About Us

Sri Pingali Venkaiah Charitable Trust was founded in 1999 and registered in 2002 by Late Smt K.H.S. Jagadamba to honour Sri Pingali Venkaiah garu’s contributions to the nation. Pingali Venkaiah garu is a visionary and freedom fighter who is recognized as the designer of the Indian Tricolour National Flag symbolising unity, sacrifice and hope; the trust is established with a goal of preserving and continuing his legacy.

Late Smt. K.H.S. Jagadamba garu, a Gandhian, poet and philosopher visioned the trust to be more than a memorial institution. It’s a platform to promote well rounded education, community welfare and value based public service. The Trust aims at promoting patriotism among the younger generation, encouraging learning and creativity among students, supporting educational development, and contributing to society through service-oriented initiatives. The Trust also seeks to foster a sense of shared responsibility, collective welfare and nation-building through community participation. Over the years, the Trust organised various value-based competitions like essay-writing, patriotic songs, quiz, paining etc., cultural activities and student awareness events. Through these programs, young achievers were identified and recognized with certificates and gold medals while nurturing leadership, creativity and patriotic values among students. The Trust also honoured eminent personalities with gold medals from different fields with for their service to society, reflecting its commitment to recognizing excellence and public spirit.

Due to the relentless efforts of Smt Jagadamba garu, Sri Pingali Venkaiah garu’s legacy received recognition at the national level. A commemorative postage stamp honouring Sri Pingali Venkaiah garu was officially issued by the Government of India in 2009, and its release was honoured at the State level by the Government of Andhra Pradesh under the leadership of the then Chief Minister Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. On August 2, 2022, the Government of India organised the “Tiranga Utsav” in New Delhi on the occasion of his birth anniversary. The event was graced by Shri Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, who honoured the family members of Sri Pingali Venkaiah garu and launched the “Har Ghar Tiranga” theme song, thereby bringing further national recognition to his enduring contribution to the nation.

For many years, Jagadamba garu with support from family and friends who respect and share the same vision funded the Trust activities. With modest resources but sustained dedication, the Trust endeavoured to pursue its charitable and educational objectives to the best of its ability. The Trust aspires to expand its activities and reach more beneficiaries through the goodwill and generous support of donors and members of the public.

In furtherance of its service mission, the Trust aims at additional welfare initiatives such as a Free Community Library and Learning Centre, providing students with access to books and learning resources, encouraging a culture of reading and shared learning. The Trust is also looking into other initiatives like providing lunch and free notebooks to students from under privileged communities.

The Trust remains committed to functioning with transparency, integrity and dedication, with the larger goal of building a socially conscious and educationally empowered community. Alongside its educational and welfare activities, the Trust continues its efforts to preserve and promote the legacy of Sri Pingali Venkaiah Garu and to seek well-deserved national recognition, including the conferment of the Bharat Ratna, for his unparalleled contribution to the nation.