Education Leader. Philanthropist. Rooted Thinker. Future Builder.

Rooted ın where
we come from.

Open to where the world can take us.

Dr Trupti Agarwal

Chairperson, Vishwakarma Group of Schools

Dr Trupti Agarwal seated in a pink saree
Dr Trupti Agarwal at a community celebration

Leading with Curiosity,
Care and Conviction

As Chairperson of the Vishwakarma Group of Schools, Dr Trupti Agarwal leads six schools across IB, Cambridge, ICSE and State Board education, reaching 9,000+ students and 550+ educators. Her work, however, extends well beyond school leadership.

With a PhD in Educational Psychology, she has shaped a wider ecosystem around how people learn, grow and belong – from future-ready classrooms and teacher development, to student wellbeing, women’s leadership, cultural learning and community initiatives connected with the wider Vishwakarma and BRACT (Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal Charitable Trust) family.

What ties these different strands together is a deeply human view of progress: that education should open minds without losing roots, that leadership should create room for others to grow, and that institutions are strongest when people feel seen, supported and connected.

Across classrooms, communities and causes, her work is ultimately about helping people grow with confidence, purpose and a strong sense of who they are.

  • Vishwakarma Vidyalaya
  • Universal Wisdom School, Balewadi
  • Wisdom World School, Wakad
  • Wisdom World School, Hadapsar

9000+

Students

Learning across diverse curricula

6

Schools

Across the Vishwakarma Group of Schools

550+

Educators

Growing alongside their students

150+

Support Staff

Supporting every part of the school experience

Four Curricula Across Sıx Schools

Curious Mınds

For Dr Trupti Agarwal, educating children is a profound responsibility. The generation sitting in classrooms today will shape the world we live in tomorrow, and that makes every learning environment, every question encouraged, and every spark of curiosity matter. She is constantly pushing the envelope on how learning can feel through creativity, hands-on exploration, global exposure, technology, storytelling and experiences that give children not just knowledge, but something that feeds the mind and the soul. Across schools and across curricula – from IB and Cambridge to ICSE and the State Board, there is one shared culture: Curiosity is welcomed, imagination is taken seriously, and children are encouraged to ask, explore, create and think for themselves.

  • Questions Have
    a Place
  • Ideas Get Built
  • Learning Leaves the
    Textbook
  • Curiosity Across
    Curricula
Young students at their desks in a classroom
A teacher guiding young students as they build with blocks

Strong Wıngs

Opportunity should never be determined by where a child comes from. Every learner deserves access to inspiring spaces, excellent teachers, modern technology and experiences that allow them to discover what they are capable of. That belief extends to the adults around them too. By investing in teachers, opening doors through scholarships, and bringing future-ready tools and learning environments within reach of more children, Dr Trupti Agarwal is passionate about creating the conditions for people to rise.

  • Scholarships That
    Open Doors
  • Innovation Within
    Reach
  • Teachers Who Keep
    Learning

Women Who Rıse

For Dr Trupti Agarwal, women’s empowerment is not about making exceptions for women. It is about building environments where their ambition, confidence and leadership have room to grow naturally. From girls in classrooms to women in leadership, community and professional roles, that belief runs across the Vishwakarma ecosystem.

Shakti is not only something we worship, it is something we recognise in women around us. Nari Tu Narayani was built around the idea that every woman carries within her different forms of Shakti: the wisdom of Saraswati, the abundance and capability of Lakshmi, and the courage of Kali. The annual awards, presented during Navratri, recognise women from varied walks of life and socio-economic backgrounds whose courage, compassion and service have strengthened society.

  • Educate the Girl
  • Create Room to
    Lead
  • Build Voice Through
    Community
  • Celebrate Everyday
    Shakti
Dr Trupti Agarwal with women and children at a Navratri celebration

Ancient wisdom for a modern week.

कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन।

You have a right to your actions, but not to the results alone.

Bhagavad Gita 2.47

Dr Trupti Agarwal laughing and high-fiving young students

Open Hearts.

Dr Trupti Agarwal believes emotional wellbeing is not an intervention reserved for difficult moments; it is part of how a healthy school should function every day. It is woven into everyday school life: through teachers trained to notice distress, counsellors who are part of the school community, and regular spaces for children to talk openly about how they feel. This whole-school approach aligns with NEP 2020, NCERT guidance and global recommendations from UNESCO, UNICEF and WHO on student wellbeing.

Open Hearts Club is one expression of this larger culture, creating approachable ways for children to name feelings, ask for help and feel heard. Dr Trupti Agarwal is equally passionate about taking these conversations beyond school, helping make mental health something Indian families can speak about more openly and without stigma.

  • Wellbeing by Design
  • Teachers Who Notice
  • Counsellors Within Reach

Deep Roots. Living Tradıtions.

Dr Trupti Agarwal believes children should be ready for a global, technology-driven world without becoming disconnected from who they are. Even across international curricula and future-facing classrooms, she places equal value on cultural understanding, language, traditions and the stories children inherit. That philosophy comes alive through festivals, Indian languages, music, stories, rituals and everyday experiences that help students feel both globally confident and deeply rooted.

For her, culture is not something to be displayed occasionally. It becomes meaningful when it is lived. That is where seva naturally becomes part of the same story. Through the wider Vishwakarma and BRACT ecosystem, and through her close connection with Shri Mahalakshmi Mandir, Sarasbaug, tradition finds expression in community, service and shared responsibility – from supporting deserving students and community welfare, to creating opportunities for young people to contribute and keeping the Mandir alive as a centre of faith, culture and belonging.

For Trupti, roots are not about looking backwards. They are what give us the confidence to move forward without losing ourselves.

  • Global Learning,
    Grounded Identity
  • Pride in Language
    and Culture
  • Faith Lived
    Through Seva
  • Community, Culture
    and Belonging
Schoolgirls seated in prayer at Shri Mahalakshmi Mandir

2,500+

Medical camp beneficiaries annually

3,300+

Trees planted through MyTree

5,000+

Student volunteers

Dr Trupti Agarwal speaking at a microphone

The Person Behind the Leadershıp

Away from titles and formal roles, Dr Trupti Agarwal’s world is reassuringly simple:

Family. Faith. Travel. Conversations. A good laugh.

She is a deeply involved mother to three children and someone who places enormous value on family life. She is also a steady source of support to her husband, Mr Bharat Agarwal, President, Vishwakarma University and Chairperson, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology.

That same warmth carries into the way she leads. She is not drawn to distance or formality for its own sake. Colleagues are just as likely to find her sitting beside them for a conversation as speaking from a stage. She remembers the small things, makes time to listen, and believes people do their best work when they feel trusted, respected and seen.

For Dr Trupti Agarwal, staying connected matters: to people, to family, to faith, and to the small everyday relationships that make any institution feel human. Leadership, to her, is not about standing apart. It is about staying close enough to listen.

Ideas, Musıngs and Learnings

“Creativity doesn't belong to a subject.
Sometimes it sits on a canvas.
Sometimes, it lands on the Moon.”

Recognıtion Along the Way

  • MIMAMSA EduIcon Award 2026
  • Grit List 2025 – Exemplary Leader
  • ET Education – Leading Woman Educator
  • Rotary Vocational Excellence Recognition Award
  • Femina Fab 40 Award
  • Top 20 ICSE Schools in Pune & Maharashtra
  • Best School for Student Advancement & Mentoring
  • Smart Classroom Initiative Award
  • Culturally Progressive School Award – Mimamsa EduIcon Awards 2026
  • Innovative Mental Health Intervention Award – ET Education Excellence Awards
  • Excellence in Experiential Learning Programmes – India K-12 Awards
  • Excellence in Promoting Life Skills through Curriculum – India K-12 Awards

Moments and Mılestones

Dr Trupti Agarwal greeting fellow delegates at an education conference
Presenting a Nari Tu Narayani award at Shri Mahalakshmi Mandir
With schoolchildren during a Navratri offering at the temple
Receiving the Femina Achievers award on stage
On stage at the Femina Achievers awards
Speaking on a panel at the Education Today educators’ summit
Exchanging a signed agreement with GTT Foundation for Vishwakarma University