Draft:Sachin Haribhau Lahudkar
Sachin Haribhau Lahudkar is a banking sector professional and graduate. He was born on 5 July 1993. He also serves as Chairman of Janlakshya Social Foundation and Janlakshya Urban Credit Co-operative Society Ltd., based in Wadegaon, and is known for his social welfare work in his native village of Degaon, Maharashtra.
Early Life
Sachin Haribhau Lahudkar received his primary education and upbringing in his native village. For higher education, he studied in metropolitan cities including Delhi, Pune, and Mumbai, an experience that shaped his modern outlook, management skills, sense of social responsibility, and broader vision of development, while his connection to his native village and commitment to its progress remained strong.
Education
Sachin Haribhau Lahudkar has completed his graduation.
Career
Sachin Haribhau Lahudkar works in the banking sector. He also serves as Chairman of Janlakshya Social Foundation and Janlakshya Urban Credit Co-operative Society Ltd., Wadegaon, alongside Vilasbhau Lahudkar, who serves as Director of the same organizations.
Philanthropy
Through Janlakshya Social Foundation, Sachin Haribhau Lahudkar carries out initiatives in education, health, social development, youth empowerment, women's empowerment, environmental conservation, emergency relief, clean drinking water, digital facilities, and other public welfare programs in and around Degaon village.
Green Resolution – Tree Plantation Campaign
On completing 32 years on July 5, 2026, he pledged to plant 3,200 trees, one in the name of every family in Degaon, as a contribution to environmental conservation and a gift to future generations, in place of accepting birthday wishes and felicitations.
Digital Degaon Initiative
In cooperation with Vilasbhau Lahudkar, the Foundation is introducing free Wi-Fi facility for the entire village of Degaon, aimed at supporting online education and competitive exam preparation for students, modern agricultural information for farmers, employment and business opportunities for youth, self-employment and government scheme information for women, and easy access to online banking, government services, and digital transactions for every family.
Youth Empowerment
The Foundation works to equip young people with skills for career and personal development, encourage leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship, promote active participation in community development, build self-confidence and decision-making ability, and support development through mentorship and training programs.
Educational Quality
The Foundation provides underprivileged children access to quality education, supports teacher training and school resource development, promotes literacy and lifelong learning, provides scholarships, mentorship, and tutoring assistance, and promotes educational inclusion and equal opportunities.
Women's Empowerment
The Foundation promotes financial independence and skill development for women, raises awareness about rights, safety, and health, promotes women's entrepreneurship and self-reliance, builds supportive networks, and works to make wellbeing programs more accessible.
Healthy Mother, Healthy Child Campaign
The Foundation runs a free nutritious food distribution program for financially disadvantaged pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy, with eligibility based on submission of an Aadhaar card, a hospital or Anganwadi pregnancy certificate, and a ration card.
Family Support Scheme
Under a public welfare initiative, the Foundation provides ₹10,000 in financial assistance, delivered personally by the Janlakshya team to a family's doorstep, in the event of a tragic occurrence in any family within the village.
Personal Life
Sachin Haribhau Lahudkar holds a vision of making Degaon an ideal village that serves as an inspiration to Maharashtra and the country. He believes that true village development comes not merely through roads, buildings, or government schemes, but through the combined efforts of educated citizens, a healthy society, capable youth, self-reliant women, and transparent leadership. He considers social service the purpose of his life, guided by the values of service, development, and trust, and aspires to ensure children in rural areas have access to the same quality education, facilities, and opportunities as children in cities.
Contact Information
Phone: +91 75170 00521 Address: Near the new Gram Panchayat, Wadegaon, Tal. Balapur, Dist. Akola