This is the story of two visionary entrepreneurs who have revolutionized education in Padubidri, Udupi District, Karnataka. Mr. Nazeer Hussain, the founder of Alfalah Group of Companies—a prominent firm in Saudi Arabia specializing in equipment and construction—was born in Padubidri. Driven by a deep commitment to his home country, he envisioned enhancing the quality of education and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to attend school.

To realize this vision, Mr. Hussain partnered with Mr. ASG Harish Kumar, an Indian entrepreneur from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, and founder of Areyywah. Together, they introduced a technology-driven school in Padubidri. Swadesh Smart-ed Academy offers state-of-the-art infrastructure, including facilities for advanced learning, and features a mobile app that allows parents to track their children’s academic progress.

Their efforts have been widely recognized, with government officials such as Karnataka Assembly Speaker Mr. U.T. Khader, Minister of Secondary Education Mr. Madhu Bangarappa, and various district education departments praising the impactful changes brought about by Swadesh Smart-ed Academy.