - SBIN0000691
SWIFT Code - SBININBB104
Bank – State Bank of India
Open Links Foundation brings together a diverse group of exceptional individuals to work on our Staff team. Together, we tirelessly strive to improve the quality of education.
We create an ecosystem of care and support that inspires us to strive for excellence, reach new heights and create impact.
MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word)
Is mobile, and willing to travel to blocks within the district.
Languages known Marathi, Hindi & English
Will be required to work both from office & conduct trainings in the allotted district.
May sometimes be required to travel to other districts as well.
Current positions open in Raipur & Gariaband districts of Chhattisgarh.
Between Rs. 20,000 – 30,000 per month depending on the experience.
Through this volunteer program, we hope our community will have access to and interact with unique individuals across the country. Every one of us can play a significant role in building bright futures for these Students.
Volunteer and gain a meaningful experience. It gives you the opportunity to learn more about our education system and, create an impact on the education in our country – in your small way.
Curate the projects of Teachers & Students
Help in making the TLMs for various boards in line with NEP
Work directly with teachers
working with our team and teachers.
passionate individuals.
and receive a certificate on completion.
to re-imagine education in India.