About the Foundation

Compassion, discipline, and social responsibility — since 2002.

Founded by Ramakant Manmohan Pawaskar in memory of his father, the Foundation has grown from a Parel-based community initiative into a trusted name in inclusive sports and grassroots service.

The Manmohan Pawaskar Foundation was established in 2002 with a sincere commitment to serve the poor and needy and to promote and develop Indian sports — especially among children and youth. The Foundation is named in memory of Shri Manmohan Pawaskar, whose values of compassion, discipline, and social responsibility continue to inspire our work.

Founded by Ramakant Manmohan Pawaskar, a lifelong sportsman and resident of Parel, Mumbai, the Foundation emerged from his lived experiences of witnessing the struggles of underprivileged patients and his deep-rooted passion for sports. The Foundation was strongly supported by like-minded friends from the locality, who came together as trustees with a shared vision of service through sports and social welfare.

Our Vision

To create an inclusive and active society where sports become a way of life for every child, irrespective of physical ability or background. While continuing our commitment to differently abled children, we also recognise a growing concern: mainstream children and youth are increasingly confined to mobile phones and digital screens.

Through structured tournaments and competitions, the Foundation seeks to bring children back onto playgrounds — inspiring active participation, building fitness, discipline and confidence, and ensuring equal opportunity for differently abled and mainstream children alike.

Pillars of Support

Shri Datta Shinde

Special Educator

A qualified teacher for differently abled children, deeply involved in our inclusive sports initiatives. His professional expertise and family's voluntary care during tournaments have been invaluable.

Shri Satyavan Jadhav

Ground Support & Event Coordination

Manages essential on-ground arrangements — ground preparation, watering, track marking, and play-ready conditions. His hands-on dedication is foundational to every event we run.

In Fond Memory

Shri Mathew Dias

Photographer & Sportsman

A passionate footballer who played competitively till the age of 60 and a professional photographer who voluntarily captured Foundation events. Honoured by us in 2020. His untimely demise in October 2021 is a great loss; his legacy continues to inspire.