Meet Our Team
Ajay Kumar
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Ajay Kumar leads operations and technical aspect of the organization. Having started this organization right from scratch, he has taken it a long way, thanks to his perseverance and dedication. He is one of for change in Atal Innovation Mission for NITI Ayog.
He is a recognized change-maker in Global Action for poverty. Having been a Pravah Changelooms fellow & Wipro Fellow he is apt in designing frameworks for our future strategies. He has developed several projects and initiatives on environmental sustainability like decentralized solar home lighting system, solar mobile irrigation pumps and improved chulha. He worked on these initiatives as a part of a SBI-Youth For India Fellow with Aga Khan Rural Support Program (India) in rural Bihar and with India Fellow Leadership program where he worked with Mera Gao Power.
Previously, he has presented his research work in 20 different conferences across India. Through two rural fellowship journeys, he has learnt a lot from communities and is also sensitive to them. For more details:
ABHISHEK KUMAR CHANCHAL
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
His background of education is in the field of Geography and Journalism which has contributed in building his crucial understanding of environmental education and communication to the larger masses.
Further, he was part of the Gandhi Fellowship for two years, which not only allowed him to implement this knowledge but also helped to develop leadership amongst the masses in such a way that they could voice their opinion in the larger arena. He has had years of experience in developing strategic relationships, building network with rural-urban communities, government, and private institutions, civil society organizations, and individuals
He worked with the Center for Environment and Energy Development (CEED) as Outreach and Media Officer, responsible for sensitizing people towards environment and media coverage of the campaign. He was part of Pravah Changelooms Fellowship Journey.
Pratibha Baveja
CO-FOUNDER
Pratibha’s role involves research and documentation, capacity building, team management and development, and establishing standards of performance across all programs. Pratibha is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Evolutionary and Conservation Genetics from the National University of Singapore. She did her graduation in Zoology and post-graduation in Environmental Studies from the University of Delhi. After that, she joined India Fellow and worked with Centre for Learning Resources, Pune. She gained insight about rural development sector in India through the fellowship. She is an avid traveler and loves writing and sketching in her free time.
Gyandeep
CO-FOUNDER
Gyandeep builds strategy and executes the campaigns and community engagement. He has been engaged with marginalized community and different slums around Delhi to mobilize them for the betterment of their lives and for making them aware of with government schemes. He is also a part of Wipro Sustainability Fellow and has completed Masters in Mathematics from Delhi University, Delhi. Further, he has worked with Greenpeace and Hilldaari Project on waste management. He is a member of Peace Committee, Minority Commission, Government of Delhi.
ABHINAV ANAND
OPERATIONAL HEAD
Abhinav looks after implementation and strategic development of programs. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Electronics & Electrical branch from KIIT University, Bhubaneshwar. He then joined Tata Power- A prestigious organization in Power & Energy sector with significant advancements in New and renewable energy sector. After 2 years of experience at various fronts in the organization, he decided to utilize his theoretical knowledge and on-field experience towards community uplifting and social development.
Himanshu Pardeep Kalia
Himanshu has been there with us since the beginning and continues to be a part-time member of our organization, helping us in networking. He is working as entrepreneur to promote rural and wildlife tourism in Bahraich and Shravasti district of Uttar Pradesh in order to disperse the benefits of tourism to local people increase their participation in managing the tourism product and also promote their culture, life style and traditions. He is B. Tech graduate and then five years worked on IT industry. He then did his MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur.
AADITYA PRAKASH
IT HEAD
SAURAV MODI
Saurav is working with us on a part-time basis and helping us in networking. He did his MBA from XLRI Jamshedpur. Last five years working in solar industry. He is very passionate about green energy activities. He has always been passionate about creative works and participated on different events and activities. He is involved in the workshop and awareness campaigns promoting entrepreneurship. He did B. Tech KIIT University, Bhubaneswar.
MUNNA KUMAR
Munna is also working with us on a part-time basis and helps us in networking. He is Technical Leader in Aricent Technologies Gurgaon for more than 5 years of experience in software industry. MCA Alumni of KIIT University Bhubaneswar and MTech Alumni of BITS Pilani Rajasthan. He involved regularly in CSR activities and social imitative of his company.
Nawaj Alam