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Roots in Kopargaon
Born on 17th March 1972 in Kopargaon, near the sacred Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan — where seva and simplicity shaped his earliest values.
President · Maharashtra GoSeva Ayog
Leadership with Purpose.
Service with Commitment.
Shri. Shekhar Rambilas Mundada — institution builder, social reformer and visionary dedicated to GoSeva, education and the empowerment of Maharashtra's grassroots.
25+
Years of Service
2,500+
NGOs Connected
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GO Principles
Since 2023
GoSeva Ayog
Founder
Maha NGO Federation
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About
A life shaped by seva.
Not a biography — a quiet chronicle of chapters that turned a small-town boy into a builder of institutions and a servant of society.
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Education & MBA
Completed his MBA in Marketing, laying the analytical foundation for a life balancing enterprise, ethics and public service.
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Building an Enterprise
Founded Proactive Prabha Advertising in Pune — a modest beginning that grew into an established name in the advertising industry.
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Turn Toward Seva
Chose to invest the majority of his time and energy in social work — placing community above commerce, service above self.
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Spiritual Path
Deep association with Shri Shri Ravi Shankar and the Art of Living cultivated a spiritual discipline that anchors every public decision.
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Institution Builder
Founded the Maha NGO Federation and rose to lead the Maheshwari Vidya Pracharak Mandal — creating platforms, not just programs.
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National Recognition
Appointed Director of NRDC, Delhi (2022) by the Government of India, and President of Maharashtra GoSeva Ayog (2023) with State Minister rank.
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The Road Ahead
A vision for Maharashtra rooted in GoSeva, rural prosperity, youth leadership and a stronger, kinder civil society.
Journey
An arc of quiet milestones.
Five decades of learning, building and serving — each year a step toward a stronger civil society.
1972
Birth in Kopargaon
Born 17 March in Kopargaon, District Ahilyanagar.
1998
Maheshwari Vidya Pracharak Mandal
Begins association with the Mandal — 27 years of service and counting.
2005
MBA & Enterprise
Completes MBA (Marketing); founds Proactive Prabha Advertising, Pune.
2007
Kopargaon Bhumiputra Award
First recognition for his contribution to his birthplace.
2018
Maha NGO Federation
Founds an apex body uniting 2,500+ social organisations across Maharashtra.
2020
COVID Response
Recognised as a Corona Warrior; honoured with the World Book of Records (London).
2022
Director, NRDC Delhi
Appointed by the Government of India to the National Research and Development Corporation.
2023
President, GoSeva Ayog
Government of Maharashtra appoints him President with State Minister rank.
Today
Leading Forward
Guiding institutions, GO-10 initiatives and a new vision for rural Maharashtra.
Current Responsibilities
Roles carried with quiet conviction.
President · 2023
Maharashtra GoSeva Ayog
Mission
Protect, nurture and honour the indigenous cow across Maharashtra.
Vision
A state where GoSeva powers ecology, economy and ethics.
Responsibilities
- ◆Statewide policy for cow protection
- ◆Framework for 559+ Goshalas
- ◆GO-10 principles roll-out
State Minister rank · statewide mandate
Founder · 2018
Maha NGO Federation
Mission
Unite the voluntary sector across Maharashtra into one voice.
Vision
A coordinated civil society acting on shared purpose.
Responsibilities
- ◆Onboarding 2,500+ NGOs
- ◆Capacity building & advocacy
- ◆Disaster & COVID response
2,500+ organisations · 90,000+ families served
President · 1998
Maheshwari Vidya Pracharak Mandal
Mission
Educate, uplift and empower — especially girls and underprivileged students.
Vision
Balanced growth of the individual and the community.
Responsibilities
- ◆Scholarships & freeships
- ◆Boys' and girls' hostels
- ◆Institution stewardship
27 years of continuous service
Director · 2022
National Research & Development Corp. (NRDC)
Mission
Commercialise Indian innovation from national R&D institutions.
Vision
Bridge science, technology and society.
Responsibilities
- ◆Patent & technology transfer
- ◆Startup enablement
- ◆R&D governance
Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India
Founder · Pune
Proactive Prabha Advertising
Mission
Communicate ideas with clarity, craft and conviction.
Vision
Advertising as a force for social storytelling.
Responsibilities
- ◆Brand strategy
- ◆Creative direction
- ◆Public-interest campaigns
The enterprise that funded a lifetime of seva
The Signature Framework
GO-10 — the ten sūtras of GoSeva.
Ten principles that guide Maharashtra GoSeva Ayog's work — from care and protection to livelihood, awareness and tourism.
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Go Sangopan
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Go Samvardhan
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Go Sanrakshan
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Goshala
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Go Rakshak
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Go Palak
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Gomay Mulyavardhan
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Go Saksharta
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Go-based Farming
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Go Tourism
Vision for Maharashtra
Eight pillars for a stronger Maharashtra.
A programme of work — not a promise. Each pillar is a commitment already underway.
GoSeva
The indigenous cow as the ecological and cultural heart of rural Maharashtra.
Education
Access, dignity and excellence for every learner — especially girls.
Rural Development
Villages that thrive with dignity, infrastructure and opportunity.
NGO Empowerment
A united, resourced and accountable voluntary sector.
Youth Leadership
The next generation prepared to lead with values and vision.
Community Participation
Citizens as co-creators of public good, not spectators.
Innovation
Indian science and technology serving Indian society.
Social Responsibility
Institutions that measure themselves in human flourishing.
Social Impact
Measured in lives, not headlines.
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Families Helped
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Blood Donation Camps
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Relief Kits Distributed
COVID Relief
Ration kits, oxygen support and aid for families of frontline workers.
Animal Welfare
Goshala support, cow protection and rural livelihood integration.
Education
Scholarships, hostels and mentorship — especially for girls.
Youth Empowerment
Leadership programs and platforms for rural talent.
Community Development
Village-level self-reliance through NGO coordination.
Health Camps
Blood donation, medical outreach and awareness drives.
Organisations
Institutions built to outlast any tenure.
2023 — present
Maharashtra GoSeva Ayog
Mission — Protect, nurture and honour the indigenous cow across Maharashtra.
Vision — GoSeva as the ecological, economic and ethical spine of rural life.
History — Statutory apex body of the Government of Maharashtra for cow protection and welfare.
Achievements
- ◆₹53.74 Cr Paripoṣan Yojana disbursed
- ◆559 Goshalas · 96,538 indigenous cows supported
- ◆GO-10 principles institutionalised
2018 — present
Maha NGO Federation
Mission — Unite Maharashtra's voluntary sector into one credible voice.
Vision — A coordinated civil society acting on shared public purpose.
History — Founded in 2018 to give NGOs a shared platform for advocacy, capability and coordination.
Achievements
- ◆2,500+ NGOs onboarded
- ◆90,000+ families served
- ◆Statewide COVID-19 relief network
1998 — present
Maheshwari Vidya Pracharak Mandal
Mission — Educate, uplift and empower the community — especially girls.
Vision — Balance of individual growth and social responsibility.
History — Elected President after 27 years of dedicated service to the Mandal.
Achievements
- ◆Scholarships & freeships
- ◆Boys' and girls' hostels
- ◆Institutions across Maharashtra
2022 — present
National Research & Development Corp.
Mission — Commercialise innovations from national R&D institutions.
Vision — Indian science serving Indian society and industry.
History — Established 1953 under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Achievements
- ◆Director appointment by Govt. of India
- ◆Patent & technology transfer oversight
- ◆R&D governance
Pune
Proactive Prabha Advertising
Mission — Craft communication with clarity, conviction and cultural depth.
Vision — Advertising as a force for public-interest storytelling.
History — Founded and led by Shri Mundada in Pune — the enterprise that funded a lifetime of seva.
Achievements
- ◆Established advertising practice
- ◆Public-interest campaigns
- ◆Long-standing brand partnerships
Awards & Recognition
Honours received — not sought.
2007
Kopargaon Bhumiputra Award
Kopargaon Bhumiputra Committee
2011
National Entrepreneur Award
International Achievement Development Organization
2013
ABP Indian SME 1100 Award
Indian SME Forum
2018
National Samaj Ratna Award
MSJA & All India Film Corporation
2020
Surya Gaurav Award
Surya Dutt Institute, Pune
2020
Corona Warrior Recognition
Governor Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari
2021
World Book of Records — London
For social work during COVID-19
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Suranand Social Service Award
Suranand Foundation
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Varkari Seva Gaurav Award
Warkari Yuva Manch
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Special Honour
Maharashtra State Marathi Journalists Association
2023
Rayat Bhushan Samman
Rayat Prabodhini
Photo Gallery
Moments from a life in seva.
Media
In the public record.
News
Coverage across leading national and regional publications.
Press Releases
Official statements from Maharashtra GoSeva Ayog and allied bodies.
Interviews
Long-form conversations on GoSeva, education and civil society.
Videos
Speeches, keynotes and initiative highlights.
Downloads
Profile PDFs in English, Marathi and Hindi.
Blogs
Thoughts on leadership and service.
Leadership
Why institutions outlast individuals
Notes on building organisations that survive their founders.
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GoSeva
The indigenous cow as an ecological asset
How Go-based farming can regenerate soil and rural income.
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Education
Educating the girl child is educating a village
Reflections from three decades with the Vidya Pracharak Mandal.
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Social Change
Coordinating 2,500 voices into one purpose
The making of the Maha NGO Federation.
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Agriculture
Rural Maharashtra deserves modern tools
Innovation, patents and the NRDC opportunity.
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Youth
Young India is a leadership pipeline
Preparing the next generation for public service.
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Contact
Write. Meet. Collaborate.
Office · Pune
Proactive Prabha Advertising
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Office · Mumbai
Maharashtra GoSeva Ayog
Government of Maharashtra