TABLER . WIKI / RTIN Round Table India

India, a nation known for its vast diversity, rich heritage, and rapid development, is home to one of the largest and most impactful Round Table associations in the world. Round Table India (RTIN), established in 1962, has grown into a powerhouse within Round Table International, boasting a widespread presence across the country. RTIN is recognized for its large-scale community service initiatives, with a special focus on education and infrastructure development. Its flagship project, “Freedom Through Education,” has led to the construction of thousands of classrooms, providing quality education to underprivileged children across India. With a strong emphasis on fellowship, leadership, and giving back to society, RTIN continues to set new benchmarks in service and camaraderie, making it a cornerstone of the global Round Table movement.

History

The Round Table movement first came to India 1957. John Barton, a resident of Madras, when on home leave joined Hastings Round Table in U.K., which sponsored the Madras Round Table No. 1. This Table was inaugurated on November 14, 1957 by the then Rotary District Governor. The then RTBI President Dr. Peter Bush, chartered the Table in the year 1959. In the meantime, more Tables were started in Calcutta, Bombay and Delhi and the National Association of Round Tables of India with 6 Founder Members was in- augurated on May 5, 1962 at a meeting held in Madras. Tabler Ian Calvert was in the Chair and the WoCo President Dick Miller was present on the occasion. The movement then spread all over the country, though slowly at first.

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Freedom Through Education (RTIN)

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International Contribution

Personalities

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• 2020–2021 DK Singh
• 2007–2008 Ravi Khanna
• 1993–1994 T. Ramakrishnan

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• 2014–2015 Harish Shenoy
• 2011–2012 Vivek Vardhan Prasad
• 2008–2009 Ajay Handa
• 2007–2008 Shivkumar Eashwaran
• 2005–2006 Girish Ramanathan

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• 2021–2022 Aviral Jain
• 2017–2018 Manpreet Singh Raja
• 2014–2015 Harish Shenoy
• 2011–2012 Vivek Vardhan Prasad
• 2008–2009 Ajay Handa
• 2007–2008 Shivkumar Eashwaran
• 2005–2006 Girish Ramanathan
• 2003–2004 Jayakumar Ramdass
• 2002–2003 K. Ilango

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• • RTI WM 2025 Gurgaon, India
  • RTI WM 2012 Hyderabad, India
  • WOCO 1996 Madras, India
  • WOCO 1983 Bombay, India

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Badge

The Round Table India Badge shows the Table with twelve spokes in alternate black and white segments and has the distinctive National Emblem of the Ashoka Chakra (this design is that of the wheel which appears on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka and is part of the State Emblem of India) in the center and King Arthur’s head at the top.

The Peacock as shown is the Symbol of the Association.