Our Leadership

For more than four decades, Bharatrao D. Pagar has been closely connected with education, dedicating much of his life to guiding young minds and contributing to their growth. As a retired Principal, he has guided and inspired thousands of students and carries with him a deep understanding of education, people and rural life.

Coming from a farming family, he has always remained connected to his roots. His own journey through education has shaped his belief that education can open doors, build confidence and create better opportunities for the next generation.

Today, as the Chairman of Vaidehi Vatsalya Sankalp Trust, he brings together these experiences and values with a shared vision for education, rural development and community service. The Trust is, for him, a natural continuation of a life spent learning, guiding and contributing to the community around him.

His bond with farming has remained an important part of his life as well. Through Vasundhra Farm, he continues to practice organic farming and stay close to the land and the values with which he grew up. His journey brings together three things that have remained close to his heart – education, the community and the land.

Lalita Bharatrao Pagar is a valued member of Vaidehi Vatsalya Sankalp Trust and serves as its Vice Chairperson. With a warm and compassionate approach towards people and community life, she shares the Trust's commitment to education, rural development and social service.

As part of the Trust's leadership, she supports its vision of creating stronger, caring and self-reliant communities. Her presence brings a sense of warmth, care and togetherness to the Trust's journey.

Social work has been a part of Adv. Pragati Bharatrao Pagar's life since the age of 14. Her early experiences with people and communities gradually developed her interest in law, justice and social development. This journey led her to pursue law at ICFAI Law School, Dehradun, where she completed her LL.M. in Constitutional and Administrative Law.

Today, she is a practicing Advocate with experience in civil litigation. Alongside her legal journey, she continues to initiate and work on projects in environmental protection, women's empowerment, child education and rural development.

Vaidehi Vatsalya Sankalp Trust grew from this long-standing journey of social involvement. As its Founder and Secretary, she is closely involved in shaping the Trust's vision, identifying areas of need, initiating projects and taking them forward on the ground. Her vision of Swayampurna Khedi reflects her belief in rural communities becoming more educated, aware, self-reliant and capable of creating their own development.

Kaustubh's journey brings together engineering, business, agriculture and a long-standing interest in social work. A Mechanical Engineer and Business Analyst at Nebula Technology, he has over five years of experience in business development and expansion.

Coming from a farming family, agriculture has always been a familiar part of his life. His curiosity about the field, however, led him to explore it more deeply. While pursuing his professional career, he chose to pursue a degree in agriculture as well, driven by a genuine interest in understanding the field beyond his family's farming background.

For more than a decade, he has also been actively involved in social initiatives, including work with tribal and rural communities. His experiences have strengthened his interest in sustainable and organic farming and in creating a healthier relationship between agriculture, people and the environment.

This blend of professional experience, curiosity, agricultural knowledge and social engagement naturally connects with the work of Vaidehi Vatsalya Sankalp Trust, particularly its focus on rural communities, sustainable development and self-reliance.

Manoj Mokal is a Civil Engineer with experience in the government and development sector. His professional journey has given him an understanding of infrastructure, development and community needs. He shares the Trust's commitment to meaningful rural and social development.

Priyanka Ajay Shirsath holds a degree in Pharmacy and has been associated with child psychology and child education for more than five years. Her work with children has given her a deeper understanding of their learning needs, development and well-being. She shares the Trust's commitment to creating better educational opportunities and nurturing the potential of every child.

Ratna Pethe has dedicated more than 35 years to education as a Municipal School teacher. Throughout her journey, she has worked to bring children who were away from school back into education, including working with tribal communities. Beyond the classroom, she has also been actively involved in supporting blood donation initiatives and promoting women's empowerment. Her life reflects a deep commitment to education, service and the community.

At Vaidehi Vatsalya Sankalp Trust, Rahul Dahanke is closely involved in initiatives focused on children's education, well-being and community support. His long-standing interest in supporting orphaned children has shaped his commitment to working for children in need.

He holds a degree in Commerce from Pune University and an MBA in Marketing, and works in the field of sales.

Parashuram is a civil engineer who runs his own welding and fabrication business. As an entrepreneur, he maintains close ties with various communities. His long-standing, intimate contact with local residents has given him a deep understanding of their lives, traditions, needs, and local ways of living. This familiarity with the community and ground-level realities brings a vital local perspective to the Trust's rural development initiatives.

Adv. Abhijeet Saykhedkar is a practicing Advocate with more than 10 years of experience in civil and criminal litigation. His legal experience and understanding of the justice system add an important perspective to the Trust's work in legal awareness and community support.

Dr. Ajay Shirsath is a Naturopathy doctor who has been actively involved in social work through various organisations. His experience in healthcare and community service reflects his commitment to the well-being of people and society. He shares the Trust's vision of building healthier and more self-reliant communities.