Like mother, like son. If Amma imagined the Sansthan, her son and our founding Chairperson, Mr. Lalit Kishore Mehrotra, gave her concept an existential reality and breathed energy and hope in the very brick and mortar of the Sansthan. When most people opt for a rocking chair, he took charge of the Sansthan and built it into a marathon movement of bringing affordable education within the reach of all and to use this education for social, economic and political change in our society. A social entrepreneur to the core, it was under the leadership of Chief Sir, as he was fondly called, that the Sansthan achieved its zenith – offering technical, professional and vocational courses; creating direct and indirect employment opportunities for hundreds; enabling crucial infrastructure for the town such as banking, internet and sports facilities; showcasing local crafts etc. He worked day and night to make the Sansthan one big, happy and successful family — the Sansthan was his labour of love. His larger than life presence is still alongside us, pushing and guiding us to scale ever new heights but to also always remain rooted in values of humility, compassion and service.