You get one right person, one organisation that truly believes in you—and suddenly the journey feels effortless. For us, that belief came from Ashok Mrig and Excel Controlinkage. Excel began supporting Learning Companions in 2022 and has stood firmly by us over the last 3–4 years. With his firm belief in the program and magnitude of support he can provide, Ashok sir literally took care of Learning Companions for over 2-3 years.
Even after Excel’s acquisition by Greaves Cotton, that support continued—with steady encouragement under the leadership of Neeraj Saran, and the continued warmth and appreciation of Pradyumna Swain, Sunil Balgopal, and now Amol Amte.
This kind of firm, long-term backing did more than fund our work. It gave us the confidence to focus deeply on our programs, to take bold initiatives, and to build with seriousness and integrity. It helped us grow from an organisation still finding its feet to one that now dares to dream big. Deeply grateful for partners who don’t just support the work, but stand with the journey.