Who we are?
About Rajiv Gandhi
Shri Rajiv Gandhi was born on August 20, 1944 in Bombay (now Mumbai). He spent most of his childhood with Shri Jawaharlal Nehru at the Teen Murti House. After completing his education from the Doon School, Shri Gandhi went to study at the Trinity College, Cambridge and Imperial College (London) where he took a course in mechanical engineering. On returning home from England, he obtained a commercial pilot’s licence and joined the Indian Airlines.
Shri Gandhi became the youngest Prime Minister of India on October 31, 1984. He bore the burden of the assassination of Smt. Indira Gandhi, his mother, and rose to serve the nation with extraordinary composure and dignity.Read More
About the Foundation
The Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) was set up on June 21, 1991 to realize the vision of Shri Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India.
Our Board
Since its inception, the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation has been governed by distinguished leaders from various walks of life.
Our Chairperson
Smt. Sonia Gandhi is the chairperson of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation. Smt. Gandhi was born on December 9, 1946.
Our Team
Overview of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation’s senior leadership team, showcasing the people guiding its mission and initiatives.
Glorious Years
States & Union Territories
Natural Resource Management Structures
Vidyagyan Scholarships For
Girls
Vehicles For The Differently
Abled
Scholarships For Conflict-affected Children
Libraries Nurtured
What We Do
Livelihoods
The Rajiv Gandhi Foundation strengthens dignified, sustainable livelihoods by improving access to natural resources and skills.
Education
RGF supports inclusive learning through scholarships, creative centres, remedial education, and hands-on S&T programs.
Environment
RGF strengthens community participation in environmental protection through awareness, youth engagement and action-based learning.
Sadbhavana and HOPE
The Sadbhavana program is aimed at promoting mutuality and goodwill through Humane Optimism and Public Engagement.
Contemporary Studies
RGICS undertakes research on India’s major developmental challenges by examining constitutional values, governance, etc.
