Our Patron
Justice Pankaj Bhandari (Retd.)
Justice Pankaj Bhandari retired from the High Court of Jaipur in January 2025 and was appointed as the Chairman of the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority. In his tenure, he has been instrumental in advancing legal aid and social justice initiatives.
As Chairman, he spearheaded the scholarship program, awarding ₹2,500 per month for two years to 100 specially-abled children, fostering their education and empowerment. His experience of playing chess with visually challenged individuals has been a source of deep inspiration, further strengthening his commitment to inclusivity.
Justice Bhandari has been a steadfast supporter of parents of persons with disabilities, offering legal guidance to help ensure dignity and rights for their children. His association with Approach Autism Society will serve to empower parent groups, strengthening advocacy movements and driving systemic change for the neurodivergent community.
Dr. Udaykumar R. Yaragatti
Professor (HAG), Dept. of EEE, NITK Surathkal
Dr. Yaragatti is a renowned academician and education reformer whose leadership continues to shape technical education in India. As Patron of Approach Autism Society, he actively supports inclusive initiatives for neurodivergent individuals.
Director, MNIT Jaipur: Raised NIRF ranking from 73 to 37.
Mentor Director, IIIT Kota: Enabled construction of long-pending campus building.
In-Charge Director, NIT Goa: Facilitated allocation of 120 acres of land.
Member, AICTE Executive Committee; Chair, NWRC
Chair, CSAB; Vice Chair, JoSAA (3 terms); Chair, CCMT, CCMN, DASA
Member, NTA and NITs ERP Committee
Member, Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) – Led school bag weight reform
Member, UGC NEP Committee – Shaped the Multidisciplinary Education framework
THSTI, Dept. of Biotechnology
IUCTE, Banaras Hindu University (BHU)