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Who We Are
Nana Nani Foundation is a charitable trust established in Mumbai in 1999, focused on creating public spaces for the elderly to interact, be physically active, and remain emotionally connected.
Our foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the elderly by providing them with opportunities to engage in social activities, maintain their physical well-being, and nurture emotional connections within their community. We strive to create inclusive and accessible environments that promote the overall well-being of the elderly population.
Dr. Shhyam R. Singhania (right) & Mr. Padam Singhania (left),
Managing Trustees of the Nana Nani Foundation
The Singhania Family
The Singhanias have a documented tradition of institutional philanthropy dating back to 1911, beginning with the Indian Seamen’s Society hospital for Indian sailors at Tilbury Port, London and extending to major contributions such as the donation of property to the University of Mumbai’s Department of Chemical Technology and ongoing scholarships and readerships there. Members of the family played central roles in establishing and supporting healthcare infrastructure like The Bombay Hospital Trust, and in founding educational institutions and research bodies reflecting a belief in empowerment through learning.
Today, that legacy continues through structured initiatives such as the Nana Nani Foundation, which focuses on the dignity, wellbeing, and social inclusion of the elderly, sustained by the family’s ongoing commitment to societal welfare. Across generations, the Singhania ethos has combined entrepreneurial leadership with a deep sense of social responsibility, making their philanthropic impact as significant institutionally as their industrial achievements.
Values
Dignity
Belonging
Respect
Empowerment
Community
Mission
Our mission is to establish and maintain public spaces that foster social interaction, physical activity, and emotional well-being among the elderly. We are committed to creating environments that promote inclusivity, respect, and dignity for the elderly, ensuring that they lead fulfilling and active lives.
Vision
Our vision is to build a network of vibrant and inclusive community spaces and engaging Event IPs that empower the elderly to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives. We envision a society where the elderly are valued, respected, and provided with opportunities to actively participate in social, physical, and emotional activities within their communities.
Foundational Support & Early Patronage
Late Shri Balasaheb Thackeray
At the time of its inception, Nana Nani Foundation received foundational encouragement and civic support from the late Balasaheb Thackeray, who inaugurated one of the Foundation’s early Nana Nani Parks and extended institutional backing for its public-space initiatives.
Deeply attuned to Mumbai’s social fabric and neighbourhood life, Shri Balasaheb Thackeray recognised the importance of preserving spaces where senior citizens could remain visible, respected, and rooted in the everyday life of the city. His support reflected a belief that a city’s strength lies not only in growth, but in how it honours and includes its elders within shared civic spaces.
His early encouragement and civic facilitation during the Foundation’s formative years reinforced Nana Nani Foundation’s commitment to elder dignity, community belonging, and continuity in public life, principles that continue to guide its work today.
Foundational Support & Early Patronage
Late Shri Pramod Navalkar
At the time of its inception, Nana Nani Foundation received early encouragement and support from the Late Shri Pramod Navalkar, then serving as the Cultural Affairs Minister, Government of Maharashtra.
Known for his exceptional grasp of public affairs and deep engagement with the cultural and civic life of the state, Mr. Navalkar recognised well before it became a mainstream concern, that the wellbeing of a city is inseparable from how it treats its elderly. His vision extended beyond policy and administration to the everyday dignity, visibility, and inclusion of senior citizens in public life.
Mr. Navalkar’s support in the formative years of the Foundation lent it both strategic vision & moral direction. His belief that elders are custodians of cultural memory, lived wisdom, and social continuity resonated deeply with the core philosophy on which Nana Nani Foundation was built.
Our Approach
Governance & Accountability
Nana Nani Foundation is guided by an experienced board of trustees and advisors who bring together stewardship, institutional discipline, and long-term perspective.
Leadership oversight ensures that the Foundation’s work remains aligned with its mission, values, and fiduciary responsibilities at all times.