Carrying Forward a Legacy of Service

Alok Charitable Trust works to empower underserved communities through education, healthcare and livelihood opportunities — inspired by the courage and sacrifice of Late Lt. Alok Gupta of 15 Armoured Regiment' who laid down his life in line of duty on 1st May 1988 in Jammu & Kashmir
Building brighter futures for rural India since 1988.
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Our Story

A Legacy of Service & Sacrifice
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Alok Charitable Trust was established in memory of Late Lt. Alok Gupta, who laid down his life in the line of duty in Jammu & Kashmir on 1st May 1988.

The Trust was created to carry forward his values of courage, compassion and service to society.

Over the years, the Trust has been actively engaged in the challenging task of socio-economic transformation in rural and underserved communities across India through education, healthcare and livelihood initiatives.

We believe that when children and communities are given access to knowledge, skills and opportunities, they can become confident, self-reliant and active contributors to society.

Our Founders

Our Founders

Dr. G P Gupta

Dr. Gupta was the founder Chairman and he continued to guide the Trust till his passing away on 22-05-2021. He retired from the post of Joint Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India.

Dr. Gupta served the Indian Government as an Agricultural Scientist for over 30 years. He had over 20 years work experience in the area of rural education and community development.

Mrs. Daya Gupta

Mrs. Gupta was an active Social Worker. She was associated wih the trust for more than two decades and she continued to guide the Trust till her passing away on 12-05-2021

She focused on education and empowerment of women. She initiated various activities like sewing and candle making to help women in the rural community become self-reliant.

She was also closely involved in the management of SRB Alok School, Gangagarh.

Vision & Mission

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Our Vision

To enable a sustainable development process for rural India through enhanced access to knowledge, education and equitable livelihood opportunities. 
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Our Mission

To work towards fulfilling the education, healthcare and livelihood needs of the under-privileged sections of society.

Our Core Focus Areas

We focus on long-term, community-driven initiatives that combine education, healthcare awareness and livelihood opportunities to create sustainable change.
Education
Supporting children and youth through scholarships, digital education, vocational training and community learning programs.
Healthcare
Improving community health through awareness programs, hygiene initiatives and medical support activities.
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Livelihood & Skill Development
Helping youth and rural families build employable skills and sustainable income opportunities.
Women Empowerment
Supporting women through skill development, health awareness and financial independence initiatives.

Board of Trustees

Anil Gupta - Chairman

Prof. Dr. Anil Gupta

Chairman

Shri. Pankaj Bhartiya

Vice-Chairman
Mr Arun Gupta

Shri. Arun Gupta

Managing Trustee

Shri. Rakesh Gupta

Treasurer
Mr Rakesh is a Commerce Graduate and runs a Printing Firm. Actively involved in art of living activities in Faridabad. Did a lot of work for lepors and their kids at leprosy colony, Faridabad.

He has been working for women empowerment and Skill Development for the last 5 years in six villages of Faridabad district. He organizes sessions for mind relaxations for general public underthe aegis of 'Art of Living Foundation'. He also runs skill enhancement centre for women in sewing so as to enable them to start their own stitching centers. He also arranges free tailoring workshops for young males and females for 45 days with assured employment opportunities. During this period have been able to arrange job for about 4500 youth.

Advisory Board

Shri. P P Sharma

Shri P P Sharma is Ex Joint Secretary/ Executive Director from Railway Board, and has worked in various capacities in the Ministry of Railways.
He is a Prolific Writer with more than 25 publications in various genres such as Stories, Collection of of Essays on Education and Society etc. A strong Advocate for 'Common Schooling System' (Saman Siksha) and use of Mother Tongue in Education and Administration.

He is a regular columnist in Various Newspaper, Magazines such as Jansatta (India express Group), Hans, Kathadesh, India today etc.
Mr Rajiv - Advisory Board

Shri. Rajive Saxena

A First class Post graduate and CAIIB, he retired as Chief General Manager of Bank of India in the year 2015. He headed Transaction Banking Department, Mid Corporate Credit, Project Finance and Syndication, Organizational Change Management, Human Resources Department and Learning and Development. He was on various committees at Head Office, viz. Credit Risk Evaluation Committee (CREC), Committee on Operational Risk Management (CORM) and Investment Committee.

He has vast operational experience at various levels and geographies. He has international exposure at Bank’s Japan Operations. He has also worked as Vice Principal in Bank’s Training College and has worked with various Management Consultants, viz. Boston Consulting Group, Mc Kinsey, PWC and Ernst & Young. He is on the boards of various banks as an outside expert for their internal promotion process.

He is also invited by Institute for Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) as Chairman of Board for recruitment of Probationary Officers. He is also a prolific speaker and is often invited as trainer by CAFRAL, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Amity University, training Colleges of various banks.

His strength lies in the areas of Credit; Credit Monitoring; Credit and Operational Risk Management; Corporate Training in the areas of Leadership Development, Soft Skills, Change Management and related areas.
Neeraj Kumar Singh

Shri. Neeraj Kumar Singh

He is having experience of more than 15 years of litigation, deals in different genres of cases, oscillating from Civil to Criminal to Constitutional to Intellectual Property to Corporate to Consumer to Labour, to name a few, across the spectrum of Courts, judicial as well as quasi judicial, including the Hon'ble Supreme Court.

he believes that Law is a means for empowerment of the common citizens. He works along with a dedicated and devoted group of Lawyers and believes in putting its best foot forward. Though, litigation remains the core strength of his Firm, it has the knack and expertise in drafting documents of the nature, like Service Contract, Non-Disclosure Agreement, Confidentiality Agreement, Sweat Agreement, and has offered opinions relating to applicability and compliance of statutory requirements to various Companies.

He is involved with various organisations set up to give free legal Aid to needy. He not only gives legal guidance to Trust but also guides on social issues.

Dr Sunil Kumar Sinha

Dr Sunil Kumar Sinha is a visionary educator, yogic practitioner and wellbeing advocate who has devoted his life to building capable mind and healthy bodies. A graduate technocrat he served NTPC for 32 years in key role trained in the United States through a government of India program and let green efficiency Inititives that lowered emissions and improved Plant performance
For more than 40 years he has taught and mentioned learners in mathematics, He is celebrated for his clarity, patience, and the confidence he inspires. His long service to education and youth empowerment earned him an honorary doctorate from an international organization.
Rooted in Munger’s living yoga tradition, Dr. Sinha has spent 35 years with the Bihar School of Yoga under the guidance of Swami Satyananda Saraswati. For him, yoga is a way of being uniting body, mind and soul through discipline and awareness. He is the founder and Chief advisor of Powering Education and Powering Yoga, twin initiatives that blend intellectual growth with holistic health. His signature Idea, “Yoga with Diet,” put plant-based nutrition and personalized practices at the heart of wellness, Through focused Yoga Capsules and Diet Capsules, his programs help people restore balance reverse lifestyle distress and pursue disease free living.
A champion of natural farming and sustainable living, Dr. Sinha has mentored hundreds of engineers and professionals and continues to guide dedicated team advancing education and wellbeing. He leads with sincerity, objectivity, and hard work. He firmly believes that ‘integrity turns effort into impact’.

Shri Sarvadaman Singh

Mr Sarvadaman Singh is an entrepreneur, Businessman and an agriculturist with a deep passion for social work and community upliftment, He brings with him a wealth of practical experience and implementable solutions. With his multifarious experience, He bring with him 360o view of any situation which helps in solving intractable problems.
Rooted in Indian Culture, Mr. Singh has helped Communities through sustainable farming Environment Protection, Girl Education, Women Empowerment. He firmly believes in promoting skill development.
Mr. Singh is associated with the Trust for a very long time and has contributed immensely toward the growth and achievement of Trust’s Mission and Vision.

Brig Ashis Bhattacharya (Retd.)

Brig Ashis Bhattacharyya (Retd.) is a second-generation Army Officer who joined the Indian Army in Mar 1985 after completing B.Sc. in Zoology and M.Sc. (Previous) in Anthropology from Hans Raj College, Delhi University. He was commissioned in 15 Armoured Regiment, the same as that of Late Alok Gupta. Later he commanded the regiment in 2005. In a military career spanning 33 years in the army, he was posted in all types of terrain from the deserts of Rajasthan to J&K where he was involved in Counter Insurgency operations when militancy was at its peak. He also had a tenure with the UN Peace Keeping force in Lebanon. On the academic front, while in the Army, he completed Tank Technology, MSc (Defence Studies), Master of Management Studies (Osmania University), Level D Certification in Project Management and Executive Program in Business Management (MDI). Currently he is pursuing MPhil from Osmania University. He also had the privilege to be an instructor in College of Defence Management, Hyderabad, where he taught Decision sciences and was Head of Department of Project Management. He Commanded an Armoured Squadron, an Armoured Regiment and an Armoured Brigade, His last two assignments included Deputy General Officer Commanding of an Armoured Division and a Deputy Director General in Army HQ. Though cleared for promotion to the rank of Major General, he retired due to age restriction. Some of the extra regimental jobs he handled include Steering Developmental Projects with DRDO and Private Industry, overseeing Defence Capital Procurement cases, HR Policy formulation and UN Peacekeeping operations. He is an ardent photographer and a cycling buff. When posted to Hisar on the last leg posting he reported on duty at Hisar from Delhi on a Bicycle riding 170 Km in 6 hours. He joined Confederation of Indian Industries (Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers), after retiring from the Indian Army.

Alok Shiksha Samiti

Shri. Pankaj Bhartiya-President

He is  a Mechanical Engineer from NIT, Kurukshetra and has devoted his career to building the power sector of India with over 42 years of experience in Thermal Power generation and efficiency enhancement.

He has worked across geographies to implement the latest technologies including Japan, USA, Canada and Thailand amongst the most prominent. Over the last 5 years, he has been working with State Electricity Boards and private organizations in India as an independent consultant.

Prof. Dr. Anil Gupta

Padma Shri Professor Anil K Gupta is presently a visiting faculty, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad; after his retirement from there. He is Ph.D. (Management); MSc. Biochemical Genetics; Fellow, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Fellow, The World Academy of Art and Science, California 2001. He is also the Founder of 'National Innovation Foundation'.

His Mission is to expand the global as well as local space for innovations from and for grassroots, link ideas in informal and formal sector; to ensure recognition, respect and reward for creative communities, individuals, children and tech students etc., and to augment open innovations by individuals, institutions, corporations, and countries through frugal, flexible and friendly empathetic platforms.

Shri. Arun Gupta- Manager

Mr. Arun Gupta has more than 25 years of experience in Financial Consulting. He operates a Financial Consultancy firm providing total financial solutions to large as well as Small & Medium Enterprises covering wide spectrum of industrial sectors.

He has earlier served Bank of India as Vice-President of the Merchant Banking division.

Shri. Rakesh Gupta

Mr Rakesh is a Commerce Graduate and runs a Printing Firm. Actively involved in art of living activities in Faridabad. Did a lot of work for lepors and their kids at leprosy colony, Faridabad.

Smt. Sandhya Gupta

Dr Sunil Kumar Sinha is a visionary educator, yogic practitioner and wellbeing advocate who has devoted his life to building capable mind and healthy bodies. A graduate technocrat he served NTPC for 32 years in key role trained in the United States through a government of India program and let green efficiency Inititives that lowered emissions and improved Plant performance
For more than 40 years he has taught and mentioned learners in mathematics, He is celebrated for his clarity, patience, and the confidence he inspires. His long service to education and youth empowerment earned him an honorary doctorate from an international organization.
Rooted in Munger’s living yoga tradition, Dr. Sinha has spent 35 years with the Bihar School of Yoga under the guidance of Swami Satyananda Saraswati. For him, yoga is a way of being uniting body, mind and soul through discipline and awareness. He is the founder and Chief advisor of Powering Education and Powering Yoga, twin initiatives that blend intellectual growth with holistic health. His signature Idea, “Yoga with Diet,” put plant-based nutrition and personalized practices at the heart of wellness, Through focused Yoga Capsules and Diet Capsules, his programs help people restore balance reverse lifestyle distress and pursue disease free living.
A champion of natural farming and sustainable living, Dr. Sinha has mentored hundreds of engineers and professionals and continues to guide dedicated team advancing education and wellbeing. He leads with sincerity, objectivity, and hard work. He firmly believes that ‘integrity turns effort into impact’.

Dr. Abhilasha Gupta

Dr Sunil Kumar Sinha is a visionary educator, yogic practitioner and wellbeing advocate who has devoted his life to building capable mind and healthy bodies. A graduate technocrat he served NTPC for 32 years in key role trained in the United States through a government of India program and let green efficiency Inititives that lowered emissions and improved Plant performance
For more than 40 years he has taught and mentioned learners in mathematics, He is celebrated for his clarity, patience, and the confidence he inspires. His long service to education and youth empowerment earned him an honorary doctorate from an international organization.
Rooted in Munger’s living yoga tradition, Dr. Sinha has spent 35 years with the Bihar School of Yoga under the guidance of Swami Satyananda Saraswati. For him, yoga is a way of being uniting body, mind and soul through discipline and awareness. He is the founder and Chief advisor of Powering Education and Powering Yoga, twin initiatives that blend intellectual growth with holistic health. His signature Idea, “Yoga with Diet,” put plant-based nutrition and personalized practices at the heart of wellness, Through focused Yoga Capsules and Diet Capsules, his programs help people restore balance reverse lifestyle distress and pursue disease free living.
A champion of natural farming and sustainable living, Dr. Sinha has mentored hundreds of engineers and professionals and continues to guide dedicated team advancing education and wellbeing. He leads with sincerity, objectivity, and hard work. He firmly believes that ‘integrity turns effort into impact’.

Mr Manish Bhartiya

Dr Sunil Kumar Sinha is a visionary educator, yogic practitioner and wellbeing advocate who has devoted his life to building capable mind and healthy bodies. A graduate technocrat he served NTPC for 32 years in key role trained in the United States through a government of India program and let green efficiency Inititives that lowered emissions and improved Plant performance
For more than 40 years he has taught and mentioned learners in mathematics, He is celebrated for his clarity, patience, and the confidence he inspires. His long service to education and youth empowerment earned him an honorary doctorate from an international organization.
Rooted in Munger’s living yoga tradition, Dr. Sinha has spent 35 years with the Bihar School of Yoga under the guidance of Swami Satyananda Saraswati. For him, yoga is a way of being uniting body, mind and soul through discipline and awareness. He is the founder and Chief advisor of Powering Education and Powering Yoga, twin initiatives that blend intellectual growth with holistic health. His signature Idea, “Yoga with Diet,” put plant-based nutrition and personalized practices at the heart of wellness, Through focused Yoga Capsules and Diet Capsules, his programs help people restore balance reverse lifestyle distress and pursue disease free living.
A champion of natural farming and sustainable living, Dr. Sinha has mentored hundreds of engineers and professionals and continues to guide dedicated team advancing education and wellbeing. He leads with sincerity, objectivity, and hard work. He firmly believes that ‘integrity turns effort into impact’.

Mr Piyush Bhartiya

Dr Sunil Kumar Sinha is a visionary educator, yogic practitioner and wellbeing advocate who has devoted his life to building capable mind and healthy bodies. A graduate technocrat he served NTPC for 32 years in key role trained in the United States through a government of India program and let green efficiency Inititives that lowered emissions and improved Plant performance
For more than 40 years he has taught and mentioned learners in mathematics, He is celebrated for his clarity, patience, and the confidence he inspires. His long service to education and youth empowerment earned him an honorary doctorate from an international organization.
Rooted in Munger’s living yoga tradition, Dr. Sinha has spent 35 years with the Bihar School of Yoga under the guidance of Swami Satyananda Saraswati. For him, yoga is a way of being uniting body, mind and soul through discipline and awareness. He is the founder and Chief advisor of Powering Education and Powering Yoga, twin initiatives that blend intellectual growth with holistic health. His signature Idea, “Yoga with Diet,” put plant-based nutrition and personalized practices at the heart of wellness, Through focused Yoga Capsules and Diet Capsules, his programs help people restore balance reverse lifestyle distress and pursue disease free living.
A champion of natural farming and sustainable living, Dr. Sinha has mentored hundreds of engineers and professionals and continues to guide dedicated team advancing education and wellbeing. He leads with sincerity, objectivity, and hard work. He firmly believes that ‘integrity turns effort into impact’.

Brig Ashis Bhattacharya (Retd.)

Brig Ashis Bhattacharyya (Retd.) is a second-generation Army Officer who joined the Indian Army in Mar 1985 after completing B.Sc. in Zoology and M.Sc. (Previous) in Anthropology from Hans Raj College, Delhi University. He was commissioned in 15 Armoured Regiment, the same as that of Late Alok Gupta. Later he commanded the regiment in 2005. In a military career spanning 33 years in the army, he was posted in all types of terrain from the deserts of Rajasthan to J&K where he was involved in Counter Insurgency operations when militancy was at its peak. He also had a tenure with the UN Peace Keeping force in Lebanon. On the academic front, while in the Army, he completed Tank Technology, MSc (Defence Studies), Master of Management Studies (Osmania University), Level D Certification in Project Management and Executive Program in Business Management (MDI). Currently he is pursuing MPhil from Osmania University. He also had the privilege to be an instructor in College of Defence Management, Hyderabad, where he taught Decision sciences and was Head of Department of Project Management. He Commanded an Armoured Squadron, an Armoured Regiment and an Armoured Brigade, His last two assignments included Deputy General Officer Commanding of an Armoured Division and a Deputy Director General in Army HQ. Though cleared for promotion to the rank of Major General, he retired due to age restriction. Some of the extra regimental jobs he handled include Steering Developmental Projects with DRDO and Private Industry, overseeing Defence Capital Procurement cases, HR Policy formulation and UN Peacekeeping operations. He is an ardent photographer and a cycling buff. When posted to Hisar on the last leg posting he reported on duty at Hisar from Delhi on a Bicycle riding 170 Km in 6 hours. He joined Confederation of Indian Industries (Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers), after retiring from the Indian Army.

Mr Prashant Gupta

Mr Sarvadaman Singh is an entrepreneur, Businessman and an agriculturist with a deep passion for social work and community upliftment, He brings with him a wealth of practical experience and implementable solutions. With his multifarious experience, He bring with him 360o view of any situation which helps in solving intractable problems.
Rooted in Indian Culture, Mr. Singh has helped Communities through sustainable farming Environment Protection, Girl Education, Women Empowerment. He firmly believes in promoting skill development.
Mr. Singh is associated with the Trust for a very long time and has contributed immensely toward the growth and achievement of Trust’s Mission and Vision.

Mr. Sarvadaman Singh

Mr Sarvadaman Singh is an entrepreneur, Businessman and an agriculturist with a deep passion for social work and community upliftment, He brings with him a wealth of practical experience and implementable solutions. With his multifarious experience, He bring with him 360o view of any situation which helps in solving intractable problems.
Rooted in Indian Culture, Mr. Singh has helped Communities through sustainable farming Environment Protection, Girl Education, Women Empowerment. He firmly believes in promoting skill development.
Mr. Singh is associated with the Trust for a very long time and has contributed immensely toward the growth and achievement of Trust’s Mission and Vision.

Ms. Suman Singh

Mr Sarvadaman Singh is an entrepreneur, Businessman and an agriculturist with a deep passion for social work and community upliftment, He brings with him a wealth of practical experience and implementable solutions. With his multifarious experience, He bring with him 360o view of any situation which helps in solving intractable problems.
Rooted in Indian Culture, Mr. Singh has helped Communities through sustainable farming Environment Protection, Girl Education, Women Empowerment. He firmly believes in promoting skill development.
Mr. Singh is associated with the Trust for a very long time and has contributed immensely toward the growth and achievement of Trust’s Mission and Vision.

Mr Dev Dutt Rishi

Mr Sarvadaman Singh is an entrepreneur, Businessman and an agriculturist with a deep passion for social work and community upliftment, He brings with him a wealth of practical experience and implementable solutions. With his multifarious experience, He bring with him 360o view of any situation which helps in solving intractable problems.
Rooted in Indian Culture, Mr. Singh has helped Communities through sustainable farming Environment Protection, Girl Education, Women Empowerment. He firmly believes in promoting skill development.
Mr. Singh is associated with the Trust for a very long time and has contributed immensely toward the growth and achievement of Trust’s Mission and Vision.

Mr Gautam Rishi

Mr Sarvadaman Singh is an entrepreneur, Businessman and an agriculturist with a deep passion for social work and community upliftment, He brings with him a wealth of practical experience and implementable solutions. With his multifarious experience, He bring with him 360o view of any situation which helps in solving intractable problems.
Rooted in Indian Culture, Mr. Singh has helped Communities through sustainable farming Environment Protection, Girl Education, Women Empowerment. He firmly believes in promoting skill development.
Mr. Singh is associated with the Trust for a very long time and has contributed immensely toward the growth and achievement of Trust’s Mission and Vision.

Mr. Ankit Gupta

Mr Sarvadaman Singh is an entrepreneur, Businessman and an agriculturist with a deep passion for social work and community upliftment, He brings with him a wealth of practical experience and implementable solutions. With his multifarious experience, He bring with him 360o view of any situation which helps in solving intractable problems.
Rooted in Indian Culture, Mr. Singh has helped Communities through sustainable farming Environment Protection, Girl Education, Women Empowerment. He firmly believes in promoting skill development.
Mr. Singh is associated with the Trust for a very long time and has contributed immensely toward the growth and achievement of Trust’s Mission and Vision.

Mr Yogesh Singhal

Mr Sarvadaman Singh is an entrepreneur, Businessman and an agriculturist with a deep passion for social work and community upliftment, He brings with him a wealth of practical experience and implementable solutions. With his multifarious experience, He bring with him 360o view of any situation which helps in solving intractable problems.
Rooted in Indian Culture, Mr. Singh has helped Communities through sustainable farming Environment Protection, Girl Education, Women Empowerment. He firmly believes in promoting skill development.
Mr. Singh is associated with the Trust for a very long time and has contributed immensely toward the growth and achievement of Trust’s Mission and Vision.

Sandeep Gupta

Mr Sarvadaman Singh is an entrepreneur, Businessman and an agriculturist with a deep passion for social work and community upliftment, He brings with him a wealth of practical experience and implementable solutions. With his multifarious experience, He bring with him 360o view of any situation which helps in solving intractable problems.
Rooted in Indian Culture, Mr. Singh has helped Communities through sustainable farming Environment Protection, Girl Education, Women Empowerment. He firmly believes in promoting skill development.
Mr. Singh is associated with the Trust for a very long time and has contributed immensely toward the growth and achievement of Trust’s Mission and Vision.

Governance and Transparency

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We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, accountability and responsible use of funds.

All contributions are directed towards initiatives that create meaningful and measurable impact in the communities we serve.

We believe that transparency, ethical practices and responsible governance are the essential ingredients for building Trust.