Our Founder
Our Founder
Lt Col Ranjitsingh Nalawade (Retd)
Founder & CMD YODDHAA DEFENCE INSTITUTE, PUNE YODDHAA SCHOOL, NANDED
Message from the Founder
At YODDHAA, we believe that a child must grow as a Scholar and a Warrior together.
After serving the nation in the armed forces for several years, I realised that success whether in defence, engineering, medicine, or civil services depends not only on knowledge but also on discipline, resilience, leadership, and strong character. Unfortunately, Unfortunately, most education systems today focus only on marks, leaving students unprepared for real-world challenges.
YODDHAA was created to bridge this gap.
We have built an ecosystem where academic excellence, sports, personality development, and defence values come together in a structured and nurturing environment. Whether a student prepares for NDA, JEE, NEET, or any competitive career, our goal is to develop confident, mentally strong, and future-ready individuals.
We understand the trust that parents place in us. Therefore, we are committed to providing a safe, secure, and inspiring environment where every child is guided, mentored, and encouraged to discover their highest potential.
YODDHAA is not just an institute. It is a mission of Nation Building through Education.
I invite you to be a part of this journey.
Warm regards,
Lt Col Ranjitsingh Nalawade (Retd)