{"product_id":"pencils-and-purpose","title":"Pencils And Purpose: How Twelve Visionaries Sketched a New Blueprint for Education By Rakesh Gupta, Udayan Nath, and Sumit Handa","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTWELVE VISIONARIES. TWELVE INSPIRING STORIES. A MILLION LIVES TRANSFORMED.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eEducation in India has evolved at a breathtaking pace over the past two decades, driven by shifting societal needs, technological revolutions, and expanding demographics. From pioneering grassroots fellowships to scaling massive institutions and digital edtech platforms, the country's academic landscape has grown in profound and lasting ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eIn \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"3\"\u003ePencils and Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e, authors Rakesh Gupta, Udayan Nath, and Sumit Handa shine a spotlight on the extraordinary leaders who have dedicated their life's work to redefining learning in India. Featuring deep dives into the journeys of twelve visionary change-makers—including Shaheen Mistri (Teach for India), Anita Karwal (educational policy reform), Kiran Bir Sethi (Riverside School), Grace Pinto (Ryan International), Pramath Raj Sinha and Ashish Dhawan (Ashoka University), Prajodh Rajan (Eurokids), Sunny Varkey (GEMS Education), Rajendra Pawar (NIIT), Ashwin Damera (Eruditus), Ronnie Screwvala (upGrad), and Dr. J.C. Chaudhry (Aakash Institute)—this book explores their personal stories, high-stakes decisions, distinct leadership styles, and invaluable life lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy this book is a must-have:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInspiring Profiles:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicles the remarkable journeys of twelve pioneers who revolutionized schools, universities, policies, and edtech across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLeadership \u0026amp; Innovation:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers deep insights into the strategic thinking, grit, and vision required to build scalable, transformative educational institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComprehensive Scope:\u003c\/b\u003e Bridges the gap between traditional schooling, progressive pedagogy, government policy, and modern edtech innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEssential Reading:\u003c\/b\u003e A must-have for educators, entrepreneurs, policymakers, students, and anyone passionate about the future of learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eDiscover the minds shaping India's educational future. Add \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003ePencils And Purpose: How Twelve Visionaries Sketched a New Blueprint for Education\u003c\/i\u003e to your collection at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"164\"\u003eBeetle Bookshop\u003c\/b\u003e today—enjoy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"192\"\u003e10–14% off\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"207\"\u003eFree Shipping on orders above ₹500\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52633205145883,"sku":null,"price":509.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/71WtJe0eRmL._SL1500.jpg?v=1784606836","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/hi\/products\/pencils-and-purpose","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}