Know More About Aniketana
Founded in 2009, Aniketana Educational Trust (Regd.) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering communities through education, skill development, healthcare, and social welfare. Headquartered in Aryapu, Puttur Taluk, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, the Trust works with the vision of creating an inclusive society where every individual has the opportunity to learn, grow, and lead a dignified life.
Since its inception, Aniketana Educational Trust has been committed to improving the lives of people, particularly in rural and underserved communities. Through a wide range of educational and socio-economic initiatives, the Trust has enabled thousands of individuals to develop knowledge, acquire practical skills, and build sustainable livelihoods.
One of the Trust's primary areas of focus has been education and skill development. Over the years, it has organized training programs in Computer Science, Animation and Graphic Design, Banking, Data Entry Operations, Hospitality Management, and Employability Skills. These programs have equipped rural youth with industry-relevant skills and helped them secure meaningful employment.
Aniketana Educational Trust was also an authorized training partner under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY), an initiative of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. Through this program, the Trust successfully trained more than 700 candidates, providing them with professional skills and employment opportunities that transformed their lives.
Beyond education and employment, the Trust is deeply committed to nurturing values, leadership, and responsible citizenship. With this vision, it established the Vivekananda Study Centre under the guidance of Sri Swami Vereshananda Saraswathi, President of Sri Ramakrishna–Vivekananda Ashram, Tumakuru. The Centre promotes the timeless teachings of Swami Vivekananda by organizing lectures, seminars, and youth development programs that encourage character building, leadership, patriotism, and social responsibility.
Today, Aniketana Educational Trust continues to work towards building stronger communities through educational support, healthcare awareness, community development, cultural preservation, and social service. Every initiative undertaken by the Trust is guided by the belief that education, compassion, and collective action can create lasting positive change.
Our Vision
To create an empowered, educated, healthy, and self-reliant society where every individual has equal opportunities to realize their potential and contribute to the nation's development.
Our Mission
The mission of Aniketana Educational Trust is to promote quality education, develop employable skills, improve community health, preserve cultural values, support deserving students through educational assistance, and implement sustainable development initiatives that enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities.
Our Objectives
The Trust is committed to achieving the following objectives:
Promote education by establishing and supporting schools, educational institutions, and research activities, particularly in rural areas.
Encourage healthcare awareness and rural health development through community-based initiatives.
Provide scholarships, financial assistance, and educational support to deserving students.
Collaborate with organizations and individuals working toward similar charitable objectives.
Establish and support educational institutions, hostels, hospitals, and other facilities for charitable purposes.
Undertake activities recognized as charitable under the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Support economically weaker sections of society through welfare programs, relief activities, and assistance for orphaned and distressed individuals.
Promote educational, cultural, spiritual, and social service activities that contribute to holistic community development.
Encourage moral values, leadership, discipline, and character building among youth.
Preserve and promote India's rich heritage, including its history, philosophy, literature, arts, music, yoga, and cultural traditions.
Encourage research, publication, and dissemination of knowledge for the benefit of society and national development.
Board of Trustees
Mr. Krishna Prasad Nadsar-Managing Trustee
Mr. Krishna Prasad Nadsar is a practicing Advocate in Puttur and an experienced academician, leadership coach, and soft skills trainer. With over twenty years of professional experience, he has conducted more than 350 training programs for students, unemployed youth, teachers, NGOs, educational institutions, and corporate organizations. His expertise in education, branding, administration, and leadership development has played a significant role in shaping the Trust's vision and impact.
Dr. Asha Maradka, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda)-Secretory
Dr. Asha Maradka, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda)-Secretory
Dr. Asha Maradka is a distinguished Ayurvedic physician specializing in Dravyaguna (Medicinal Plants). She has more than eleven years of teaching experience at reputed Ayurvedic institutions and currently serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Dravyaguna at Yenepoya Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Mangaluru. Alongside her academic career, she actively promotes herbal conservation and community health initiatives.
Mr. Venugopal Nayak-Trustee
Mr. Venugopal Nayak is an agriculturist and philanthropist with a degree in Agricultural Science. He is passionate about promoting organic farming, sustainable agriculture, and soil conservation. His commitment to rural development and environmental sustainability has been invaluable to the Trust's initiatives.
Mr. Sandesh B. M.- Trustee
Mr. Sandesh B. M. is a qualified Microbiologist with experience in pharmaceutical quality control and laboratory management. His areas of expertise include healthcare, food safety, agricultural microbiology, research, and environmental biology. He contributes scientific knowledge and analytical expertise to the Trust's healthcare and community development programs.
Mr. Pratheek P.-Trustee
Mr. Pratheek P. is a Mechanical Engineer with extensive technical knowledge in engineering design, equipment development, and product innovation. His problem-solving abilities and technical expertise support the Trust in implementing infrastructure and development initiatives.
Looking Ahead
For more than a decade, Aniketana Charitable Trust has remained committed to serving society through education, skill development, healthcare, cultural preservation, and community welfare. As we move forward, we continue to strengthen partnerships, expand our programs, and create opportunities that empower individuals and transform communities.
Together, with the support of our trustees, volunteers, donors, partners, and well-wishers, we aspire to build a brighter, more inclusive, and sustainable future for all.