Founded by Mr. Ketan Deshpande, FUEL(Friends Union for Energizing Lives) was started as a guiding institution to solve problems that he himself faced after his 12th grade. Ketan and his friends were uninformed regarding various entrance exams to be taken after grade 12 as they had either missed the exams, inappropriately filled the exam forms or were unaware about education avenues altogether.Getting motivated by this, Ketan was spurred to take actions and hence he compiled information of major entrance exams and education opportunities after class 12, and published it as a book Students FUEL. The book was widely appreciated, however, the helper in him wanted to do something further.
He observed that most of the entrance exams have their guidelines released during the peak time from November to February, when most students are busy preparing for board exams. Hence they miss out on this crucial information. Taking this into consideration, Ketan then along with his friends started conducting sessions for class 12 students, giving them complete guidance on all education opportunities, with timelines of exams, details of documents required, and exams paper patterns along with guidance on how to fill up forms, etc.
In this way, NGO FUEL (Friends Union for Energizing Lives) found its inception.
Hon'ble President of India appreciation to FUEL team
CEO Ketan Deshpande &
Chief Mentor Santosh Huralikoppi (FUEL)
We have a mission to be the guiding light for the future of our youth.
Friends Union for Energizing Lives (FUEL) is a non-profit organization with a mission to create a supporting community for the youth of the nation. A community working towards providing them with the essential information and right career opportunities. A one-stop community they can count on.
We have a vision to empower the youth and enable them to become the torch bearers of tomorrow.
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CHIEF MENTOR - FUEL
Santosh is widely networked across the globe. He has been a serial entrepreneur for over 18 years. He is currently the Co-founder and CEO of N S Infotech Limited, which is into information technology products and services. He is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Karnataka.
FOUNDER CEO - FUEL
Ketan is the Founder & CEO of Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL). He has been awarded as The Champions of Change-2017 (by Niti Aayog) which was received and graced by Honorable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi.He holds an MBA from Symbiosis International University with Research Fellowships to Judge Business School and Pavate Research Fellowship from the University Of Cambridge, UK. For his work, he has received appreciation from the then President of India Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam & prestigious awards like Ashoka Fellowship.
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER - FUEL
Having a strong passion toward working for students belonging to underprivileged and poor class, Mayuri is a strong team member of our initiative. She bears a background in finance and has previously worked in the banking centre. Hailing from Marathwada, a fairly backward region of Maharashtra,she understands and strongly advocates for the upliftment of needy students. She is the brain behind the conceptualisation of Gyan Daan website. Various projects including skill development and career counseling are handled by her.
ABOUT FUEL
Friends Union for Energising Lives (FUEL) stems from the understanding that the youth in India form one of the most vulnerable groups, who on the one hand are expected to be the leaders to determine the destiny of India, and on the other lack essential information and opportunities to succeed in life.
