Team

Board of Trustees

Mr. Mahantesh G.K. Founder Managing Trustee

Born in the small yet culturally rich town of Belgaum, Mahantesh has achieved a lot more than his parents would have dreamed of him as a child. An avid student of English literature, Mahantesh was very good with sports, cultural activities throughout his academic years. Since founding Samarthanam in 1997, Mahantesh is known for his social work; especially in the disability sector, however his other stints include founding Bcare—an organisation for the support and rehabilitation of HIV / AIDS patients, and his contributions as a member of Association for Cricket for the Blind in Indian (ACPI).

Mr.S.P.Nagesh, Founder Trustee

Employed with State Bank of India, he is an international athlete who participated in a number of sports events, and won many laurels for India. He’s the Vice President of National Paralympics Committee of India.

Ms. Vasanthi Savanur Trustee

A teacher by profession. she actively monitors and supervises various projects of Samarthanam. She is in-charge of student’s admission in various school and colleges and their over all education. Her active participation in the functioning of Samarthanam is encouraging to all the staff members.