ABOUT US 

Dr Ashok Kundapur, Founder President, worked as Professor of Zoology at MGM College, Udupi for about 30 years. During this period, he was very concerned about ever deteriorating Environment and joined hands with other like minded people of erstwhile Dakshina Kannada. His concern to the environment also enthused him into use of Alternate sources of Energy. He is now an International Authority on Solar Cookers. Dr. Kundapur has retired from active service on superannuation, and now wishes to devote rest of his life in popularising the use of Solar Energy which would lead to sustainable future.   

Sri Seetharam Hegde, Trustee, is a Science Teacher at Manipal Junior College, Manipal. He specializes in Wood Stoves and also Solar devices, such as Photovoltaic Lighting systems, Water Heaters and the like. He has helped many to fabricate these devices. He is also an active campaigner and a philanthropist in that he has established a 'Gurukula' wherein he allows boys from low income group to reside and study. He strives to make the  Gurukula self sustaining as the residents grow their own food.   

Prof. Major Radhakrishna, Trustee, working as Professor of Commerce, at MGM College, Udupi. He is holding a rank of  Major in NCC activities, and has rendered excellent service for over a decade in NCC. He is a person of high caliber. Master Facilitator in Human Resources Development, he is a wonderful Motivator.   A Black Belt Holder in Karate, but having exceptional patience in dealing with earring students and NCC cadets. He strongly believes in conservation of Energy, and would keep his vehicles in excellent condition. He has a record of riding for 107 kms/lit on his Motor Bike. 

Prof. Lt., Narayana Shetty N P., Trustee, is working as Professor of Hindi at Vijaya College, Mulki. He is a very active, sincere and meticulous  NCC Officer. He is a practical conversationalist, he wouldn't use his car if he can manage with his Bike. He would object to Post a letter if he could hand over the same personally.  Prof Shetty is a Certified  Facilitator in Human Resources Development. He has exceptional organizer, and matching tenacity to work for long hours. Prof Shetty would be in charge of our funds. 
Sri. Raghuram M.,  Trustee, is a Commerce graduate from Bhandarkers College, Kundapura. Now working on a small assignment at Saligrama. His prowess in invention is rather amazing. Though coming from a rural background, he has attempted altering efficiency of Petrol and other IC engines by injecting steam. He had developed, independently a Hydraulic Ram. He is active in devising a controlling mechanism to regulate proper use of water, rather wasteful use of water,  in Hotels and public places. Sri Raghu is going to be an asset to our Foundation.

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