Mr. Sanjeev Shankar is a Lawyer by profession and a Philanthropist by nature and action. He started his career as a Government Servant and served the Government for more than 18 years and took voluntary retirement in the year 1996 from Delhi Government. His passion for Philanthropy leads him to establish Manav Ashray, a project run as an NGO, which provides highly subsidized Boarding and Lodging facilities with free food to patients (primarily Cancer/Critical Patients) and their attendants, who come to Delhi for Medical Treatment. The setting up of Manav Ashray has proved to be very successful. Since its inception in 2004, It has provided subsidized boarding and lodging to more than 10.0 Lakh people. The Institution does not take any Donations or Grants.
Mr. Shankar at present has membership with the following organisations/ associations.
1. Founder & member Governing Body, Dharamshila Narayana Hospital and Research Center Delhi (NABH Accredited Hospital).
2. Secretary cum Treasurer of Help Society Delhi for last 18 years.
3. High court / Supreme Court Bar Association.
4. Mumbai Cricket Association.
5. Qutab Golf Course (Lifetime Membership).
6. Sirifort Sports Complex Delhi.
7. India Habitat Center, Delhi.
8. Panchsheel Club, Delhi.
9. Belvedere Club, The Oberoi
10. India Club, Dubai
11. Independent director in Indiannica Learning Pvt Ltd, Mumbai