Building a foundation for the future of the region
In rural India, we believe development thrives when it is led by the community. At the Kathiwada Foundation, we listen deeply and work hand-in-hand with rural communities to spark meaningful, sustainable change.Guided by the Royal House of Kathiwada, our efforts focus on empowering people to unlock their potential and build a future full of possibility.
We design and implement programs to address key challenges from a rural planning paradigm. Amid the ecological and economic uncertainties of today, we are committed to nurturing a thriving community—one where present and future generations can flourish together.
Honouring cultural heritage
Preserving tangible and intangible cultural heritage connects communities to their roots, enriching lives and creating opportunities in education, tourism, and cultural industries.
Conserving the environment
By promoting sustainable farming, efficient water use and regenerative agriculture, we help to restore ecosystems and improve livelihoods for a self-sufficient future.
Project Spotlight

Creating the finest rural campus in Madhya Pradesh
As part of the visionary Kathiwada 2034 plan, the Kathiwada Foundation is creating Kamal Vidya Niketan (KVN) – a groundbreaking rural campus blending art, nature, and sport with region-specific pedagogy. Designed to empower over 400 students and the wider community, KVN will also serve as a hub for nutrition, healthcare, and dynamic after-school programs for children and adults alike.

“Kamal Vidya Niketan has the potential to be a proof point of what a reinvented, transformational school can embody for rural India. It has the potential to be transformative for kids across the region. It holds a promise to deliver on a level of quality that is unparalleled – one that is what kids from underserved communities need and deserve.
Weʼre excited to be partnering with them to make the potential a lived, long-lasting reality.”

“The desire to win can, for a while, melt all walls between people. The trick is to magnify that feeling to permeate every walk of life. There are two facets of sport bringing people together: one, is on the inside -what transpires between teammates and opponents. The other is on the outside – what develops amongst fans and followers. In the former, itʼs the heat of competition that bonds sportspersons. Even opponents become comrades after the battle has been fought. In the latter, the ebb and flow of a teamʼs fortunes builds a bond through thick and thin, between it and its fans.”

A cricket ground that united people and sparked a wave of change.
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Real, lasting change takes collaboration, commitment, and a shared vision. At Kathiwada Foundation, we are dedicated to long-term initiatives that uplift communities and reshape futures. But we can’t do it alone.
Whether you’re passionate about volunteering, eager to collaborate, or ready to contribute, there’s a place for you in our mission. We work side by side with individuals and experts, engaging with communities and stakeholders to drive meaningful change from the ground up.
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Kathiwada Foundation
The foundation is a response to the call of the land, working to serve the region and championing change for those often overlooked. With a singular focus on transforming Kathiwada, we pioneer innovative, community-led solutions to inspire and extend beyond our borders. Discover the vision, the people, and the stories driving this mission.