Ambika Prasad

Manager, Administration, Procurement & IT

Ambika Prasad is the head of Administration at Gram Vikas. He joined us after 18+ years of successful stints with Tech Mahindra, In2IT, Satyam, and Sanchar. From managing day-to-day operations and security responsibilities to organizing emergency operations, he brings his skills at assessing user needs, implementing process improvements, handling the external project security audits, and developing effective communication and organizational procedures to Gram Vikas.

Ambika holds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from Utkal University.

Anurag Sharma

Thematic Manager, Water

Anurag Sharma is Thematic Manager, Water, working primarily on hydrogeology, groundwater recharge, and GIS visualization. He also manages project implementation on ground. Anurag joined Gram Vikas in 2020. Prior to it he worked with grassroots development organisations for over ten years, in areas of watershed development and social research. Anurag completed his B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, and MA in Development Studies from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai.

Benstin Jenith.B.G.

District Manager, Sundargarh District Office

Benstin Jenith.B.G is the District Manager for the Sundargarh District Office, overseeing Gram Vikas’ initiatives in Jharsuguda and Rourkela in Odisha, as well as Gumla in Jharkhand. He also contributes to the Water thematic. He has been with Gram Vikas since September 2021. Before this, he worked as a Research Assistant in a socio-psychological study on Diabetes at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad. Benstin holds a Master of Arts in Development Studies from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, in 2018 and a Bachelor’s in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from the College of Engineering, Guindy, Chennai, in 2014.

Biswajit Sahu

District Manager, Kandhamal District Office

Biswajit joined Gram Vikas in 2014. He completed his Master’s degree in Social Work from Sambalpur University and worked with CTRAN Consulting, where he promoted farmer-producer companies, agriculture, and horticulture-based livelihoods across Odisha. He joined Gram Vikas in the Odisha Disaster Response Project as a Project Coordinator.

From 2020 to 2023, Biswajit led Gram Vikas’ work in the Bargarh, Jharsuguda, and Sundergarh districts of Odisha, as well as the Gumla district of Jharkhand. Currently, he is leading programmes in the Kandhamal district of Odisha.

Chandramohan Patnaik

Strategic Lead, Finance

Chandramohan Patnaik is the head of finance at Gram Vikas and has been with us since 1998. He is responsible for all statutory compliances, managing the investment funds, and leads the team of internal auditors. Before Gram Vikas, he was with the California Design & Construction India Limited and A K Sharma & Co. in New Delhi.

Chandramohan is a trained Inter Cost and Management Accountant. He holds a double Masters in Commerce and Business Administration from Berhampur University. He has a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree from Lingaraj Law College under Berhampur University.

D.P. Debashis Hota

District Manager, Ghumusur District Office and Manager, Human Resources

Debashis Hota is Manager, Human Resources, since 2015.  He ensures a healthy work environment in Gram Vikas by formulating policies and practices for efficient workplace management. He also leads Gram Vikas’ work in the Ghumusur District Office, which covers Odisha’s Ganjam and Nayagarh districts.

Debashis has more than 11 years of experience in administration and personnel management across various companies. Before joining Gram Vikas, he has worked with Nixies Pharmaceuticals and Seashore group managing Human Resources and Administration functions.

He has an MBA in Human Resource and Marketing from the Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha.

Jannatun Begum

Thematic Manager, Village Institutions and Sanitation & Health

Jannatun Begum manages the implementation of initiatives to strengthen village institutions and Sanitation & Health in partner villages of Gram Vikas. A development professional with 20 years of experience in the capacity building of community institutions, she has a special interest in promoting women and child rights.

Before joining us, she worked with Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP, India), DISHA, Madhyam Foundation, Antodaya, and other nonprofits in and outside Odisha. 

Jannatun has a Master in Social Work from Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar.

Jobin Chacko

District Manager, Gajapati District Office

Jobin joined Gram Vikas in 2018 after completing a Master of Arts in Development from Azim Premji University, Bangalore. As a Young Management Trainee and later as a Junior Manager, he worked on projects aimed at bridging the digital divide in remote rural areas and designing and implementing the Safe and Dignified Migration Programme.

From 2022 to 2023, Jobin led Gram Vikas’ work in the Kandhamal district. Currently, he is leading programmes in the Gajapati and Rayagada districts of Odisha.

Laxminarayan Panda

Thematic Manager, Water

Laxminarayan Panda joined Gram Vikas in 1990 in the Biogas Programme. He completed a Bachelor’s in Arts from Berhampur University. Between 1995 and 2019, he worked in the water and sanitation program in several districts of Odisha, including teams in Keonjhar and Gajapati districts.

From 2020 to 2023, Laxminarayan Panda led Gram Vikas’ work in Odisha’s Gajapati and Rayagada districts. He is currently responsible for the implementation of the Water programme at Gram Vikas.

Nirmal Chandra Mohanty

Programme Manager, Livelihoods and Village Institutions

Nirmal Chandra Mohanty joined Gram Vikas in August 2020 and managed the COVID-19 response and is a part of the Livelihoods and Village Institutions programmes. He brings more than 25 years of experience in watershed development, renewable energy, agriculture in the private, government, and non-government sectors.

Before joining Gram Vikas, he worked with Adhikar, Onergy Solar, International Development Enterprises, India (IDEI), and at the Directorate of Water Management, Government of India.

Nirmal holds an Executive MBA from KIIT University and is a mechanical engineering graduate from The Institution of Engineers (India). 

Pratap Chandra Panda

Programme Manager, Livelihoods and Sanitation & Health

Pratap Chandra Panda leads the livelihoods and Sanitation & Health initiatives at Gram Vikas. He joined Gram Vikas in 2016 and brings 15 years of extensive experience in managing livelihoods, natural resource management, and climate change projects while serving in organizations like Concern Worldwide, Regional Centre for Development Cooperation, and Living Farms.

At Gram Vikas, Pratap is responsible for the design, implementation, liaising, facilitation, training, partnership management, and resources management towards ensuring secure and sustainable incomes for rural communities while building the quality of human resources. He also supports teams working on Sanitation & Health.

Pratap has a Masters in Biotechnology from Berhampur University.

Ramesh Chandra Naik

Thematic Manager, Farm Livelihoods

Ramesh joined Gram Vikas in 2017 as a Project Manager. He holds a Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery. Over the course of his career, he has accumulated over 30 years of experience in various managerial roles within organizations such as NIRMAN, United Artists’ Association, and Brukshya O Jeevan Bandhu Parishad in Odisha, where he worked on programs related to low-cost agriculture practices and farm livelihoods.

From 2017 to 2022, Ramesh managed the Holistic Rural Development Programme in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. In 2022-2023, he assumed the role of District Manager for the Ghumusur District Office.

Currently, Ramesh leads Gram Vikas’ Farm Livelihoods program as a Thematic Manager.

Ranjan Patnaik

Manager, Payments & Budget

Ranjan Patnaik is the Manager for Payments and Budget in Gram Vikas. He began working with Gram Vikas in 2001 and brings 27 years of experience in finance and management.

At Gram Vikas, he oversees and supervises the project accounts, as well as head office accounts, receipts and payments, audit compliances, verification of expenditure reports, and support in the finalisation of accounts.

Before Gram Vikas, he worked with government and private sector companies in managing accounts and office administration.

Sangita Patra

Programme Manager, Documentation & Communications and Human Resources

Sangita Patra leads the monitoring, documentation, and communications function at Gram Vikas. She has more than 14 years of experience working in Girls’ Education, Nutrition and Health, Livelihood, and Disaster Response.

She also manages the internship, volunteers, and fellows program in Gram Vikas. In the past, Sangita worked with CARE India and Parivar Seva Sanstha.

Sangita holds a Master’s degree in Anthropology from Utkal University, Vani Vihar and a diploma in medical transcription.

Sarat Chandra Mohanty

District Manager, Ganjam District Office

Sarat joined Gram Vikas in 1991. He has a Bachelor’s in Arts through correspondence from Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar. He worked in programmes related to social forestry, livelihood and in rural water and sanitation projects in several districts of Odisha. A trained Beekeeping Fieldman from Central Bee Institute, Pune, he has trained rural communities in beekeeping as an alternate livelihood option.

Sarat leads Gram Vikas’ work in the Ganjam district of Odisha.

Sudhir Ranjan Sahu

Manager, Book keeping & Compliance

Sudhir Ranjan Sahu is the Manager of Bookkeeping and Compliance at Gram Vikas. He joined our team in June 2023. Previously, he has worked in various non-governmental organizations and private companies, including Velstone Tech India Private Limited and Adwell Global Services Private Limited in Berhampur, Kajeriwal & Co., John Thomas & Co. Chartered Accountants, Padhi & Co, and Sabuj Sangha in Kolkata, where he held various roles in account management and office administration. He has a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Human Resources from Sikkim Manipal University and a Bachelor of Commerce from Berhampur University.

Sukanta Bhattacharya

Strategic Lead, Performance

Sukanta Bhattacharya leads Gram Vikas initiatives under the focus area Strengthening of Village Institutions. He also heads the Staff Development Cell which manages the performance management systems for all employees.

A development professional with more than 25 years of grassroots experience, he has been with Gram Vikas since 2014. In the past, he has worked as a faculty in computer education in different colleges, including those under The Institute of Computer Engineers (India). He has also worked with Lutheran World Service, India, for programmes in Odisha and West Bengal.

Sukanta is a Postgraduate diploma in Computer Science and Application from Burdwan University.

Varun Namineni

District Manager, Kalahandi District Office

Varun joined Gram Vikas in 2019 as a Young Management Trainee. He has completed Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from TISS, Tuljapur and Master of Arts in Development from Azim Premji University, Bangalore. He has worked in the field supporting the Planning Monitoring Documentation and Communication function, coordinating the Migration Profiling of Rayagada Block in Gajapati district and building up the work in Water Quality Management.

Varun leads Gram Vikas’ work in Kalahandi and Balangir districts of Odisha.

Abhimanyu Nayak

Field Expert - Livelihoods

Abhimanyu Nayak joined Gram Vikas in 2017 and has been working as a Field Expert for Livelihoods programme. Previously, he has worked in administration in the Nayagarh Sugar Cooperative Limited. He has a M.A. in Odia from Utkal University.

Abnaijar Raika

Thematic Coordinator - Village Institution

Abnaijar Raika is a Thematic Coordinator for Village Institution programme in Gram Vikas. He joined us in 2019. In the past, he volunteered with us to undertake the Status Assessment Survey to reconnect with all the villages that had set up water and sanitation systems with our assistance.

Abnaijar graduated in Master of Arts in Political Science from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Degree College, Ramagiri, in Odisha. He has completed a Certificate Program in Rural Livelihood from BRLF-IIHMR University, Jaipur.

Ahalya Mahananda

Field Expert

Ahalya Mahananda is a Field Expert in the Holistic Rural Development Programme team. In the past, she volunteered with the Gram Vikas’ COVID-19 Response team to conduct household surveys and enable access to social entitlements. She has also worked briefly with Tatwa Technologies in 2015.

Ahalya completed Matriculation from Panchayat High School, Ambapali, in 2010, and Intermediate in Arts from Tushra College, Tushra, in 2012.  She joined Gram Vikas in 2022.

Aijub Minj

Field Expert - Water

Aijub Minj is a Field Expert in Gram Vikas since 2017. He has completed Intermediate in Arts from Kartik Oram Mahavidyalaya, Gumla.

Akanksha Awasthi

Project Manager

Akanksha Awasthi joined Gram Vikas in August 2022. Currently, she works as a Project Manager for the PwC Project and WSGP GPs in Mohana, while also overseeing the MIS of the Rural Creche Initiative. Akanksha holds a Master of Arts in Development from Azim Premji University, Bangalore, and has completed a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Research from Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida, as well as Intermediate in Science from Ann Mary School, Dehradun.

Alex Sam Thomas

Project Manager

Alex Sam Thomas is currently working as Project Manager for the Water Secure Initiative project in Chandaka area of Khordha district. He is also responsible as Thematic Coordinator for Planning, Monitoring, Documentation, and Communication (PMDC) of Keonjhar District Office. Alex joined Gram Vikas in August 2022. He holds a Master of Arts in Development from Azim Premji University, Bangalore, and an Integrated Master of Science in Physics from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam.

Amarsing Majhi

Field Expert - Village Institution

Amarsing Majhi joined Gram Vikas in 2018 and is currently working as a Field Expert for Village Institution focus area. He was a Community Volunteer from 2015 to 2018. Before that, he worked with Gram Vikas as Community Service Provider under the Odisha Tribal Empowerment & Livelihoods Programme in the Thuamul Rampur block of Kalahandi district.

Amarsing is currently pursuing B.Tech in Civil Engineering from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Odisha.

Amit Kumar Paikray

Assistant Lab In-charge

Amit Kumar Paikray is an Assistant Lab In-charge for the Water Quality programme in Gram Vikas. Before joining us, he worked as Lab In-Charge for the Child Feces Management project study undertaken by Emory University for 3 months in 2019 and is experienced in laboratory management and maintenance. He has also worked as a Research Assistant for projects in molecular biology, nanotechnology, and chemical-based synthesis of manganese oxide nanoparticles.

Amit holds a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from Trident Academy of Creative Technology, Bhubaneswar, in 2013, and a Master of Science in Biotechnology from Berhampur University in 2017. He joined us in October 2021.

Ananta Kishore Das

Divisional Coordinator - Water

Ananta Kishore Das is a Divisional Coordinator for Water at Gram Vikas. An expert in community mobilisation, he has more than a decade of experience working with rural communities in Odisha. He joined us as a Field Supervisor.

Arabinda Nayak

Thematic Coordinator - Village Institution

Arabinda Nayak is a Thematic Coordinator for the focus area Village Institution in Gram Vikas. He has more than two decades of experience in water, sanitation, and livelihood programmes. He holds an MSW degree from Techno Global University in 2014.

Artatrana Sunani

Field Expert - Livelihoods

Artatrana Sunani is a Field Expert in Livelihoods at Gram Vikas. Earlier, he worked as a Volunteer for the Status Assessment Survey undertaken to reconnect with all the villages that had set up water and sanitation systems with our assistance. He completed Class 12 in Arts from Jay Prakash Mahavidyalaya, Bhawanipatna.

Arun Kumar Nayak

Thematic Coordinator - Village Institution

Arun Kumar Nayak is a Thematic Coordinator for Village Institution programme at Gram Vikas. He has also worked on water programmes. Before joining Gram Vikas, he was a Supervisor in JPAL for a livelihood project. He has a B.A. in pass course (History and Political Science) from Binayak Acharya College, Berhampur University.

Aruna Gamango

Thematic Coordinator - Sanitation & Health

Aruna Gamango is a Thematic Coordinator in the Sanitation & Health programme at Gram Vikas. He has experience in disaster response to Cyclone Titli, mobilising community members for MGNREGA in cashew plantations, toilet and bathing room repairs, and promoting nutrition gardens. In the past, he has also volunteered to do surveys for the Status Assessment Survey undertaken to reconnect with all the villages that had set up water and sanitation systems with our assistance.

Aruna Kumar Sahu

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Aruna Kumar Sahu is a Thematic Coordinator for Water at Gram Vikas. He has been with us for 17 years and is an expert in the construction of toilets and bathing rooms, water tanks, school buildings, and the training of masons. He is a trained Barefoot Engineer in construction. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Polasara Science College, Ganjam, Odisha.

Ashish Kumar Sabar

Field Expert - Water

Ashish Kumar Sabar is a Field Expert for Water programme at Gram Vikas. He has worked as a volunteer doing household and village level surveys under the Status Assessment Survey undertaken to reconnect with all the villages that had set up water and sanitation systems with our assistance. He holds a B.A. in pass course (History, Economics, and Political Science) from Binayak Acharya College, Berhampur.

Ashok Kumar Dhal

Programme Technician - Water

Ashok Kumar Dhal joined Gram Vikas in 2019 as a Programme Technician. Ashok supports plumbing work in the villages for laying distribution pipelines from the water tanks to households. He has worked as a Plumber in Delhi for 12 years and has a total of 15 years of experience in plumbing.

Asrita Katta

Field Level Worker

Asrita Katta is working as a Field Level Worker in Gram Vikas. She joined the organization in April 2022. Asrita has worked as a volunteer with Gram Vikas during 2020. She has completed her intermediate in Arts from Babasaheb Ambedkar Junior College, Khajuripada, in 2019.

Astina Kumar Raika

Thematic Coordinator - Livelihoods

Astina Kumar Raika has been working with Gram Vikas since 2019. He started as a volunteer for the Status Assessment Survey and is now working as a Thematic Coordinator for Livelihoods programme. Astina pursued his Bachelor in Arts from Berhampur University in 2018. He also holds a Certificate Program in Rural Livelihood from BRLF-IIHMR University, Jaipur.

Babru Bahan Bhoi

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Babru Bahan Bhoi has been working with Gram Vikas for 14 years. He is a Thematic Coordinator who has implemented water and sanitation programmes in rural communities of Kalahandi, Ganjam, Jharsuguda and Sundargarh districts of Odisha. Babru has completed his Bachelor of Arts from Sovit University and is currently pursuing Master in Social Work from Kalinga University, Raipur.

Bachha Pana

Thematic Coordinator - Sanitation & Health

Bachha Pana is the Thematic Coordinator for Sanitation and Health programme at Gram Vikas. He has been with Gram Vikas for 15 years and has gained his expertise in water and sanitation. He holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from Binayak Mission University.

Bairagi Karjee

Thematic Coordinator - Livelihoods

Bairagi Karjee is a Thematic Coordinator for Livelihoods programme. He has been with Gram Vikas since 2019. He pursued his Intermediate in Arts from DS Mahavidyalaya, Khariaguda, in 2008.

Banamali Parida

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Banamali Parida is working as the Thematic Coordinator for Water. His expertise is in construction of water and sanitation infrastructure in rural villages. He joined Gram Vikas in 1992 and has close to three decades of experience working in social forestry, biogas, and rural housing across Odisha.

Basant Naik

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Basant Naik is a Thematic Coordinator for the Water Programme at Gram Vikas since 2019. He completed his matriculation from Government (SSD) Boys High School, Gopalpur, Kalahandi district in 2013.

Bibekananda Pradhan

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Bibekananda Pradhan is the Thematic Coordinator for Water at Gram Vikas and has been with us for 11 years now. He has experience in water and sanitation programmes, livelihoods, and village institutions development in Jharsuguda and Ganjam districts of Odisha.

Bibekananda completed his Intermediate in Arts from Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja College, Bhanjanagar in 1997 and has earned a Diploma in Computer Fundamentals from BDPS, Bhanjanagar.

Bibhudas Gamango

Field Level Worker

Bibhudas Gamango is working as a Field Level Worker in Gram Vikas since April 2022. He has worked as a volunteer with Gram Vikas during 2020 before joining full time. He has completed his intermediate in Arts from Sri Krushna Chandra Gajapati Autonomous College, Paralakhemundi, in 2017.

Bibhuti Patra

Field Expert - Sanitation and Health

Bibhuti Patra joined Gram Vikas in 2020 as the Field Expert – Sanitation and Health. He has completed Bachelor of Arts from DadhiBaman Degree College, Bhatli in 2018. Previously, he volunteered with us for the Status Assessment Survey carrying out door to door surveys on water and sanitation infrastructure status in the partner villages for a year.

Bidulata Dhal

Field Expert - Village Institution

Bidulata Dhal has been working as a Field Expert for Village Institution programme in Gram Vikas for 13 years. She completed her matriculation from Tarago High School in 1987. She excels in community mobilisation.

Bijay Kumar Sahu

Thematic Coordinator - Village Institution

Bijay Kumar Sahu is Thematic Coordinator for Village Institution in Gram Vikas. He has been working with us for 16 years.

Bikram Kumar Pradhan

Thematic Coordinator - Village Institution

Bikram Kumar Pradhan is the Thematic Coordinator for Village Institution programme at Gram Vikas. He joined us in 2019.

Binita Mandal

Field Level Worker

Binita Mandal is working as a Field Level Worker since April 2022. Before joining full-time, she worked as a volunteer with Gram Vikas during 2020. She completed her Bachelor of Arts with Sanskrit Honours from Ramadevi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar, in 2020.

Brundabati Sabar

Field Expert - Sanitation and Health

Brundabati Sabar is a Field Expert for the Sanitation and Health programme. She has earlier volunteered for Gram Vikas in the Status Assessment Survey doing door to door surveys.

Buddhadev Deep

Thematic Coordinator - Village Institution

Buddhadev Deep is the Thematic Coordinator for Village Institution programme at Gram Vikas. In the past, he has worked with Pratham Foundation as Coordinator for six years.

He completed his Bachelor of Arts from Panchayat Degree College, Ghasian under Sambalpur University in 2012 and Diploma in Community Leadership for Education from IGNOU in 2012.

Buyaja Dalabehera

Field Level Worker

Buyaja Dalabehera is working with Gram Vikas as a Field Level Worker since April 2022. Before joining full-time, he worked as a volunteer in Gram Vikas during 2021. He has done his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Khallikote Cluster University, Berhampur, in the year 2018.

Chandra Singh Majhi

Thematic Coordinator - Village Institution

Chandra Singh Majhi is the Thematic Coordinator for Village Institution programme at Gram Vikas. He joined us in 2019.

Chhabi Mohanty

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Chhabi Mohanty is the Thematic Coordinator for Water at Gram Vikas. She has extensive experience working on water and sanitation projects, community mobilisation and village institution development. She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree from Berhampur University.

Dalei Mallik

Thematic Coordinator - Sanitation & Health

Dalei Mallik is working with Gram Vikas from 2019. He is currently working as Thematic Coordinator for the Sanitation & Health programme. He pursued Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Chidananda Saraswati Mahavidyalaya, Bamokoi in 2017. He is very good at community mobilization.

Damayanti Das

Thematic Coordinator - Village Institution

Damayanti Das is Thematic Coordinator for Village Institution at Gram Vikas with twenty years of experience in total. She has worked with Thread Karani Khordha as a Field Coordinator for five years. She pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science from Binayak Mission University in 2005.

Dauda Sabar

Field Level Worker

Dauda Sabar joined Gram Vikas as a Field Level Worker in April 2022. Before joining full-time, he worked as a volunteer with Gram Vikas during 2021. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Indira Memorial College, Chandiput, in 2008.

Debaraj Sahu

Supervisor

Debaraj Sahu started working with Gram Vikas in 2018 as a Supervisor.

Deepak Kumar Mohanty

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Deepak Kumar Mohanty has 12 years of experience in construction of piped water supply systems and sanitation infrastructure in rural communities of Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar. Currently, he is working as a Thematic Coordinator for Water in Gram Vikas. He completed Bachelor of Arts from Utkal University in 1987. He is very good at community mobilization and construction supervision.

Deuel Sabar

Field Expert - Water Source Sustainability

Deuel Sabar is a Field Expert for Water Source Sustainability programme in Gram Vikas. He joined us in April 2022. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography honors from Sriram Degree College, Kashinagar, Gajapati district.

Dharmita Nayak

Field Expert - Livelihoods

Dharmita Nayak is a Field Expert for Livelihoods programme in Gram Vikas. She joined in April 2022. Previously, Dharmita worked as a volunteer with us for four months. She completed her Intermediate in Science from Government Junior College, Bhawanipatna in 2019.

Dillip Kumar Subudhi

Coordinator - VI & RMSG Records

Dillip Kumar Subudhi joined Gram Vikas in 2003 and has been working with us for 17 years. Now, he is positioned as Coordinator for Village Institutions and Resource Mobilisation Support Group Records. He facilitates capacity building and hand-holding support to Village Lekha Mitra. He has served as an Accountant in different project offices. In education, he holds a Master of Social Work from Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences in 2012.

Dukhiram Naik

Field Expert - Water

Dukhiram Naik is a Field Expert in Water programme in Gram Vikas, joined in 2020. He has worked as a volunteer for the Status Assessment Survey before joining full time. He has completed matriculation from Government (SSD) Boys High School, Gopalpur in 2017.

Dulhaba Odandra

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Dulhaba Odandra works as a Thematic Coordinator for Water in Gram Vikas with 16 years of experience in total. His expertise is in Watershed Management that he acquired in training from Watershed Organization Trust (WOTR), Pune and training on Groundwater recharge from ACWADAM, Pune. He also has long years of experience in implementation of piped water supply system and sanitation infrastructure, sustainable livelihood, self help groups and community mobilization.

Gananath Padhan

Field Expert - Water

Gananath Padhan has been working as a Field Expert for Water in Gram Vikas for 16 years now. He pursued an Intermediate from Dunguripali College, Dunguripali in 1996. His expertise is in construction of piped water supply systems and sanitation infrastructure.

Gautam Chandra Rout

Thematic Coordinator - Village Institution

Gautam Chandra Rout is Thematic Coordinator for Village Institution in Gram Vikas. He has 16 years of experience working with the Adivasi communities of Gajapati and Ganjam districts. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dr. Jadunath College, Rasalpur in 1995 and Master in Social Work from Soviet University in 2002. Before joining full time he volunteered for 5 years in implementing different programmes. He has experience in piped water supply, sanitation and hygiene, watershed, self help group, non-formal education, forest right act, social forestry and rural housing.

Gouri Karjee

Field Expert - Sanitation & Health

Gouri Karjee is a Field Expert for the Sanitation & Health programme in Gram Vikas. He joined in April 2022. Prior to joining full-time, Gouri worked with us as a volunteer doing a Status Assessment Survey for a year. She completed her Intermediate in Science from Khallikote Autonomous College, Berhampur, in 2019.

Gouri Shankar Sabar

Field Expert - Water

Gouri Shankar Sabar is working as Field Expert for Water programme in Gram Vikas joined in 2020. He completed Bachelor in Arts from Indira Memorial College, Chandiput in 2019.

Govind Chik Baraik

Field Expert - Village Institution

Govind Chik Baraik is working as Field Expert in Gram Vikas from 2018. He completed his Intermediate in Arts from Kartik College, Gumla in 2004. He remained Sarpanch of Baghima Gram Panchayat for one term.

Hemant Naik

Field Level Worker

Hemant Naik works as a Field Level Worker in Gram Vikas since April 2022. He worked as a volunteer in Gram Vikas before joining full-time. He completed his matriculation from Maa Manikeswari Panchayat Samiti Uchha Madhyamika Vidyalaya, Thuamul Rampur, in 2020.

Herman Kerketta

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Herman Kerketta is Thematic Coordinator for Water in Gram Vikas. He joined us in 2015. He has served in Indra Women Organization Voluntary Action as Supervisor for 5 years. He completed his Intermediate in Arts from Parshuram Gauntia College, Jarabaga in 1996. He has his expertise in toilet and bathing room construction.

Jaya Krushna Dash

Field Expert - Water

Jaya Krushna Dash has been working in Gram Vikas for 31 years now. He is a Field Expert in piped water supply systems.

Jayanta Podh

Thematic Coordinator - Village Institution

Jayanta Podh has a total 13 years of experience working with rural communities. He holds a Master in Social Work degree from Utkal University of Culture in 2012. He joined Gram Vikas in 2008 and was working in the Rural Health and Environment Programme (RHEP) as a Supervisor till 2012. He then left to serve other organizations in Odisha like ADHAR in Balangir as a Program Coordinator and VICALP as Block Coordinator in Lakhanpur block of Jharsuguda district. He came back to Gram Vikas in 2015 to join the Odisha Disaster Recovery Project (ODRP) as Programme Associate. He is now working as a Thematic Coordinator for Village Institution programme. His expertise is in community mobilization.

Jayanti Raita

Thematic Coordinator - Sanitation & Health

Jayanti Raita joined Gram Vikas in 2019 and is currently working as a Thematic Coordinator for Sanitation and Health programme. She has worked in rehabilitation projects for the Cyclone Titli affected communities, WASHplus and Child Feces Management project in Rayagada block of Gajapati district. Before joining full time she has volunteered in the Status Assessment Survey doing community surveys for one year. Jayanti completed Intermediate in Arts from Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, Bhubaneswar in 2017.

Jeebita Bhuyan

Field Expert - Sanitation & Health

Jeebita Bhuyan joined Gram Vikas in 2020 and is currently working as a Field Expert for Sanitation & Health programme. She has volunteered for the Status Assessment Survey doing surveys in Gram Vikas partner villages. She pursued Bachelor in Arts from Berhampur University in 2020.

Joel Jose

Thematic Coordinator - SDMP

Joel Jose joined us in August 2022, and he is currently working as the Thematic Coordinator for the Safe and Dignified Migration Programme (SDMP). He studied at Azim Premji University in Bangalore, pursuing a Master’s in Development, which he completed in 2022. Joel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College in Mumbai, obtained in 2018.

As an intern, he worked with Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samiti (PBKMS) in West Bengal, conducting surveys on the local Public Distribution System during the Covid-19 lockdown and publishing newsletters. He also interned with Sankalp in Mumbai in 2019, where he taught small children living in the slums of Govandi and assisted in fundraising activities. In 2018, as a research intern at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai, Joel conducted surveys in villages to understand the impact of mining-related activities on the lives of village communities.

Jogindra Dakua

Thematic Coordinator - Water Source Sustainability

Jogindra Dakua is a Thematic Coordinator in the Water Source Sustainability programme.

Jyotsnamayee Padhan

Field Expert - Trainee

Jyotsnamayee Padhan joined Gram Vikas as a Field Expert in January 2022. Before joining Gram Vikas, she worked for six months as a Coordinator in one of the UNDP projects in 2021. She also worked as a Sikshya Prerak in Swakhyara Bharat Project for six years and as a Link Worker in ActionAid for one year. She completed her Bachelor of Arts from Rajendra College, Balangir, in 2017 and her Intermediate in Arts from Loisingha College, Loisingha, in 2003. She passed the Matriculation exam in 2000 from Sarkari Uchha Prathamika Vidyalaya, Nagaon(B), Balangir.

Kali Charan Panda

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Kali Charan Panda has been working with Gram Vikas for 13 years and is now positioned as Thematic Coordinator for Water. He pursued a Masters in Social Work from Utkal University of Culture in 2013. He actively remained part of the National Service Scheme during his student days and also involved himself in voluntary services. His expertise includes government liaisoning and community mobilization.

Kalpana Moharana

Thematic Coordinator - Village Institution

Kalpana Moharana has 15 years of experience in Gram Vikas. She is working as a Thematic Coordinator for Village Institution programme. Her expertise is in community mobilization and capacity building of Self Help Groups. She has completed Bachelor of Science from Devi Kandal Nityananda College, Eranch.

Khageswar Pradhan

Field Expert - Livelihoods

Khageswar Pradhan has been working as a Field Expert for Livelihoods programme in Gram Vikas from 2019. He pursued Bachelor of Arts from Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Puri in 2013. He has good community motivation skills.

Kiran Kujur

Field Expert - Sanitation & Health

Kiran Kujur joined Gram Vikas in 2018 and is working as a Field Expert. She completed her Intermediate degree from Janbhagidari Higher Secondary School in 2009. She had been working in the gram panchayat, as Gaon Sakhi. She loves to work with the community.

Krishna Chandra Dikshit

Project Manager - Livelihoods

Krishna Chandra Dikshit has 12 years of experience in Gram Vikas and is working as a Project Manager for Livelihoods programme. He has experience in construction of toilet and bathing rooms, piped water supply system, implementation of smart community interface, formation and management of Farmer Producer Company and solid waste management. His expertise is working in collective approach and farm livelihood. He holds a Master of Arts in Rural Development from IGNOU in 2014.

Krushna Chandra Maharana

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Krushna Chandra Maharana is a Thematic Coordinator for Water in Gram Vikas. He completed his Matriculation from Utkal Vidyapitha, Kharagpur, in 2001. His expertise includes community mobilisation.

Kuna Gochhayata

Thematic Coordinator - Village Institution

Kuna Gochhayata is working as a Thematic Coordinator for Village Institution programme in Gram Vikas, joined in 2017. He has worked for Nirman as Village Coordinator for 4 years. He completed Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Nayagarh Autonomous College, Nayagarh in 2001.

Lalit Kumar Naik

Field Level Worker

Lalit Kumar Naik works as a Field Level Worker in Gram Vikas since April 2022. Prior to joining full-time, he worked as a volunteer in Gram Vikas during 2021. He completed his Bachelor of Science with Mathematics Honours from Rayagada Autonomous College, Rayagada, in 2021.

Manas Ranjan Mund

Field Expert - Water

Manas Ranjan Mund has been working as a Field Expert for Water focus area in Gram Vikas since 2018. He has done vocational training in horticulture from Panchayat College, Dharmagarh in 1997. He first joined Gram Vikas in 2007 working for the watershed activities in Kalahandi.

Manas Samanta

Thematic Coordinator - Sanitation & Health

Manas Samanta is Thematic Coordinator for Sanitation and Health programme in Gram Vikas. He has 12 years of experience working in the rural development sector in Odisha. He is currently working on water quality management, WaSH behaviour and kitchen sanitation. He was part of the planning, monitoring and documentation for 5 years and has contributed some time to the safe migration programme. He holds a Masters in Social Work from Vinayaka Mission University in 2014. He also has experience of working with SACAL, Berhampur as an Animator for livelihood initiatives and SHG management for one year.

Manjary S

Project Manager

Manjary S is currently working as Project Manager for Project Samruddhi and serves as the Team Leader for the Enterprise Development Resource Group (EDRG) at Gram Vikas. Previously, she worked with Gram Vikas as an SBI Youth For India fellow during 2020-21. Prior to that, she spent six months as a Project Trainee with the Nutrition and Social Entrepreneurship team at Karnataka Health Promotion Trust, Bangalore.

She holds a Master of Arts in Social Work (Children & Families) from TISS, Mumbai, obtained in 2019, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Kerala University, earned in 2016.

Manjary’s primary focus is on women and youth capacity building, as well as project management.

Manoj Kumar Swain

Divisional Coordinator - Water

Manoj Kumar Swain is Divisional Coordinator in Gram Vikas, joined in 2016. Before joining Gram Vikas, he worked as a Technician cum Supervisor in Indian Oil for sixteen years. He completed his Matriculation from Kutam Chandi Vidyapitha, Baniadiha in 1994.

Mariyanush Kujur

Field Expert - Water

Mariyanush Kujur has been working as a Field Expert in Gram Vikas since 2016. He has a total of 10 years of working experience in rural communities. Before joining Gram Vikas, he was working with PRADAN as Supervisor for 6 years. Mariyanush has good community mobilization skills.

Mihir Kumar Bhuyan

Thematic Coordinator - Sanitation & Health

Mihir Kumar Bhuyan is working as a Thematic Coordinator for Sanitation & Health programme in Gram Vikas since 2019.

Monalisa Behera

Thematic Coordinator - Sanitation & Health

Monalisa Behera joined the organization in 2018. She is Thematic Coordinator for Sanitation & Health initiatives in Gram Vikas. She holds a Masters in Social Work from National Institute of Social Work And Social Sciences, Bhubaneswar in 2019.

Narayan Pradhan

Field Expert - Village Institution

Narayan Pradhan is a Field Expert for Village Institution programme at Gram Vikas. He completed Bachelor of Arts in Sanskrit from Puri University in 2015. He is good at community mobilisation, facilitating training and awareness programmes.

Narayan Sahu

Thematic Coordinator - Livelihoods

Narayan Sahu has a total 12 years of experience in Gram Vikas. He completed his Intermediate in Arts from Sri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya, Puri in 2010. His expertise includes community mobilization and livelihood.

Paikas Toppo

Field Expert - Sanitation & Health

Paikas Toppo joined Gram Vikas in 2017 and is working as a Field Expert in Sanitation and Health programme.

Parakhita Nayak

Thematic Coordinator - Village Institution

Parakhita Nayak joined Gram Vikas in 2013 as Supervisor and currently working as Thematic Coordinator for Village Institution programme. He completed Intermediate in Arts from Nabajyoti College, Jyotinagar, Chakarkend in 2002.

Paramananda Sethi

Field Expert - Water

Paramananda Sethi has 20 years of experience working with the rural communities in Odisha. He is a Field Expert in Gram Vikas and is currently looking after the implementation of water and sanitation programmes in Baliguda, Kandhamal district. He pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Sanskrit from Utkal University in 1994. He has certificates in Training of Masons and Barefoot Engineering in Civil. His expertise is in supervising the construction of household toilets & bathing rooms, and community water tanks.

Parsuram Palli

Field Expert - Water

Parsuram Palli has been working for 13 years now as a Field Expert for Water in Gram Vikas. He completed his Matriculation from Nandapur High School in 1992.

Pinyas Gamango

Field Expert - Water

Pinyas Gamango joined Gram Vikas in 2019 and is working as a Field Expert for Water programme.

Prasanta Kumar Nayak

Field Expert - Water

Prasanta Kumar Nayak joined Gram Vikas in 2020. He is working as a Field Expert in Water thematic area. He pursued Intermediate in Arts from Anchalika Degree College, Jagannathprasad in 2008. He has been part of one of the RCDC projects and Pratham Odisha in 2006. His expertise includes community mobilization, and awareness generation.

Prasanta Kumar Sahu

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Prasanta Kumar Sahu is working as a Thematic Coordinator for Water focus area in Gram Vikas. He joined the organization in 2019. He completed Bachelor of Arts from Pabitra Mohan Memorial Degree College, Rengali, in 2018. He has undergone a training on Management and Governance of Groundwater from ACWADAM, Pune in 2019.

Puspanjali Bhuyan

Field Expert - Water

Puspanjali Bhuyan joined Gram Vikas in 2020 and is working as a Field Expert for Water programme. She completed Intermediate in Arts from Sanskrit College, Khariaguda in 2019.

Rajani Karjee

Field Expert - Water

Rajani Karjee is Field Expert – Water in Gram Vikas, joined in 2020.

Runal Toppo

Project Manager

Runal Toppo is a Project Manager for the AHT project in Gumla, having joined Gram Vikas in August 2022. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University Institute of Technology, Burdwan, in West Bengal, and a Master of Arts in Development from Azim Premji University, Bangalore.

In 2018, Runal volunteered for a youth collective called Prayatn, located in Jalpaiguri. The collective works with Adivasi youth, encouraging them to pursue higher education.

Rushi Mallick

Field Expert - Water

Rushi Mallick has been working as a Field Expert in Gram Vikas since 2017. He supervises the construction of water and sanitation infrastructure, mobilizes the community, facilitates training and creates awareness. He completed Matriculation from Government High School, Barakhama in 2010. Rushi has five and a half years of work experience. He has worked in a call centre in Kolkata before joining Gram Vikas.

Sabitri Ojha

Thematic Coordinator - Sanitation & Health

Sabitri Ojha has 15 years of experience in Gram Vikas. She is Thematic Coordinator for the Sanitation and Health programme. In education, she pursued a Bachelor of Arts from Utkal University in 2000.

Sachin Gurung

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Sachin Gurung joined Gram Vikas in 2018. He is now serving as Thematic Coordinator for the Water programme. He has a total experience of 10 years in livelihood activities and watershed management. Before joining Gram Vikas, he served as a Project Coordinator in Hill Social Welfare Society, Kalimpong from 2015 to 2018 and as Coordinator in Kalimpong Krishak Kalyan Sangathan from 2010 to 2012. Between 2013 and 2015, he was with Gram Vikas as Junior Coordinator for the Integrated Tribal Development Programme in Tumba, Ganjam district. In terms of education, he pursued Bachelor of Science from North Bengal University in 1990, Certificate in Rural Development from IGNOU in 2011, Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme from Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship, Assam in 2010.

Sanjay Kumar Baral

Thematic Coordinator - Livelihoods

Sanjay Kumar Baral is 22 years experienced working with rural communities. He is now Thematic Coordinator for Livelihoods in Gram Vikas. Earlier he has worked with CTxGreen as Supervisor in agriculture livelihoods for 4 years. He completed Bachelor of Arts from Utkal University in 1997.

Santosh Kumar Padhy

Thematic Coordinator - Village Institution

Santosh Kumar Padhy is a Thematic Coordinator for the Village Institution programme at Gram Vikas. He completed Bachelor of Arts from Nuvapada Sri Balaji Mahavidyalaya College, Nuvapada in 1998.

Santosh Kumar Patra

Thematic Coordinator - Village Institution

Santosh Kumar Patra has 18 years of experience working with rural communities in Odisha and Jharkhand. He is working as a Thematic Coordinator for Village Institution programme. He pursued Master of Arts from Berhampur University in 1998. His expertise includes community motivation and construction.

Sarita Majhi

Field Expert - Livelihoods

Sarita Majhi joined Gram Vikas in 2020 and is working as a Field Expert for Livelihoods programme. She completed Matriculation from Government High School, Gunupur in 2019.

Saroj Porichha

Senior Divisional Coordinator - Water

Saroj Porichha joined Gram Vikas in 1997 and has been with us for 24 years. He is now positioned as Senior Divisional Coordinator for Water. He has served in the tribal pockets of Gajapati on their holistic development. Earlier he worked with People’s Development Communication-Network, Bhubaneswar as Training Assistant for 5 years. He studied Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Adivasi College, Baliguda in 1988.

Sasmita Jena

Thematic Coordinator - Livelihoods

Sasmita Jena works as a Thematic Coordinator in the Livelihoods programme. She has been with Gram Vikas for 12 years now. She is involved in community mobilization, facilitating training and awareness programmes on health and hygiene for adolescent girls and Self Help Groups. She has a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources degree from Biju Patnaik University of Technology, completed in 2017.

Sebati Digal

Field Expert - Livelihoods

Sebati Digal joined Gram Vikas in 2018 and is working as a Field Expert for Livelihoods programme. She has past experience of working with PRADAN as Supervisor for 5 years.

Sebin Mathew

Project Manager

Sebin Mathew is a Project Manager for the Rural Livelihood Project and Community-led Ecological Restoration for Sustainable Development with the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Approach project in Sorada and Daringbadi. She joined us in August 2022. Sebin completed her Post Graduation in Development in 2022 from Azim Premji University, Bangalore, and a Bachelor’s in Economics from Assumption College, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam in 2018.

Shanti Kujur

Field Expert - Sanitation & Health

Shanti Kujur works as a Field Expert in Sanitation & Health programme. Her work is to promote nutrition gardening, health and hygiene behavior in the communities. She joined Gram Vikas in 2018. Shanti completed her Intermediate in Arts from S.S High School, Gumla, in 2008.

Shivtahal Singh

Supervisor

Shivtahal Singh is a Supervisor with Gram Vikas.

Siba Kumbhar

Field Expert - Sanitation & Health

Siba Kumbhar is a Field Expert in Sanitation & Health programme at Gram Vikas. He pursued Intermediate in Arts from Radhakrushna Adivasi Mahavidyalaya, Dasamantapur in 2011.

Simanchal Polai

Programme Technician - Water

Simanchal Polai has been with Gram Vikas for 29 years. He is working as a Programme Technician and supports us in fittings and plumbing for the piped water supply system.

Sitaram Mohanty

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Sitaram Mohanty has more than 17 years of experience. He is working as a Thematic Coordinator for Water. He completed Bachelor of Arts from Berhampur University in 1971.

Sombra Sabar

Field Expert - Water

Sombra Sabar has 17 years of experience working with rural communities. He is working as a Field Expert for Water at Gram Vikas.

Subash Gamango

Thematic Coordinator - Livelihoods

Subash Gamango joined Gram Vikas in 2019 and is working as a Thematic Coordinator for the Livelihoods programme. He completed his Intermediate in Arts from Rushikulya College, Surada, in 2008.

Subin Das

Project Manager

Subin Das has 17 years of experience working with rural communities. He is currently positioned as Project Manager in Gram Vikas. Before joining Gram Vikas, he worked as a Community Line Worker in Western Orissa Rural Livelihoods Project for three years. He pursued Bachelor of Social Work from Shobhit University, Meerut, in 2014. His expertise includes community mobilization and construction of WATSAN Infrastructure.

Sudhansu Sekhar Rath

Field Expert - Sanitation & Health

Sudhansu Sekhar Rath joined Gram Vikas in 2015 and is working as Field Expert for Sanitation and Health programme. He has 18 years of experience. Before joining Gram Vikas, he worked in People’s Rural Education Movement (PREM) for 12 years on health, education and livelihood programmes. He pursued Bachelor of Arts in Sanskrit from Puri University in 1997.

Sujit Swain

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Sujit Swain joined Gram Vikas in 2019 and is working as a Thematic Coordinator for Water focus area. He supports the work on the springshed. He completed Intermediate in Commerce from Chidananda Saraswati (Junior) Mahabidyalaya, Bamokoi, in 2010.

Sukadev Swain

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Sukadev Swain has 16 years of work experience. He joined Gram Vikas in 2008 and is currently working as Thematic Coordinator for Water. He pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree from IGNOU in 2012. Before joining Gram Vikas, he worked in Aradhana Foods and Goods Private Limited, Hyderabad as a Production In-charge and Assistant Security Officer for  2 years.

Sumanta Raita

Field Expert - Water

Sumanta Raita joined Gram Vikas in 2020. He works as Field Expert in Water thematic area. He completed a Master of Social Work from Allahabad University and a Bachelor of Arts from Indira Memorial College, Chandiput, in 2008. In his work experience, he worked as a Teacher in the Centre for Child and Women Development in Mohana block, Gajapati district, for seven years and as Lab Attendant in District Forensic Laboratory, Chhatrapur, for two years.

Sumati Devi

Field Expert - Village Institution

Sumati Devi joined Gram Vikas in 2017 and is working as a Field Expert for Village Institution programme. She is responsible for creating awareness on water, sanitation and hygiene behaviour at household levels. She has 7 years of experience working with rural communities and especially women groups in Jharkhand.

Sunil Kumar Sahu

Thematic Coordinator - Sanitation & Health

Sunil Kumar Sahu is currently working as a Thematic Coordinator for Sanitation & Health programmes in Gram Vikas, joined in 2015. He completed Intermediate in Arts from Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Tribal College, Kalheipali, Sambalpur, in 2010. He has experience in toilet and bathing rooms construction and Water Quality Management.

Suresh Chandra Barik

Senior Divisional Coordinator - Water

Suresh Chandra Barik is working as a Senior Divisional Coordinator for Water in Gram Vikas. He has been with us since 2017. He has 28 years of experience working with the rural communities. He worked with Lutheran World Service India Trust as Unit Manager for 24 years. He passed Matriculation from Balipatana High School in 1982. He has experience in facilitating training on leadership development, gender advocacy, Forest Rights Act, livelihoods and pro-poor development legislation.

Susanta Kumar Pradhan

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Susanta Kumar Pradhan has been working with us for 17 years now. He is the Thematic Coordinator for Water in Gram Vikas. He holds a Master in Social Work degree from Binayak Mission University in 2009. His expertise includes community mobilization and water & sanitation.

Trinath Pradhan

Thematic Coordinator - Water

Trinath Pradhan is working as Thematic Coordinator for Water in Gram Vikas. He has 23 years of experience in social development. He passed Matriculation from Project High School, Kolab Nagar in 1984. His expertise is in community mobilization.

Tusharkanta Behura

Field Expert - Village Institution

 Tusharkanta Behura is a Field Expert for Village Institution programme. He pursued Master of Social Work from Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar, passed in 2008.

Anas K P

Team Leader - WRTG

Anas K P works as a Team Leader for the Water Resources Technology Group (WRTG) in Gram Vikas. He joined us in December 2021. He was associated as an SBI YFI fellow with Gram Vikas during 2020-21. Anas holds a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Applied Geology from Central University of Karnataka, Kalaburagi.

Bata Krushna Nayak

Senior Supervisor - WRTG

Bata Krushna Nayak has been working with Gram Vikas for 15 years. He is currently working as Senior Supervisor for Water Resources Technology Group (WRTG). Before joining Gram Vikas he was working as a Project Coordinator with ORRISSA for four years. Bata holds a Master of Business Administration (Human Resource) from Binayak Mission University in 2014 as well as a degree in Master in Social Work.

Bhagya Laxmi Puhan

Engineer - Water Resources Technology Group

Bhagya Laxmi Puhan joined Gram Vikas in 2018 as an Engineer. She is part of the Water Resources Technology Group. She completed her Diploma in Civil Engineering from Ramarani Institute of Technology, Balasore in 2013. She has experience working on engineering plans and designs through AutoCAD and QGIS.

Bhisma Kumar Bai

Junior Manager - Strategic Communications

Bhisma Kumar Bai is the Junior Manager for Strategic Communications at Gram Vikas. He manages the intern and volunteer mobilisation from colleges and universities and the media outreach. He has worked with OXFAM India in Bangalore, Jaipur, and Bhubaneswar for nine years on Public Engagement and Fundraising.

Bhisma holds a Master of Business Administration (Marketing) from Indian Institute of Planning and Management, Bhubaneswar.

Bidyutprava Praharaj

Thematic Coordinator - Planning & Monitoring

Bidyutprava Praharaj is the Thematic Coordinator – Planning and Monitoring in Kalahandi district and has been with us for 17 years. She joined as an Assistant Teacher at Gram Vikas Shikshya Niketan, Kankia and took care of the health and boarding of school children along with teaching. Since then, she has taken various roles and responsibilities at Gram Vikas as an Office Assistant, Campus in-charge, volunteer management, and supporting with planning, monitoring, and accounting.

In 2020, she was promoted as Project Coordinator for the project office in Bafla and managed the water and sanitation, water source sustainability and smart community projects in the area.

Prior to joining Gram Vikas, she worked as a Supervisor for a child education programme with SWS, Koinpur.

Bidyutprava completed matriculation from Duduli Vidyapitha, Bandhaghatia. She underwent training on Social Changes and Leadership in Community from Azim Premji University, Bangalore.

Chandrika Patnaik

Manager - Documentation & Communication

Chandrika Patnaik is the Manager for Documentation & Communication at Gram Vikas. She manages content production and documentation. She holds a Post Graduate degree in Russian Civilization, Language and Literature from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Chandrika has also done a Diploma in Apparel Merchandising from Indian Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi in 2007. She has more than 10 years of experience in the fashion garment industry and worked as Fashion Merchandiser in Kalamkari Designs Pvt Limited, Gurgaon, Horizon A.I, Gurgaon, V and S International Private Limited, Gurgaon among others.

Debasish Panda

Programme Technician - Habitat & Technology

Debasish Panda joined the organization in 2019 and has been working as a Programme Technician for Habitat & Technology focus area in Gram Vikas. He supports the installation of solar water pumps. Earlier he has served two years as an Operator in Mother India Private Limited. He pursued Intermediate in Arts from Bant Anchalika College in 2012.

Dibya Ranjan Shaw

Programme Technician - Habitat & Technology

Dibya Ranjan Shaw works as a Programme Technician at Gram Vikas from 2020. He supports the installation of solar water pumps. Earlier, he worked as a Senior Fitter in Vedanta Aluminium Limited and Bhushan Steel Plant for 12 years. He completed his Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Divine Institute of Engineering and Technology in 2015. His expertise is in mechanical and maintenance work.

Dipanchi Dutta

Thematic Coordinator - PMDC

Dipanchi joined Gram Vikas as the Thematic Coordinator for Planning, Monitoring, Documentation, and Communication in August 2023. She completed her Master’s Degree in Development Management from the Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), Delhi, in 2023. Dipanchi holds a Bachelor’s Degree with honors in History from Guwahati University.

Duryodhan Barik

Programme Technician - Water

Duryodhan Barik is a Programme Technician in Gram Vikas, working with us for 12 years now. He looks after the maintenance of the piped water supply systems.

Gouri Shankar Naik

District Coordinator - RMSG

Gouri Shankar Naik is working as District Coordinator for Resource Mobilisation Support Group (RMSG) in Gram Vikas. He has been with us for 33 years now.

Kailash Chandra Das

Thematic Coordinator - Documentation & Communication

Kailash Chandra Das is working as a Thematic Coordinator for Documentation & Communication in Gram Vikas. Earlier, he was responsible for facilitating training and capacity building of village level institutions on leadership, participation and mobilization, aware roles and responsibilities, strengthening of SHGs and youth groups. He has been with us for more than 17 years. He was associated as a Village Volunteer from 1997 to 2003 working in the villages of Tumba on holistic development approach in education, health, livelihood, social security schemes and people organization. In 2003, he joined as Education in-charge of Tumba project office looking after all the education programmes in the area. Between 2009 to 2018 he worked as Project Coordinator of Tumba project office. Later facilitated the village institutions programme as part of the Staff Development Cell. Prior to joining Gram Vikas, he was Education Coordinator in Jayanti Pathagar working on non-formal education in Digapahandi block of Ganjam district. He pursued a Master of Arts in History from Berhampur University in 1993.

Kalu Shankar Pani

Programme Technician

Kalu Shankar Pani has been working as a Programme Technician at Gram Vikas since 2016. He has 12 years of experience in the electrical and plumbing field. For three years, he worked in Akhandalamani Electrical Construction, two-plus years in Tata Steel (Aluminum Plant) in Visakhapatnam, one and half years in Rourkela Steel Plant.

Malay Kumar Panda

Electrical Engineer - Habitat & Technology

Malay Kumar Panda is an Electrical Engineer with expertise in solar pumping systems, solar electricity and water quality. He completed a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Jhadeswar Institute of Engineering and Technology and Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from Oxford College of Engineering and Management, Bhubaneswar.

Manikamala Swain

Thematic Coordinator - PMO

Manikamala Swain is currently positioned as Thematic Coordinator for Planning and Monitoring (PMO) in Gram Vikas. She has 22 years of experience in the field of development sector. She holds a Master of Arts in Rural Development (MARD) from IGNOU and Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Utkal University in 2000. She has experience in accounts and documentation.

N Dibya Alok

Coordinator - Documentation

N Dibya Alok is a Coordinator in the Documentation and Communications team at Gram Vikas. He manages the website, social media, communications databases, content production and crowdfunding campaign outreach. He holds a Bachelor in Commerce from Sambalpur University in 2013.

Prangya Nibedita Mishra

Coordinator - Data Management (Trainee)

Prangya joined Gram Vikas as the Coordinator – Data Management in August 2023. She completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Utkal University in 2021 and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar.

Prasanta Kumar Naik

Thematic Coordinator - PMO

Prasanta Kumar Naik joined Gram Vikas in 2017 and is working as a Thematic Coordinator for Planning and Monitoring. He has a total of 14 years of experience. Before joining Gram Vikas, he worked as a Technical Assistant (Database) in Videocon Industries Limited (Oil & Gas Division) in Chennai for nine years. He pursued Masters of Business Administration in Banking and Finance from Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu, in 2012.

Premananda Nayak

Engineer - CESG

Premananda Nayak joined Gram Vikas in 2019 and is working as an Engineer for Civil Engineering Support Group. He has a total of 6 years of experience in civil engineering. He pursued Bachelors of Technology in Civil Engineering from Subas Institute of Technology in 2015. He served one year as a Junior Engineer in Intach Conservation Institute. His expertise includes Construction.

Santosh Kumar Rout

Coordinator - Documentation

Santosh Kumar Rout is Coordinator for Documentation and Communication thematic area. He leads content production within the Communications team in Odia language. He handles the Odia Facebook page of Gram Vikas and also handles publishing of the periodic regional newsletter “Gram Vikas Samachar”. He has worked with many national and international organizations like UNICEF, Churches Auxilary for Social Action (CASA) India, Odisha Institute of Medical Research and Health Services, Peoples Cultural Centre (PECUC), and UNDP India in various capacities. Santosh holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Utkal University of Culture. Santosh has creative writing and singing skills too.

Sarada Kanta Biswal

Technician - Renewable Energy

Sarada Kanta Biswal is a Technician for Renewable Energy projects with Gram Vikas. Earlier, he worked for Halla Visteon Climate Systems India Ltd. in Alwar, Rajasthan, as an Operator. He joined us in September 2021.

Sarada is currently pursuing a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Shibani Institute of Technical Education, Khordha. He completed an Industrial Training course on Mechanical trades at Swosti Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar, in 2013, and passed Matriculation from Sailo Jharpada High School, Cuttack in 2011.

Shubham Raj

Junior Manager - PMDC

Shubham Raj joined Gram Vikas in August 2022. He is a Junior Manager for Planning, Monitoring, Documentation, and Communication. He pursued Post-Graduate in Development Management from Development Management Institute, Patna and completed his Master’s in 2022. He completed an Intermediate of Commerce from the College of Commerce in Patna in 2015 and Matriculation from Adarsh Vikas Vidyalaya, Patna, in 2013.

Sibaram Sahu

District Coordinator - RMSG

Sibaram Sahu has 29 years of experience working with rural communities. He first joined Gram Vikas in 1988 and worked till 2012 on Biogas and Rural Health and Environment Programme in villages of Sundargarh and Bargarh districts. He joined SAKALA as SHG Coordinator and worked there for 2 years. In 2015, he joined back and implemented the water and sanitation projects in Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts. He is now working as a District Coordinator – Resource Mobilisation Support Group (RMSG) in Gram Vikas. His expertise includes strengthening village institutions, women empowerment, income generation activities, water and sanitation, and government fund mobilization. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Aska Science College, Aska in 1986.

Soumya Ranjan Mohanty

Engineer - CESG

Soumya Ranjan Mohanty is working as an Engineer for Civil Engineering Support Group in Gram Vikas since 2017. He has experience in construction supervision, preparing estimates, Bill Of Quantities, designs and drawings using AutoCAD. He has a Bachelor of Technology from Indic Institute of Design and Research, Bhubaneswar and a Diploma in Civil Engineering from Nalanda Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar.

Subhasmita Biswal

Thematic Coordinator - Data Management

Subhasmita Biswal is working as a Thematic Coordinator – Data Management in Gram Vikas, joined in 2016. She pursued Master of Social Work from Utkal University in 2020 and is continuing her studies on Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education from IGNOU. She was in the documentation profile in JUPITER for one and half years. She has experience in documentation and coordinating surveys.

Thomas Sunil K

Junior Manager - RMSG

Thomas Sunil K is working as a Junior Manager for the Resource Mobilisation Support Group (RMSG). He has been working with us since 2020.

Trilochan Jena

Senior Divisional Coordinator - RMSG

Trilochan Jena has 20 years of work experience in the social development sector. He is now working as a Senior Divisional Coordinator – Resource Mobilisation Support Group in Gram Vikas joined in 2014. As Project Coordinator, he has been part of projects like Odisha Disaster Recovery Project in Ganjam district, PoWER project in Rayagada district and was into government liaison and resource mobilization for some time. Earlier he served 14 years as Community Team Leader for Livelihoods and Village Institutions programme in the Lutheran World Service India Trust. He holds a Master in Sociology in 2008 and Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management in 2013 from IGNOU.

Y Chandra Kumar

Coordinator - PWS Recovery

Y Chandra Kumar is working as a Coordinator – Piped Water Supply (PWS) Recovery. He pursued Bachelor of Commerce from Berhampur University, passed in 2000 and Master of Social Work from Vinayak Missions University, Chennai in 2012. He is continuing a Diploma in Health and Nutrition Education from IGNOU. He earlier worked with Padhi and Co., a Chartered Accounting Firm in Berhampur.

Aditya Prasad Misra

Senior Accountant

Aditya Prasad Misra is a Senior Accountant at Gram Vikas. He has been with Gram Vikas for 31 years. He holds a B.A. in History from Berhampur University.

Ajit Kumar Raut

District Accountant

Ajit Kumar Raut is a District Accountant with Gram Vikas. An expert in Tally software, he has an MBA in Finance & Accounts from Berhampur University. Additionally, he has an M.A. in Odia from Government Autonomous College, Bhawanipatna, and MSW from Allahabad University.

Biresh Kumar Khilar

District Accounts Lead

Biresh Kumar Khilar joined Gram Vikas as the District Accounts Lead in March 2024, bringing over 24 years of extensive experience in finance and administration. Previously, he worked as a Finance & Administrative Officer at Ramadevi Village Development Organisation (RVDO) and Unnayan. Earlier in his career, he served as Finance Officer at WOSCA and as an Accountant with Agragamee. Biresh holds a Master of Commerce (M.Com), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), all from Utkal University.

Bukky Das

State Finance Lead

Bukky Das joined Gram Vikas as the State Finance Lead in March 2024. He brings nearly 24 years of extensive experience from World Vision India, where he served as Manager – Programme and previously as Finance Officer. Prior to that, Bukky held the position of Regional Accountant with Campus Crusade for Christ.

Bukky holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Rabindranath Tagore University, an M.Com in Finance and Control from Alagappa University, and a B.Com in Accounting from Utkal University. His diverse background in financial management and program oversight enhances his role at Gram Vikas, where he is committed to advancing the organisation’s financial strategies and impact.

Chitta Ranjan Mohapatra

District Accountant

 Chitta Ranjan Mohapatra is the District Accountant at Gram Vikas. Before Gram Vikas, he worked with MKPS & Associates as an Internal Auditor for 12 years. He completed Bachelor of Commerce from Utkal University in 2006.

Niranjan Sahu

District Accountant

Niranjan Sahu is a District Accountant in Gram Vikas, working with us since 2012. He has served in OTELP Plus and ITDP projects in Thuamul Rampur block of Kalahandi district, School Sanitation project in Nayagarh district and now managing accounts and administration in Koinpur in Gajapati district. He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree from Udaya Pratap Science College, Seragada in 2010. He has worked with M/s. Krishna Plast Pvt. Ltd. in Bargarh as an Accountant from 2011 to 2012. He has a total 10 years of experience in accounts. He is experienced in using Tally ERP 9.0.

Prabhat Kumar Pattnaik

Senior Accountant

Prabhat Kumar Pattnaik is the Senior Accountant at Gram Vikas. He has 23 years of experience in managing project and head office accounts at Gram Vikas. He holds a Master of Commerce from Berhampur University.

Purna Chandra Panda

District Accountant

Purna Chandra Panda joined Gram Vikas in 2021 and is currently working as District Accountant. He has 7 years of experience in the accounting field. From 2013 to 2016, he served as Accounts Assistant in Gram Vikas managing project accounts. He then worked in Livolink Foundation as an Accounts Assistant cum Admin for four and half years. Purna pursued a Bachelor of Arts from Nrusinghanath College, Mahanadapur, in 2013 and Certificate Course on Tally ERP-9 from National Hardware Informatic Centre in 2011. Now he is pursuing a Masters in Business Administration in Finance from University of Rourkela.

Rabi Narayan Mishra

Accountant for Head Office Accounts

Rabi Narayan Mishra works as an Accountant for Head Office Accounts managing Gram Vikas Employees’ Provident Fund, Gram Vikas Employees’ Gratuity Fund, professional tax, salary payments, cash and bank transactions. He has more than 8 years of experience in the accounting field. He has worked in Dinshaw’s, Bhubaneswar as an accountant for one year. He completed Bachelor in Commerce from Sadhu Goureswar College, Kanikapada in 2013.

Rajendra Jena

Accountant for Head Office Accounts

Rajendra Jena is an Accountant in the Gram Vikas Head Office accounts department. He served six years as an Accountant in Centurion University, Bhubaneswar. He pursued Master of Business Administration from North Orissa University in 2008. He also has been certified with ‘O’ Level from DOEACC in computer courses.

Rajib Lochan Mohapatra

District Accountant

Rajib Lochan Mohapatra has joined Gram Vikas in 2017 and is working as a District Accountant. He manages accounts and bookkeeping of projects and programmes. Before joining Gram Vikas, he worked as an Accountant in Spandan Environ Private Limited for two and half years. He pursued a Bachelor in Commerce with Accounting as honours from Utkal University in 2008 and has been certified with DOEACC – ‘A’ level from Odisha Computer Application Centre, Bhubaneswar.

Sunil Kumar Jena

District Accountant

Sunil Kumar Jena has been working as a District Accountant in Gram Vikas. He joined the organization in 2006 and has been with us for 15 years. He manages the project accounts and bookkeeping. He pursued Bachelor of Commerce from Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja College, Bhanjanagar, passed in 2000.

Taraka Nath Padhy

District Accountant

Taraka Nath Padhy is working as a District Accountant in Gram Vikas. He has 18 years of experience in total. He joined us in 2008. He manages the project books of account. Before joining Gram Vikas, he worked for Eastern Steel Industry, Kolkata as Material Supervisor for 2 years, Advance Security, Kolkata as Accountant for 2 years, and Barrackpore Senate Public School as a Computer Training and English Teacher for 1 year. He pursued a Bachelor of Commerce from Calcutta University, in 1997 and has a Diploma in Financial Accounting System from Barrackpore Youth Computer Training Centre in 2007. His expertise is in accounts and tally.

Ajoy Kumar Baral

Artist

Ajoy Kumar Baral is an artist and manages the Art Section overseeing the production of painted or screen-printed information materials. He has been with Gram Vikas for more than 29 years.

Apriya Maharana

Technician

Apriya Maharana is a Technician responsible for electrical installations in the Gram Vikas, Mohuda, campus. He has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Utkal University.

Babula Das

Technician

Babula Das is a Technician in the Gram Vikas, Mohuda, campus. He has been with us since the last 31 years.

Bapini Das

Night Watchman

Bapini Das joined us in 2017 as the Night Watchman in the Gram Vikas, Mohuda, campus.

Bidhan Chandra Dash

Driver Cum Office Assistant

Bidhan Chandra Dash is working as a Driver and has been with Gram Vikas for 33 years. He serves guests and staff in mobility. He has completed his Bachelor of Arts from Bhanja Vihar, Berhampur in 1985.

Bijay Kumar Pradhan

Office Assistant cum Cook

Bijay Kumar Pradhan joined as an Office Assistant cum Cook in December 2021. In the past, he worked with us from 1998 till 2016. In between he was working as a Cook in SPD Construction, Bhubaneswar for five years.

J Sandhya Rani

Coordinator - Record-keeing

J Sandhya Rani has been with Gram Vikas for 23 years and works as a Coordinator. She currently manages records in the Gram Vikas office in Mohuda. Previously, she coordinated HR-related work and assisted the Executive Director. Sandhya Rani holds a Diploma in Architecture from Women’s Polytechnic College, Bhubaneswar, obtained in 1987. Her expertise includes HR and administrative work.

John Paul Khujur

Driver

John Paul Khujur has been working as a Driver at Gram Vikas for 23 years now.

Jyoti Prasanna Singh

Coordinator - Chairman Office

Jyoti Prasanna Singh is the Coordinator at Chairman’s Office based in Gram Vikas, Mohuda. He has been with Gram Vikas for 12 years. He has prior experience in planning, monitoring and documentation and has also worked on water and sanitation, livelihood projects between 2008 and 2013. Jyoti holds a Master in Business Administration from IGNOU in 2018, Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism Management from Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), Bhubaneswar in 2007 and Bachelor of Science in Physics from Hindu College, University of Delhi, Delhi in 2003.

Krushna Chandra Panda

Campus Coordinator

Krushna Chandra Panda is the Campus Coordinator for the Gram Vikas Mohuda campus. He looks after the administration, facility and fleet. He has 22 years of experience in driving and vehicle mechanical supervision.

Lipika Verma

Coordinator - Monitoring & Coordinator - ED Office

Lipika Verma has 20 years of experience working in the social development sector. She joined us in 2019 and is working as Coordinator – Monitoring and Coordinator – Executive Director Office in Gram Vikas. Before joining Gram Vikas, she has worked in different organizations in different capacities. She remained Administrative Assistant in the World Health Organisation, Bhubaneswar between 2014 to 2018, Coordinator in Odisha Development Action Forum (ODAF), Bhubaneswar between 2012 to 2014, Assistant Manager – CSR & R&R in Mandakini Coal Company Limited between 2010 and 2012, CSR Officer in Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Limited (IMFA) between 2009 and 2010. She holds a Diploma in Finance Management and Accountability from Financial Management Service Foundation in 2009, Master in Bank Management from Utkal University in 1998, and Bachelor of Laws from Utkal University in 2006.

Nilambar Dash

Driver cum Office Assistant

Nilambar Dash has 25 years of driving experience. He joined Gram Vikas in 2004 and is now Driver cum Office Assistant in Gram Vikas campus in Mohuda.

Norbert Soreng

Driver cum Campus Supervisor

Norbert Soreng has 31 years of driving experience. He is now Driver cum Campus Supervisor and looking after the stock keeping and maintenance of the campus in Rudhapadar, Ganjam district.

Pramod Kumar Das

Driver cum Campus Supervisor

Pramod Kumar Das has been working as a Driver cum Campus Supervisor in Gram Vikas for 14 years now. He completed Intermediate from Udaya Pratap Science College, Ramagiri in 1998.

Rabindra Kumar Padhi

Coordinator - Store & Data

Rabindra Kumar Padhi has been with Gram Vikas for 33 years. He is responsible for managing the store and coordinating the office supplies at Gram Vikas. He is also responsible for managing the data and records at Gram Vikas.

Rajendra Kumar Tripathy

Gatekeeper

Rajendra Kumar Tripathy has been working in Gram Vikas as a Gatekeeper since 2013. He ensures security in the main entrance in Gram Vikas campus in Mohuda.

Samir Kumar Das

Technician

Samir Kumar Das has worked as a Technician in Gram Vikas for fourteen years. He provides support on electricals, electronics and hardware.

Shyam Nayak

Campus Custodian

Shyam Nayak has been with Gram Vikas for 32 years. He works as a Campus Custodian in Mohuda, Ganjam district.

Simanchal Sadangi

Driver

Simanchal Sadangi has been working as a Driver at Gram Vikas. He has been with us for more than 30 years. He has completed his studies up to Class 9.

Sumant Kumar Biswal

Overseer - Administrative Office

Sumant Kumar Biswal works as Overseer – Administrative Office in Gram Vikas, Bhubaneswar. He looks after the accommodation, fleet, guest relations, catering, cleaning, parking, security, and maintenance of the buildings in the Administrative Office, Bhubaneswar. He holds a Bachelor in Hotel Management from the Central Institute of Hotel Management, Bhubaneswar, passed in 2008 and Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Udayanath Autonomous College, Adaspur, in 2005. He has worked with Centre for Youth and Social Development, Jagatsinghpur as Field Expert doing surveys and impact assessments on 1999 super cyclone for 2 years, from 2008 to 2011, he worked as a Supervisor in Mayfair Lagoon, Bhubaneswar, and as Restaurant Manager from 2011 to 2014 in Hotel Shanti Palace, New Delhi. His expertise is in hospitality management.

Tuna Das

Campus Custodian

Tuna Das has been working for 20 years now with Gram Vikas. He is serving as a Campus Custodian.