Youth Development
Help young people discover potential, build relevant skills and participate with confidence.
Who we are
Education for social change
The foundation behind the work, the people who carry it, and the ideas that guide it.
Vision
Young people who can think, act and participate — with knowledge, skill, confidence and responsibility.
Mission
Shistra treats education as a practical tool for opportunity, confidence and community welfare.
Founder
Rohit Keserwani
Founder, Shistra Foundation
“Education should not merely tell a person what to think. It should give them the ability to think, the confidence to act, and the responsibility to make a difference.”
Rohit Keserwani ‘SHISTRA’ is a digital marketing and analytics professional with more than 15 years across technology, digital business, education and consulting.
His academic and professional path across seven countries covers Finance, Marketing, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Marketing.
His work sits at the intersection of education, technology, analytics, Vedic philosophy, communication, chess and social development.
What if education could be used not merely to qualify people for jobs, but to transform the way they think, choose and participate in society?
Six learning verticals
AI
Understand the intelligence shaping tomorrow.
Robotics
Turn ideas into things that move and matter.
Cyber Security
Learn to protect the digital world responsibly.
Foreign Languages
A language can open a world of opportunities.
Chess
Think before you move. Make better decisions in life.
Vedic Maths
Make numbers less intimidating and more interesting.
Five areas of work
Community Welfare
Use education, awareness and local initiatives to meet practical social needs.
Career Awareness
Help students and young adults understand careers, technology and opportunity before making life-changing choices.
Mental Well-Being
Awareness and habits that support resilience, engagement, connection and balance.
Sports
Sport as a tool for discipline, concentration, teamwork, confidence and healthy competition.
Chess Masters Mitra Mandal
Leadership
President
Rajendra Prasad Kesarwani
Loktantra Rakshak Senani (Freedom Fighter)
Vice-President
Dr. Prashant Gupta
DNB Radiology / Ex DNB Resident (Radiology), Delhi
General Secretary
Ajay Mehrotra
Arya Vaidik Dharma Sabha
Additional Secretary
Rohit Keserwani ‘SHISTRA’
Founder, Shistra Foundation
Head, Women's Cell
Shruti Gupta
Treasurer and Underprivileged Cell
Manish Gautam
Head, Lucknow Operations
Maneesha Kesarwani
Child Psychologist
PRO & Head, Minorities Cell
Insha Hasan
Organising Secretary
Amit Singh ‘Sinku’
Head, Bareilly Operations
Ankur Sharan
Career Influencer (Social Media), Writer
Why partnerships matter: Shistra is a young, programme-led initiative. Schools, communities and CSR partners provide space, participants and trust. The foundation provides structure, expertise and volunteers.