Our Journey
The Smt. Sitadevi Taparia Charitable Trust
The Smt. Sitadevi Taparia Charitable Trust was formed in 1967, a testament to the enduring vision of its founder, Smt. Sitadevi Taparia, a woman of remarkable strength and compassion. Widowed at a young age, Smt. Sitadevi dedicated her life to serving the needy, living by principles of selflessness and generosity. Her door was always open—whether to support women in distress, donate to temples, or provide medical aid to those in need, no one ever left empty-handed. Her deep commitment to uplifting women, ensuring their dignity and independence, became the heartbeat of the Trust’s mission, setting a foundation that would inspire generations.
Hailing from Jaswantgarh in Rajasthan, the Taparia family has long upheld a culture of giving back to society, a value passed down through generations. This legacy of community service has brought significant development to Jaswantgarh and its surrounding villages, reflecting the family’s unwavering dedication. Over the years, they established a Girls’ College to empower young women with education, a Sanskrit Mahavidhyalaya to preserve cultural knowledge, and an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) to skill youth for better livelihoods. Additionally, the family set up an Ayurvedic, Homeopathy, and Physiotherapy clinic to provide holistic healthcare to the community, alongside organizing annual medical camps and deploying mobile computer buses to educate people in nearby villages, ensuring access to both health and learning.
Under the stewardship of Shivratanji Taparia, an industrialist and the managing trustee, the Smt. Sitadevi Taparia Charitable Trust has continued to flourish while staying true to Smt. Sitadevi’s principles. Shivratanji, walking in her footsteps, has championed the belief that women should be groomed to stand on their own feet and achieve financial independence, a vision that drives many of the Trust’s initiatives. His leadership has expanded the Trust’s reach, blending tradition with innovation to address the evolving needs of society. As Helen Keller, a blind and deaf American educator, once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much more.” This ethos of collective impact, rooted in Smt. Sitadevi’s legacy, continues to guide the Trust’s journey, transforming lives across India with compassion and purpose.
