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March 2026
Mayank Gandhi was an International urban planner. He returned to India, inspired by our nation's rich knowledge systems—emphasizing interconnectedness, evidence-based thinking, and sustainable living—and convinced that India's success is key to global transformation. He started by contributing to some of the landmark laws like RTI Maharashtra, decentralization under the 74th Amendment, and other key reforms.
But soon he realized policies alone weren't enough. What truly impacts the poorest? It is government action—and it wasn't working well. To push for real change, he joined Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal in launching the India Against Corruption (IAC) movement, the largest movement in independent India's history. As part of the core committee, he helped to drive it forward. When those in power resisted reforms, they entered the system by forming the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and contesting the Delhi Assembly elections.
After AAP's historic 2015 win (67 out of 70 seats), it sadly became another power-driven party with compromised values. Disillusioned, he left active politics in 2016. Yet, his passion to transform India remained strong. While education and healthcare reforms are vital, he saw sustainable agriculture at scale as the key to lifting millions from poverty. In 2017, he decided to built a proof-of-concept in Parli Taluka, Marathwada—one of India's most distressed regions, with just 1.72% irrigated land (vs. India's 40% average), high suicide rates, and six droughts in eight years. The objective was to develop a successful POC which is scalable and replicable across the country in partnership with the government and other organisations.
He focused on 4 key interventions
And in the last six years, GVT has achieved remarkable impact
Sanjay Parmar is a practising Chartered Accountant.
He is a trustee and handles Global Vikas Trust’s day-to-day operations.
He was a part of the India Against Corruption movement of 2011
He also manages a non-profit called Nation First, which is dedicated to helping poor patients secure quality medical facilities.
Dr. Wange is an MD (surgeon).
He practices and runs the Sant Dyaneshwar Hospital at Parli.
He also runs a charitable school and is an active social worker.
Jatin Jain is a practicing Chartered Accountant.
He is one of the trustees of the Global Vikas Trust, and helps us reach out to multiple organizations and institutes.
He is an active social worker.
Mayank Gandhi was an international urban planner (part of the Advisory Body of Chicago-based CTBUH working in developed countries. It was in 2003 that he decided to work on transformative reforms in public life that would bring justice to the common Indian.
He was part of the team that collaborated with Anna Hazare in the drafting and passing of the Maharashtra RTI. As part of his zeal to transform the country, he started the India Against Corruption (IAC) movement along with Arvind Kejriwal and Anna Hazare. This historical nationwide movement motivated Indians of all ages and backgrounds to make their voices heard about the state of governance of the country. This movement then morphed into the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), of which he was the National Executive member.
