Governance & Leadership

Founders & Board of Trustees

Distinguished leaders united by a shared commitment to building a compassionate, self-reliant, and environmentally conscious India.

Leadership with Purpose

The Founders and Trustees of Kedar Foundation come from diverse backgrounds including biotechnology, education, agriculture, entrepreneurship, industry, spirituality, and social development. Together, they aim to build a compassionate, self-reliant, and environmentally conscious society through education, rural development, sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, innovation, and community empowerment.

Founders & Trustees

Diverse Expertise

Biotechnology & ResearchEducation & Gandhian ValuesEntrepreneurshipOrganic AgricultureCommunity WelfareSpiritual Leadership

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Our Trustees

The People Behind the Purpose

Every trustee brings a lifetime of experience, conviction, and heart — together forming the foundation on which Kedar stands.

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Founder & Trustee

Dr. Anil Shrivastav

Professional Background

Biotechnology Expert
Project Consultant
Research Professional in Plant Biotechnology

Areas of Expertise

Plant Biotechnology
Scientific Research
Biotechnology Projects
Research Consulting
Sustainable Agricultural Innovation

Community Vision

Promoting science-driven sustainable development, encouraging research for social welfare, and supporting innovation in agriculture and biotechnology.

Core Values

Scientific ExcellenceInnovationSustainabilityKnowledge Sharing

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Founder & Trustee

Shri Purushottam Putabia

Professional Background

Residential Superintendent (Grihapati), Adarsh Residential School, Dahegam

Areas of Expertise

Educational Leadership
Community Development
Social Service
Women's Empowerment
Gandhian Philosophy

Social Contributions

Serving underprivileged communities
Mobilizing community support
Bird conservation campaigns
Women's skill development
Facilitating access to government welfare schemes

Core Values

Service Before SelfCompassionGandhian IdeologySocial Responsibility

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Founder & Trustee

Shri Rajabhai Khatwani

Professional Background

Owner, Raja Fashion Showroom, Naroda

Areas of Expertise

Entrepreneurship
Business Management
Community Engagement

Social Contributions

Spiritually inclined and actively involved in community welfare

Core Values

Spiritual GrowthIntegrityCompassionService to Society

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Founder & Trustee

Shri Shivraj Chauhan

Professional Background

Regional Manager (5 States), Patanjali Haridwar – Animal Feed Distribution & Production

Additional Role

Certified Yoga Instructor

Social Contributions

Promotes healthy living through yoga and believes in action-oriented leadership

Philosophy
“Less Promise, More Deliver.”

Core Values

CommitmentDisciplineHumilityPositivityService Excellence

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Founder & Trustee

Shri Ratibhai Patel

Professional Background

Associated with Dev Day Chem Industries, Naroda (Family-managed business)

Social Contributions

Known for compassion, devotion, discipline, and humanitarian values

Family Note: Son: Vivek Patel – Founder, Wildchild Studio (IT Company)

Core Values

CompassionDevotionSimplicityIntegritySelf-Discipline

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Founder & Trustee

Shri Bharat Patel

Professional Background

Organic Farming Expert with over 30 years of experience

Areas of Expertise

Organic Farming
Medicinal Plants
Aromatic Crops
Value Addition
Millet Promotion
Agro Tourism
Sustainable Agriculture

Social Contributions

Supports bird conservation, farmer empowerment, and medicinal crop cultivation
Collaborates with organizations such as RSS and Patanjali

Vision

To ensure sustainable development benefits every section of society through innovation and natural farming.

Core Values

Nation FirstInnovationCourageEnvironmental ConservationService

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One Vision, Many Hands

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