Rahul was a simple and unassuming boy. He strived for good social contacts and for nice group of friends. He was studying in second year of Mechanical Engineering course at the Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology at Dharwad in Karnataka Province of India, when ill fate struck him. He passed away in a tragic rail accident in a flash of a second in March 2003. Benevolent was he. He always thought of helping others sacrificing his own commitments at times. The present members of the Trust had a get together in September 2002, prior to Rahul’s death to discuss about formation of a family trust to do developmental works for needy in society. The initial draft of the trust’s objects was approved by all. Rahul made a valuable suggestion to include helping animals in distress. This was promptly accepted by other members of the family. Barely six months from then, Rahul was no more.
In tribute to him and to continue his philosophy toward life, a trust titled Rahul’s Response, appropriately describing his nature was formed in December 2003. The Trust is charitable in nature and strives to help those who really need support.
Mission
Rahul’s Response is committed to cater to the advancement of economic, educational and health conditions of the poor and needy.
Trustees
Mrs. Jyoti Deshmukh
Dr. Ravindra Deshmukh
Mr. Amol Deshmukh
Special Invitees at different Trust meetings
Ms Sarita Vaishampayan
New Jersey NJ 07024, USA
Mr Sudhir Prabhu
Structural Engineer, Singapore
Ms. Swati Jauhari
New Jersey, NJ 07081, USA
Mr. Ashish Singh Rawat
Reading, Berrshire, RG4 5BH, UK
Ms Veena Bakshee
Nagpur 440022, India
Mr VR Bakshee
Nagpur 440022, India
Dr. Anjali Ansingkar
Nagpur 440022, India
Mr Yogish Chandradhara
Architect, Udupi 576101, India
Affiliations
It is nice to have collaborations with other organizations. We believe in being on our own with strong roots. So, the Trust is an independent organization. It has no affiliations at present. However, it seeks joining hands with others in its effort to reach out poor and needy for help.
The Objectives of the Trust
To provide medical aid and relief to poor people and disaster victims.
To promote dignity of labor
To establish healthcare, educational, and welfare organizations irrespective of caste, creed, race or religion
To give scholarships and education to poor and needy students
To manage schools and colleges for the benefit of people.
To help poor widows and orphans in distress.
To promote cultural activities, art and architecture by supporting public lectures of eminent persons
To help agencies involved in campaigning against cruelty on animals