Biodiversity Convention: Seed, Soil & Millets

Ghatakshi

Ghatakshi is a registered pharmacist who has completed her Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharma). She has experience working in clinics and hospitals, including supporting medical teams in the Operation Theatre (OT). Originally from Srinagar, she is a young, motivated professional who is eager to learn and contribute to improving community health services.

Kiran Bisht

She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from H.N.B. Garhwal University and is a Gold Medalist. She brings valuable experience in healthcare and community outreach. Kiran has extensive experience in organizing health camps, conducting awareness sessions on hygiene and menstrual health, supporting ANC/PNC beneficiaries, and working closely with ASHA/ANM workers and PRI members in rural areas. She is passionate about community welfare and committed to improving access to healthcare services in remote regions.

Umesh Upadhyay

Mr. Umesh Upadhyay is a seasoned Project Coordinator with experience working with reputed institutions such as CHRI and TISS. He has been actively involved in project implementation under national programs including the Central TB Division, Ayushman Bharat, and the National Health Mission (NHM). His core strengths include programme management, community engagement, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring effective planning and on-ground execution of public health initiatives.

Mr. Abhishek Mehta

He holds an M.Com and an MBA in Finance, with a total professional experience of 7.6 years in the finance domain. He is a detail-oriented professional with strong expertise in accurate and compliant financial reporting, thorough audit practices, and precise financial data analysis. He possesses excellent time management skills, enabling him to manage multiple priorities effectively while delivering high-quality outcomes under strict deadlines.

Mr. Sheetal Rana

He holds a B.Sc. in Agriculture and an M.Sc. in Horticulture, and has prior experience working with the Centre for Business and Entrepreneurial Development (CBED) and the Integrated Livelihood Support Program (ILSP) of UGVS.
He is a positive-minded and confident person who enjoys playing cricket. He has acquired extensive experience, including active involvement in rural development and organic farming initiatives, and has gained practical insights into strategies for community engagement and prevention of rural migration.

Our partners

Mission Partner

Actionaid
Ajivika
American Indian Foundation
Azim Premji Foundation
Bioversity International
EdelGive Foundation
Enduring Value
Global Environment Facility
Grow Fund
Hamilton
HDFC
Himmotthan
ICAR
IFAD
Iimpact
IM-Swedish Development
India-Global Social Service Society
International Livestock Research Institute
LIC HFL
Mankind Pharma
National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development
Organic Uttarakhand
OXFAM Hong Kong
OXFAM India
People’s Science Institute
Room to read
SOIR-IM
Tata – Leadership with  us
Tata Trusts
Uttarakhand Seva Nidhi Paryavaran Shiksha Sansthan
World Food Programme