Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad Trust — A Beacon of the Renaissance of Indian Literature and Culture
Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad Trust, under the leadership of Dr. Kavita Prasad, the great-granddaughter of Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad, has emerged as a powerful force dedicated to the literary and cultural renaissance of India. The Trust has been established in the memory of one of India’s greatest visionaries, who enriched modern Hindi literature with immortal masterpieces such as Kamayani, Aansu, Dhruvaswamini, and Chandragupta.
The Trust is not merely an effort to preserve a glorious legacy—
it is a commitment to revive culture, keep it dynamic, and reconnect it with every generation and every section of society.
->Initiatives of the Trust
Cultural Festivals
Educational Awareness Programmes
Preservation of Rare Manuscripts
Digitisation of Literary Heritage
Research and Publications
Through these initiatives, the Trust is working to preserve and carry forward the legacy of Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad, transforming it into a source of inspiration for generations to come.
One of the Trust’s prestigious initiatives, the “Sahitya–Sanskriti Samvad Mahotsav” (Literature–Culture Dialogue Festival), brings together some of the finest writers, playwrights, artists, scholars, and intellectuals on a common platform, creating a remarkable confluence of tradition and innovation.
The Trust also encourages young talent through scholarships, fellowships, creative-writing workshops, and mentorship programmes. At the same time, it invites institutions and corporates to join hands through CSR partnerships, with the vision of making literature and culture an integral part of India’s social and intellectual development.
Every contribution—whether through sponsorship, donation, or participation—directly strengthens vital initiatives through which rare manuscripts are preserved, emerging writers are empowered, and the soul of Indian culture is brought back into the global spotlight.
At a time when the world is increasingly drifting away from its cultural and intellectual roots, the Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad Trust stands as a resolute commitment— a carrier of literary consciousness, a symbol of cultural pride, and an enduring source of creative energy.
To become a part of this mission is not merely to extend support—
it is a pledge to preserve India’s cultural heritage,
to empower the younger generation,
and to enrich the India of tomorrow with a deeper cultural and intellectual consciousness.
“Dr. Kavita Prasad —founder of Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad Trust, is great grand-daughter of Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad”, a great-poet, playwright, story-writer, novelist and essayist, promoter of the Chhayavadi Era. She was born and raised in "Prasad Mandir", Govardhan Sarai, Chetganj, Varanasi (Kashi), the ancestral home of the great-poet Jaishankar Prasad. Her mother is Smt. Krishna Devi and father is Shri. Anand Shankar Prasad (son of Shri. Ratna Shankar Prasad, grand-son of the great-poet Mahakai Jaishankar Prasad). In present, Her intention to promote and advance literature and willing to work for Prasad ji's.....
“Mr. Avdhesh Kumar Gupta, —founder of the Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad Trust, is a devoted and compassionate literary custodian who truly lives the ideals of "Mahakavi Prasad". He has taken on the mission of revitalizing India’s cultural, artistic, and literary heritage. His purpose goes far beyond establishing an institution — he aims to preserve Prasad Ji’s priceless legacy and bring it to the younger generation, awakening cultural awareness in society. Through theatre events, art exhibitions, lectures, seminars, research initiatives, and archival preservation, he has transformed Prasad Ji’s contributions into a living experience for the public.
Join Us — Uphold Cultural Responsibility
Joining the Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad Trust is not merely an act of literary preservation; it is a living dialogue with the soul of India. It is a bridge that connects our ancient culture, civilization, and creative consciousness with the contemporary world.
The preservation of Prasad Ji’s original manuscripts, ideas, and cultural legacy is not a remembrance of the past alone—it is a direction for the future. It introduces the younger generation to their roots, instills a sense of self-pride, and reaffirms the luminous values of Indian ethos.
Every contribution to the Trust becomes a Cultural Sun—radiating an unbroken light of awareness for generations to come.
Become a custodian of Indian culture.
Supporting the Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad Trust is not simply an act of assistance; it is a collective resolve to rejuvenate the soul of the nation, its traditions, and its civilizational consciousness.
Your support sends a powerful message to the future—that our roots are not merely ancient, but profound, radiant, and eternal.
“A nation remains alive only when its culture continues to breathe and flow.
Let us come together to protect this living stream of life.”
— Dr. Kavita Prasad
Great-great granddaughter of Mahakavi Jaishankar Prasad