Sanjeev Srivastava

Chief Advisor & Mentor · Junoon Capital Services Pvt. Ltd.

An accomplished finance professional with more than 22 years of experience across microfinance, SME lending, operations and institutional leadership.

Rajesh Kumar

Zonal Head · Svamaan Financial Services Pvt. Ltd.

A senior microfinance leader driving rural financial inclusion, business expansion and large-scale operations across underserved regions.

Abhai Raj Singh

Director · Strategic Alliance Management Services

An HR and strategy leader with 17+ years of experience delivering management-consulting solutions across public health, development and CSR.

Punit Singh

Assistant Vice President · Learnet Skills Limited

A development-sector professional with 19+ years of experience across skilling, employability, global mobility and microfinance.

Pranav Prakash

Founder · INDIA5 Tech Private Limited

A microfinance and technology leader with 15+ years of experience focused on financial inclusion, digital transformation and operational excellence.

Nitesh Singh

CEO & Co-Founder · Blue Tea

The CEO & Co-Founder of Blue Tea, building a purpose-driven consumer brand around caffeine-free, flower-based teas and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Hemant Kumar

Associate Professor · Central University of Gujarat

An academic and researcher working at the intersection of science, technology, innovation policy, development and grassroots innovation.

Raj Kumar Pandey

Monitoring & Evaluation and Development Specialist

A development specialist with 21 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, data systems, CRVS, public health, livelihoods and climate resilience.

Rajesh Yadav

Co-Founder & CSO · NextOn Foods Private Limited

An agribusiness and supply-chain leader with 20+ years of experience across contract farming, procurement, food processing and global market linkages.

Rita Jha

Assistant General Manager · SIDBI

A development-finance professional whose journey spans grassroots microfinance and long-term institutional leadership supporting MSMEs and small enterprises.

Vinod Kumar Pandey

Assistant General Manager – CSR · NMDC Limited

A CSR and rural-development professional with progressive leadership experience across major corporations and community-centred development programmes.

Ajay Singh

Senior Consultant & Additional Programme Manager · EY LLP / Government of Rajasthan client assignment

A development-sector specialist with 20+ years of experience across skill development, livelihoods, public policy, programme implementation and monitoring.

Lalit Singh Kharayat

Lalit Singh Kharayat, a distinguished alumnus from the MBA(RD) First Batch (2001-03), with extensive experience and deep expertise in development work, particularly in Public…

Devesh Kumar Srivastav

Senior Consultant

Devesh is a rural-development and financial-services professional with more than 12 years of experience across microfinance operations, process transformation, credit, Bank BC operations, customer…

Nitin Srivastava

Nitin Srivastava, a dedicated alumnus from the First Batch (2001-03), who has built a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades in social development and…

Rashmi Mishra

Deputy General Manager · Learning Links Foundation

A development professional and social-impact leader with extensive experience in livelihoods, CSR strategy, programme management and rural entrepreneurship.

Ravinder Singh

Founder · Grandmaa Millets

An entrepreneur and rural-development professional whose journey connects financial inclusion, farmer institutions and millet-based enterprise with a strong social mission.

Durgesh Kumar

Municipal Corporation of Delhi

Durgesh is a seasoned development sector professional with over 11 years of experience in project management and implementation support. He has worked extensively with…

Rajneesh Kumar Yadav

Project Management Specialist

Rajneesh Kumar Yadav (He/Him), a distinguished alumnus from the First Batch (2001-03). Rajneesh is a highly specialized Project Management Specialist with over 20 years…

Shashi Kant Giri

Shashi Kant Giri (He/Him), a highly experienced alumnus from the First Batch (2001-03). Shashi Kant is a multi-sectoral development leader with over 20 years…

Shariq Jamal

Ekta Shakti Foundation

He has worked with organizations like Population Foundation of India, PWESCR, SARD, and VSO Kenya, managing large-scale projects in health, education, livelihoods, and HIV/AIDS.

Chanchal Sharma

Bank of Baroda

Chanchal is currently serving in the Bank of Baroda, bringing with him over 20 years of rich experience across NGO, Government, Semi-Government, and Private…

Apurva Chaudhary

Head CSR @ Jindal Steel, Raigarh · CSR Strategy, CSR Project Planning, Implementing, Monitoring & Reporting

Apurva Chaudhary, a highly accomplished alumnus from the Third Batch (2003-05), who currently serves as a corporate leader in social impact.

Niraj Kumar Lal

Agri Lending · Dealer & Channel financing

Niraj Lal (He/Him), a versatile and highly credentialed alumnus from the Third Batch (2003-05). Niraj is a rare professional who successfully bridges the worlds…

Dr. Vimal Srivastava

Deputy General Manager CSR · Mahindra Group

Vimal Srivastava, a distinguished alumnus from the Third Batch (2003-05). Dr. Srivastava is a leading expert and academic in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), ESG…

Paras Jha

Paras K Jha, a dynamic alumnus from the Third Batch (2003-05). Paras is an entrepreneur and skilled project manager with a unique career blend…

Ashish Kumar TIWARI

Ashish Tiwari, an accomplished alumnus from the Third Batch (2003-05). Ashish is a dedicated Project Manager with over two decades of experience in development,…

Sutul Srivastava

Founder and CEO · Svaja

We are delighted to introduce a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader in the development sector, Sutul Srivastava, from the 2004–2006 , fourth Batch! Sutul is…

Manvi M Diljun

Senior HR Professional

Manvi is a self-driven senior HR professional with over 14 years of experience, specializing in talent acquisition, organizational culture, HR policy design, and advising…

Anil Kumar Yadav

Anil Yadav (He/Him), a highly dedicated alumnus from the Fourth Batch (2004-06). Anil is a seasoned development professional with over 15 years of experience…

Keshav Tiwari

a Senior Manager · Maruti Suzuki India Limited

Keshav Tiwari, an accomplished alumnus from the Fourth Batch (2004-06). Keshav is a dedicated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) professional, currently serving as a Senior…

Krishna Gopal Gupta

AVP - Process and Product · Save microfinance

Krishna Gopal Gupta, an accomplished alumnus from the Fourth Batch (2004-06). Krishna is a highly experienced and curious professional who has built a distinguished…

Vivek Kumar Gautam

Deputy Manager · Coal India Limited

Vivek Kumar Gautam, a committed alumnus from the Fourth Batch (2004-06). Vivek is a specialized professional with nearly two decades of experience in Community…

Rajeev Kushwaha

General Manager · Basudeo Kanoria Seva Sansthan (CHEVIOT Group)

A development practitioner with 16+ years of experience across CSR, sustainable livelihoods, rural entrepreneurship, skill development and multi-state programme leadership.

Bharat Singh

Vice President – Sr. Business Head Operations · Satin Creditcare Network Ltd

Bharat has over 7 years of experience in microfinance, currently leading operations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar at Satin Creditcare Network Ltd. He specializes…

Ashish Kumar Tripathi

Vice President & Zonal Head · Axis Bank

Ashish is the Vice President and Zonal Head at Axis Bank, overseeing operations across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.

Deepak Kesarwani

AVP – Operations · Zonal Business Head

Deepak is a seasoned professional currently serving as Assistant Vice President – Operations and Zonal Business Head. He is known for his strategic leadership,…

Tanushree Srivastava

Seasoned Microfinance Professional · Product designer Insurance and lending for MFI regular and NPA customers

Tanushree Srivastava, an accomplished alumna from the Sixth Batch (2006-08). Tanushree is a Seasoned Microfinance Professional and Product Manager known for driving sustainable Financial…

Nishant Pandey

a Regional Relationship Manager · ICICI Bank

Nishant Pandey (He/Him), a focused and incisive alumnus from the Sixth Batch (2006-08). Nishant is a highly specialized finance professional with over 18 years…

Vinay Srivastava

Project Manager · M-CRIL inclusive microeconomics

Vinay Srivastava, an experienced alumnus from the Sixth Batch (2006-08). Vinay is a dedicated development professional specializing in project management, institutional development, and financial…

Mudit Kumar Singh

a Visiting Research Fellow · Duke University (since 2018)

Mudit Kumar Singh (He/Him), a distinguished academic and researcher from the MBA-Rural Development Batch (2007-2009). Mudit is a highly accomplished professional specializing in Quantitative…

Pasi Ram Abhilash

Ramabhilash Pasi, a dedicated alumnus from the MBA-Rural Development Batch (2007-2009). Ramabhilash has built a career focused on both grassroots development program management and…

Vinay Kumar Mishra

Branch Manager (In-Charge) · LIC of India

Vinay is a seasoned development professional and government employee, currently serving as Branch Manager (I/C) at LIC of India, Mejaroad Branch, Allahabad. He leads…

Ankur Kumar

a Consultant · Ernst & Young Global Consulting Services (EY)

Ankur Kumar Banaudha (He/Him), a dedicated alumnus from the MBA-Rural Development Batch (2008-2010). Ankur is a seasoned consultant and development professional with nearly two…

Abhishek Tiwari

Abhishek Tiwari (He/Him), a distinguished alumnus from the MBA-Rural Development Batch (2008-2010). Abhishek is a seasoned Development Practitioner and Fulbright Alumnus with 15 years…

Indramohan Munna

Nodal Officer (Hero OEM Claims Hub – PAN India) · United India Insurance

Indramohan Munna is a committed development professional and public sector leader, currently serving as Nodal Officer for Hero OEM Claims Hub at United India…

Dr. Shantanu Saurabh

Assistant Professor · DAV P.G. College, Banaras Hindu University

Dr. Shantanu serves as an Assistant Professor at DAV Post Graduate College, affiliated with Banaras Hindu University. He holds strong academic links to University…

Prabhat Kumar Dwivedi

Chief Financial Officer · Junoon Capital Services Pvt Ltd

Prabhat is the CFO of Junoon Capital Services Pvt Ltd, an RBI-registered NBFC specializing in SME lending.

Saurabh Singh

Deputy Chief Manager · Muthoot Microfin Limited

Saurabh Singh is the Deputy Chief Manager at Muthoot Microfin Limited, leading operations, credit compliance, and team training to ensure efficient processes.

Ravi Sharma

Training Lead · Swabhimaan Finance Pvt. Ltd. (MFI)

With an extensive experience in the microfinance sector, he has previously served as Circle Head – Training at Cashpor Micro Credit, where he played…

Sanjay Mishra

Promotion & Development Executive · SIDBI

Sanjay is a proactive and results-driven development professional, currently serving as a Development Executive at SIDBI, where he contributes to fostering growth and sustainability…

Somesh Prasar

CSR Administrator · Metso

Somesh is an experienced professional in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and community development.