Our Team & Pillars
The dedicated educators, social activists, doctors, and professionals driving the IGC mission.
Founder
Prof. Dr. K.G. Pathan
Founder / Director
M.A., Ph.D. and a veteran academician with over three decades of educational and social-development service. Ex-Director, Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development (IMED), Pune; Ex-Director, Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Social Sciences & Research, Pune; Founder-Director, Institute of Management & Social Work (IMS), Solapur; and Ex-Dean, Faculty of Commerce, Management & Social Studies, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune. He received a UGC Fellowship for Ph.D. (Economics) at Gokhale Institute of Politics & Economics (GIPE), Pune, served as Past Secretary of Rotary Club of Solapur Mid Town, and founded IGC Forum (Pune).
“True empowerment is preparing the youth with skills and character so they can support themselves and society.”
Mrs. Ayesha Shaikh-Mujawar
Director
MA, B.Ed. Student guidance and youth mentorship coordinator. Administrative leadership.
Mr. Sachin N. Koli
Secretary
Operations, administration, and program logistics.
Our Mentors
Guiding visionaries and experts leading with wisdom, experience, and philanthropy.
Dr. Salim K. Pathan
Mentor
Consulting eye surgeon and gold medalist specializing in Phaco and LASIK. Qualifications: MBBS, DNB (Ophthalmology), FCPS (Mumbai), DO, DOMS, FICO, and ICO (London).
Dr. Yasmeen S. Pathan
Mentor
Ophthalmology and eye surgery specialist. Qualifications: MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) and DOMS (Diploma in Ophthalmic Medicine and Surgery).
AVSM Vice Admiral N.M. Nadaph
Mentor
Retired senior flag officer of the Indian Navy. Distinguished leadership and administrative capacities, contributing to educational initiatives and national maritime safety.
Pillars of IGC Forum
Our core committee — experts in education, medicine, psychology, and strategic community development.
Dr. Ejaz Chiniwar
Core Member
MBA, PhD. Educational strategist and institutional development specialist.
Adv. Riyaz Jamadar
Core Member
Holds a M.LLB. Spl. from Shivaji University, Kolhapur,
Mr. Ajay Darekar
Core Member
Counseling specialist and psychological support coordinator.
Dr. Tayyab S. Shaikh
Core Member
Expert in educational planning and institutional development.
Mr. Ranjan Verma
Core Member
Community development and strategic partnerships.
Dr. B. T. Lawani
Core Member
Specialist in social impact assessment and community outreach.
Dr. Malika Mistry
Core Member
Women empowerment advocate and vocational training coordinator.
Mr. Mohammad Shetranjiwala
Core Member
Advising on institutional logistics and planning.
Faiz Inamdar
Core Member
B.Sc., M.B.A. Strategy, management, and institutional planning.
Prof. Akhalaq Tade
M.A., B.Ed., SET (English)
Educator and core committee member.
Professionals Who are driving the IGC mission.