07 July,2016 07:50 AM IST | | PTI
Actress Priyanka Chopra has praised the work of mathematician and founder of Super 30 Anand Kumar in preparing children from humble background to crack IIT.
Priyanka Chopra and Anand Kumar
Actress Priyanka Chopra lauded mathematician and founder of Super 30 Anand Kumar, who is helping underprivileged students prepare for IIT JEE. She says she is inspired by his work.
Priyanka Chopra and Anand Kumar. Pic/IANS
The actress praised him after Kumar presented a copy of the book on his life and work titled "Super 30: Anand Kumar" to her in the capital.
Ã"Kumar's work for the underprivileged students was inspiring,Ã" Priyanka said in a statement.
The book has been published by Penguin Random House and Prabhat Prakashan in English and Hindi. It has been written by Biju Mathew and Arun Kumar.
'Super 30' is a programme under which Kumar selects 30 students from underprivileged sections and provides them free-of-cost mentoring for IIT entrance.
He has been doing it for the last 15 years.
