Ganpat & Manju Foundation

Empowering Through Education, Innovation, and Social Impact

The Ganpat & Manju Foundation is a visionary not-for-profit institution (Section 8 Company) established with the mission of creating centres of excellence in education, research, innovation, and social development. Rooted in the philanthropic ideals of its founders, the Foundation is dedicated to nation-building through youth empowerment, promotion of knowledge systems, and creation of sustainable and inclusive growth platforms.

Our Key Objectives

To promote education, innovation, and skill development from grassroots to global levels.
To establish and support institutions in higher education, vocational training, research, and alternative dispute resolution.
To create opportunities for youth empowerment, women’s development, and rural upliftment.
To build globally connected yet locally rooted initiatives that strengthen India’s leadership in education and the knowledge economy.

The Ganpat & Manju Foundation envisions leaving a lasting legacy of knowledge, empowerment, and service to humanity by nurturing institutions that shape the future of India and the world.

Key Objectives of GIAMC

To establish and operate an International Arbitration and Mediation Centre dedicated to advancing the cause of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) through arbitration, mediation, conciliation, and negotiation.
To provide institutional infrastructure, administrative support, research, and training for capacity building in dispute resolution.
To organize seminars, conferences, and training programmes and disseminate knowledge through research papers, publications, and digital platforms.
To empanel qualified domestic and international arbitrators and mediators and offer emergency and expedited arbitration with technology-enabled virtual hearings.
To ensure efficient, fair, and transparent resolution of commercial, civil, trade, investment, maritime, infrastructure, finance, technology, and other disputes—both domestic and cross-border.
To provide accreditation and professional training for arbitrators and mediators and to promote global collaborations and research in ADR.
To establish regional centres and collaborative offices with institutions, professional bodies, and government agencies to expand ADR access nationally and internationally.
To conduct policy research and propose reforms in arbitration and mediation practices, enhancing access to justice and global best practices.
To collaborate with national and international organizations for the development and promotion of ADR in India and abroad, supporting social welfare, trade growth, and equitable justice.

Vision Mission

Mission :

GIAMC is dedicated to promote excellence in arbitration and mediation by delivering world‑class dispute resolution services that uphold fairness, efficiency, and integrity. Our mission is to foster confidence in impartial, internationally aligned processes that facilitate swift and equitable resolution of commercial disputes, positioning GIAMC as a leading global hub for alternative dispute resolution.

Vision :

To position India as a globally preferred seat for arbitration and mediation, instilling confidence among international commercial entities in India’s robust, efficient, and transparent dispute resolution ecosystem.

Governance :

The Goa International Arbitration and Mediation Council (GIAMC) is governed by a distinguished Governing Body eminent practitioners, academicians, and industry leaders. The Council operates as an independent and autonomous institution, upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and professional excellence in all its functions.

The Registrar :

The registrar is responsible for the day-to-day administration of cases and institutional operations. It acts under the authority of the Chief Executive Officer and provides administrative support to tribunals and parties throughout the arbitral and mediation processes.