Journey so far

It all began with our very first meeting with the lawyer on December 10, 2015. Soon after came the domain registration, followed by the design and development of our website with countless edits and reviews along the way. The trust was formally registered on June 17, 2016. On the auspicious day of Dussehra, October 11, 2016, we proudly went live. It has been a truly rewarding journey since then.

The Trustees took the lead in establishing the Trust with a simple but powerful vision: to support college students with strong academic records but limited financial means. That was just the beginning, what followed has been a story of hope, impact, and many lives transformed.

Our Impact Over the Years

• 2017–18: 19 students | ₹1,76,877 sponsored

• 2018–19: 26 students | ₹1,36,646 sponsored

• 2019–20: 36 students | ₹2,34,425 sponsored

• 2020–21: 59 students | ₹3,30,142 sponsored

• 2021–22: 53 students | ₹5,06,917 sponsored

• 2022–23: 42 students | ₹5,06,543 sponsored

• 2023–24: 45 students | ₹5,06,693 sponsored

• 2024–25: 25 students | ₹3,56,426 sponsored

• 2025-26: As of October 3, '25 the trust has so far sponsored 22 students by paying fees worth ₹2,50,810

In all 327 economically weak, but academically brilliant college students have benefited and the trust has paid fees worth Rs. 30,05,479

Many of our students were recommended by their college Principals, while others connected with us through the internet. Over time, several sponsored students have also referred their friends and acquaintances, creating a network of deserving candidates.

These students all have a strong academic record but come from families struggling to meet even basic daily needs. They are enrolled in a wide range of courses, including B.Tech (E&TC, Electrical Engineering), LLM/LLB, M.Com/B.Com, MA/BA, MSc (Economics & Finance, Computer Science, Physics, Analytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Applied Geology) and others.

We are proud to share that many of them have successfully completed their education and are now gainfully employed, building a better future for themselves and their families.

None of this would have been possible without the generous contributions from our friends, family, and well-wishers. Your timely financial support has enabled students to continue their education instead of dropping out of college, giving them the opportunity to shape a brighter future.

Employees form the backbone of any organization. Since our Trust operates with zero employees, it is you, our contributors, who have been our true pillars of strength. A heartfelt salute to all our patrons for their continued faith and association in making The Power of One a resounding success. On behalf of every student whose life you have touched, we thank you from the bottom of our heart. Take a bow!

Our sponsored students have secured admission in some of the most reputed institutions, including:

Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Fergusson College, Pune
Gokhale Institute of Politics & Economics, Pune
IIT Dhanbad
Parul University, Baroda
Siddhant College of Engineering, Pune
Zeal College of Engineering & Research, Pune
LBS Institute of Technology for Women, Trivandrum
Dr. DY Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College, Pune
Modern Law College, Pune
Modern College of Arts & Commerce, Pune
Wadia Institute of Technology, Pune
BMCC (Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce), Pune
Saraswati Mandir Night College of Commerce & Arts, Pune
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar College & Maharshi V.R. Shinde Arts College, Pune
Baburaoji Gholap College, Pune
Marathwada Mitra Mandal's College of Commerce (MMCC), Pune and more...

On October 2, 2024, Prasad published his first book titled “Educational Dreams and Lack of Funds?” He dedicated the book to his father, Late Mr. R. Narayan, and to all the donors whose generous contributions have made a lasting impact.

Snaps of the sponsored students:

Meeting with sponsored students on Oct 5, '2022 (Dussehra) in Willows


Handing cheque meant for Saraswati Mandir Night College of Arts & Commerce & with sponsored students (Sept/Oct 2021)










MIT College of Arts, Commerce & Science, Alandi, 2017

Media Coverage:

Brainfeed Magazine - May 14, 2024
CSR TIMES - October 11, 2023
The Times Of India, Pune - August 14, 2023


Sakal, Pune - July 23, 2023


Navbharat Times - Sept 9, 2020


The Times of India - August 27, 2020


Navbharat Times – September 22, 2019


The Times of India – July 22, 2019


Sakal – June 15, 2018



Indian Express – June 19, 2017

Testimonials:

Testimonial by Mrs. Ragini Sekhar