Founder Legacy

Late Shri R. R. Singh

Founder Chairman, Ex-Mayor of Mumbai

Legacy

Education for All

His mantra, Education for All, shaped the trust's work from teacher training to Marathi medium education, English medium learning and junior college pathways.

Full name

Ramcharitra Rambhajan Singh

10 January 1938 - 10 February 2022

Public biographical records describe Shri R. R. Singh as an Indian civic leader whose life connected grassroots public service, municipal governance and educational institution building in Mulund.

Late Shri R. R. Singh founded R.R. Educational Trust in 1995 with the belief that education is a basic necessity of life, just like food, clothing and shelter. Existing trust content records his vision as affordable education for all and his work as a torchbearer for teachers and students.

His journey connected public service, including his identity as an Ex-Mayor of Mumbai, with institution building in Mulund. The trust began with teacher education and expanded toward Marathi medium education, English medium learning, junior college pathways and vocational opportunities.

His educational contribution is best seen in the institutions he helped establish in and around Mumbai. Through schools and colleges, the trust opened pathways for children, first-generation learners, aspiring teachers and young adults seeking practical professional education.

His legacy continues through institutions that connect access, discipline and opportunity for students across Mulund and nearby communities.

At a Glance

Known as

R. R. Singh

Public office

Mayor of Mumbai, 1993-1994

Civic service

BMC corporator for Mulund, 1973-2002

Education initiative

Founder Chairman, R. R. Educational Trust

Institution building

Established schools and colleges serving Mulund and nearby Mumbai communities

Languages

Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, English, Kutchi, Punjabi, Sanskrit and Urdu

Selected Positions

Mayor of Mumbai
Municipal Corporator, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
Leader of Opposition and Leader of House in BMC
Member, B.E.S.T. Committee and Standing Committee
Founder Chairman, R. R. Educational Trust
Editor, Rashtra Kalash Hindi fortnightly
Reference: Wikipedia biography of R. R. Singh

Public Life & Legacy

Public Life & Legacy

1938

Early life

Born on 10 January 1938, he later came to Mumbai and built his life through perseverance, learning and public engagement.

1954

Entry into public life

He joined the Indian National Congress and gradually became active in civic organisation and public service.

1973-2002

Municipal service in Mulund

He represented Mulund as a corporator in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation across five consecutive terms.

1993-1994

Mayor of Mumbai

He served as the 62nd Mayor of Mumbai and represented the city in international civic forums.

1995

R. R. Educational Trust

He established the trust in Mulund with the motto Education for All, creating a foundation for affordable schooling, teacher education and college-level pathways.

1995 onwards

Schools and colleges

Under his vision, the trust grew into a family of institutions in and around Mumbai, including Marathi medium education, English medium learning, junior college, teacher education and professional courses.

2022

A remembered legacy

He passed away on 10 February 2022, leaving behind a record of public service and institution building.

Leadership & Governance

Leadership & Governance

Dr. Rajendraprasad R. Singh

Chairman

Shri. Ramchandra Singh

Secretary

Shri. Jagdishprasad Singh

Treasurer

Shri Bhagat Singh

Trustee Member

Shri. Purnamasi Singh

Trustee Member

Shri Virendra Singh

Trustee Member

Shri Mahendra Singh

Trustee Member