Established in 1995, the Mehli Mehta Music Foundation is a not-for-profit Organization that promotes western classical music through the presentation of high quality concerts and music education for children. The Foundation honours Mr Mehli Mehta, a conductor and violinist in Bombay who, between 1930 and 1954 was the motivating force for young musicians, and the founder of the Bombay String Quartet and the Bombay Symphony Orchestra.

The MMMF's mission is to create a greater awareness and appreciation of the classical traditions in western music, the share the knowledge and understanding of music, and make music education & the joy that comes with it accessible to all.

Western classical music is not part of the curriculum of most schools in Mumbai and it does not feature prominently in our media or social environment. However, it has a rich a varied heritage and is an important part of global culture. The MMMF is dedicated to initiating, assisting and implementing the process of opening our doors and the doors of our city to the music of the world.