Transforming Lives Since 1947
HBMVK, Kotwalwadi Trust is deeply committed to women's empowerment, supported wholeheartedly by LTPCT.
Our Story
Through our vocational training center, we have uplifted women and youth across several tribal and rural regions including Neral, Mamdapur, Bhadwal, Shelu, Karjat, Poshir, Kalamb, Kashele, and Chowk—villages nestled in the hilly landscapes of the Sahyadri ranges.
As the only vocational training center serving the tribal–rural belts of Karjat Taluka and the bordering regions of Khalapur, Murbad, and Thane district, we provide life-changing opportunities for school dropouts, destitute women, divorcees, and single mothers. Many trainees walk long distances or spend over two hours navigating multiple modes of transport just to reach the center—an inspiring testament to their determination and hope.
Over the past nine years, our Bedside Assistant program has transformed lives and set powerful examples within the community. Today, most clinics, hospitals, and laboratories in the region employ our trained Bedside Assistants. Rural and tribal girls, once hesitant, are now confidently serving in urban home-care settings and supporting elderly citizens with compassion and skill.
In exceptional circumstances, we have provided boarding facilities to groups of tribal girls, ensuring their safety and well-being while they completed their training. These young women are now successfully integrated into society, earning dignified livelihoods.
Our Impact
Beyond employment, our Bedside Assistants play a critical role in community health. Their ability to provide first aid during the golden hour can save lives—especially in remote areas where lack of awareness and limited public transport contribute to preventable deaths.
Across Karjat Taluka and bordering regions
Dedicated staff working extra hours for placements
Continuous dedication to community upliftment
Our Vision
To transform the lives of children from rural, economically disadvantaged, and tribal communities by providing culturally relevant, high-quality education that empowers them to build sustainable livelihoods and lifelong self-reliance.
Our Mission
To holistically empower rural, poor, and tribal women by ensuring access to transformative education and meaningful, sustainable employment opportunities—enabling them to attain economic independence, dignity, and active leadership within their communities.
Founders & Patrons of Kotwalwadi Trust, Neral
The visionaries who established Kotwalwadi Trust in 1947 and the patrons who supported its mission of service.
Founders
Patrons
Honoring Our Martyrs
Kotwalwadi Trust is named in memory of the brave freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for India's independence. Their spirit of service and sacrifice continues to inspire our mission.
हुतात्मा वीर भाई विठ्ठल लक्ष्मण कोतवाल
Freedom fighter and martyr whose sacrifice inspired the founding of Kotwalwadi Trust.
हुतात्मा हिराजी गोमाजी पाटील
Freedom fighter and martyr who co-inspired the founding of Kotwalwadi Trust.
The Siddhagad Memorial
For over 83 years, the community has gathered annually at the Siddhagad Memorial to honor the sacrifices of these freedom fighters. During 1944-45, revolutionaries including our namesakes took shelter in the dense forests of the Sahyadri ranges, operating underground against British rule. The memorial site, where they were eventually ambushed, remains a sacred place of remembrance. Though the original rock shelter was washed away in a flood in 2005, the tradition of gathering continues, keeping the flame of their sacrifice alive for future generations.
Bhavtaal - A Living Monument
Bhavtaal is a unique structure standing on our main campus—a 600 ft. hall constructed from the same building where freedom fighters once stayed. Using the original roof, tiles, doors, windows, walls, cupboards, and bricks, this holy structure serves as a temple that speaks to the hardships and experiences of the freedom fighters who founded and shaped the principles of Kotwalwadi Trust.
Leadership at Kotwalwadi Trust
Our Trustees bring together decades of experience in community service, rural development, education, healthcare, and social empowerment. Their collective vision and commitment guide Kotwalwadi Trust in creating meaningful, lasting impact.
Sandhya Deosthale
Sandhya Deosthale is a trustee in Kotwalwadi Trust, Neral, India. She has an MS in Biochemistry from Haffkine Institute and has lived for 12 years in Kenya where she worked at Aga Khan Hospital. When she returned to India in 1996, she joined her father to pursue her passion of helping the underprivileged adivasi women and children in the rural areas of Karjat Taluka.
Smt. Ansuya Ramchandra Padir
A dedicated public leader, Smt. Ansuya Padir holds a B.A. in Social Science and has served three terms on the Raigad Zila Parishad. She is an active member of the Adivasi Sanghatana and has made significant contributions to tribal welfare.
Shri Shekhar Bhadsavle
A UC Davis alumnus and pioneering agricultural innovator, Shri Bhadsavle is known for creating the award-winning SRT (Saguna Rice Technique) along with SVT and SJT. His work has transformed sustainable farming and earned global recognition, including presentations at FAO Rome, Cornell University, and two TEDx Talks.
Shri Balkrishna Ansuya Ramchandra Padir
TrusteeA civil engineer by training and a community leader by passion, Shri Balkrishna Padir contributes actively through roles such as Member of Adivasi Thakur Sanghatana, Trustee of Vidya Vikas Mandir, and President of Parents' Association at Neral Junior College.
Dr. Dilip Neharkar
An alumnus of Hutatma Bhai Kotwal Vidyarthi Vastigruh, Dr. Neharkar runs his hospital in Shelu and provides essential medical care to rural communities. As a Trustee of Kotwalwadi Trust, he supports the Trust's healthcare and community outreach initiatives.
Shri Ramchandra Dharmaji Bramhande
Associated with Kotwalwadi Trust since 1947, Shri Bramhande has served as a Raigad Zilla Parishad Member for two decades and chaired its Social Welfare Committee. A recipient of the Adivasi Sevak Puraskar, he has dedicated his life to tribal welfare and community service.
Shri Savaram Hiraji Jadhav
A highly respected community elder, Shri Savaram Jadhav has served as Sarpanch of Neral, Zilla Parishad Member, and Deputy Director/Secretary of the Tribal Students' Hostel. He currently leads the Senior Citizens' Association and continues serving as a valued Trustee.
Our Dedicated Team
Our team members are the backbone of our organization, dedicating their time and skills to support our mission.
