Founders & Team

Board of Directors (As of 1st April, 2025)

C. Doreswamy

Mr. C. Doreswamy

Founder & Executive Director

Founder & Executive Director, C Doreswamy, is a Postgraduate in Botany from Mysore University, with 35+ years of experience working in NGOs. He is an expert in planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation of a wide range of development programs. He has undertaken many National and International consultancy projects. Mr. Doreswamy was the Vice President (Quality Improvement) for Network of Volunteer Development in Asia (NVDA) during 2014-16. His core area of expertise is Watershed management, Tree Based farming, Organic Farming, Community Organization and CSR Projects. He is a trained Auditor of ISO Standards and widely known in National and International communities related to Natural Resource Management.

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Madhusudhana H.T

Mr. Madhusudhana H.T

President

President, Mr. Madhusudhana H.T, is a graduate in Forestry from UAS Bangalore with vast experience of 20 years in the Rural Development sector in both NGO and Government sectors. He is an expert in Project formulation, Planning, Implementation, Monitoring, Process documentation and Evaluation. He has worked in Agriculture and allied activities and Agriculture produce. He also has expertise in Sustainable agriculture farming and is a known speaker on the topic.

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Ambikamma

Smt. Ambikamma

Director

Director, Smt. Ambikamma, is a Postgraduate in Arts from Bangalore University and has more than 15 years of experience in the NGO sector. She is specialized in Community Organization, Women Empowerment, and Promotion of Livelihood activities. She is a trainer for Government and NGOs on topics related to different kinds of People's Organizations, Women Empowerment, and Microfinance for Livelihood. She has represented the foundation on many national forums on the related subjects.

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Prakash C. Koshti

Mr. Prakash C. Koshti

Vice President

Mr. Prakash C. Koshti is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the development sector, specializing in community organization, training, documentation, counseling, and guideline creation. His extensive project involvement includes initiatives like Jalsamvardhane Yojana, Jalnirmal project, and Swachh Bharat Mission, making him a distinguished Senior Social Development Officer in the Belagavi Smart City Project, recognized for his expertise as a guest lecturer and resource person in various educational and training institutions.

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Shankar Naik

Mr. Shankar Naik

Director

Director, Mr. Shankar Naik, is a Graduate and Diploma Holder in Para Medical Work and has served for more than 30 years in the health sector of Government departments. He is a committed social worker fascinated with working with rural communities.

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B.M. Manjesha

Mr. B.M. Manjesha

Director

Mr. B.M. Manjesha is a graduate in Science and has more than five years of experience in the development sector. He specializes in Sustainable Agriculture and community mobilization and has worked in different social service organizations.

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B. Manjunatha

Mr. B. Manjunatha

Director

Mr. B. Manjunatha, a graduate from Mysore University with 20 years of experience in the development sector, is an expert in Community Organization, Organic Farming, Sustainable Agriculture, and Watershed Management. He excels in coordinating international volunteers for intercultural learning and has been deeply involved in the conservation of Olive Ridley Sea Turtles in the coastal belt of Karnataka. He has organized numerous events to raise awareness among fishermen communities and school children on turtle conservation.

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