Vineet Kharat, President

Vineet Kharat is a Pune based film maker and media professional who co-founded V R Interactive Solutions, a production house that specialises in corporate and documentary films, animation and virtual reality immersive storytelling. His commitment to projects that benefit children, youth, and the elderly dates back to his time at Fergusson College. Motivated by his desire to empower the poor through revolutionary projects, he established the Peepal Foundation in 2001. His dedication to social impact is demonstrated by his involvement with numerous renowned organizations, including Swayam Shikshan Prayog, WWF, SPIC MACAY, and Eklavya Nyasa.  Vineet’s leadership extends to women’s empowerment, environmental care, and supporting marginalized communities. Through his diverse roles, he continues to shape positive change, guided by a deep sense of compassion and responsibility.

He can be contacted at: vineet_kharat68@yahoo.com

Dr. Trupti Mehta, Vice President

Dr. Trupti Mehta is a Pune ‑based consummate healthcare professional with nearly 20  years of experience in all aspects of hospital management and administration. Dr. Trupti Mehta specialises in heading operations with key focus on bottom line profitability by ensuring optimal utilization of resources and streamlining the working SOPs for enhanced operational effectiveness. At Poona Hospital, where she has worked since 2007, she has Built a reputation for excellence in managing hospital planning, designing & development projects / initiatives for providing basic & high end medical facilities. She is an avid reader and an intrepid traveller but most of all she loves dogs.

She can be contacted at: drtruptimehta10@gmail.com

Roopa Rampura, Treasurer 

Roopa Rampura is a Pune-based graphic designer and media entrepreneur with a Master’s in Computer Management and a diploma in Graphic Art and Animation. She has a strong blend of artistic talent and technical expertise, having served as Production Head at Kirloskar Computer Services, where she led a team of 20 artists and animators. A skilled painter and graphic designer, Roopa is also deeply passionate about animal welfare, actively helping rehabilitate injured strays. As a co-founder of V R Interactive Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a leading production house in Pune, she has contributed to over 200 films as a creative director. In addition to her professional work, Roopa serves as the treasurer of the Peepal Foundation, supporting various community initiatives.

She can be contacted at : rooparampura@yahoo.in

Ranjit Jadhavrao, Secretary

Ranjit Jadhavrao is among the top language translators in Pune, having taken to language skills as a young boy watching his father work passionately on several translation jobs for a top publication. Ranjit is a voracious reader, and this adds a sharper edge to his work in translation.

Ranjit’s rich experience includes his working spell in a leading corporate publishing house in Pune, having worked on a broad spectrum of assignments for over 21 years.

Soon, he was bitten by the entrepreneurship bug and set up his own business in language translations, designing and printing. Ranjit is an avid trekker and loves exploring our beautiful country. He has been associated with the founders of Peepal Foundation for many years and enjoys sharing his time with Peepal-related projects.

He can be contacted at: rjadhavrao@gmail.com

Shailendra Yashwant, Hon. Member 

Shailendra Yashwant is an environmental photographer, writer and journalist. brings over a decade of experience in non-profit management, having worked with various organizations focused on climate change, sustainable development, and community empowerment. His extensive experience has equipped him with a unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the non-profit sector, allowing him to develop and implement effective strategies for positive impact. Throughout his career, Yashwant has held leadership positions in several organizations, driving initiatives and programs that have made a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and communities worldwide.

He can be contacted at: shaiyashwant@gmail.com

Shirish Kaulgud, Hon. Member 

Mr. Shirish Kaulgud, a reputed businessman and owner of a leading IT company in Pune is well-known for his promotion of Art and Culture across Maharashtra. He has been a key resource and guiding force at SPIC MACAY Pune for the last 2 decades. He is an honorary member of the Peepal Foundation since its inception.

He can be contacted at: kaulgud.shirish@gmail.com

Punam Dharkar, Hon. Member

Punam Dharkar comes with vast experience in various fields of work. She has worked as a copywriter with various top advertising agencies in Mumbai. Later, in Pune, she was a visiting faculty in creative advertising sessions at Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communications. She also simultaneously took up a second career in leadership training for a few years, in an MNC.

She is now involved as a founder member of a very successful group called Swap for pre-owned household items that you can buy, sell, exchange, lend, borrow and give away. She is a mentor with and well-wisher of Peepal Foundation, a mentor at Ishanya Foundation for guiding students who learn to develop skills that can make them job-ready. Besides, she is part of a scrap band called Band Baja De where lyrics are written to promote waste segregation, adhering to traffic safety rules, and cleanliness, which are sung to Bollywood tunes at traffic lights, bastis, and at related events. She also plays the role of the secretary of her housing society having worked on several projects for uplifting the ‘brand value’ of the society.

She can be contacted at: punamdharkar@gmail.com

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We are well aware that we have just created a ripple in the mighty ocean of troubles afflicting society. We aim to spawn a huge wave with our activities, a wave of action, spelling hope for the deprived and the ignored.

• To make “CEDE” a self-sustaining model by empowering teachers to run the program within their school independently. To also include students upto age 16 under phase II and III of the module.
• To make the “CEDE” model easy to adapt and implement in different schools anywhere across India.
• To educate people about the importance of renewable energy, disseminate information in the form of workshops and awareness programs and encourage schools to adopt an eco-friendly structure and educate them about sources of renewable energy.
• To broaden our outreach and spread awareness about our activities so that maximum beneficiaries are included in our sphere.
• To ensure sustained growth and focus on our vision and work towards achieving intervention among AIDS afflicted, jail inmates and also poor patients in mental homes.
• To have a day care centre/ activity centre for children as well as senior citizens to ensure interactions between them and promote a wholesome, family environment.

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The intervention comprises of various modules which focus on enhancing their communication and English language skills, confidence building, positive thinking, vocational and career guidance, sports as well as variety of art and culture workshops. In addition to these modules the intervention aims at experiential learning using various interactive media such as activities, role-plays, mind map and study techniques.

Our change managers and volunteers are essential external channels who help mould the personality of these children by exposing them to a variety of fun learning practices and by teaching them to think out of the box. Our constant endeavor is to empower children with adequate knowledge and skills so that they enter the real world with confidence.

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