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Our Leadership

The Trustees of
our Foundation

Meet the dedicated individuals who guide our mission — volunteering their time, expertise, and lifelong commitment to the service of society.

8
Trustees
20+
Years of Service
15,000+
Lives Touched
30+
Villages Reached

Board of Trustees

Pillars of the Foundation

Portrait of Smt. Bhakti Kundan Rele
Smt. Bhakti Kundan Rele
Founder Trustee
Trustee since 2006
Key Contributions
  • Founded the trust and established its first community centre in rural Maharashtra
  • Led the construction of 3 primary schools serving over 1,200 underprivileged children
  • Spearheaded the annual health camp programme reaching 5,000+ villagers annually
Empowered women build stronger communities.
Portrait of Shri. Chandrahas Ashwin Chonkar
Shri. Chandrahas Ashwin Chonkar
Co-Founder Trustee
Trustee since 2005
Key Contributions
  • Initiated the women empowerment programme training 800+ women in vocational skills
  • Established the trust's first scholarship fund for girl students
  • Organised over 40 legal awareness camps for women in rural areas
Service to mankind is service to God.
Portrait of Shri. Rakesh Kelaskar
Shri. Rakesh Kelaskar
Secretary
Trustee since 2007
Key Contributions
  • Managed all legal registrations and regulatory compliance for the trust over 17 years
  • Drafted and implemented the trust's governance charter adopted by 12 affiliated bodies
  • Coordinated relief operations during the 2019 Maharashtra floods covering 14 villages
Good governance is the foundation of lasting impact.
Portrait of Shri. Anil Baburao Thakur
Shri. Anil Baburao Thakur
Treasurer
Trustee since 2009
Key Contributions
  • Maintained zero-audit-observation financial records for 14 consecutive years
  • Secured government grants worth over ₹50 lakh through proper documentation
  • Introduced digital accounting systems improving financial transparency across all branches
Transparency builds the trust that trust is built on.
Portrait of Mrs. Shilpa Anil Thakur
Mrs. Shilpa Anil Thakur
Trustee — Health & Education
Trustee since 2011
Key Contributions
  • Conducted over 200 free medical camps across Pune and Nashik districts
  • Established a mobile health unit serving 18 remote villages monthly
  • Facilitated partnerships with 4 government hospitals for subsidised treatment
Healthcare is not a privilege — it is a right.
Portrait of Shri Deepak Gangadhar Ghatpande
Shri Deepak Gangadhar Ghatpande
Trustee — Rural Development
Trustee since 2008
Key Contributions
  • Oversaw installation of drinking water infrastructure in 9 drought-prone villages
  • Led the organic farming training programme adopted by over 300 farmers
  • Facilitated the construction of 2 community halls for local self-governance meetings
A village that grows together, grows forever.
Portrait of Shri Sunil Aatmaram Yadav
Shri Sunil Aatmaram Yadav
Trustee — Youth & Technology
Trustee since 2018
Key Contributions
  • Launched the digital literacy programme training 1,500+ youth in computer skills
  • Built and maintained the trust's online presence reaching a wider donor community
  • Organised annual youth leadership camps engaging 400+ students each year
The youth of today are the changemakers of tomorrow.
Portrait of Mrs. Shilpa Rakesh Kelaskar
Mrs. Shilpa Rakesh Kelaskar
Trustee — Social Welfare
Trustee since 2013
Key Contributions
  • Coordinated food distribution drives providing meals to 10,000+ families during the pandemic
  • Established old-age support groups in 6 districts with regular welfare check-ins
  • Partnered with NGOs to facilitate adoption and foster care support for 80+ children
No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.