FOUNDERS
Maheshwari Vidya Pracharak Mandal (MVPM) was founded on a shared vision of growth, progress, and collective upliftment within the Maheshwari community. In 1929, three visionary leaders – Shri Rao Bahadur Hanmantaramji Rathi, Shri Laxminarayanji Jaju, and Shri Kishanlalji Lahoti – envisioned an organisation that would extend opportunity, education, and guidance to every household.
Their belief was rooted in the idea that education and mentorship should be accessible to all, without barriers of geography or circumstance. This vision gave rise to Maheshwari Vidya Pracharak Mandal, an institution built on faith, community participation, and a deep sense of social responsibility. The foundation laid by the founders continues to guide MVPM’s direction and purpose even decades later.
Since its inception, MVPM has remained committed to nurturing education and empowering individuals through structured institutions, residential facilities, and student support initiatives. The principles established by the founders – sincerity, service, and collective progress – remain central to the organisation’s work today.
Foundrs
Self. Mr. Rao Bahadur Hanumantramji Rathi, Pune
Self. Mr. Lakshminarayanji Jaju, Satara
Self. Mr. Kisanlalji Lahoti, karad
Board of Trustees
The Trustees of MVPM play a vital role in preserving the organisation’s founding values while guiding its growth and governance. They provide strategic direction, ensure transparency, and support the long-term sustainability of MVPM’s educational and social initiatives.
The current Board of Trustees includes:
The Trustees work collectively to strengthen MVPM’s institutions, hostels, scholarship programs, and community initiatives. Their stewardship ensures that the organisation continues to evolve responsibly while remaining firmly rooted in its founding vision.
Continuing a Legacy of Service
Together, the Founders and Trustees represent the enduring spirit of leadership and service within the Maheshwari community. Their dedication has enabled MVPM to grow as a trusted educational institution, committed to learning, mentorship, and social upliftment across generations and geographies.
Self. Mr. Rao Bahadur Hanumantramji Rathi, Pune
Self. Mr. Lakshminarayanji Jaju, Satara
