Welcome to the Durga Desai Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals through Foster Support, Educational Support, Destitute Care Support, and more. Our foundation is driven by the vision of creating a compassionate and inclusive society where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
Nurturing Minds, Igniting Hope – Empowering every child through quality education for a brighter tomorrow.
Healing Lives, One Care at a Time – Committing to holistic health solutions for thriving communities.
Providing Hope, Restoring Dignity – Offering immediate support to those facing destitution, ensuring no one is left behind.
Fostering Love, Building Futures – Creating nurturing environments for children in need, one supportive home at a time.
Building the foundations for shared prosperity, we invest in essential facilities and structures in water deficient rural areas , fostering resilient communities and sustainable development.
In every member of our team, you’ll find a unique story, a wealth of experience, and a genuine belief in the power of positive change. Together, we strive to create a supportive and dynamic environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and innovation leads the way toward transforming lives. Get to know the faces behind our mission as we work together to build a better tomorrow.
Founder Director, Visionary Entrepreneur, Committed Philanthropist
Founder Director, Visionary Entrepreneur, Committed Philanthropist
Mahesh Desai, a visionary entrepreneur, graduated in Mechanical Engineering and Systems Management. He had a brief stint with Tata Consulting before joining Larsen & Toubro Limited as Sales Manager. It was here that the idea of starting his own venture struck him. This decision was unconventional since he was not from a business background and also had severe constraints on capital and resources.
However, with strong determination and support from Mr. Balasubramanian, he started Virgo Engineers Limited, a valve manufacturing company, in 1986. Virgo registered a remarkable growth of over 300 million US dollars in revenue, 1800 employees across the globe, and manufacturing plants at five different locations in the EU, USA, and India.
After an impactful tenure at Virgo Engineers Limited, a global valve manufacturing leader, he founded Enemtech Capital, Inc. Mahesh is also a committed philanthropist, contributing significantly to Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital and spearheading the charitable initiatives of the Durga Desai Foundation.
Director, Over three decades of corporate experience, Enabler and volunteer
Director, Over three decades of corporate experience, Enabler and volunteer
Paresh Rajda, a mechanical engineering graduate, holds over 29 years of industrial sales experience. His journey includes roles as Sales Manager at New Standard Engineering and Senior Manager at Fisher-Xomox (I) Limited. At Virgo Valves, he served as Executive Director, overseeing corporate finance, human resources, and information technology. Post retirement, Actively involved in philanthropy, he serves on the board of the 'Durga Desai Foundation,' exemplifying a commitment to societal welfare.
Director, Over three decades of corporate experience, Enabler and volunteer
Director, Over three decades of corporate experience, Enabler and volunteer
Jayaraman Vellore , Mechanical Engineering graduate and post graduate diploma in Business management. He had a successful career in Sales and Marketing in Ms Larsen and Toubro for ten years before joining Virgo group in 1992. At Virgo he headed various departments like Sales, Operations , Design and Technology before retiring as President - Expansion Projects. As a founder member of the ‘ Durga Desai Foundation , he actively contributes to impactful initiatives showcasing a strong commitment to philanthropy. He serves on the board of the Durga Desai Foundation, where he is deeply connected with various NGOs focused on health and education.
Law graduate and Post graduate in HR. Over three decades of corporate experience. Social reformer
Law graduate and Post graduate in HR. Over three decades of corporate experience. Social reformer
Through Durga desai Foundation , he is deeply connected with various NGO’s in the areas of Health and Education. His mission is to be an active enabler in transforming society for a better tomorrow.
Engineering graduate and Post graduate in finance. Over three decades of corporate experience. Volunteer
Dentist, B.A., M.A. (Yogashastra) - Yoga teacher. Practicing dentistry in Thane for 44 years, teaching Yoga on an honorary basis. Volunteer
Social reformer, Prolific Writer, Journalist, Columnist in Loksatta newspaper, Volunteer
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Illuminating Lives Through Compassionate Initiatives and Holistic Support Programs
The Durga Desai Foundation offers diverse programs encompassing education, healthcare, and community development. Initiatives include scholarships, medical facility support, and community infrastructure projects.
The allocation of donations to the Durga Desai Foundation is utilized across various impactful initiatives, spanning education, healthcare, community development, and social welfare. To obtain specific details on how your donations are utilized by the Durga Desai Foundation, kindly reach out to us by writing.
The Durga Desai Foundation invites you to join us in making a difference. Whether through volunteering, donations, or spreading awareness, your support contributes to the success of our programs and the well-being of those we serve.
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