Consequent to the inauguration of the symbolic monument authenticating the
existence of Kanvashram on the bank of the river Malini, about 11 kms from Kotdwara, Uttarakhand
on Basant Panchami day in 1956, a body of local eminent persons was constituted which took on the
task of looking after the management of the monument. It was rightfully called "Kanvashram
Vikas Samiti". It's guiding principle being to bring the birth place of Emperor Bharat
onto the national platform.
Since its inception in 1956 the Samiti has been organising the "Basant Panchami" Mela
(fair)every year without fail. In 1972 the land 0.364 hectare,around the monument is constructed
was given on lease to the Samiti by the government.
Besides organising the Mela every year the Samiti also organises seminars and lectures in which
eminent historians and academicians take part focusing on the past, present and future of
Kanvashram. There are other social issues which are also addressed by the Samiti from time to
time. But the focus of the Samiti or its aim is quite clear to erect a monument on the bank of
river Malini which pays tribute to the person who was responsible for unification of this land
mass into a nation called BHARAT VARSH.
Presently Kanvashram Vikas Samiti consists of 24 life members listed below:
| S.NO. | NAME | STATUS | REMARK |
| 1. | Lt.Cdr V.S.Rawat | President | Retd Naval Officer |
| 2. | Shri Charkradhar Sharma | Vice president | Retd |
| 3. | Smt Abha Dabral | Gen Sec | Social worker |
| 4. | Shri C.P. Naithani | Sec | Retd |
| 5. | Shri Mohan Singh Rawat | Treasurer | Social Worker |
| 6. | Shri Sitaram Kandwal | Auditor | Medical Services |
| 7. | Shri B.D.Uniyal | Patron | Retd Principal |
| 8. | Shri T.P.Daundiyal | Patron | Retd Principal |
| 9. | Shri Pratap singh Bist | Patron | Retd Ex. Eng |
| 10. | Shri C.P.kukrati | Patron | Businessman |
| 11. | Shri J.P.Dashmana | Member | Retd |
| 12. | Shri P.S.Rawat | Member | Retd |
| 13. | Dr Y.S.Bist | Member | DG Med Ser UK(Retd) |
| 14. | Shri Rajeeve Bist | Member | Agriculturist |
| 15. | Dr. Jai Singh Rawat | Member | Medical services |
| 16. | Shri R.C.Gaur | Member | Retd |
| 17. | Smt Jamuna Bhaguna | Member | House wife |
| 18. | Shri K.K.Shrivastav | Member | Lawyer |
| 19. | Smt Renu Bist | Member | House wife |
| 20. | Shri Kalash Chand | Member. | Businessman |
| 21. | Dr.N.K.Uniyal | Member | Med Services |
| 22. | Dr D.S.Chauhan | Member | Retd Principal |
| 23. | Shri Burakoti | Member | Teacher |
| 24. | Shri C.M.Binjola | Member | Retd |
