Partners lead
Partner organisations and project leaders retain responsibility for the work they lead. SHAPE contributes support according to the initiative's needs.
Our Team
People Behind the Work
SHAPE Foundation brings together people with experience in education, enterprise, healthcare, research, institutional development and community work.
Study, family life, enterprise and social work inform the team's approach.
Our Model
How the collective works
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Leadership
Holding the vision and direction of SHAPE
Ummed Nahata carries a deep hope of helping shape an earth guided by Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the idea of the world as one family.
Ummed Nahata is the Founder of SHAPE Foundation, guided by a belief that existential harmony and a happy, prosperous life for all is built into the design of existence, with value education as the key.
Involved in family business since 1980, he went on to build Evosys, an IT company he grew globally before its merger with Mastek in 2020.
He encountered Coexistentialism, Madhyasth Darshan, in 2013.
At SHAPE he sets the foundation's vision and direction, and the enterprise-building capacity behind his career anchors the resources for its work.
Founder of SHAPE Foundation and guide for its long-term direction
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SHAPE Foundation direction and vision
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Leadership Collective
Directors and research members guiding the work
The team brings together business experience, education, research, family practice, sustainable production, technology and long-term study of Madhyasth Darshan.
Naresh Baluni
Director - SHAPE Foundation
Builds programmes in human psychology and value-based education, with a close study of Madhyasth Darshan.
Himanshu Pastagiya
Director - SHAPE Foundation
Turns SHAPE's vision into well-run initiatives through project leadership and a long inquiry into human relations.
Sri Ram Narsimhan
Director - SHAPE Foundation
Has studied and practised Madhyasth Darshan full time since 2010, and works on the humanization of education.
Madhusudan Mishra
Director - SHAPE Foundation
Anchors legal and compliance at SHAPE, with a long career in finance, governance and youth coaching.
Yogesh Shastri
Director - SHAPE Foundation
Facilitates Jeevan Vidya study and village development through value education.
Sanket Thakur
Director - SHAPE Foundation
Guides sustainable production, drawing on biotechnology and long work with farmers.
Arvind Nahata
Director - SHAPE Foundation
Brings business and technology experience, and has studied Jeevan Vidya since 2022.
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Our Network
Partner Organisations
Five domains. One network. Choose a domain to see the organisations SHAPE supports in that field.
Education & Sanskar
10 organisations
Abhyuday Sansthan
Hapur, Uttar Pradesh
A residential learning centre conducting study programmes in Jeevan Vidya–Sah-Astitva.
Jeevan Vidya Study Programmes
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Manav Teerth
Bemetara, Chhattisgarh
A residential campus combining school education, youth development, and natural farming.
Integrated Learning Environment
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Abhibhavak Vidyalay
Achhoti, Chhattisgarh
A community-based initiative connecting family participation and learning.
Family-Connected Schooling
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Vallukad School
Palitana Vallukad, Gujarat
Providing schooling, residential support, and higher education for rural girls.
Rural Girls' Education
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Sanchetana Psychology
Buldhana, Maharashtra
Helping young adults study psychology, health, and relationships through workshops.
Psychology Education & Research
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Manviya Shiksha Shodh Sansthan
Buldhana, Maharashtra
Integrating conventional learning with human values and life skills.
Value-Based Teacher Training
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Sarthak Media
Kheda, Gujarat
Producing animated and educational content on Jeevan Vidya–Sah-Astitva.
Educational Media & Animation
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Khushiyon Ke Ambassador
Achhoti, Chhattisgarh
Documenting how individuals apply Madhyasth Darshan in daily life.
Digital Storytelling & Interviews
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Unified Theory Research
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Exploring connections between Madhyasth Darshan and modern science.
Interdisciplinary Research
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Lakshy Fellowship Programme
Buldhana, Maharashtra
A fellowship supporting young scholars in the study of human consciousness.
Consciousness Research Fellowship
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