Managing Trustee
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
An alumnus of the prestigious Seth CN Vidyalaya, Ahmedabad, a young and dynamic Civil Engineer from LD College of Engineering, Shri Vivekbhai Patel is a philanthropist with a vision encompassing a deep commitment to fostering the growth, development and success of every student.
Apart from being a Trustee of the Advisory committees of various charitable trusts, he also holds a significant position in the Trusts of various schools and colleges. Mr. Vivek Patel is the managing trustee of Anand Niketan Sughad, Anand Niketan Satellite and Sarkhej. He is also the Trustee of Laxman Gyanpith Foundation (Sanskar Dham) and Sadhana Sahitya. He has been nominated as a member of the University Planning and Development Committee of Indian Institute of Teacher Education, Gandhinagar. He is a member of the governing body of Gujarat Technological University (GTU) and also a member of the Executive Council of Children's Research University. He also serves as the President of Gujarat State Athletic Association, Vice President of Gujarat State Olympic Association and the President of Kreeda Bharti - Gujarat State, a sports organization formed by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
He is a visionary who constantly endeavours to fulfill his father Late Shri Prahladbhai Patel's dream to make education easy, natural and accessible for all by establishing schools that nurture children and their childhood. He believes that education can never be possible simply within four walls. The learning ability of children develops only when they are taught amidst nature.
He takes special interest in ensuring that the schools he is associated with, are equipped with the latest infrastructure. An avid sportsman himself, he promotes sports in a big way in the school. His passion for drama and theatre encourages an environment that discovers and develops the hidden talents lying dormant in all children.
The magnificent & imposing buildings of Anand Niketan Satellite, Sughad and Sarkhej campuses are a product of his innovative & contemporary approach towards education.
He participates actively & enthusiastically in all school decisions & events.
Vivek P. Patel
Managing Trustee
Anand Niketan Sughad



