About Us
About
Sumitra Mahadevappa Shivarathre Charitable Trust
The Trust was established in the year 2022 in memory of Mrs. CM Sumitra Mahadevappa, Retired Principal & Head of the Department of Chemistry, KLE Society S. Nijalingappa College, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru.
Vision of SM Shivarathre Charitable Trust
We are committed to empowering children and families through quality healthcare and education, creating opportunities that uplift lives with dignity and hope. Our vision is to nurture healthy, confident, and capable generations.
Trust Credentials
Our Trust operates with the highest standards of governance, ensuring full statutory compliance and transparency. We maintain accountability to donors and partners, and are officially recognized as eligible for CSR contributions under the Companies Act.
Registered Public Charitable Trust
We are a legally registered charitable organization with tax exemption benefits under the Income Tax Act:
12A Registration: ABDTS7349N23BL01
80G Registration: ABDTS7349N23BL02
These certifications enable donors to claim tax benefits on contributions.
NGO Darpan Registration
Listed on NGO Darpan, the official platform by NITI Aayog, affirming our credibility and compliance with national standards.
Darpan ID: KA/2025/0770019
CSR Eligible Organization
Recognized as a CSR-compliant entity under the Companies Act, empowering corporates to partner with us for impactful social initiatives.
CSR Registration No.: CSR00090448
Board of Trustees
Mr Mahadevappa G Shivaratri
Retired Advocate with over 53 years of distinguished legal experience
Dr Deepak G Shivarathre
Dr. Deepak is the Chief of Orthopaedic Surgery at Spire Clinic Group and Senior Consultant in Orthopaedics and Ortho Oncology at Cytecare Hospital, Bengaluru. With 22+ years of experience, he specializes in joint replacements, musculoskeletal tumors, and sports injuries. A Former Consultant at the Royal Liverpool University Hospitals, UK, he has received multiple International Awards.
Dr Sowmya Krishna
Dr. Sowmya is a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and Founder of The Green Oak Initiative. She previously served as Consultant Psychiatrist and continues as an Honorary Consultant with the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, UK. As Chief GMHAT Trainer for Asia, she actively promotes accessible mental health care across underserved regions.
Mr Madhok G Shivaratre
Mr. Madhok is a Senior Software Engineer at Roblox Corporation, California, USA, with an MS in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University. A Co-Inventor on multiple USPTO-Granted Patents, he specializes in language detection for online gaming, leveraging machine learning to enhance player experience and communication in global gaming environments.
Mr. Chetan Yallapurkar
CEO
Chetan Yallapurkar is the Founder of BirdiesforGood.com, a platform that blends golf, community, and social impact. An B.E Mechanical engineer from M.S Ramaiah Institute of Technology and an alumni of IIM Lucknow comes with over 15 years of expertise in building purposeful businesses and impactful partnerships. His passion to tell story inspired to make a difference in the lives of people, making him start a social impact startup.
