Wakankar Bharati Sanskruti Anveshan Nyas
Ujjain
मूल न्यास पत्र पंजीयन दस्तावेज क्र ११६ दिनांक ८ अगस्त १९८६
Original Trust Deed Registration Document No. 116 dated 8 August 1986
Wakankar Bharati Sanskruti Anveshan Nyas – Ujjain is a private trust established by eminent archaeologist and rock art expert Padma Shri Dr. Vishnu Shridhar (Haribhau) Wakankar on 5 July 1986.
The registered office of the trust is located at Wakankar Shodh Sansthan, 21 Varah Mihir Marg, Madhav Nagar, Ujjain – 456010, Madhya Pradesh, India.
The trust was established with the aim of promoting research, preservation and dissemination of knowledge related to Indian history, archaeology, culture, art and heritage.
Objectives of the Trust
- Establishment of Cultural Art Centres and Research Centres.
- Establishment of Museums, Libraries and Rock Art Exhibition Centres.
- Establishment of research laboratories and historical research centres.
- Organization of conferences, seminars, lectures and workshops.
- Publication of research papers, theses and academic periodicals.
- Promotion of fine arts such as drawing, painting, sculpture, music and dance.
- Undertaking cultural and research activities as recommended by experts and scholars.
Units of the Trust
Wakankar Bharati Sanskruti Anveshan Nyas operates through two major units:
Wakankar Shodh Sansthan
This unit focuses on research and educational activities related to Ancient Indian History, Archaeology, Numismatics, Epigraphy, Culture and Rock Art studies.
Bharati Kala Bhavan
This unit promotes activities related to fine arts and cultural traditions such as drawing, painting, sculpture, music and dance.
Financial activities of the trust are audited on a regular basis.
Current Trustees – 2026
Honorary Treasurer
Dr. Prof. Nalini Rewadikar
Ph.D. in International Politics (JNU), former Principal of Government Girls College, Ujjain, and President of MPISSR. She has actively contributed to academic research and represented India in international seminars across Austria, USA, and New Zealand.
Secretary
Dr. Dileep Madhusudan Wakankar
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry with 34+ years of leadership experience in global chemical industries including BASF and Archroma. Former Vice President at Archroma and an expert in regulatory compliance with multiple international publications.
Joint Secretary
Shri Dilip Haribhau Joshi
M.Com Gold Medallist and national-level swimmer who represented India internationally. Actively contributes to cultural initiatives and serves as Joint Secretary of Wakankar Nyas.
Vice President
Shri Yashowardhan R. Sowale
Technology leader with 32+ years of experience, currently CTO at Capgemini. Expert in AI and emerging technologies, published author on NLP, and a frequent international speaker.
Treasurer
Shri Ashish A. Wakankar
Finance professional with 30+ years of experience in global asset management. Held leadership roles at Deutsche, Kotak, and SBI Funds, managing international portfolios across major markets.
Member
Dr. Siddharth Y. Wakankar
Renowned Sanskrit scholar and professor with expertise in manuscriptology and ancient texts. Award-winning academic contributing significantly to Indian cultural and literary research.
Member
Vinita Shrikant Deshpande
Scholar in Indology and multilingual translator with extensive contributions to Indian art, culture, and heritage research. Actively involved with Sanskar Bharati and cultural initiatives.
Member
Ms. Shalaka Wakankar
HR and administration leader at CHEMEXCIL with expertise in international trade and management. Represents India globally and leads organizational development initiatives.
Member
Shri Yogeendra M. Dawalkar
General Manager at Premas Life Sciences with 20+ years of experience in analytical chemistry and business leadership across pharma, food, and industrial sectors.
Member
Dr. Ashvin K. Bhagwat
Engineer with 30+ years of experience in industrial project execution and management. Also a Ph.D. in Indian Music, combining technical expertise with cultural scholarship.
Member
Someshwar Kher
A visionary leader with over three decades of experience, he has driven rural transformation and community-led development, transitioning from grassroots youth leadership to social entrepreneurship.