We are a catalyst for 100% educated India, enabling children in government schools to attain grade appropriate skills and create pathways to productive careers.

Non profit 501 (c)3 , Public Charitable Trust

Our Founding Story

The India Literacy Project, (ILP), founded in 1990 in the USA by a group of Non-Resident Indians inspired by Dr. Parameshwar Rao, a scientist trained in the U.S. He returned to India in 1967 to dedicate his life to improving the lives of the rural poor in India. Dr. Rao’s original goal was to improve the life of the villagers in and around the Vishakapatnam district. He soon realized that literacy was a necessary prerequisite if the villagers were

Board of Trustees (ILP India)

The leadership team for ILP India operations.

Board of Directors (ILP US)

The leadership team for ILP US operations.

Program Management Team

The Program Management Team in India is responsible for the execution, management and monitoring of all our projects across the county. ILP has offices in Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad with staff based in these offices and other field locations across the country.