India has over 184 million children enrolled in primary school today. Did you know that over 50% of them, nearly 62 million, drop out of school by class VIII? Completion rates are even poorer amongst children from socially and economically marginalized backgrounds. Girls consistently fare worse than boys. Some drop out for economic reasons; some, because the quality of teaching is so poor; some because of lack of basic infrastructure, like decent classrooms and toilets. Children who have special needs cannot cope without a supportive environment. How can we create a productive, to develop its full potential?

YOU can make the difference.

Join Sachin Tendulkar, Zaheer Khan, Harbhajan Singh, and the entire Mumbai Indians team in giving every child an equal chance. The Mumbai Indians Education for All initiative is creating a movement to support efforts to provide a quality education to all children. This initiative is the brainchild of Mrs. Nita Ambani, owner of Mumbai Indians, and a passionate advocate for the cause of education.

This IPL season, show your support by buying a Mumbai Indians Education for All wristband.

Autographed by captain Sachin Tendulkar, this simple wristband is an easy way to support a worthy cause. All proceeds from the wristband sales go to support our partner organizations: Akanksha, Nanhi Kali, Pratham, Teach for India, and Ummeed. These organizations have taken on the challenge of giving children in Mumbai and across India the opportunity to receive a great education. They refused to accept the status quo and did path breaking work in changing how children study, learn and grow. Mumbai Indians is proud and honoured to partner with them. Make the difference by buying a Mumbai Indians wristband and showing your support for this deserving cause.

 How can I help?

To pledge your support to improving education in India, buy a Mumbai Indians wristband today.
This simple band costs Rs 40 and your contribution will help further the cause of education.

Where do I get the wristband from? The Mumbai Indians wrist band is available online. Please click here You can combine this wristband with your Mumbai Indians match tickets or simply buy it on its own for you and your friends. Also available at Reliance Retail and Sahakari Bhandar stores in Mumbai & Pune.

How is Mumbai Indians helping this cause?

All proceeds from the sale of Mumbai Indians wristbands will be shared equally between our five partner NGOs: Akanksha, Nanhi Kali, Pratham, Teach for India, and Ummeed

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