Sriram Singh – Principal Advisor
Sriram Singh has been associated with dairy development work in India for the last 34 years in different capacities. He started his professional career with NDDB in the year 1988 and later joined NDDB Dairy Services. Since 2017 he has been leading the efforts of NDDB dairy Services facilitating the formation and strengthening of Milk Producer Companies across the country as its Executive Director and later as the Deputy Managing Director.
He has been associated with the idea of farmer Producer Companies since its beginning as a senior officer of NDDB and has contributed to evolving a robust architecture of management and governance of milk producer Companies. He has been an “Expert Director” on several Milk Producer Companies’ boards. His expertise areas are institution building, field operations, strategic planning, and board development. He has presented papers and made presentations at several national and international forums on ‘Indian Dairying’ and ‘Producer Owned Enterprises in India’.
After retiring from NDDB Dairy Services he has been associated with several National and International organisations as a consultant and/or an advisor. He is a B Tech (Hons) in Agriculture Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and a management graduate with a specialization in rural management from IRMA. He is also a Chartered Finance Analyst (CFA).
Dr. Manisha Pandit – Manager – Knowledge Management, Research & Communication
A PhD in Health Communication and Governance from Central University of Himachal Pradesh, her interdisciplinary research focuses on enhancing health system performance through effective communication and governance strategies to meet the targets in maternal health care. Her research interest looks at the policy approaches to ensure access to care among pregnant women through the increased utilization of the public health facilities. As part of her teaching assistance during the doctoral study, she offered a four-credit course on Health Communication to the graduate students of New Media. She also extended her academic support to National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kangra and delivered special lectures on critical communication theories and the structures and format of expression of various media. She interned with UNICEF on developing a digital library project with ready-to-use Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) package, life-stage specific, across the continuum of care by using existing BCC materials, products, processes, and guidelines.
Mr Sachin Upadhyay– Manager – Programs
For nearly a decade, Mr. Sachin Upadhyay has been actively involved in public health. His roles in various government and development sectors highlight his dedication to the field. As a Manager-Programs at CFNS, he’s leading numerous impactful health projects with focus on Food and Nutrition security to all. Over the years, he’s collaborated with multiple recognized organizations, including the Society of Community Health Oriented Operational Links, JSIPL, WISH Foundation, and the National Health Mission.
Educationally, Mr. Sachin holds a master’s degree in public health from the Indian Institute of Public Health in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This academic background, paired with his practical experience, has allowed him to make notable changes in areas like telemedicine, Covid Vaccination, Adult Vaccination, SBCC and TB related projects. He’s not just trained individuals in the field but has also motivated them, leading to achievements in several regions he’s been associated with.
Sachin’s field research in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, has provided valuable insights into the challenges faced by health professionals on the ground during pandemic. He has also been an active participant in significant conferences and has gained hands-on experience from various internships.
With a skill set that includes Public Health Nutrition, advance Program implementation and management, proposal development, and strategic planning, Mr. Sachin Upadhyay stands out as a dedicated and knowledgeable professional in public health.
Mr. Bighnaraj Behera – Manager- (Finance, Administration & Resource Mobilisation)
Mr. Bighnaraj Behera has his excellence in the field of finance, account finalization, account handling, dealing with legal compliances, audit queries and related matters. He has an experience of working with various national Non-Profit Organizations.
Mr. Behera has a strong knowledge of statutory audit, internal audit, financial reporting, ROC & GST matter, as well as FCRA compliances etc.
Mr Sanjeev Nayak, State Program Officer, Odisha
Mr. Sanjeev Nayak is a development professional with 11 years of experience in local and national level organizations across India. His work is focused on Child & Maternal Health and Nutrition, Adolescent health, Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, Forest Rights, Women empowerment through rural entrepreneurship and Child Rights & Protections Issues. His Excellency in Project Design and Management, Monitoring and Evaluation. He has an expertise in Child & Adolescent Health Nutrition and Life Skill Education & SRHR. As a master trainer, he has trained more than 1000 adolescents and 500 frontline health workers. He has effective communication with strong community mobilisation and networking skill among the multi-stakeholders. He has worked in World Vision India on Child Health & Nutrition, Child Rights for global funded agency. He has worked with the Save the Children, India over 7years on Child Marriage, Adolescent Health, WASH, HBCC with the support of Hindustan Unilever Limited, PPHF and UK Aid funded projects. Mr. Nayak has received the award of “Rajiv Gandhi Pratibha Puraskar” at State level in 2011 for community services through National Service Scheme.
Bhupesh Kumar Bhupak- State Programme Officer, Jharkhand
Bhupesh, is an MBA in Rural Management from Amity University, with an extensive experience in the Development sector. He has worked on various projects including Skill & Training, Education, Community Development, Health Education, Women & Child Development, Sponsorship, Child Education, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Gender Integrity, and Agriculture spanning across Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Uttarakhand. He is the recipient of the Best District Skill Manager award from the Government of Bihar in 2017. He is well-known for his passion and experience in community-based health, planning, and communication techniques.
Rajesh Verma- State Programme Officer, Rajasthan
Rajesh holds Master’s Degree in Social Work and English Literature and with 15 years of experience in increasingly responsible roles within Care India, BBC Media Action, CRS, Nutrition International, World Vision and SSS India supported by UNICEF India and other organisation. Having started his career in the health & nutrition sector, he successfully transitioned into development space in the last decade. He served as technical support to Health and ICDS for complementary feeding management of SAM/MAM children (identification, referral, cure and follow up) saving more than 150 lives.
Shreya Parashar, State Programme Officer, Madhya Pradesh
Shreya is a development professional with 4 years of experience. Throughout her career, she has acquired invaluable insights and skills by actively contributing to esteemed international and national organizations, including Aide-Et-Action, Jhpiego India. Ms. Shreya has been engaged in various research studies for rural and tribal districts across India. Her keen interest lies in Health Nutrition and Early Childhood Development. She has done her internship under UNICEF project with research topic “Impact of Nutritional Counselling of primary care-givers of underweight children in Urban slums of Bhopal”. She has also collaborated with Directorate of Health Services and AIIMS Bhopal, where she shared her technical expertise, further enriching her professional journey in the development sector.
Nar Bahadur Thapa, Support Staff
Nar Bahadur Thapa is with the Coalition team since a very long time. He helps in managing the day-to-day activities within the organisation. He ensures the comfort of all members so that everyone can work up to their maximum potential. He is one of the most valuable employees of the Coalition.