Babu Jagajivan Ram National Educational Trust serves the depressed classes and society at large — through education, healthcare and community upliftment. Without profit motive. Without distinction of caste, creed or religion.
A community-focused legacy of trust, built one life at a time.
Established as a public charitable trust on 3 August 1992 in Bangalore by Shri D. Eerappa and Smt. Hemi Manjunatha, the Trust was reconstituted in 2006 and again in 2016 to renew its commitment to long-term service. It is named in honour of Babu Jagjivan Ram — freedom fighter, statesman, and lifelong champion of the depressed classes.
A society where every person — regardless of birth or circumstance — has the means to learn, to heal and to live with dignity.
Mission
To ameliorate the socio-economic and educational conditions of the depressed classes, and serve all without distinction of caste, creed or religion.
Chief Aim
Long-term upliftment through education, healthcare, shelter and awareness — delivered with integrity and without profit motive.
Three decades of quiet, steady work.
1992
Founded in Bangalore
Established 3 August 1992 by Shri D. Eerappa and Smt. Hemi Manjunatha. Reg. No. 586, Vol. 103.
2002–06
Roots take hold
Early years of building rural medical camps, scholarship pilots and a network of supporters.
2016
Trust reconstituted
Renewed governance and a sharpened focus on long-term educational and social outcomes.
Today
A growing legacy
33+ years of service across education, healthcare, shelter and community engagement.
Babu Jagjivan Ram
1908 — 1986
Freedom fighter · Statesman · Champion of social justice
Our Inspiration
In honour of a life that lifted millions.
The Trust bears the name of Babu Jagjivan Ram (1908–1986) — a towering freedom fighter and statesman whose life's work was the upliftment of the depressed classes. He believed that dignity, education and opportunity were not gifts to be granted, but rights to be honoured.
Education is not charity to be given to the few — it is a right, owed to every child of this nation.
Twenty-three charitable objects. One enduring purpose.
From classrooms to clinics, from shelter to scholarship — every object of the Trust is shaped by the belief that real change is patient, long-term and human.
For more than three decades, our community has placed its trust in us. That trust is the only currency we keep. On behalf of every trustee, volunteer and beneficiary — thank you for walking this road with us.
— Chairman, on behalf of the Board of TrusteesBabu Jagajivan Ram National Educational Trust
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Our trustees serve voluntarily, guided by integrity, transparency and the founding vision of the Trust.
Honouring our founders — Shri D. Eerappa and Smt. Hemi Manjunatha — whose belief in 1992 became our foundation today.
Whether you have an hour a week or a weekend a month, there is a place for you in our programmes. Create a free account and tell us a little about yourself — we will be in touch.
Ready to step forward?
An account lets us keep your interests and availability in one place, and reach you about opportunities that match. It only takes a moment.
Every rupee is directed to programmes on the ground. The Trust operates without profit motive — your support is honoured with integrity, transparency and care.
100% directed to our programmes.
Annual reports shared with supporters.
Receipt issued for every contribution.
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Contact & Enquiry
We would love to hear from you.
For partnerships, programmes, scholarships, donations or simply to know more about our work — please write to us.
Registered Office
CA Site No.3, R.M.V. II Stage, II Block, Bangalore — 560 080, Karnataka, India
