Dr. Pandit B. Vidyasagar
The Former Vice-Chancellor, SRTM University, Nanded. A former Professor and Head, of the Physics Department, at Savitribai Phule Pune University, he has forty years of expertise in academic management, teaching, and research. Prof. Vidyasagar’s research contributions in the fields of space physiology and photosynthesis have been acknowledged at both the national and international levels. He has held numerous key positions and served as chair of committees established by the UGC, the State Government, and the University. In addition to supervising 18 Ph.D. and 19 M.Phil students, he has mentored 100 research publications, 20 books, more than 500 articles and lectures, 25 radio speeches, and 25 science-related films to his credit. He is also a multiple-award winner and is on the board of trustees for Vidya Niketan.
Adv. Mr. Madhav S. Bhonde
Mr. Madhav S. Bhonde, a former advocate, abandoned his legal career to fulfil his late brother Shri Bapusaheb Bhonde’s dream of establishing an exemplary school. Through his wise leadership, the school has evolved into a renowned educational institution known for its high standards. Notably, the school’s infrastructure embraces eco-friendly features such as water harvesting and solar panels. Since 2004, Mr. Bhonde has served as the Chairman of Vidya Niketan Trust, overseeing Adv. Bapusaheb Bhonde High School, an English medium school located in Lonavala, Maharashtra. Additionally, he has previously held the position of Councilor in the Lonavala Municipal Council. Driven by his commitment to providing quality education and contributing to the nation’s development, Mr. Bhonde facilitated a unique collaboration between Vidya Niketan Trust and the Kalpana Chawla Science Centre, Karad Trust. This partnership led to the implementation of the Kalpana Chawla Space Academy project, furthering his dedication to educational excellence and national progress.
Mrs. Radhika Madhav Bhonde
She holds a degree in electrical engineering and is currently serving Vidya Niketan Education Trust since 2010 as a Trustee and Secretary and a Sanskrit instructor. The school has attained greater heights of excellence under her leadership. Being a multifaceted personality, she is a Geeta Pariwar trainer for all levels, president of the Vasant Vyakhyanmala Samiti in Lonavala, and vice president of the Ram Mandir Trust in Lonavala. She is a gifted speaker with a strong command of Marathi and Sanskrit languages.
Mr. Narayan Bhargava
Mr. Narayan Bhargava, a qualified Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant, defied convention by venturing into entrepreneurship early in his career. As the Founder and CMD of Narayan Bhargava Group (NBG), he established the company with a strong commitment to ethical values. His vision was to identify societal challenges and develop innovative solutions. Over time, NBG has grown into a highly respected and profitable business solution provider, earning the admiration of both customers and employees. In addition to his corporate endeavours, Mr. Bhargava serves as a trustee on the board of Vidya Niketan Trust, actively contributing to the KCSA project and demonstrating his commitment to corporate social responsibility through initiatives undertaken by the Narayan Bhargava Group.
