About us
Our Leader
Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (Circa 1630-1680) was a legendary leader and ruler who was much ahead of his time. A visionary who changed the course of Indian history by challenging foreigners’ domination by creating a vibrant martial society out of a subjugated impoverished population.
A brave and genuinely secular ruler, he respected women and cared for downtrodden and farmers. Shivaji Maharaj was a brave and fearless leader who must be credited for effective use of guerilla warfare to fight a superior enemy force with support from local population, knowledge of terrain, superior mobility and surprise. He converted his impoverished population into a vibrant and highly motivated military force to finally defeat the mighty mughal empire. Though modern historians credit Mao Zedeng and Che Guevara for development of Guerilla warfare, it was the military genius of Shivaji who really practiced it to great success, ahead of these leaders. He laid the foundation of Maratha domination of Indian subcontinent from Tanjaur in South to Attock in NW frontier province, when it was at the peak of its power.
A motivated nationalist leader who fought and lived for his people, achieved success against heavy odds by sheer determination and dedication. His life is an example to be followed by young Indians. A great leader in every aspect, he converted his peasant population into a motivated and ferocious army which never surrendered and created the base of maratha power which ultimately defeated the Mughal empire.
Our Formation
Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (Circa 1630-1680) was a legendary leader and ruler who was much ahead of his time. A visionary who changed the course of Indian history by challenging foreigners’ domination by creating a vibrant martial society out of a subjugated impoverished population.
A brave and genuinely secular ruler, he respected women and cared for downtrodden and farmers. Shivaji Maharaj was a brave and fearless leader who must be credited for effective use of guerilla warfare to fight a superior enemy force with support from local population, knowledge of terrain, superior mobility and surprise. He converted his impoverished population into a vibrant and highly motivated military force to finally defeat the mighty mughal empire. Though modern historians credit Mao Zedeng and Che Guevara for development of Guerilla warfare, it was the military genius of Shivaji who really practiced it to great success, ahead of these leaders. He laid the foundation of Maratha domination of Indian subcontinent from Tanjaur in South to Attock in NW frontier province, when it was at the peak of its power.
A motivated nationalist leader who fought and lived for his people, achieved success against heavy odds by sheer determination and dedication. His life is an example to be followed by young Indians. A great leader in every aspect, he converted his peasant population into a motivated and ferocious army which never surrendered and created the base of maratha power which ultimately defeated the Mughal empire.
About Us
Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Memorial National Committee is a non-profit Organisation. It was conceptualised & pioneered in 1981 by Late Smt. Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister of India, to propagate the ideals of Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a great leader who stood against the Mughal Invasion. Shivaji was much ahead of his time, who built a fiercely nationalist society and stood against the might of foreigners’ domination and remained unconquered, while the rest of India virtually surrendered.
The first President of this Committee was Late Giani Zail Singh, the then Home Minister of India. The Committee’s HQ is located in Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi. The HQ building was inaugurated by Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, the then President of India, on 15th September, 2009.
The main aim of the Society is to propagate the ideology of Shivaji Maharaj. In pursuit of this noble cause, Society carries out a number of activities across the country, aimed at promoting cultural harmony as advocated by Shivaji Maharaj. We also conduct the following activities :
Vocational training of underprivileged women to become economically independent Martial Arts training for young men and women Public libraries at Surat (Gujarat), Nashik (Maharashtra), Bengaluru (Karnataka) and Shivaji Park (Delhi)
We have undertaken a project to raise a museum spread over an area of 20,000 Sq Ft in our HQ premises. This will display artifacts & weapons from Shivaji’s time along with graphics of his forts, details of his campaigns, models of his ships, copies of his orders and other important documents. An audio visual show will depict the naval battle where the Maratha Navy defeated the Royal Navy fleet at Mumbai Fort.
Our Aims And Objectives
A. The National Committee shall take steps to establish memorials across the country to commemorate Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
B. To carry on research in the concepts and philosophy, adopted & implemented by Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in developing armed forces, administration and reforming the social structure. The Society aims to give wide publicity through different media to the results of the research so conducted.
C. To project the philosophy of Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj before the people and to take steps necessary to promote the stated aim and objectives.
Our Current Activities
Currently the following activities are being carried out in ten states of India:
- Self defense training for boys and girls
- Libraries for students and general public
- Vocational Training of underprivileged women for self-sufficiency
- Environmental awareness programs by promoting the use of solar cookers, cotton bags, etc.
- Helping underprivileged students by distribution of free stationery