Board Of Trustees

Adv. Dagadu Londhe Adv. Dagadu Londhe

Adv. Dagadu Londhe

Founder & President

A visionary social leader and the driving force behind Utkarsh Global Foundation, Adv. Dagadu Londhe founded the organization with a strong belief that kindness is universal and every individual has the power to contribute towards building a better world. This philosophy continues to guide the Foundation and is reflected in its motto, “People for a Better World.”
 
As Founder & President, he provides visionary leadership and strategic guidance, shaping the Foundation’s mission, values, governance, and long-term direction. Under his leadership, Utkarsh Global Foundation has grown into a multi-initiative social development organization, expanding its programmes and presence across multiple states in India.
 
His vision brings together diverse areas of social development, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability, animal welfare, women empowerment, healthcare, social justice, education, community development, and humanitarian initiatives. He strongly believes in creating solutions that are inclusive, sustainable, and capable of delivering meaningful impact at the grassroots level.
 
Through his leadership, Adv. Londhe continues to inspire teams, communities, institutions, and stakeholders to work collectively towards a society built on compassion, equality, responsibility, and sustainable development, strengthening Utkarsh Global Foundation’s commitment to creating a better world for people, animals, and the environment.
Aatish Waghmare Aatish Waghmare

Aatish Waghmare

Vice President

A graduate in arts from Mumbai University, Aatish Waghmare has been with Utkarsh since its inception. He is one of the founding members of the organisation. Currently, he runs a business in packaging but also works with Utkarsh as the Chief Administrative Officer. Aatish is in charge of the Social Justice and Empowerment Movement of the Utkarsh Global Foundation.

Pravin Jadhav Pravin Jadhav

Pravin Jadhav

Secretary

A founding member of the Utkarsh Global Foundation, Pravin Jadhav also handles multiple responsibilities. While he supervises the initiatives and daily functioning of Animal Welfare, Healthcare, and Disaster Preparedness Movements, Pravin is also the Chief Public Relations Officer of Utkarsh, coordinating with government and semi-government offices for Utkarsh project implementation. He is a graduate in commerce and runs a renowned production house in Mumbai.

Bhushan Kamble Bhushan Kamble

Bhushan Kamble

Joint Secretary

He holds an MBA in Human Resources and has expertise in HR-related matters. He also runs an HR consultancy firm in Mumbai. He translates his people skills and people management knowledge into the various initiatives of Utkarsh. He also supervises the Social Justice and Empowerment Movement of Utkarsh, where he dedicates his knowledge and experience to creating a better society for socially disadvantaged communities.

Vinod Javir Vinod Javir

Vinod Javir

Member

He is in charge of the Disaster Preparedness Movement of Utkarsh. He has travelled to Tamil Nadu, Punjab, and other states and distributed relief to affected people. Vinod is a commerce graduate and has set up a transportation company in Mumbai...

Supriya Edke Supriya Edke

Supriya Edke

Member

Activism that combines vision and action is what Supriya Edke abides by and brings to the fore as a member of the Utkarsh Global Foundation. After completing an M.SC. in Environmental Science, Supriya appeared for and passed the SET exam. She worked as a professor teaching environmental science at a private college for about 8 years. Currently, her leadership skills and her vision for women’s causes are evident in her role as the CEO of the Women’s Education and Empowerment Movement of Utkarsh.