Public accountability

Purpose needs responsible stewardship.

This public summary presents the Trust's identity, governing board and core safeguards without exposing private identity documents contained in the registered deed.

Board of trustees

The founding governance team.

The Trust Deed establishes a Board of Trustees to manage the Trust and fulfil its charitable objects.

CR

C. Ramesh Raja

Founder, President, Author and First Managing Trustee

GR

Gnana Baby Ranjani

Treasurer

PB

Praveen Bharathimani

Secretary

Deed safeguards

What the governing document requires.

The following commitments are summarised from the registered Trust Deed.

PUBLIC BENEFIT

Inclusive access

Benefits are intended for the general public irrespective of caste, creed, religion, gender or other prohibited criterion.

NON-PROFIT

Charitable intention

The Trust is irrevocable and its activities are not to be carried on with the intention of earning profit.

PURPOSE

Funds follow objects

Income and funds are to be used solely for the Trust's charitable objects and not distributed for trustee benefit.

ACCOUNTS

Recorded and audited

The financial year runs from April to March; regular accounts are maintained, approved and audited by a practising chartered accountant.

JURISDICTION

Activities within India

The deed confines the Trust's activities to the territory of India.

COMPLIANCE

Statutory discipline

The Trust is to comply with applicable tax, accounting, property, donation and foreign-contribution requirements.

Management structure

Board-led, documented and reviewable.

The deed provides for Board meetings, quorum, resolutions, assigned responsibilities and the day-to-day powers of the Managing Trustee.

Board sizeNot fewer than three and not more than nine trustees.
Meeting rhythmAt least once in every calendar quarter, and more often when required.
Decision processBoard decisions are generally made by majority, subject to the deed.
Specialist adviceAdvisory committees and qualified professionals may support the Trust's objects.
Transparency approach

Share what is useful. Protect what is sensitive.

  • Publish programme purpose, eligibility and contact pathways clearly.
  • Do not publicly expose Aadhaar numbers, PAN details, bank credentials or private residential data.
  • Share official registrations and financial evidence through a verified due-diligence process.
  • Describe planned institutions as goals until they are licensed and operational.
  • State tax-benefit eligibility only when the applicable approval and official receipt support it.
Document request: Organisations conducting CSR, grant or partnership due diligence can contact the Trust to request an appropriate verified document set.
Responsible participation

Verify first. Then support with confidence.

Use the dedicated donation page to request official payment instructions, or begin a structured partnership conversation.