Podar Education Network
Hardik Kakkad is an experienced professional in the education sector, currently serving as General Manager at Podar Education Network since April 2013, where responsibilities include developing new products and services. Previous roles at Podar include Deputy General Manager in Product Development and EduTech, focusing on product innovation and technology integration in education. With a strong background in content development, Kakkad has also held various managerial positions overseeing design teams and curriculum development. Prior experience includes roles at Kangaroo Kids Education Limited and New Age Knowledge Solutions Ltd., specializing in instructional design and content management. Kakkad's educational qualifications include pursuing an MBA in Marketing from Welingkar Institute of Management and a background in microbiology from the University of Mumbai.
Podar Education Network
Established in 1927, by Sheth Anandilal Podar, Podar Education Group has, from the very beginning been focused driven, and motivated by the traditional Indian values of honesty, integrity, and service. The father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi, being the very first President of the Anandilal Podar Trust stands testimony to this fact. (View the minutes of the first Trust meeting). With over 95 years of experience within the educational space, the Podar group is now a network of 139 educational institutions spread across the nation, with a combined student strength of more than 2,00,000 and the support of 7,800 dedicated and loyal staff members. Our constantly growing network of education institutions includes a wide spectrum of Pre-Primary schools under the brand name of Podar Jumbo Kids, Primary and Secondary schools under the brand name of Podar International School, Podar Blossom School, Junior Colleges, Part-Time courses, and Teacher Training Institutes. The Podar network of schools also offers a wide choice of educational streams such as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Cambridge (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate (IB). Our scholastic record, innovative learning methods, and a strong commitment to delivering quality through integrity have helped us scale heights that few have managed in the field of education. As a result, Podar today is a trusted name and an acknowledged leader in the collective effort to shape the future of our children and the nation. We welcome you to join the Podar family and to give your child the best when it comes to an integrated, holistic and empowering learning experience.