Our History
1979
Sh KR Maheshwary established Manav Kalyan Trust
- The objective of the Trust is to provide K12 education to children.
- Mr Maheshwary was motivated for the cause at a young age when he was in school. From his room he would regularly see this one child studying at night under the streetlight on the roadside. Mr Maheshwary started providing books and stationery to the child from his pocket money. Thus was born the ambition of giving back to the society.
1982
Established Manav Public School
Manav Public School inaugration
- Manav Public School provides education to 1000+ children now.
- Affiliated with CBSE.
2004
Manav Kalyan Vidya Mandir Amritsar, a free school for underprivileged children
School Building
- Manav Kalyan Vidya Mandir Amritsar provides free education to underprivileged children from KG to Class 12.
- The school has LCD-equipped classrooms, labs and sports facilities.
2007
Started Skills Training for Underprivileged Girls
Computer Skills Education
- The Trust provides computer skills education to 40 girls from villages who have completed their Class 10.
- The 6 months course teaches data entry operations and basic computer skills. The course is accredited by NIOS, Government of India.
2017
Established Manav Kalyan Vidya Mandir, Loharka village, a free school for underprivileged children
School Building
- Manav Kalyan Vidya Mandir at Loharka village provides free education to underprivileged children.
- Currently operating from KG – Class 3.
- Capacity to educate 1000 children when the school expands to Class 12
Team
Sh. KR Maheshwary
Founder and Trustee of Manav Kalyan Trust
Entrepreneur, Lawyer, and Philanthropist
Sh. KR Maheshwary is deeply passionate about education and serving the poor. He manages the day-to-day affairs of the Trust.
Sameer Maheshwary
Managing Trustee of Manav Kalyan Trust
Professional CFO in a multinational company
Sameer is a professional CFO and has worked across various multinational organizations including GE, SBI Card and Pinelabs. Sameer has lived and worked in various countries like USA, Japan and India. He raises funds for the Trust.
Sh. VK Khanna
Trustee of Manav Kalyan Trust
Retired senior executive
Sh. VK Khanna is a retired Senior Divisional Manager from United India Insurance Company. He oversees administrative activities of the Trust and the schools.
Awards & Accolades
Shaheed Jit Singh award to Mr KR Maheshwary by Ajit Singh Pannu (Deputy Commissioner) for immense contribution to the education of Economically Weaker Sections
Jio 94.3FM award to Mr KR Maheshwary for providing education to underprivileged sections of society
Letter of recognition from the Mayor of Amritsar
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