Draft:Dhananjay Baburao Varnekar
Dhananjay Baburao Varnekar is an Indian education leader, entrepreneur and social worker based in Satara, Maharashtra. He is the Founder Chairman of Cambridge Group of Schools, IIBM Group of Institutions, Varnekar Universal Foundation and Varnekar Public School, operating a network of schools and preschools. He has worked in the education industry for more than 20 years and has contributed to providing quality education to thousands of students.
Early Life
Dhananjay Baburao Varnekar was born on 8 October in Limb Sheri, Satara district, Maharashtra. He developed a strong interest in education and community development at an early age.
Education
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering
Career
Dhananjay Varnekar founded multiple educational institutions with the vision of making modern learning accessible to students at all levels. He established a chain of schools, preschools and higher education institutions.
Key Institutions:
- Cambridge Group of Schools
- IIBM Group of Institutions
- Varnekar Universal Foundation
- Varnekar Public School
He has worked in the education industry for more than 20 years, supporting student development, teacher training, and technology-enabled learning.
Social Work
Dhananjay Varnekar is known for extensive social service activities focused on helping underprivileged communities, senior citizens, women, and children.
Major contributions:
- Free education support for children from poor families
- Free medical check-up camps benefiting more than 1,000 people
- Free computer education for more than 5,000 women
- Support during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing food to 800 people every day
- Relief work during heavy rains in Chiplun supporting more than 500 families
- Relief contribution in Solapur floods providing essential supplies to more than 2,000 families
- Active work for women education, elderly care, and child support
Personal Life
He lives in Satara, Maharashtra and continues to work on expanding education access and community support programs.