Vallabhbhai Patel (hereafter referred to as Vallabh Bhai. as he was affectionately called) was born on 27th June, 1935 to Somabhai and Sonaben. His place of birth was Veraval a small village on the outskirts of Navsari (Surat, India). At a very early age, Vallabh Bhai was left in the care of his grandmother, who played a significant role in his development. His parents came over to settle in Kenya while Vallabh Bhai spent his childhood days in Veraval. Valiben, his peternal grandmother, was a unique woman for her time and age. Her character and personality had a tremendous impact on Vallabh Bhai. Uptil his last day, Vallabh Bhai always carried a photograph of her wherever he went. He dedicated his one publication, “Bhajan – Bal Manjri” (jointly with Devchandbhai) to his grandmother and in it he mentions that she had taught him the virtues of labour, honestly, love, empathy and fearlessness amongst others. His deep love and respect for her were such that his last words in the dedication were, “I sincerely wish that in my next life, I’ll be born of her”.

Vallabh Bhai received most of his primary education in this village of beautiful greenery. As a child, he was given many opportunities to unfold his potential. Valiben made sure of this. Vallabh Bhai grew up to be a great sportsman in every respect. In the meantime, his parents had settled down in Nairobi. Vallabh Bhai was called over at the age of 13. Nairobi was quite a big change for him but Vallabh Bhai was quick and eager to learn. He made Nairobi his “home” within a short time. Primary education was completed in what was then known as Government Road Primary School. For his secondary education, Vallabh Bhai joined Technical High School, where he completed his Senior Cambridge in 1956. Vallabh Bhai was quite bright at academic studies as well. He cherished the desired to become a lawyer, but due to circumstances it never materialised. During his years at Technical High School, he came to know about Nairobi Sevadal, a very well-known society at that time.

Since Vallabh Bhai had loved social activities from childhood, he became an active member of Sevadal. Here he came into contact with Shantibhai Raithatha and Vinodbhai Patel, who became close friends within a short time. A distinct quality of Vallabh Bhai was his revolutionary – mindedness. He always seemed to question rigidity, traditions and systems. He was more interested in the practicality of any idea or principle. He stood as a man of principles. Mahatma Gandhi had a marked impact in his early life. To Vallabh Bhai, Gandhiji stood as the greatest symbol of “Experiments with Truth.” His revolutionary attitude came to the surface in early 1955 when together with Shantoobhai and Vinodbhai, Vallabh Bhai strongly felt that Nairobi Sevedal was not keeping up to its principles and its aims and objects. The three of them left the Society as a result, and went on to establish Kalaniketan on 12th February 1955. People like Kanubhai Mehta and Ratibhai Patel soon joined hands.

In the meantime, the pioneer of Shishukunj (children’s activities) to East Africa, Shri Indubhai Dave had come to Dar-es-salaam in early 1955. Within a short time, Shishukunj activities started over there. Later that year, Karyakars of Kalaniketan made a trip to Dar-es-salaam and got an opportunity to observe Shishukunj activities. Vallabh Bhai was truly impressed. A new dimension developed in his ideas of social services. After a long thought he decided there could not be any nobler cause than children’s welfare. They are the citizens of tomorrow and our entire future. After a few months, children’s activities, under the name of “Phoolwadi” were introduced in Kalaniketan as a sub-activity. Kalaniketan was established basically to promote cultural and artistic activities. It was, as its name suggests, “an abode of the arts.” Now children’s activities were assimilated. This was done beautifully by Vallabh Bhai and other dedicated members. Navsari, his birthplace, seemed to be calling back Vallabh Bhai. Therefore in 1956 he took a holiday. He stayed there for nearly one year. During this time, besides enjoying the companionship of grandparents, Vallabh Bhai was involved in various projects. He seemed to be a born leader. Gathering some of his childhood friends and other youngsters of the town, he formed “Yuvak Mandal.” The purpose was to promote cultural and sporting activities for the youngsters of the village. While Vallabh Bhai was there, the “Yuvak Mandal” performed a variety cultural stage program. The guest at this function was Shri Morarji Desai, former Prime Minister of India, who gave a special medal for his outstanding work. With Vallabh Bhai’s inspiration “Yuvak Mandal” also started fighting for removal of class and caste differences.

After coming back to Nairobi, Vallabh Bhai started work with the Kenya Police. He continued here till 1959 when he was offered employment with East African Airways. Vallabh Bhai remained with E.A.A. for about 12 years and was promoted upto the position of Chief Revenue Officer.

Kalaniketan Shishukunj experienced various phases initiated by Vallabh Bhai. He made Shishukunj the principle activity of Kalaniketan. Vallabh Bhai introduced lots of new activities and gradually prepared a very strong team of dedicated Karyakars. He left no efforts to bring Shishukunj centres in other towns and cities closer. He was determined to establish regular gatherings and meetings of Karyakars from all over. At that time, Dar-es-salaam and Tanga had similar activities. Vallabh Bhai maintained close touch with Shri Indubhai Dave and Shri Rameshbhai Parekh. He developed tremendous respect for them. By the late 1950’s Devchandbhai had joined the Institution. He became a valuable asset and a personal co-worker of Vallabh Bhai. The Institution went through a lot of ups and down during the late 50’s and early 60’s. Fortunately, both Vallabh Bhai’s and Devchandbhai’s commitment to the Institution was too great. Gradually, they managed to regain the Institution’s respect it might have otherwise lost.

Vallabh Bhai got married at the age of 26. Till then he used to put off the idea when family members and relatives brought it up. The Institution received his first priority. He went over to India and got married to Pramilaben on 12th May 1962. Vallabh Bhai was personally very satisfied with his marriage. Pramilaben followed him to Nairobi later that same year. After marriage his role and participation in the Institution did not change. On the other hand it became more committed. Pramilaben became a wonderful co-worker and contributed to the Institution in every way possible. Kalaniketan Shishukunj records show that she was also taken in the committee at one time. Vallabh Bhai leaves behind 3 sons – Pankaj, Sharad and Satyen.

It is amazing how much work Vallabh Bhai used to do. He can be regarded as an ideal example of “a Jack of all”. A volume could be written about his abilities and achievements. In a nutshell, he was an intellectual, family man, society man, sportsman, writer, child psychologist, organiser of activities, and leader in every aspect, musician, a life-long “Student” and above all, a very humble and loving human being. The personalities that had a great inpact oh his life-style and thinking are Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, Gijubhai Bhadheka and Dr. Maria Montessori. And he possessed a powerful tool – the Bhagavada Gita. Like Mahatma Gandhi, Vallabh Bhai wanted his life to be an experiment with truth. Secondly he was determined to make his life on open book. Anybody could read it anywhere anyhow and in anyway. Swami Vivekananda was Vallabh Bhai’s idol. Vallabh Bhai was fascinated by this man’s energy and his courage of steel. Since Vallabh Bhai had vowed to dedicate his life for children’s welfare, both Gijubhai Badheka and Dr. Maria Montessori won his heart. Dr. Montessori was an Italian woman who created a revolution in the 19th Century, as regards man’s outlook towards children. Gijubhai is famous for his contribution to children’s welfare in India. Above all, Vallabh Bhai had made Bhagavada Gita his spiritual guide. For years he had taken up reading of the Gita every day. His guide line for living was the second chapter verse: “But thou hast only the right to work, but none to the fruit there of. Let not then the fruit of the action be the motive; nor yet be thou enamoured of inaction. “Here it is interesting to note that Vallabh Bhai did his best to dissolve his ego as much as possible. The last thing he was concerned or wanted was publicity. When writing his name he used to put down “V. Somabhai Patel” He had actually stopped writing his own name lest it would inflate his ego even in the smallest way.

The 1960’s saw Vallabh Bhai working towards establishing an international spirit of Shishukunj. His dream was to see Shishukunj members throughout the world becoming members of a large international family. Today it is a reality to a great extent. Mombasa Shishukunj was established in 1965. On the other side, Kisumu Shishukunj came into existence. This was a wonderful development. Vallabh Bhai maintained regular contact with Karyakars of these Shishukunj. A few camps and seminars were kept with the intention of gathering under one roof members of the various Shishukunj centres. Vallabh Bhai was an effective organiser and in time he became the convener of the East Africa Shishukunj activities. A publication by the name of “Setubandh” was started with Vallabh Bhai as editor-in-chief.

By late 1960 Kalaniketan Shishukunj had 4 centres in Nairobi under Vallabh Bhai.’s guidance; the members participated in various colourful activities. Four-day camps were organized more regularly and members staged variety cultural programmes annually. “Bal Kala Darshan” stage programmes used to be taken to various East African Towns. Vallabh Bhai introduced Wednesday evening meetings for Karyakars and Senior members. His idea was that the Karyakars must be given regular food-for-thought so that they would be better equipped to handle the Children’s activities. He used to bring along various personalities to deliver talks at these meetings. Whenever he felt the necessity Vallabh Bhai organized training sessions for the Karyakars. During his years as organizer of children’s activities he handed over volumes of study material to his fellow workers. He loved writing, and was very good at it. Diary-writing was a regular habit of his. He had numerous files of correspondence as well. He also became an East African correspondent for a well known newspaper of India “Janmabhoomi Pravasi”.

Shishukunj had a noble cause – that of children’s welfare and their character building. Children who became members benefited from the activities. Vallabh Bhai knew this was not enough. There were hundreds of other people in genuine need about whom we might never come to know. Therefore his thought turned into a sub-activity “Sevaniketan”. This looked into matters of domestic nature – ration aid, accommodation/rental for poor families, and school fees for children. In 1968, Vallabh Bhai with Devchandbhai and other Karyakars, took up a fight for injustice against the existing British Governmental System. The British had introduced quota voucher system to restrict the number of “coloured” people (holding British passports) from entering Britain. Since these people were out of jobs for a long time, they were helped by Sevaniketan financially.

Up till 1971, the institution had its registered office and activities centre at Patel Brotherhood premises. This was sold and therefore Shishukunj had to move somewhere else. Vallabh Bhai and other senior Karyakars thought about buying the Institution’s own place. This became possible in early 1972 with efforts of Vallabh Bhai, Devchandbhai and our past Chairman, Keshavlal Sumaria. A small and very old residential house became the Institution’s headquarters. It is the same plot on which our New Building stands today.

On Saturday, 1st February 1975, some Karyakars of Kalaniketan Shishukunj had gathered at Acharya Travel Agencies, Nairobi. They were discussing the final details of the proposed tour of the play “Amar Halaji” which had met with great success in its two presentations in Nairobi. Because of the Nairobi success, plans were at hand to stage the play in Kisumu, Kericho and Nakuru. It was past lunch time & in about 2 hours, Shishukunj’s greatly respected and loved Karyakars, Vallabhbhai and Devchandbhai, as well as the creators of “Amar Halaji” Dushyantbhai Thanki were leaving for these towns to finalise the details. Vallabhbhai was in a jovial mood, and just before dispersing, he remarked to the other Karyakars, “Take care of Shishukunj while we’re gone”. As if he knew what was coming, he even handed over the keys of the office” where he was the manager, to Mr. Acharya. At home, he had also told his wife, Pramilaben that now she had to take up the responsibility of both dad and mum to their third son, 3-month-old Satyen. That was the last day his family, and his “greater family” (Shishukunj) saw of him. The next day, 2nd February, he passed away in a car accident together with Devchandbhai and Dushyantbhai. He didn’t live to see his 40th birthday.

The name of Vallabh Bhai has been carved deep in the hearts of hundreds.

Devchandbhai was a man who was full of life and vigour. He had become the greatest asset to his family circle, and very precious to Kalaniketan Shishukunj This beloved man was born on 6th August, 1942 to Mr. Shamjibhai Virji Shah and Mrs. Paniben Shamji Shah. He was born in Nairobi and his childhood was spent while they were living in a small flat in the city centre. Devchand Bhai was the only son in the family. He had three sisters, Shantaben who was the eldest, and Kanchanben and Shushilaben who were younger to him. Though the family was not really well-to-do at that time, Devchand Bhai recalls that he had a very pleasant childhood. His mother meant a lot to him. Unfortunately she did not live long enough to see Devchand Bhai grow into a fine young man.

His primary education was completed in the famous school then in existence, “Bal Mandir”. He joined Eastleigh Secondary School for his secondary education. Devchand Bhai was born in hardship and this in turn made him appreciate hard work from early childhood. He was determined to make the best use of his formal education. But, as we know, when man proposes, God disposes. Devchand Bhai’s family underwent a grave and tragic incident which left a marked impression on all, especially on him. While he was in Form 2, his mother committed suicide. She had become over-emotional when domestic problems, and mainly financial problems hit the family. She could not take it any longer. This was too much of a psychological shock to his father, Shamjibhai. However, for some time, he took up the role of both the father and mother to the children. The financial state of affairs was not at all good and therefore his father also did the cooking and house work. Devchand Bhai had shown a lot of responsibility since early childhood and, therefore, this family sight, became too much for him to bear.

With a short time, Devchand Bhai left his secondary education half-way, since the family could not meet ends. He started working as a salesman for Kenya Clothing Company. After work, he attended to the family and the housework. He had to take great care of his father who was gradually breaking down, both physically and mentally. The sudden death of his wife had affected him permanently. He started losing his memory and mental balance. During this period, Devchand Bhai’s services to his father became exceptional. He performed an admirable duty of a son for his father. There would not be much exaggeration in calling him the contemporary “Shravan.” In the late 60’s and early 70’s his father had literally become an infant. Devchand Bhai used to bathe cloth and feed him. His father died peacefully much after Devchand Bhai had passed away.

Devchand Bhai was introduced to Kalaniketan Shishukunj in the late 50’s, he became very much attracted to the Institution’s outlook and the various activities. Though he was passing through difficult times at home, he made up his mind to become as much a regular member as possible. Here in the Institution he met Vallabhbhai and Rameshbhai Parekh. Rameshbhai was his ex-classmate. A strong relation developed among the three. In the meantime, Devchand Bhai got engaged to Jayaben. Marriage came along quite early from Devchand Bhai – he was harldly 19 then. Jayaben seemed to have brought along some good fortune for Devchand Bhai and his family. Firstly, he got a better job with the Netherland Bank in Nairobi City. He continued working for the Bank throughout his remaining life. Honesty and hardwork were deep in him and this took him up to the promotion of a broker. He became well respected in the business as well as the social circles. Devchand Bhai regarded his work and the Bank as his personal temple of worship. His work was an opportunity for him to serve the Community.

One the other side, Institution’s Karyakars had seen a lot of potential in Devchand Bhai. Within a short time he became a very popular Karyakar. He loved children greatly and he became their “hero” Devchand Bhai’s oratorical ability was exceptional. He always felt at home in front of large audiences. No other Karyakar could move the children as he did with his stories. Children would clap excitedly and cheer wildly when they would hear that the next item in their “Balsabha” was Devchandbhai’s story. He became the honorary secretary and served the longest number of years. With him around, Shishukunj gathered new heights. Donations, to meet the running expenses of the Institution, became lesser of a problem with Devchand Bhai around.
The bond of friendship between Devchand Bhai and Vallabh Bhai became much stronger. Devchand Bhai was greatly impresses by Vallabh Bhai’s approach towards life and his social commitment. Vallabh Bhai soon became his best friend as well as his “guru” in many respects. Both of them could not do without meeting each other at least once a day. He became the Assistant Organiser of the Children’s activities. He was a strict disciplinarian, and made Karyakars take their duties as well as responsibilities very seriously. Like Vallabh Bhai, Gandhiji had a special place in Devchand Bhai’s life. He constantly read books by and on Gandhiji; the knowledge was then passed on to the other members. In the late 60’s he took up the narration of the famous Epic, “Ramayana”, in his “Baudhik” sessions. The Ramayana was deeply engraved in the minds of the children due to Devchand Bhai’s unique abilities of presenting it. Devchand Bhai was also a fantastic cook, and members were able to taste his cooking during the various camps where he took up the charge of the kitchen. His stage acting abilities were exceptional as well. Some of the Institution’s stage presentations are witness to this. Devchand Bhai’s commitment to the Institution had been helped further by his wife, Jayaben. She had also become his co-worker. They had a very happy marriage. God had blessed them with 3 children: Kiran kumar, Kala, and Pallavi. Today the family is well settled in Britain.

By 1970, lots of the Institution’s Karyakars had gone to settle over in Britain. For the past decade Devchand Bhai had been working hand-in-hand with Vallabh Bhai to turn the dream of “Shishukunj International” into reality. Since a large number of our people had settled in Britain, Vallabh Bhai and Devchand Bhai were looking into possibility of initiating some activities there. In 1973, Devchand Bhai made a trip over there to see exactly how things were and what the possibilities of establishing a Shishukunj were. He spent a lot of his personal money and time to contact various Karyakars who were scattered. With the help of Rameshbhai Acharya and Champakbhai Chapanery, who were in Leicester, he managed to bring over 50 Karyakars under one roof. At that time, Leicester Shishukunj was founded. It was a proud moment for the members of the Institution. After the establishment of Leicester Shishukunj Karyakars living in London started working on establishing centres in their city.

It was Devchand Bhai’s idea to prepare the Institution’s members for a stage play in collaboration with Shri Dushyantbhai Thanki. This play was staged in January, 1975. Devchand Bhai had contributed his share in this last venture. He died while returning from the Institution’s mission. The bond of friendship between him and Vallabh Bhai was so strong that even death could not break it. Both of them and Dushyantbhai Thanki were out to promote “Amar Halaji” but in the process became “Amar Veer”.

Shree Indubhai Jivanlal Dave was born on 9th September, 1922 at Limbdi, Saurastra, India. He was fifth born in the family of five brothers and a sister. He married Shrimati Kumudben and has two sons, Rohit and Vikram. Shrimati Kumudben was the pillar behind Indubhai’s success. She had tolerated his long absences from home whilst he was setting up a Shishukunj centre abroad or helping other centres in preparation of a stage programme(s).

On completion of his primary school at Limbdi, Indubhai moves to Karachi to join the famous Sharda Mandir School found by Mahatma Gandhi. Influenced by the works of Shree Gijubhai Badheka who had introduced and transformed nursery school education in Gujarat, Shree Indubhai pursued and developed deep interest in literature and qualified with M.A. in Sanskrit from Bombay University in 1949.

It was in Karachi that he, by a sheer co-incidence, heard Mr. Harjivan Somaiya, a teacher of Sharda Mandir and a disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, telling a story to a group of young children under a tree on a Sunday morning. He witnessed this group each successive Sunday. This brought a transformation in Indubhai who decided to start Shishukunj in Karachi in 1941. Thus a ‘Shishu Sevak’ was born – ‘BAPU’ with mantra ‘Bal Devo Bhava’. Later on Rasik Khona, Shree Jitubhai Bhatt, Amulakh Dhruv, Tulsidas Patel and Chandubhai Bhatt joined him. In addition to storytelling, games, baal sabha, dramatics, dancing, music were added to the children’s activities.

Indubhai had a varied career as an education officer in Shardagram, Principal of home school for rural tribes in Saurashtra. During the partition of India he came back to Limbdi, his home-town where he started Shishunkunj and then in Joravarnagar as well as in Wadhvan. In 1951 Dhrangandhra Shishukunj was also established. Under his inspiration and able guidance the activities of Gandhian philosophy, congress sevadal, was started in Limbdi, he modernized the “Late Devchandraji Library”. Shree Mansukhrambhai, of Karachi Sharda Mandir, entrusted him with the work of Grammodhar in Mangrol. Meanwhile Shree Rasikbhai Parikh called him to take “Pathshala” in Wadhvan which was founded by Mahatma Gandhi.

In 1955 he suffered ill health due to malaria and for change he decided to go to Dar-es-Salaam in Africa. Indubhai’s father-in-law, Shree Bhanushanker Thaker was running a printing press and his brother-in-law, Shree Randhirbhai initiated him to run a monthly magazine for children. Randhirbhai was a dedicated forefront worker for the Tanzanian independence and also a personal friend to the late Dr. Julius Nyerere. Thus Indubhai started “kaka” children’s monthly magazine in English and Swahili. Meanwhile he decided to settle in Dar-es-Salaam and became a teacher in school. But his devotion was towards “Baal-Devo-Bhava” so on 23rd June 1955 he started first Shishukunj out of India, on the anniversary of Gijubhai Badheka in Tanzania. Thus was Born “Gijubhai of Africa”. He pursued his goals and aims which penetrated in East Africa, America and Australia.

In August 1985 Shree Indubhai came to Nairobi and joined Kalaniketan Shishukunj. With his able guidance and help numerous new improved activities were introduced which gave boost to the children and karyakars. Shree Indubhai was very versatile and unassuming individual. He was a gifted orator, whose talks on philosophy, topical issues and in particular on child psychology are so enchanting that the audience listen to him with rapt attention. He was a poet, stage artist, script writer, producer, director, and a writer but above all a very methodological and a perfectionist individual.

A great painter from his childhood days, when he was only six years in his standard one class he drew a sketch of Bhucha master – his class teacher. The teacher saw the drawing and got angry and took young Indubhai to the Head master for a severe reprimand- Head master saw the sketch, looked at the Bhucha master, then got up and moved near Indubhai – put his arm around Indubhai and burst out laughing and said “what a perfect sketch”, well done my boy-keep it up! And an artist, Indubhai, was born. He has painted many paintings of saints and well known personalities for Shishukunj. He has also presented 100 paintings to Theosophical Society inspired by world famous J. Krishamurti’s book “At the feet of masters”. He also organized a one man painting show and workshop in Dar-es-Salaam. Dialogues, music, compositions, costumes, dance directions in many plays such as Ram na Rakhopa, Amar Halaji, Jai Jalaram, Bahubali, Udan Khatola, Madhav Gheli Meera, and Shabari (also stages in UK) have been acclaimed as masterpieces. Lord Dholakia – a member of Lords in UK made a public statement at Luton theatre in 1997 on the occasion of the pantomime ‘Udan Khatola’ (magic carpet) written and directed by Indhubhai, that in his 40 years in UK ‘Udan Khatola’ was the only one that touched his heart in quality and substance.

His fondness for children knows no boundaries and even at 84 then he was at ease with young and old who fondly called him “Bapu” in the Shishukunj fraternity.
Shree Indubhai’s first play was ‘Chelaiyo’, a dance which was performed by Shishukunj children in Dar-es-Salaam and northern and southern Rhodesia-then. (Now called Zambia and Zimbabwe) Indubhai had acquired his knowledge of stage technique from Shree Yogendra Desai, a well known, dancer and dance director of
Gujarat, when he presented on Dar-es-Salaam Shishukunj stage ‘Chauladevi’. This inspired Indubhai to write Dhartina chhoru, Meera Dasi Janam Janamki, Rang Vadhai and Vasant Rani’ As a writer and poet he had “kaka” in English and Swahili. He also complied book namely “Bharat Darshan” whereby he introduced India to many children who are residing out of India. This book portrays the Indian ideology, heritage and philosophy. His bhajan Manjri is a glowing example of bondage that he wanted to create for the overseas Indians. Some of his children’s plays have been published in a book called BHAGWAN NI BHENS. It has an introduction by Shree Rajnikumar Pandya. Music is in Indubhai’s family and all the members are good singers as well as good at playing musical instruments such as tabla, harmonium, bansri, sitar etc. Indhubhai himself played such instruments and inspired Shishukunj children to learn the same. His interest in sports/mountaineering was well known and he would encourage children towards such activities.

Though today Indubhai is not with us – his mantra “Baal-Devo-Bhava” – will always be followed by Shishukunj all over the world.

Jeetendrabhai Bhatt or Jeetubhai , as he is fondly known, was born on 29th March, 1927 in a village near Limbdi in Surendranagar District of Gujarat. Though he is 89 years old, he is still young at heart. He recalls his days with Shishukunj with such ease as if it all happened just yesterday; and can talk about them for hours at a time.

His association with Shishukunj that started with his childhood days at “Baalkan ji bari”, Karachi, still continues as a trustee of Shishukunj Vidyalaya, Dhrangadhra that was established by him in early 1950s. His early education at Sharda Mandir, Karachi, and the influence of a great teacher and story –teller, Harjivanbhai Somaiya, inspired him and Indubhai to start Shishukunj Sunday activity centre in Karachi.

After his graduation, Jeetubhai worked as Rural Development Officer in the newly independent India. As an officer he worked a lot for development and rights of farmers & infrastructure development in villages. Later he joined politics and remained an active politician for 30 years. He was also a Member of Parliament from Surendranagar. Jeetubhai takes great pride in stating that he has never given or taken any bribe in his political career.

After 19 years of completing his graduation he appeared for the examination of Charted Accountancy and became a certified Charted Accountant in 1972. It is interesting to note that Jeetubhai’s father was also a CA, and his son is also a CA.

Alongside his work as a CA & a politician, he was also actively involved with Shishukunj Vidyalaya. He also established Law College, Art & Commerce College and Home Science College for girls. He has worked a lot for creating awareness about education.

Jeetubhai believes that to today’s children are burdened with the pressures of education and technology. They are unable to enjoy the life freely. According to him, Shishukunj is an organization for overall development of children.

Jeetubhai is a living example of the values that Shishukunj believes in. The ideas of discipline, cleanliness and values that Jeetubhai & Indubhai adopted from Sharda Mandir were not only passed on to Shishukunj but also in their respective families. Shishukunj salutes Jeetubhai for his zeal, energy, spirit, contribution and inspiration to the society.