Lodha and Ashoka University launch 'Lodha Genius Programme'

March 9, 2023

~Focusing on supporting bright students of Grade 9-12 to achieve their highest potential and encourage them to contribute back to India~

Mumbai, March 9, 2023:Lodha, India's No. 1* real estate developer, today launched the 'Lodha Genius Programme' in partnership with Ashoka University, India's leading interdisciplinary research and teaching university, with a vision to nurture the country's brightest young minds to achieve their highest potential. The programme seeks to address the acute shortage of high-quality talent in the country by supporting academically bright school students through the challenging period from Grade 9 onwards through academic, financial, mentoring, mental health, and other enablers to enable them to excel in their chosen areas. First of its kind, the Lodha Genius Programme will provide customized long-term support to exceptional students with an aim to build the next generation of leaders for our nation.

The programme will entail on-campus seminars and projects, along with continued off-campus mentoring. In its first year, the focus will be on Mathematics and the Natural Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geosciences, Astronomy, Ecology), etc. The students will be trained by world-renowned mathematicians and scientists from the best institutions in India and abroad. Through continued mentorship, support, and peer learning, the programme will build a strong foundation for the success of the students. The Chair of the Ashoka Science Advisory Council will mentor the entire programme.

Students fromstandard 9 to 12 can apply for the programme online (www.lodhageniusprogram.com) till April 05, 2023; shortlisting will be done based on an online aptitude test and academic records of the applicants. Selected students will then participate in a fully funded 4 weeks of on-campus training at Ashoka University, Delhi NCR, between May 18th - June 17th, 2023. The exposure will help them in becoming motivated and self-directed learners; develop their socio-emotional skills and inculcate the spirit of contributing to society. Further, as part of continued mentoring, distinguished students of the Lodha Genius Programme will get opportunities to hone their talent at the best universities in India and abroad, attending science fairs, working in research labs, and accessing global resources.

Commenting on the programme,Abhishek Lodha, MD & CEO, Lodhasaid, "Guided with our philosophy of 'Do Good, Do Well', we recognize our responsibility to build a better society and stronger nation as well. And for that, we must identify and nurture India's rich pool of highly able students and nurture them to become successful in their chosen fields. It is not only a loss to the individual, but to society and the nation if a capable child is not able to achieve success and we want to play a supportive role to address the gap which comes up due to a variety of reasons. India is proud to have produced a large number of great business leaders and CEOs and in the next 20 years, we want to grow this number manifold, as well as get similar success in areas like Arts, Sciences, Public Administration, and Public Service. And as the number of highly successful Indian leaders grows, we are hopeful that they will each, in their own way, give back to our society and nation and enable even more Indians to lead a better life. 'Lodha Genius Programme' is a major step in this direction to drive collaborative and large-scale solutions for providing a better future for our bright students. We are delighted to have Ashoka University as our partner in this journey; they come with decade-long expertise in creating an inclusive institution of excellence and have been a pioneering force for interdisciplinary higher education."

Dr. Pramath Raj Sinha, Chair of the Board of Trustees of Ashoka University said, "At Ashoka, we firmly believe in nurturing future leaders by developing their talents and ingraining in them a commitment to public service in their formative years. We are delighted to partner with the Lodha, who share our vision of nation-building. The 'Lodha

Genius Programme' will bolster our vision to become an inclusive institution of excellence by giving talented school students access to a world-class educational experience."

For further details, please visit: www.lodhageniusprogram.com

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About Lodha

Lodha, India's No. 1* real estate developer is driven with the passion of building world's finest developments across its residential, commercial and digital infrastructure portfolio. The company has delivered ~90 million square feet of real estate and is currently developing ~107 million square feet under its on-going and planned portfolio. The company's vision of 'Building a Better Life' extends across geographies, markets, prices points and consumer segments and creates developments with self-contained eco-systems, great outdoor spaces, and robust infrastructure, bringing every facility and convenience to the doorstep. The company is committed to being a net zero carbon emission company by 2035 and by acting in the larger interest of the environment and society; the company is committed to 'building a better life' in more ways than one.

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About Ashoka University

Ashoka is India's premier interdisciplinary teaching and research university located in the National Capital Region, New Delhi. Ashoka University is built on the finest global best practices of institution and university governance. Accomplished leaders, philanthropists, thinkers, and academicians with expertise in varied fields have come together to create the university. It brings the best contemporary values and practices in higher education, in the tradition of the world's leading universities, to India. With a strong emphasis on multi-disciplinary learning, development of skills and leadership attributes for the 21st century, Ashoka prepares its 2500+ students to be critical thinkers and ethical leaders in an increasingly diverse world. It is a private, non-profit University, established under the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006, having its place of business at Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Sonipat, Haryana in India.