About Us

IASA began with a simple yet powerful belief — education should help people become capable, confident, and prepared for a changing world.

In the early years, the founders, Shri Sanjib Adhikary and Smt Indrani Adhikary, observed that many local students lacked access to even basic computer education. At a time when technology was rapidly becoming essential for employment and communication, many young people in the locality had neither the resources nor the guidance to become computer literate. Shri Sanjib Adhikary, who had long been involved in social service initiatives such as supporting flood-affected families, providing free coaching to underprivileged children, and participating in Scouts and Bratachari activities, realised that academic marks alone would no longer be enough to make young people employable in a rapidly changing world.

However, there were many challenges. Computers were expensive, and there were very few people in the locality who could teach these skills. After marriage, Smt Indrani Adhikary encouraged the idea of creating a small learning centre from their home and took the responsibility of training local youth herself. With determination and a vision for meaningful education, Shri Sanjib Adhikary purchased a few computers and started a modest training centre in 2001, keeping the fees as affordable as possible so that more students could benefit from the opportunity.

Over time, the initiative began to grow. The number of learners increased, the age groups widened, and the need for broader educational and social support became more visible. It became clear that computer literacy alone was not enough. Communities also needed guidance in areas such as career awareness, parenting support, early childhood education, women empowerment, and holistic development.

This evolving vision eventually led to the formation of the Indian Association of Science and Application (IASA) in 2015. Soon after its registration as an NGO, Milkyway Preschool became the first major initiative under IASA, reflecting the organisation’s growing focus on meaningful early childhood education and holistic learning experiences.

Today, IASA continues to grow with the same values that shaped its beginning: accessibility, empathy, practical education, and a deep commitment to empowering individuals and communities through learning.