Azhar Tambuwala, Founder and Trustee of The Raahat Foundation has been responsible in setting up a co-operative movement for Indian fruit and vegetable farmers in Maharashtra. He is the Co-founder Director and responsible for setting and shaping up Sahyadri Farms in Nasik, which today is India’s largest fruit and vegetable exporter. Besides being a veteran in the world fruit export business, Azhar has a deep sense of social responsibility inculcated since childhood by his parents. He has been supporting numerous and varied organizations in helping the under privileged, through the years. Apart from his philanthropic activities, Azhar is a voracious reader, a sports enthusiast, runner, trekker and an amateur photographer with a keen interest in arts and varied cultural activities. It was this interest which fuelled the creation of Raah. Besides founding Raah, he also brings with him his skills, knowledge and advice to guide and enhance Raah – The Literacy and Cultural Centre. He relishes challenging projects believing that nearly everything is possible when you approach it with a clean intent.