About Us
November 9, 1999 – the day of Diwali Padwa – was a very joyful day for me, because on this very day, in Akkalkot, the foundation of Microstar Computer was laid for the first time.
Through this institution, the goal was to make the youth of a backward taluka like Akkalkot understand: What is a computer? How can computers bring about a revolutionary change in human life? What must we learn in order to face these changes and remain competitive? This was the mission we began with.
In fact, I had decided to start such an institute in Akkalkot way back in 1992, when I was working abroad in Qatar, as an Accountant at Alba Readymade Garments Factory.
Like many others, my own education was in rural areas—primary schooling in Shirwal, secondary education in Vagdari, and college at Akkalkot Mahavidyalaya. During this period, the guidance I received from teachers, professors, elders, and close friends played a big role in my success. They also inspired in me a deep interest in social work.
I believe any good work must begin with oneself and one’s own home. That is why I resolved to dedicate some part of my life to my country, to the downtrodden, and to the poor—so that I too could contribute, even in a small way, to the progress of our nation.
While working in Qatar, I realized there was a huge gap between the lifestyle of Indians and that of people from Western and Arab countries. Their progress in education, society, and industry, and the way they used computers and technology so efficiently, made me feel that India was at least 50 years behind.
As early as 1992, children there carried mobile phones in their hands. Digital TV, the internet, and computers were used in every field. The vast information networks created were being used by students for education, by farmers for agriculture, and by entrepreneurs for setting up new businesses.
In Western and Arab nations, if someone breaks traffic rules, a traffic policeman does not stop them on the road. Instead, the computerized traffic control system directly debits the fine amount from their bank account, and the receipt is delivered to their home.
Even today in India, many still wonder whether to learn computers at all, and if they do, whether it will be useful or help them get a job. Such negative thinking has held us back. In fact, the ones who most need computer knowledge are farmers and the children of farmers.
For example, in a small country like Israel, a sugar factory runs with only 30 computers, whereas in our factories, even with 2000 workers, we cannot manage smooth operations. There, everything is online—bill payments, loans, banking, job applications, education, business, even agriculture.
What I just described was back in 1992. Now it is 2014. Has there been any change in us? Yes, there has—but much more change is needed.
Even today, before starting new ventures, we spend a lot of time worrying about astrological positions of the moon or Mars. Meanwhile, countries like China and the USA are planning hotels on the moon, advertising honeymoon trips there, and exploring water and life on Mars. They are even considering storing nuclear weapons safely on the moon or Mars. But we still hesitate to think beyond superstition.
Other nations plan their national goals by thinking about what the world will look like 100 years from now. That is why, when I saw all this closely, I decided that once I returned to India, I would spread and promote the technology I had witnessed, so that at least my own taluka could benefit from my experience.
Thus, on November 9, 1999, I planted the small seed of Microstar Computer, which has since grown into a tree and, with your blessings, will soon become a great banyan tree.
Our institution never had the objective of earning money alone. Self-interest and service to others are both important in life, but self-interest must never come at the cost of service. With this goal, our institution has been working to impart knowledge. That is why, in a short span, it has become a reputed institute in Solapur district—with the blessings and love of the people of Akkalkot.
Not only have we worked in education, but we also established a separate social organization called Microstar Youth Foundation, through which we carry out various social and awareness programs every year:
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A 5-day lecture series on Shiv Jayanti every year, focusing on social awareness.
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Large-scale superstition eradication programs based on practical demonstrations.
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Annual awards for ideal individuals doing good but often unrecognized work in society.
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Competitions such as rangoli and mehendi for women and girls.
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Cricket and volleyball tournaments for youth every year.
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General knowledge, oratory, and drawing competitions for school students to nurture their hidden talents.
For all these activities, we do not accept donations. Instead, 20% of our institute’s profits are dedicated to social work. If you enroll in our institution, 20% of your fees will also go toward these initiatives—meaning you too indirectly contribute to social welfare.
Our Future Plans:
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Student Counseling Center – To guide students who fail exams or score low marks and prevent suicides caused by stress, parental expectations, or lack of guidance. Free training on study skills, exam preparation, brain science, stress management, body language, interviews, and personality development will be offered.
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Entrepreneurship Development Center for Youth – Since government jobs are now rare due to liberalization, privatization, and foreign investment policies, unemployment is rising. Every person has some skill within them. Identifying and developing these skills can turn unemployed youth into successful entrepreneurs. Soon, we will offer free training in small industries like chalk making, candle making, agarbatti production, dusters, beauty parlors, mehendi, and readymade garments.
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Counseling Center for Farmers – Due to erratic rainfall, climate change, and low market prices, farmers face severe stress, debt, and hopelessness, often leading to suicides. To help them, we will start a counseling center providing information about new markets, international agricultural practices, water management, soil testing, and more.
All this will need your cooperation to put into practice.
Features of Our Institution:
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The oldest institute in Akkalkot taluka, active for the last 14 years.
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A socially committed institution.
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Provided training to staff of all branches of DCC Bank in Akkalkot.
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Winner of the 2009 State IT Training Best Center Award.
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In 2012, recognized for the highest admissions in Akkalkot taluka by Parth Network.
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Largest computer lab in Akkalkot.
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Backup with generator and inverter during power cuts.
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LCD projector-based training.
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Trained over 10,000 students so far.
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The highest result-producing institute.
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Highly trained teachers.
We sincerely thank you for visiting our institution and showing interest in our courses.
Thank You.
Yours faithfully,
Ibrahim Karanje (B.Com, B.Ed, MBA)
Founder-President
Microstar Computer
Microstar Youth Foundation
Akkalkot