About

Us

About

VVG Foundation

We are a public charitable organization established in the year 2022 and incorporated under section 8 of Companies Act, 2013 in under the department of ministry of corporate affairs, Government of india. We began our journey with the goal to impact the lives of the marginalized communities in the areas of Education, Healthcare, livelihood , youth and woman empowerment at the grassroots in the state of Karnataka and India. We work as a catalyst in the theory of change, complementing and supplementing government efforts to achieve the sustainable developmental goals. We network and collaborate with the like-minded people and organizations to achieve the larger good for the society. We are a team of passionate and like-minded people who are driven by the philosophy of giving back to the society. We strongly believe in social equality, and we want to create opportunities for all to have a better and sustainable life.

Our Team

People Behind VVG Foundation

The VVGF Team comprises of people from different walks of life who have all come together with their varied experiences to work towards one mission. It includes people from diverse backgrounds including social workers, MBAs, chartered accountants, Doctors, corporate professionals, consultants etc. The team is a blend of experienced veterans and enthusiastic freshers; all put in sync with the Foundation’s core values which also drive individual thought and action. Smile endeavors to create an ambience where people have the freedom to deliver quality and take pride in their work. All the team members are also given the opportunity to connect with each other regularly. Events and activities are designed and organized to make each one feel, as much a part of the VVGF family. Briefly mentioned, VVG Foundation continuously strives to make the career for each individual personally rewarding and professionally enriching.

Team

Advisors

Our advisors team at VVG Foundation are great source of inspiration. They do an initial push, some guidance when needed, a sharing of knowledge gained through years of experience—our mentors work pro bono to help further our cause and to help us realize our full potential, individually and as an organization.
Rather than learning through trial and error, these stalwarts of industry provide our team with a safe space to explore our abilities and opportunities. At the same time, we can look towards them for direction and as role models. They help shape our present situation and also moulid our future opportunities.
Dr. Chandrashekhar Kambar
Padma Bhushan Awardee
Advisor
National level well known personality and highly respected in field of literature and folk art. Dramatist, poet, cultural critic and fiction writer. Authored many critical works on folk theatre and literature. Awarded with many national level awards including Jnanapeetha and civilian awards – Padma Bhushan and Padmashree.
Dr. C.R . Chandrashekar
People’s Psychiatrist
Advisor
Senior professor (Retd,) psychiatry at NIMHANS. Popularly known as “People’s Psychiatrist”. Authored 300+ books and 1000+ Articles in the field of Psychiatry. Instrumental in implementing National Mental Health Programme In India. More than 75 publications published in International Journals of Psychiatry. Guiding and supporting VVGF team in organising and hosting mental health related workshops both at school and society level across Karnataka People’s Psychiatrist, Dr. C.R . Chandrashekar.
Shri P.N. Srinivasachari
I.A.S (Retd.)
Advisor
Former Karnataka State Election commissioner. Earlier served key positions like Principal Secretary, Board chairman, Managing Director of different verticals at Government of Karnataka. His immense concern and thoughts towards uplifting backward classes helping in defining VVGF programs in right direction
Shri K.S. Prabhakar
I.A.S (Retd.)
Advisor
Headed key verticals at Government of Karnataka. Earlier served key positions like Principal Secretary, Board Chairman, Currently actively involved and heads multiple community development trusts and forums. His care and vision in uplifting backward classes helping in defining VVGF programs in right direction.
Dr. Virupaksha Badiger
Advisor
Program Editor (Rtd) from A.I.R. Dharwad. Active and well-known personality by his social and community front faced services in and around that region.
Smt. Krishnaveni
Advisor
President of Gayatri and Universal Education societies in Bengaluru. Institutes comprises primary schools to Degree colleges. 40+ Years experience in education entrepreneurship. Part of national level woman entrepreneurship forum. At VVGF instrumental in defining education centric programs.
Arun Yogiraj
Advisor
MBA professional turned to talented Sculptor. His work has been recognized national level. His sculptures are installed in key places like Delhi, Kedarnath and Bangalore. His passion is inspiring for youths. At VVGF his visionary thoughts will help to define a framework for young and women empowerment.

Board of

Directors

VVG Foundation is a people-driven organization – right from the people who started it with a vision, to the people who work with us to bring change at the grassroots, to the people who support our work, and most importantly the people who we serve on the ground through our work. Committed, responsible people who are passionate to make a difference to the world around them are the backbone of VVGF Foundation.
Sugnanamurthy Maligachar
Managing Director
Senior Executive ( Rtd) Commercial Tax Department, served Gov of Karnataka. Philanthropist actively involved in society and community development .Heads multiple Trusts and societies. At VVGF working as Managing director with “lead by example” mind set.
Rajesh Adinarayanachari
Director
Qualified professional senior advocate. Currently practicing at High Court and trial courts Bengaluru. Heads Legal service wing at VVG foundation.
Savan Viswanath Rao
Director
Chartered Accountant (ACCA).Young visionary entrepreneur. Currently, he is serving as Managing Director at Akshay Build prop Pvt. Ltd. At VVGF he is shouldering key projects execution at ground level young force as part of VVG Foundation .
S.V.Sridhar
Director
Electrical Engineer by Profession with 40 + Years of Industry Experience. Presently heads power division at Graphite India Ltd. Additionally works as Freelancer in Renewable energy sector and faculty in CPRI Bengaluru.
Dr. CA. Nagaraj Achar
Financial Head
Qualified Chartered Accountant Professional, Managing Partner – Elite Associates, Finance Head – Shree Kalikamba Bank. Currently practicing at Bengaluru. Heads Finance Department at VVG Foundation. At VVGF, he is shouldering in designing ground level programs and execution .
Suresh Pattar
Digitization Head
Technologist and Enter pruner in IT industry with 25+ Years industry Experience. At VVGF responsible for organization digitization.
Rohit
Joint Secretary
Professional Jeweler and Civil Contractor working in Bangalore. Currently, he is Joint Secretary at VVG Foundation.

eXECUTIVE

TEAM

Smt. Sumitra Badiger
Kalburgi Regional Branch Head
Smt Geeta
Advocate Bangalore
Prof Nagendra Kumar
Mysore
B M Prashanth
Co-Legal Consultant
Prashant BM is a senior corporate lawyer based out of Bengaluru. He has rich experience across law firms and MNCs and provides legal services to businesses PAN India.
S.R. Harihsh Acharya
Mangalore
Kavita D.K
Bengaluru

Our

Leadership

Right from the people who started it with a vision, to the people who work with us to bring change at the grassroots, to the people who support our work, and most importantly the people who we serve on the ground through our work. Committed, responsible people who are passionate to make a difference to the world around them are the backbone of VVG Foundation.
VVG Foundation is a people-driven organization
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Our

People

The VVGF Team comprises of people from different walks of life who have all come together with their varied experiences to work towards one mission. It includes people from diverse backgrounds including social workers, MBAs, Chartered Accountants, Doctors, Engineers, Corporate professionals and Consultants.
The team is a blend of experienced veterans and enthusiastic freshers; all put in sync with the Foundation’s core values which also drive individual thought and action. VVG Foundation endeavors to create an ambience where people have the freedom to deliver quality and take pride in their work. All the team members arealso given the opportunity to connect with each other regularly. Events and activities are designed and organized to make each one to feel, as much a part of the VVGF family.
Briefly mentioned, VVG Foundation continuously strives to make the career for each individual personally rewarding and professionally enriching.

Our

Reach

Following a lifecycle approach, VVGF Foundation works through focused welfare projects in major areas – education, healthcare skills training and livelihood for youth, and community engagement through empowerment.
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Why

Believe in us

  1. We care about the outcome and less about credits.
  2. We will have a strong focus on Children and Academics.
  3. We seek to work in genuine partnership with local communities and other organizations.
  4. We leverage technology to simplify and be efficient.
  5. We are committed to openness and transparency in our financial operations.
  6. We work towards continuous improvement in our operations.
  7. We believe in empowering people and having collective ownership.