Advisory Board

Mr. Daniel Anand Raj Andrew

Development professional with 30 years of experience in agriculture, climate change adaptation, and rural livelihoods. He specializes in sustainable farming, climate resilience, and value chain development, currently serving as a National Resource Person for the Ministry of Rural Development.

Dr.Senthil Ramalingam

Founder - Thaai Organics, specializes in eco-friendly products like NPK boosters and industrial enzymes. With a Ph.D. in Biotechnology and 10+ years as an Assistant Professor, he has published 18 papers and guided over 80 students. His work focuses on sustainable solutions for agriculture, textiles, and poultry.

Dr.Senthil Ramalingam

Founder - Thaai Organics, specializes in eco-friendly products like NPK boosters and industrial enzymes. With a Ph.D. in Biotechnology and 10+ years as an Assistant Professor, he has published 18 papers and guided over 80 students. His work focuses on sustainable solutions for agriculture, textiles, and poultry.

Mr.Mayandi.A.P

With 30+ years of experience in community development, project management, and research. He has led initiatives in rural empowerment, SHG formation, education, and disaster recovery with organizations like SPEECH, Laico Aravind Eye Hospital, and CREED. Skilled in PRA, micro-planning, and training, specializes in project proposals and community engagement.

Mr. L. Raja

A retired Professor and former Head of the Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension at Gandhigramam Rural Institute, is an expert in lifelong learning, rural development, and Gandhian studies. With over 40 years of experience, he has authored 38 books, 47 research articles, and 15 journal papers, specializing in adult education, skill development, and social transformation.

Mr. L. Raja

A retired Professor and former Head of the Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension at Gandhigramam Rural Institute, is an expert in lifelong learning, rural development, and Gandhian studies. With over 40 years of experience, he has authored 38 books, 47 research articles, and 15 journal papers, specializing in adult education, skill development, and social transformation.

Mr. Karthik Narayanan

Chartered Accountant with 22+ years of experience, including roles at Samunnati, leading finance and NBFC functions. Previously, led finance at a USD 17Bn bank in Qatar and worked in retail, manufacturing, and risk/audit roles at ICICI Bank, KPMG, and National Bank of Kuwait