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Our vision for just, equitable and resilient communities
Hope Foundation and Research Centre (Hope Foundation) is a Registered Public Charitable Trust / Society established by Late Shri Pralhad P. Chhabria in the year 1979 and is pursuing its charitable objectives in the fields of education, research and development, medical assistance and community outreach programs for over 43+ years to:
- create a sustainable and valuable learning environment for students
- promote gender equality, respect and empower the women
- support causes that have strong social impact
- enhance the living standards of the underprivileged communities
- churn out technological solutions through research for betterment of quality of life

Founder President -
Hope Foundation
“I have not gone, just moved on. Each morning, we are born again to work hard and live another beautiful journey.”

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WHY CHOOSE US
Our Goal Is To Make Your Life Better
- Foster enduring knowledge, civic and social responsibilities, leadership & personal growth within the environment in which every individual matters
- Hold high standards of character and truthfulness as the foundation upon which our institutions are built
- Embrace the diversity of all individuals, ideas and expressions for both personal and institutional success
Our Institutions
Education and Research

Finolex Academy of Management and Technology (FAMT), Ratnagiri
Est. 1996
- 6 Undergraduate Engineering Programmes
- 2 Master Degree Programmes
- 2 Doctoral Programmes
- 1600 + students on campus
- 73+ University Rankholders
- Accredited by NAAC

International Institute of Information Technology (I²IT), Pune
Est. 2001
- 3 Undergraduate Engineering Programmes
- Dedicated in-house Research Centre
- 1200 + students on campus
- 16+ University Rankholders
- Accredited by NAAC
- Recognised u/s 2(f) of UGC Act
- NBA Accredited – 2 UG Programmes

Pralhad P. Chhabria Research Center (PPCRC), Pune
Est. 2016
- Recognized as a SIRO
- 145 Research Faculty
- 3 Thematic Research Areas
- Outreach Activities and Services
- National and International Collaborations
- Funded & Sponsored Research Projects
Managing Committee
Board of Trustees
Ms. Aruna Mukesh Katara
Mr. Amit Mukesh Katara
Ms. Amrita Mukesh Katara
Dr. Mukesh Dolumal Katara
Dr. Samita Moolani
Dr. Avinash Nand Katara
Ms. Sangeeta Sarju Bajaj
President

Vice President

Member & Trustee

Member & Trustee

Member & Trustee

Member & Trustee

Member & Trustee

Mr. Amit Mukesh Katara
Ms. Aruna Mukesh Katara
Ms. Amrita Mukesh Katara
Dr. Mukesh Dolumal Katara
Dr. Samita Moolani
Dr. Avinash Nand Katara
Ms. Sangeeta Sarju Bajaj
OUR FUN FACTS
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Causes We Support
- Support the differently-abled
- Promoting gender equality & women empowerment
- Organizing Cataract Surgeries on economically weak patients
- Undertaking R&D activities on social issues
- Advancement of Education
- Extending financial assistance for education and medical needs
- Providing fee concessions, waivers and academic scholarships
- Supporting entrepreneurship development & technology incubators
- Imparting industry oriented skills and trainings
- Promoting social awareness programmes
- Organizing community outreach activities
- Joy of giving and sharing
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Awards and Recognition
I²IT : NBA Accredited for 3 Years
Excellence in Promoting Education for Social Cause
Most Innovative and Leading Engineering College of the Year
I²IT: Leading Information Technology College of the Year 2023 Award
Most Preferred College for Campus Talent
The Most Impactful Education Leaders in India, 2023
Latest events
News and Happenings
Tree Plantation Drive
FAMT organised a Tree Plantation Drive on Independence Day, 15th August 2023 on the campus. This initiative aimed to contribute…
Internal Hackathon
Finolex Academy of Management and Technology, Ratnagiri organized an “Internal Hackathon” on 12th September 2023, for the students of Finolex…
Assistance for Critical Surgery
Hope Foundation and Research Centre graciously contributed Rs. 1,00,000/- (One Lakh Rupees Only) to the Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital & Research…
Testimonials
What They Say

Som Mittal
Former President, NASSCOM

Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, FRS
National Research Professor, President - Global Research Alliance

Mr. Narendra Barhate
Managing Director & CEO, Seed Infotech Ltd

Edgard D Kegan
US Consul General

Dr. Manpreet S. Manna
Director, SWAYAM & PMSS INcharge Parliament Cell All India Council for technical Education, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, New Delhi

Dr. A. S,. Kolaskar
Former Vice Chancellor, The Neotia University




