Our Founder
All India President
The Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram was founded in 1952 by Ramakant Keshav Deshpande (also known as Balasaheb Deshpande), an official of the Orissa State Department of Tribal Welfare, with the support of the State Government and the RSS. After Independence, Balasaheb was appointed by the then Ravi Shankar Shukla Government to work in tribal-dominated Jashpur area as ‘Regional Officer’ of the ‘Tribal Development Scheme’. This particular area had gone into the iron grip of the Christian missionaries who had converted the simple tribal people to their religion by using all means fair and foul. Their conversion to Christianity had alienated them from the cultural and national moorings. Its aim was to counter the appeal of Christian missionary schools to the tribals. Based in Jashpur (214 km from Raigarh), it established schools in Raigarh and Surguja districts – areas with large tribal populations. The Ashram grew rapidly and a permanent office was established in 1963, inaugurated by the RSS chief M. S. Golwalkar.
Jagdev Ramji Uraon, resident of Raigad district of Chhattisgarh, has been educated at Jashpur Nagar hostel of Kalyan Ashram since childhood. Upon receiving the education, he has been working full-time for Kalyan Ashram, currently in charge of the All India President of the Kalyan Ashram.
Paschim Prant
President
Dr. Bharat Kelkar. Renowned Orthopaedist of Nashik. Involved in many social activities. Currently President of Kalyan Ashram Paschim Maharashtra unit.
This covers Nashik, Ahmednagar, Pune, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur and Solapur districts.
Prant Karyalaya
15, Krushi Nagar, College Road, Nashik – 422005
Phone : +91-253-2577491 / 2582429
Fax : 0253-2310307
Email : vkanasik@gmail.com
Pune Mahanagar Karyalaya
192, Datta Kunj Apt., Shukrawar Peth,
Near Kalahaud Chouk, Pune – 411 002
Phone : +91-20-24492193 / 24460944
Email : vakpune2009@gmail.com
Board Of Trustees
Name |
Designation |
Contact |
|---|---|---|
Dr. Shri. Bharat Ramkrushna Kelkar |
President |
9822040168 |
Dr. Shri. Madhukar Shriram Aacharya |
Vice President |
9423123069 |
Shri. Eknath Haribhau Burse |
Vice President |
9822435717 |
Shri. Nagesh Shrikrushnrao Kale |
Vice President |
9823091280 |
Shri. Sharad Kashinath Shelke |
Secretary |
9423928765 |
Shri. Sandeep Jairam Sable |
Joint Secretary |
9422038689 |
Shri. Prakash Hari Khichade |
Joint Secretary |
9730007694 |
Shri. Dilip Rangraj Mehta |
Treasurer |
9822022253 |
Shri. Sanjeev Shrikrushna Daporkar |
Joint Treasurer |
9860180649 |
Shri. Sunil Madhav Sawant |
Member |
9823048417 |
Shri. Jahiram Lasu Chaudhari |
Member |
9421341380 |
Shri. Rushabh Madanlal Mutha |
Member |
9850258408 |
Shri. Sanjay Suryakant Kulkarni |
Member |
9422271757 |
Shri.Ramesh Pandharinath Gaikwad |
Member |
9873766811 |
Devgiri Prant
President
Shri Chetaram ji Devchand Pawar has an important role in the model village of Baripada in Dhule district of Maharashtra. Presently, President of Devagiri Prant of Kalyan Ashram
This covers Aurangabad, Bid, Latur, Usmanabad, Nanded, Hingoli, Nandurbar, Dhule and Jalgaon districts.
Prant Karyalaya
C/O. Shri. Ravindra Pandurang Naika
52, Navi Peth, Above Devgiri Bank,
Jalgaon – 425 001. Maharashtra, INDIA
Phone : +91-2572-234126
Mobile : +91-9764769609 / 09403049176
Email : ravindra.naika@yahoo.in
Board Of Trustees
Name |
Designation |
Contacts |
Shri. Chaitramji Devchand Pawar |
President |
9823642713 |
Dr. Shri. Kishor Balkrushna More |
Vice President |
9823842351 |
Sou. Prof. Pushpa Yashawant Gavit |
Vice President |
9421531005 |
Dr. Shri. Mandar Shripad Mhaskar |
Secretary |
9422773080
|
Shri. Ravindra Pandurang Naik |
Joint Secretary |
09764769609 / 09403049176
|
Shri. Moulya Gomji Gavit |
Joint Secretary |
9404585973 |
Adv. Shri. Chandrakant Kisanrao Bhaywal |
Treasurer |
09850303011
|
Shri. Ganesh Makta Gavit |
Sanghatan Mantri |
9850318281
|
Sou. Mohini Gajanan Naik |
Member |
9423799237 |
Dr. Manish Jairam Suryavanshi |
Member |
9403488122 |
Adv. Bharati Meharsingh Pawara |
Member |
9405572508 |
Kokan Prant
President
Prof. Laxman Dhavalu Tople. Retired Principal of Vikramgad Junior College. A well known writer. He has written many books on janajati issue. Currently President of Konkan Region.
This covers Palghar, Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri districts.
Prant Karyalaya
Suniketan,
Karve Road, Abhudaya Society,
Dombivli West – 421 202
Phone : +91-251-2481576
Email : vkakokanprant@gmail.com
Board Of Trustees
Name |
Designation |
Contacts |
Shri. Laxman Dhavlu Topale |
President |
09423353128 / 08390312128 |
Shri. Vishnu Surum |
Vice President |
9769190004 |
Sou. Varsha Kolhatkar |
Vice President |
|
Shri. Vinayak Joshi |
Secretary |
|
Shri. Mahesh Deshpande |
Joint Secretary |
|
Shri. Shridhar Kochrekar |
Treasurer |
|
Shri. Amit Sathe |
Sanghatan Mantri |
09209898935 / 09552873289 |
Sou. Thamatai Pawar |
Member |