Mr. Prasant Mohanty

Mr.Prasant Mohanty is working as the Secretary cum Executive Director of Vasundhara.  He has been extensively engaged on institutional issues relating to community forestry, sustainable livelihood interventions and policy advocacy for last 10 years. His expertise lies in facilitating and strengthening community forestry federations, strengthening forest-based livelihood options for the resource dependent poor and sustainable agriculture practices. He is also involved in visual documentation of community development initiatives. His academic portfolio includes a Master's Degree in Development Planning and Administration from the University of Pune. Email:- prasantmohanty@gmail.com  

Ms. Bharati Chakra

Bharati joined Vasundhara’s Community Forestry team after over seven years’ experience in handling various tasks and strong documentation skills. Before joining Vasundhara, she worked with Action Aid International India on its Drought Response Programme. Her academic credentials include a Bsc in Botany, PGDCA, PG Diploma in Environmental Management, PG diploma in Rural Development, and she is continuing M.A in sociology. Email:-bharatichakra@gmail.com

Ms.Tanushree Das

Tanushree has been actively associated with state-and national-level campaigns on issues related to human rights, social justice, and rights on livelihood resources. She worked with Action Aid India on the Right to Shelter campaign. She is a M.A. in Library & information Science from Utkal University, Orissa and has also done an internship on-people centered advocacy and rights from NCAS, Pune. Email:-tanushree.ori@gmail.com

Mr. Ghasiram Panda

For the past 14 years, Ghasiram has been associated with the Development Sector.  He also works as a casual news presenter in Doordarsan (Oriya).  Many of his articles on development issues have been broadcasted on All India Radio, and published in different newspapers.  He has completed a Master’s Degree in Sociology. Ghasiram joined Vasundhara on the Community Forestry team in October 2007. Email:-ghasirampanda@gmail.com