Mr. Arun Patil is a retired government officer of the Department of Forest, Maharashtra State. He served as Assistant Conservator of Forests at Kolhapur Divisional Office before he retired in the year 2019. He brings in rich experience of forest conservation to guide the foundation in its green initiatives. Having worked on several forest conservation projects during his government service; he realizes the importance and need of a sustainable environment. In 2020, Bandh Foundation was founded in memory of Late Mrs. Bharati Patil, who was equally passionate about social welfare. Through the foundation, he seeks to empower the citizens with useful resources and opportunities.