Amongst many other philanthropic activities Ashok Mahindru is also involved with Vedic Kanya High School founded by his father, Late Mr. Y. P. Mahindru.
Indian American Foundation has helped the students of the school to come across documentary making. The management of the school under guidance of Ashok Mahindru encourages such students by allowing them to create their own stories and converting them into a documentary. From the beginning till the end, the concept is handled by the student themselves. Under the leadership of Mr. Ashok Mahindru the school is not behind in using new technologies in education. Dell has gifted the school Smart Class's software and provided teacher training for the same.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_0bx2z5lAw
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Ashok Mahindru loves this documentary Who Cares which focuses on the Chalta Hai attitude of people in India. This attitude is the key for our lack of ability to bring change in society says Ashok Mahindru.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zhrx6SzlmR0
Rising Prices is a documentary that raises awareness about the price raise for people.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUAgZVWfT9c
Ashok Mahindru says this documentary Consumer Awareness is really great as the very young children of the school are involved with it.
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Ashok Mahindru feels Disha is another notable documentary by the students of the school.
Ashok Mahindru notes that the biggest success has been "Homework" documentary film which took about three months to complete, follows a day in the life of their junior schoolmate Meena, 11 a maid's daughter, and her struggle to finish her homework while balancing her household responsibilities.
