1981
Guru Harkrishan Public School
The educational journey begins on Khandwa Road, Indore.
Founder
Dr. R. S. Makhija
Eminent Eye Surgeon · Founder Managing Trustee
The man behind the vision
Dr. R. S. Makhija — eye surgeon, founder and institution builder.
Dr. R. S. Makhija is an eminent ophthalmologist and eye surgeon. In 1981, he and his associates established Guru Harkrishan Public School in Indore, beginning an educational journey that would grow across schools, colleges, professional education and healthcare.
He went on to serve as Founder Managing Trustee of Indo Friends Foundation and played the central role in building institutions including Maharaja Ranjit Singh College of Professional Sciences, Mata Gujri institutions, Kids World, hospitals and teacher-training initiatives. Dr. Ramesh Badlani, Dr. Arun Patwa and other trustees and associates were part of the wider educational mission.
Dr. Makhija's qualifications were M.B.B.S., D.O.M.S., M.S. (Oph) and F.F.A. (Holland). His work brings together two lifelong commitments — healing through medicine and creating opportunity through education.
From one school in 1981, the vision grew into a lasting commitment to education,
healthcare, opportunity and service to the wider community.
1981
Dr. Makhija and his associates establish Guru Harkrishan Public School in Indore.
1987
Indo Friends Foundation is registered as a public trust, with Dr. Makhija as Founder Managing Trustee.
1994
Maharaja Ranjit Singh College of Professional Sciences is established by Indo Friends Foundation and begins with 43 students.
