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Shri Dinsha Patel

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Shri Dinsha Zaverbhai Patel (born 25 May, 1937) is a well-known name in all of Gujarat. His successful political and social career started in the early 70s when he was first elected to serve in the Nadiad Municipality elections. He then succeeded to democratically be elected to serve in the Gujarat Government for a consecutive victorious terms of over 25 years. During this period, he also served as the Minister for Roads & Buildings for the state of Gujarat from 1990 to 1995 during which he brough numerous state of the art R&D projects to fruition. He succeeded to move forward to serve Indian Government and went on to become the Minister of State for Petroleum, Union Minister for Mines, and Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises.

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At 89, Shri Dinsha Patel continues to relentlessly march forward to support and fund various development projects in the fields of education, healthcare, and social uplifting through his foundational family trust -

The Dinsha Patel Charitable Trust.

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Shri Dinsha Patel has been associated with over 50 not-for-profits in his career span. At present, he serves 20+ organizations, to name a few:

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  • Sardar Patel National Memorial Society - Sardar Patel National Memorial and Museum is a nationally recognized organization honoring and memorializaing the legendary Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Shri Dinsha Patel joined as a working member and is now the Chairman of the Memorial Trust since 2002. During his tenure as acting Chairman, he helped raise over 20 crores in Government funds and additional funds through private donors. Located in Shahibaug, Ahmedabad, Sardar Patel National Memorium today is a state of the art facility housing 100s of memorablia of Shri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and various attractions including a 3D show, multimedia infographics and beatifully landscaped Mughal Gardens.  

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  • Sardar Patel Trust, Karamsad- long term Trustee and worked in collaboration with Sardar Patel National Memorial Society to raise over 3 crores in Government funds during his tenure Member of Parliament and as Union Minister for Government of India.

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  • Mahagujarat Medical Society, Nadiad - long term acting President and now primary donor to fund various projects including but not limited to establishing state of the art and nationally recognized Dinsha Patel Nursing College.

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  • Hindu Anath Ashram, Nadiad - Hindu Anath Ashram is a landmark in Nadiad and well renowed as a safe and fully equipped orphanage facility where over orphaned children receive shelter, education and additional help to set them up for success in life. Shri Dinsha Patel serves as the President for Hindu Anath Ashram and is lovably called as "Dinsha Dada" (grand father) by all the children at the Ashram.

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  • Nadiad Balkan-ji-Bari - Grassroot organization established in the early 1900s to provide a facility for children of all ages with a facility to express their creative minds and provide exposure to various atheletic activities. Shri Dinsha Patel is the long term acting President for the organization. During his tenure he has helped raise various government and private funds and also established the state of the art and first ever in the State of Gujarat, The Dinsha Patel Planeterium.

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Shri Dinsha Patel also serves as acting President to:

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  • Vithal Kanya Kedavni Mandal, Nadiad

  • Charotar Anaj Rahat Samiti

  • Sardar Patel Trust, Bardoli

  • Rajpipla Physical Education

  • Ravidada Samaj Seva Trust, Mehmdavad

  • Nadiad Taluka Majoor Sahkari Mandali

  • Dalal Vithaldas Somchand Vyayam Mandir, Nadiad

  • Dinsha Patel Chatralay, Prantij

  • Babubhai Jashbhai Patel Trust, Nadiad

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Shri Dinsha Patel serves on the Board of Governors for world-renowed Dharmsinh Desai University and on the Committee for Healthcare at Charotar University of Science and Technology.

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In addition to the above, Shri Dinsha Patel served as President to Kheda District Cricket Association and long term member of the Gujarat Cricket Association. During his tenure, he helped setup Pavilion, turf wickets, cricket kits and various awards and shields for Under 16 Cricket tournaments withint he Kheda District Cricket Association.

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Smt Kundanben Dinsha Patel

"Behind every successful man, is a stron woman."

Everytime Shri Dinsha Patel comes home with a potential project, his better-half in true sense, Smt Kundanben Patel not just embraces the project but empowers him to do more!

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Smt Kundanben Patel has silently and selflessly contributed to Shri Dinsha Patel's political and social advancements and is the true source of power to allow him to continue his vision for empowering the future generation.

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A mother at heart, she loves children and takes deep interest in child education, and girl-child equality.

"Success comes to those who dare to dream and work tirelessly to turn those dreams into reality."

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Dinsha Patel Charitable Trust

Ghanshyam Patel: +91-942-658-2660

Vinay Patel: +91-982-425-8166

Email: info@dinshapatel.org

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