Dr. NARAYAN SINGH MANAKLAO, PRESIDENT
Padam Bhushan, Dr. Narayan Singh Manaklao was born in September 1942 in the village of Manaklao, Jodhpur, Rajasthan from which he derives his surname. A man of innate simplicity and humility and an academician by profession, Dr. Manaklao plunged into social service inspired by the fiery spirit of Antyodaya.
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Ms. Susmita Singha, Vice President
Susmita Singha was the Secretary-General of Ph.D. Chamber of Commerce and Industry. With more than 25 years of work experience in strategic positions at myriads of NGOs and GovernmenT bodies/associations, she brings with her the charisma of being an expert advisory member.
PROF. RANVIR SINGH, TREASURER
Born 27.05.1933, School Education from D.A.V. High School, Ajmer. College Education from Government College, Ajmer. Postgraduate M.Sc. (Maths), 1955. B.Ed. 1961, from Vidya Bhawan G.R. Seksaria Teachers, Trg College, Udaipur. Leading a retired life. Association with “SAPNA” since November 2013 as a ‘volunteer’,. Administrator Alwar Chapter from May 2014 to November 2015 and Secretary since December 2015.
SHRI RRP SINGH, SECRETARY
A civil servant by profession retired as Chief Postmaster General WB and Bihar. Long years of experience in training and management. Volunteered for NGO Sapna after retirement and has been on its Governing Board and as Administrator of Delhi Chapter. He is interested in reading, travel, and writing poetry. Assists his wife in managing her studio. She is a self-taught artist and paints on silk.
Ms. JASVEEN AHLUWALIA, EXECUTIVE MEMBER
International development professional and Humanitarian Aid worker with over 18 years of work experience, 10 years of international program management experience, 15 years of senior management experience, and 15 years of staff management experience.
Mrs. ASHA TIWARI, EXECUTIVE MEMBER
Asha Tewari has been associated with Sapna since 2006. Her journey with Sapna started with volunteering at Safdarjung Dharamshala. She helped establish the Sapna office at the newly inaugurated Jayprakash Narayan AIIMS Trauma Centre in 2007 and coordinated all activities there till 2012. Currently based in Dehradun, she continues to strive to help the organization and beneficiaries in whatever way possible.
SHRI SAMIUR RAHMAN, EXECUTIVE MEMBER
Executive Director at the Hope Project having 33 years of rich experience in conceptualizing, executing & managing development projects, teaching & guiding university students, monitoring & evaluating, capacity building of individuals, groups & organizations; human resource management, financial management & advocacy.; first-hand work experience of working at grassroots.
SHRI AMRIT MATHUR, EXECUTIVE MEMBER
Amrit Mathur is an Advisor to the Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS). Amrit has over 30 years of experience in senior management positions across sports federations, authorities, corporate entities, the Government, and media. Amrit started his career as Secretary Railway Sports Board in 1988 and was responsible for formulating sports policy in Indian Railways. In 1996 he took up the role of Secretary Sports Authority of India (SAI) Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and headed a team tasked to implement sports plans & schemes of the Government of India.
Ms. SUJATA PRASAD, EXECUTIVE MEMBER
Sujata Prasad is an author, art columnist, curator and heritage conservationist. A former civil servant, she is currently advisor to the National Gallery of Modern Art, and serves as an expert on the Department of Science and Technology’s Scientific Advisory Committee for Heritage Research. She is a member of the governing board of the Institute of Human Development, and part of the Asia-Pacific chapter of the World Crafts Council.
SHRI RAJESH CHIRANEWALA, EXECUTIVE MEMBER
Ms. SADHANA VYAS, EXECUTIVE MEMBER
SHRI DHIRENDRA SINGH, EXECUTIVE MEMBER
Vice President with EY and currently working on Business consulting| Procurement l Project Finance & Infrastructure | Economic Advisory engagements.
More than 14 years of exposure in strategic consulting in Business consulting|, FDI/Trade promotion, Economic Development Advisory, Infrastructure planning, and PPP transaction advisory of mega projects (largely urban infrastructure / Industrial & Commercial real estate) and related government contracts management (especially PPP concession & Contracts), bidding and regulatory issues.
Dr. HARSHVARDHANA SINGH, EXECUTIVE MEMBER
Dr. Harshavardhana Singh is Deputy Director-General at the World Trade Organization (WTO) since October 2005. He has earlier worked, from June 1985 to June 1997, in the GATT/WTO Secretariat in the areas of Economic Research, Trade Policy Review, Rules, Trade and Environment, and the Office of the Director-General.
SHRI VIKAS GUPTA, EXECUTIVE MEMBER
SHRI NANDI VARDHAN MEHTA
Nandi Vardhan Mehta currently serves as the CFO & Investment Committee Member at KAAF Investments LLC. KAAF Investments is a private investment office based in Dubai, UAE and manages proprietary capital of Mr. Mishal Kanoo & Family. KAAF has built a portfolio of direct investments in both listed and unlisted equities. KAAF has also taken LP positions in third party managed funds across strategies, globally.
Dr. SUDHIR PRATAP SINGH, GENERAL SECRETARY
Hail from Patna, Bihar. Senior Cambridge from St Michaels High School, Patna (1974). Graduate in Economics from Hansraj College, Delhi University (1977). Post Graduate in Economics from Delhi School of Economics (1979). Joined Indian Railway Traffic Service in 1981. Subsequently, joined Indian Police Service (IPS) in 1983 and was allotted Rajasthan Cadre. Worked as Superintendent of Police of Districts Jaisalmer, Ganganagar, Alwar, and Jodhpur.
NGO SAPNA’ was registered in Delhi under the Societies Registration Act on 21st October, 2004. It was founded by a group of professionals who shared a dream to work on a people-centric model of development in areas of health, education, gender, community development and social welfare. Inspired by Gandhian ideals of ‘Sewa’ i.e. selfless service, SAPNA’s mission is to work/act as an ‘agent of change’ to support and empower the poor and the marginalized.