Founder's Legacy

A message from our Founder

Late Sri K.V.K. Raju believed that true education lies in enlightenment, not mere enrollment.

Portrait of Late Sri K.V.K. Raju, founder of Akshara School

Late Sri K.V.K. Raju (1928 – 2001), Founder, Nagarjuna Group

The Vision Behind Akshara

Established with a commitment to ignite the fire of learning in every student.

A classroom of Akshara's earliest students, 1990

Established July 2, 1990

A Living Legacy of Academic Dignity

“Education is not filling a vessel, but lighting a flame. Every child at Akshara must leave with that flame burning bright.”

— Late Sri K.V.K. Raju

Our Founding Intentions

When Late Sri K.V.K. Raju founded Akshara School on 2nd July 1990, he envisioned a place where every child would discover their unique potential. As the founder of the Nagarjuna Group of Companies, he understood that lasting success is built on strong values, tireless curiosity, and the courage to think differently.

His dream was simple yet profound — to create a school where enlightenment, not enrollment, was the true measure of achievement. Over three decades later, Akshara stands as a living testament to that vision, nurturing thousands of students in Kakinada into confident, compassionate and competent global citizens.

Foundational Integrity Pillars

Value-Based
Deep moral guidelines
Inquisitive
Encouraging questions always
Bold
Courage to think differently

A Legacy That Endures

Structured values that steer our classroom practice and general environment.

Enlightenment over Enrollment

Prioritising deep understanding, critical exploration and long-term intellectual growth over simple numbers and certificate hoarding.

Character First

Fostering empathy, deep-rooted integrity, mutual respect and civic responsibility to shape responsible future leaders.

Innovation & Curiosity

Inspiring active, self-driven inquiry, cross-disciplinary design programs and the courage to challenge existing norms.

Community & Belonging

We maintain high-touch warmth, assuring every student discovers a supportive, safe space to collaborate, express and evolve.

Milestones of Our Journey

Over three decades of cultivating brilliance and values.

  1. 1990

    School Founded

    By Late Sri K.V.K. Raju

  2. 1995

    CBSE Affiliation

    Affiliation received smoothly

  3. 2005

    Campus Expansion

    State-of-the-art sports facilities

  4. 2015

    Silver Jubilee

    25 years of educational glory

  5. 2026

    Senior Secondary

    Upgraded to classes XI & XII

EXPERIENCE AKSHARA

Carry forward the founder's vision.

Enroll your child in a school built on values that endure. Explore how our programme fosters character and deep integrity.

Akshara students arriving on campus at the start of the school day