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Our Team

Tushar Juvekar

Assistant Professor, MNLU Nagpur

Tushar Juvekar, an engineering graduate, has dedicated over nine years to social impact initiatives, particularly in Northeast India. During this period, he actively contributed to various seva projects, focusing on uplifting communities and driving meaningful change. Currently serving as the Global CSR Head. Tushar is passionate about developing sustainable solutions that address societal challenges and improve lives. With a strong belief in the power of technology and community engagement, he continues to champion initiatives that blend innovation with social responsibility, ensuring impactful and lasting development.

Shantanu Lamdhade

Senate Member, Savitribai Phule

Shantanu Lamdhade holds a Master's degree in Economics from the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics and is a psephologist by profession. With several years of experience in the education sector, he is deeply committed to empowering marginalized students. Currently serving as a Senate Member at Savitribai Phule Pune University, Shantanu mentors multiple student groups and spearheads initiatives like Vidyapeeth Katta, aimed at providing opportunities and promoting self-reliance. Through his focus on entrepreneurial development, he inspires students to build sustainable futures and drives impactful change in the academic community.

Samrat Kadam

Science Journalist and Educator

Samrat Kadam holds a Master’s degree in Physics and a journalism qualification from the Ranade Institute of Journalism. As a former science reporter for the Sakal Media Group, he has covered numerous scientific explorations across state. Passionate about science & technology, Samrat is dedicated to fostering scientific temper among students. He actively promotes science education through workshops, activities, and outreach programs, inspiring young minds to explore and appreciate scientific inquiry and innovation. His work bridges the gap between science communication & education, making concepts accessible & engaging.

Dr. Divita Kothekar

CSR Professional

Dr. Divita Kothekar is an Assistant Professor of Law at Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur. Her research and teaching interests include intellectual property rights, constitutional law, and criminal law. She has participated in national seminars and workshops pertaining to her areas of interest and has been a member of organizing committees of several events organized by the university.

Krishna Kanakgiri

Assistant Profesor, VJIT

Krishna Kanakgiri is working as an assistant professor in electrical engineering department at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai. He did his education from Mumbai University and IIT Bombay. His areas of interest are Power Systems, Cyber Physical Systems and Renewable Energy.

Snehā Nagarkar is currently pursuing her PhD in Ancient Indian Culture from the University of Mumbai. She is also a Visiting Faculty at the Department of Archaeology, University of Mumbai and Centre for Hindu Studies, University of Mumbai. She has authored a book titled 'Ancient Indian Economy: The Role of Vārttā'.

Visiting Faculty, UoM

Sneha Nagarkar
Nikhil Ghag

Assistant Profesor, IIM Mumbai

Nikhil Ghag is Assistant Professor at IIM Mumbai With Phd in Operations and Supply Chain Management from IIM Mumbai. He has completed MTech in Industrial automation and Robotics. His areas of interest are, MSMEs, Food Supply Chain, Logistics, Sustainability.

He is a member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India. Has worked with YASHADA and UNDP for creation of Human Development Index. Extensively working with premier institutes since last 5 years with regards to policy research, development of startup ecosystem, fostering innovation, coordinating with various Corporates, industry and academia for collaborative work. Currently working as a consultant in the field of Renewable energy project finance.

Consultant, Project Finance

Devashish Saraf