In 1964, some of the eminent leaders like Morarji Desai, Balantray Mehta, Tribhuvandas Patel, Dahyabhai Vallabhbhai Patel established Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Memorial Fund. Subsequently, it was decided that a new trust be formed at Karamsad – the native town of Vithalbhai Patel and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Accordingly, Sardar Patel Trust, Karamsad was established in 1975.