About Us
Driving systemic socioeconomic change through transparency, public good, and strategic development.
Our Origin
Established in 2026, in Belagavi, Karnataka, Navothan Foundation was envisioned by its founders as a structural response to systemic socioeconomic gaps. Founded on the absolute tenet of transparency, the foundation operates as a strictly non-profit for the public good. Every resource acquired is deployed explicitly toward the realization of our core social welfare objectives.
Foundational Values
Inclusivity
Serving humanity completely free of discrimination based on caste, religion, creed, gender, or nationality.
Global Vision, Local Action
Executing localized grassroots development models while engaging global networks for support, media broadcasting, and awareness.
Integrity and Governance
Anchored strictly within the regulatory frameworks of the Indian Trusts Act 1882 and Section 2(15) of the Income Tax Act 1961.
Leadership & Board of Trustees
The foundation is directed by a lifelong Board of Trustees bringing together deep expertise across corporate consultancy, operational management, technology integration, and community development:
| Trustee Name | Board Role | Core Domain Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Rajashekhar V. Patil | President | Community Relations & Local Government Liaison |
| Shri Naveen Udoshi | First Secretary | Strategic Planning, Business Consultancy, System Architecture |
| Shri Vijay Porwal | First Treasurer | Financial Governance, Budgetary Operations, Asset Management |
| Smt Nithya Somanath | Trustee | Resource Management, Welfare Program Optimization |
| Shri Shirish Pattanshetty | Trustee | Operational Scalability & Infrastructure Development |
| Smt Sujata R. Patil | Trustee | Socio-cultural Initiatives & Women Empowerment |
| Shri Malagouda K. Patil | Trustee | Rural Engagement & Agritech Implementations |