The Trust was founded in 2010 by the family and friends of Dr Kunwar Pal Singh, to commemorate his memory and to take forward his dreams and mission. Spearheaded by his wife Dr. Namita Singh and daughter Ms. Sumita Singh, the office of the trust is situated at 28-MIG, Awantika Phase-I, ADA Colony, Ramghat Road, Aligarh.
Prof. K.P. Singh wore several hats – of a much respected academic, renowned writer, a committed social activist, a staunch humanist who worked tirelessly and fearlessly throughout his life to uphold the progressive and secular values.
Prof. Singh served in different capacities in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), of which he was an alumnus. He was a Professor of Hindi, Dean-Faculty of Arts and Provost of the Non Resident Student Centre of AMU. He was also an elected member of the Academic Council and Executive Council of the University several times. Besides this he was a renowned writer and Social Activist. He was committed throughout his life for these ideals.
To promote his ideas and values of social harmony and secularism in social, literary and cultural spheres, the Trust has been founded in the memory of Prof. K P Singh.