Anand Mahindra pledges to support education of brave Andhra teen
- Anand Mahindra pledged to support the education of a 15-year-old girl named Lakshmi.
- Lakshmi was injured while protecting a friend from a chainsaw attack on October 31.
- The attacker, the victim's uncle, was apprehended and later injured in police custody.
- Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh praised Lakshmi's bravery following the incident.
- The support will be provided through the Nanhi Kali foundation, established in 1996.
Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mumbai-based Mahindra Group, has pledged to support the education of a 15-year-old student named Lakshmi who was injured while protecting a friend from an attacker. Mahindra confirmed on X that he would reach out to the student's family to offer this assistance.
The businessman responded to suggestions on social media to help the girl, stating, "Yes a great suggestion & I agree. Will reach out to her family". He wrote, "We often look to the young to see what the future might hold... courage is not the absence of fear, but the moment when concern for another human being becomes greater than fear for oneself".
This commitment follows widespread reporting on the incident that occurred earlier this month. The pledge is gaining attention online, with earlier social media activity from the businessman regarding Andhra Pradesh politics also noted.
Chainsaw attack in Anantapur school classroom
A 21-year-old man named Hemanth entered a government school classroom in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, on October 31 and attacked a 15-year-old girl with a motorised chainsaw. The violent incident caused life-threatening injuries to the victim.
The attack left the entire local school community in a state of trauma.
Lakshmi intervenes to protect friend from attacker
Lakshmi, a Class 10 student, sustained injuries after jumping in to protect her friend from the attacker.
Police reported the assailant was the victim's maternal uncle, who had been persistently following and harassing her under the guise of an unwanted romantic obsession.
Police apprehend attacker after escape attempt
Police apprehended the attacker by Sunday evening.
While in custody later that night, the man attempted to escape, prompting police to open fire and strike his leg. Doctors subsequently performed an amputation of his right leg. The TOI Lifestyle Desk reported these events on 6 November 2026.
Nara Lokesh praises student's exemplary bravery
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Minister and MLA Nara Lokesh used X to thank Anand Mahindra for his support.
He stated, "Lakshmi has displayed exemplary bravery... Lokesh also commended the student for her courageous actions.
Nanhi Kali foundation to provide long-term support
Support for Lakshmi will arrive through Project Nanhi Kali, a foundation launched in 1996 by Anand Mahindra via the K.C. Mahindra Education Trust.
The initiative aims to keep girls from low-income communities in school by providing study kits, tutoring, and long-term guidance. Lakshmi’s parents work as daily-wage labourers.
Background of the Mahindra Group chairman
The group operates in sectors including aerospace, agribusiness, automotive, defence, energy, finance, IT, logistics, real estate and retail.
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