Mr. Mukesh Sharma
Visionary Leader | Sports Promoter | Social Reformer | Environmental Advocate | Grassroots Congress Veteran
Introduction
Mr. Mukesh Sharma is a distinguished and dynamic leader whose public life spans over five transformative decades. A respected figure in Indian socio-political and sports circles, he is known for his unwavering dedication to grassroots empowerment, youth development, social justice, environmental sustainability, and labor rights.
As a committed member of the Indian National Congress since 1970, Mr. Sharma combines the spirit of a grassroots worker with the foresight of a visionary. His influence bridges local communities and national forums, shaping policies and initiatives that have impacted lives across India and beyond.
Political & Social Leadership
- A steadfast Congress member since 1970, contributing to parliamentary, legislative, and municipal elections.
- Former Secretary, Delhi State Youth Congress, mobilizing youth and building strong party structures at the grassroots.
- Key strategist behind the 1996 electoral win of Ms. Meera Bhardwaj in Mandawali after 21 years.
- Strengthened internal party unity by hosting a felicitation for Shri Lalit Maken, a respected Congress leader.
Key Leadership Roles
- Founder Trustee & President, All Use Student Football Foundation
- Founder, Save Earth and Environment Research and Action Trust
- President, Delhi Football Association
- President, Delhi State Foovolley Association
- President, All India Women and Children Minority Welfare Society
- National President, Women's Football Federation of India (Elected November 2024)
- Vice President, All India Women's Football Federation (US Chapter)
- General Secretary, All India Shakuntalam Art Welfare Society
- General Secretary, Chirag Delhi Resident Welfare Association
- General Secretary, Krishna Priya Rural Development Welfare Society
- Joint Secretary, Foundation for Religious Harmony and Universal Peace
- Former General Secretary, Bhartiya Labour Union
- PRO / Working Committee Member, Shanthigiri Mission
- Director, GMS Constructions
- Director, Kartikey Institute
- Former Senior Vice President, Exhibitors Foundation
Areas of Impact
1. Sports & Youth Empowerment
- Founder of multiple grassroots sports initiatives focusing on football and foovolley.
- Organized district to international-level tournaments involving youth from diverse communities.
- Served as President of Delhi Women's Football Association since 1987.
- Led 37+ international tours for women's football and footvolley delegations.
- Hosted celebrity and Parliamentarian cricket matches under the Jawaharlal Nehru Cricket Trust.
- Established sports academies and training hubs in every Indian state, nurturing athletic talent from the ground up.
2. Social Welfare & Labor Rights
- Strong advocate for women, children, and minority communities through education and welfare programs.
- As General Secretary of Bharti Labour Union, he champions labor dignity, rights, and social security.
- Personally facilitated 150+ free eye surgeries, demonstrating commitment to direct community care.
3. Environmental Sustainability
- Led extensive plantation campaigns in Delhi for over 15 years.
- Developed a green park behind Bhagat Singh College with support from DDA.
- Founded Save Earth and Environment Research and Action Trust to foster grassroots environmental advocacy.
4. Community Building & Education
- Organized health camps, yoga sessions, children's festivals, poetry seminars, and spiritual gatherings.
- Heads Kartikey Institute, promoting vocational training and skill development for underprivileged youth.
Youth & Gandhian Movement Involvement
- Worked closely with Gandhian luminary S.N. Subbarao, under the National Youth Plan.
- Contributed to the historic rehabilitation of 511 dacoits, including Man Singh, under the leadership of Jayaprakash Narayan and Arjun Singh—a hallmark of peace and reconciliation.
Collaborations with Eminent Leaders
Has worked alongside national and civic luminaries including:
Shri Vikram Kaul, Shri Kirti Azad, Shri Gupteshwar Pandey, Mrs. Rama Patnaik, and Saroj Pandey—fostering meaningful partnerships across political, cultural, and social domains.
Recognition & Honors
Mr. Sharma has been honored by numerous civic and national bodies for his exemplary service in sports, public welfare, environmental sustainability, and labor activism.
Legacy of Impact
A tireless public servant, Mr. Mukesh Sharma has dedicated his life to uniting communities, nurturing young talent, empowering the underrepresented, and building a sustainable future. His legacy is one of resilience, reform, and results.
He continues to welcome opportunities for collaborations, institutional partnerships, and public engagements that align with his mission to uplift India through inclusive, action-driven leadership.