Founding Director
Mr. Prem Bhandari is a distinguished entrepreneur and philanthropist with deep ties to both the U.S. and India. After moving to New York in 1987, he built successful businesses in the hospitality and luxury sectors. His wife, Dr. Rekha Bhandari, is a highly accomplished medical professional, while their son, Peter Bhandari, is currently a resident doctor at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Mr. Bhandari’s philanthropic focus is on supporting the differently abled through Jaipur Foot (BMVSS), where he has been instrumental in organizing prosthetics fitment camps across India. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he played a key role in providing humanitarian aid, including sending oxygen concentrators and ventilators to hospitals. He also assisted NRIs in navigating travel restrictions and visa issues. Recognized for his community service, he has received several prestigious awards and continues to be a driving force behind high-profile initiatives, including the Jaipur Foot exhibition at the U.N. and the record-breaking India Day Parade in New York. His wife, Dr. Rekha Bhandari, is a highly accomplished medical professional, while their son, Dr. Peter Bhandari, is a fellow in gastroenterology in the number one healthcare system in New Jersey.