At ekam, we enable Happy Childhoods that Shape Lifetimes.
At its core, Ekam—meaning “one” in Sanskrit—represents the power of convergence, the thoughtful coming together of the world’s most respected early childhood philosophies and learning delivery systems into one unified, globally relevant approach.

Hear from our Founders
For Samantha, Shilpa and Mukta, Ekam began as a dream to create a warm, inspiring, and mindful space for children. after 5 years, it has grown into a unique, proven early learning model that places the child at the centre of everything.
OUR purpose
To redefine early childhood education as a thoughtful, collaborative and mission-critical process for societal well being and progress.
- Respect the Child as a Powerful Learner
- Value the Environment as a Teacher
- Uphold the Dignity of the Educator.
- Invite Families in a Meaningful Way into the Child’s Learning Journey.
our work
To create a Harmony of Body, Heart, Mind and the Environment.
- Early Years Programmes
- Play Groups
- Parent-Toddler Programmes
- Early Years Teachers’ Training & Development
- Early Years Research & Development
- Vibrant, Home-like Early Learning Environments
OUR approach

About Our Founders

Mukta Khurana
Mukta Khurana is a passionate and experienced leader in the education sector, with over 15 years of experience working with renowned schools across the country. She is an alumnus of Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram and holds her Masters in English and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree from the University of Delhi. She has also attended various workshops in the field of education, including a certificate course in School management and leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Shilpa Reddy

Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, a name intimate to every South Indian abode, is a leading film personality and a philanthropist. Born and brought up in Chennai, Samantha as a young girl was always known to be inclined towards learning & attaining knowledge. As one of the most competitive students of her class, in her convent school, she always held a special place for literature and communications in her learning.