Dr. Balaji Sampath is a central figure in AID, he is one of the founders of AID INDIA, and the Eureka Child program - an innovative and comprehensive educational program active in 1000 villages across Tamil Nadu. (http://aidindia.org/main/content/view/812/399)

He has made several vital contributions in planning and executing large-scale campaigns in health, literacy and improving quality of education in India. His work has culminated in the Hundred Block Plan (HBP), a multi-pronged rural intervention and development program across India - which he pioneered with the All-India People's Science Network (AIPSN). In the recent past, he has played a key role in AID India's large scale primary education program, the Eureka Child initiative, which reaches out to 1 million children in Tamil Nadu to improve reading, math and science skills.

Dr. Sampath is a recipient of several awards for AID INDIA’s work in reading and science education - Ashoka Fellowship, Lemelson Innovator’s Award, Rotary Distinguished Service Award. He also demonstrates a popular weekly science program for children on TV. Dr. Sampath is an author of several books and videos on education, science popularization and health.