Group of Institutions of M R Foundation
The M. R. Foundation (hereafter referred to as “MRF” or “Foundation”) was established under the Indian Trust Act 1882 on January 19, 1993, in Delhi with all India , holding registration number 1035. As a self-governing Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), MRF is managed by its Board of Trustees under its Memorandum of Association, Rules and Regulations, and Bye-Laws. The Foundation was created to pursue various objectives outlined in its Memorandum of Association.
Named in memory of his father, Sh. (Late) Moti Ram Kandpal, the Foundation’s Settler and Founding Managing Trustee, Mr. Devi Datt Kandpal, along with other founding members, established the organization. The founding members include Acharya Girish Jha (President), Sh. V.K. Gupta (Trustee), and Sh. Ramesh Chander Kandpal (Treasurer). Details of the current Trustees can be found under ‘Our Team’.
Registration and Compliance
The Foundation, holding PAN AADTM8869, is registered with the following bodies:
1. Income Tax Department under Section 12A (1)
- Registration number: DIT(E)/94-95/AY-555/94/265, dated October 10, 1994, effective from January 18, 1994.
- Renewal: Principal Commissioner of Income Tax, number AADTM8869LE20217, dated September 24, 2021, valid from AY 2022-23 to AY 2026-27.
2. Income Tax Department under Section 80G
- Unique Registration No. AADTM8869LF20241, dated May 29, 2024, valid for AY 2025-26 to AY 2027-28. Donations to the Foundation are eligible for deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act 1961.
3. Ministry of Company Affairs, Govt. of India
- CSR grant vide no. SRN F96091756, dated June 11, 2024.
Our Activities and Mission
Since its inception in 1993, the Foundation has focused on sustainable health issues by conducting Yoga programs for the general public and organizing conferences on health awareness through Yoga and Naturopathy.
In the last quarter of 2023, the Board of Trustees decided to undertake new initiatives through its Almora (Uttarakhand) centre. These initiatives, while continuing the Yoga propagation objectives under the title “MRF Himalaya Yoga Sadhna Kendra,” include:
1. Research Institute of Sustainable Innovations (RISI)
2. MRF Himalaya Yoga Sadhna Kendra
3. Yuvaan Krishna Gosadan (YKG)
4. MRF Global Institute
The Foundation envisions becoming a Centre of Excellence to conduct and manage institutions, hospitals, and laboratories. It aims to promote and support institutions dedicated to arts, literature, commerce, science, and Yoga, including fine arts, through public institutions and research facilities. These efforts are intended to disseminate knowledge, conduct research in relevant fields, and benefit the public by developing partnerships and linkages.
Collaboration and Vision
Our goal is to provide a platform for the study, teaching, and research in social science and the Indian System of Medicine. To achieve this, the Foundation seeks to collaborate with individuals, organizations, and policymakers who share our vision.
We attract senior scholars and researchers interested in continuing their work under the Foundation’s umbrella. We offer positions such as Distinguished Professor, Honorary Professor, Visiting Professor, Senior/Visiting Professor, and Research Fellow to support their endeavors.
Additionally, we promote the involvement of interns and young researchers in development programs. The Foundation undertakes data collection on various subjects from both rural and urban areas to support research on health and social science issues for the Central Government, State Government, and various research institutions.
We also aim to attract individuals and groups interested in Yoga Sadhna and meditation. Guest house facilities are available, subject to availability, for these activities and participants.
Target Group
- Women and
- Children
- Unemployed Youth
- Farmers
- Elderly Senior Citizens
- Needy Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Communities
- Artisans
- Physically Handicapped Persons
- Self-Help Groups
- Education seekers Monuments of National Interest
Priority Areas of Intervention
- Sustainable ecosystem in Himalayan region
- Women and Child Development
- Sustainability Agriculture
- Education/Carrer advancement and employment generating programme
- Environmental Promotion
- sustainability of water resources and water supply
- Health awareness programmes
- Promotion of Yoga and naturopathy
- Preserve Herbal Plants available in Himalayan region
- Street Cow Welfare
- Formation and Strengthening of Community-Based Organizations
- Livelihood Promotion through Individual and Group Entrepreneurship Ventures/Training Programs
- Livelihood Promotion through Individual and Group Entrepreneurship Ventures/Training Programs
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Sustainable social development & Social Security
- Tourism promotion in Himalayan region
- Lobbying and Networking to Address Issues Facing Neglected and Deprived Communities
- Monuments of National Interest