Adhirath Sethi is an author and entrepreneur based in Bangalore. He is an alumnus of The Rishi Valley School, Eton College, and the London School of Economics. A former management consultant with the Boston Consulting Group, he took an all-too-eager plunge into entrepreneurship in 2008. He spent the first half of 2022 interviewing anyone that might have insights into Agastya. Speaking with everyone from front-line workers to donors to board members and senior management, the inside story of Agastya began to emerge.
The Moving of Mountains tells the inspiring story of how a small group of visionaries transformed Agastya into one of the world’s most respected educational foundations. Through a hands-on, innovative approach to science education, Agastya has sparked curiosity, nurtured creativity, and empowered thousands of children across India and beyond. From its humble beginnings to global recognition, this book highlights Agastya’s resilience, scalable solutions, and pioneering methods that are shaping the future of education. A must-read for educators, policymakers, and social entrepreneurs, it offers both a compelling case study and a practical guide for implementing impactful educational innovations.