Archana Srivastava
Founder and President
Growing up in a traditional Indian household, I was often reminded of my boundaries as a girl. Like many others, I had to sacrifice my dreams and make choices based on societal expectations. I was not allowed to attend a regular college, and my journey to becoming who I am today was filled with struggles. These experiences shaped my belief that every child deserves the freedom to choose its own path. Inspired by this, I founded GavaKsh—a platform to empower underprivileged children, helping them become self-sufficient and confident in shaping his/her own futures.
Starting GavaKsh was not easy. At every step, I faced skepticism and rejection. But I knew this was my purpose, and I pushed forward. Today, from just five students, we have grown to support over 600 children across multiple locations—yet this is just the beginning. Our goal is to create a space where every child, regardless of his/her background, has equal access to learning and opportunities. While I cannot change the starting point for every child, I can try to ensure that as many as possible Children enter life’s race with confidence, strength, and the hope of succeeding.
Throughout this journey, I have been fortunate to receive guidance and support from many incredible individuals. The universe has a way of connecting us with the right people at the right time, and one such person is Mr. Vinod Kapur, Chairman of Keggfarms Group. His unwavering dedication to community welfare and his humility despite his achievements have deeply inspired me.
GavaKsh is more than an initiative—it is a movement towards creating an inclusive and empowering environment. My vision for every member, student, volunteer, and supporter is to take away something meaningful from GavaKsh, just as it has given me purpose and strength. Together, let us build a world where education is a right, not a privilege, and where every child has the opportunity to thrive.
