Ms. Tushara Shankar is the Head – Corporate Social Responsibility at Lupin. She oversees the company’s CSR initiatives and the Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation in various parts of India to ensure holistic and sustainable development. Tushara has extensive experience in program development and operations in the social development sector. Having worked with organizations including Corporates, NGOs, Government, and UN-led programs, she has implemented projects on water conservation and safe drinking water in various states of India, a women empowerment program in Kashmir Valley. She has launched the NationalRural Health Mission(RHM) in Jharkhand. Before joining Lupin, Tushara was responsible for CSR and External Relations activities at Reckitt Benckiser. She has also been associated with United Breweries, Godfrey Phillips India, Catalyst Management Services, ORBIS International, Usha Martin, and Praxis. Tushara holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, specializing in Urban and Rural Community Development.
Yogesh leads the livelihoods program at Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation. The program focuses on building sustainable livelihoods for the poor across the select district of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and worksites. Yogesh has been working with the foundation for over twelve years anchoring major programs and partnership development efforts. He has rich experience and technical expertise in implementing Natural Resource Management, Livelihoods, and Skill Development. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research Mumbai and a B.Tech. in Agriculture Engineering.
Nachiket leads the Lives (Healthcare) program, which is aimed at providing preventive and curative services to rural communities of Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Nachiket has previously worked on implementing and evaluating health programs, conducting research and managing data systems. He has over 13 years of experience working with organizations like Tata Trusts and Cipla Foundation. His areas of interest include Mental Health, Nutrition and Respiratory Health amongst others. He holds a Master’s degree in Health Administration from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and a Bachelor’s degree in Homeopathic Medicine.
Ved oversees program implementation in Rajasthan and leads our promoted sister concern, Mata Shri Gomti Devi Alwar. He has over 25 years of experience in community development. He has expertise in Livelihoods, Women Empowerment and Natural, Resource, Community Based Watershed Management, Micro Finance, Health & Education. He has been associated with various leading organizations in Rajasthan and served internationally & nationally funded projects, namely DID, UNDP, DPIP, NABARD, Watershed Development Program, etc. He has been with the foundation since 2007 and is responsible for the overall planning, budgeting, liaisoning, and operational coordination of various community development programs for the Alwar Center.
Anil anchors program implementation at our District Development Centers. The district development program focuses on engaging strategically to facilitate holistic development and understanding of challenges and aspirations in select Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan districts. He provides technical guidance and support for the implementation of cross-sectoral programs. His key strengths include managing and coordinating different natural resource development programs, business development, and liasioning with other agencies and stakeholders. He has over 19 years of experience implementing various rural development programs and holds an M.Tech (Agri Engg) from Pantnagar University.
Venkatesh Shete anchors program implementation at our worksite centers. Our Worksite Center program catalyzes development efforts to enrich the quality of life and livelihoods of communities. He also leads field-level monitoring and evaluation of development programs implemented by LHWRF and programs supported by our funding partners. Venkatesh has over 20 years of development experience, with a forte in designing, direct implementation & impact evaluation of livelihood & holistic development programs through a focus on natural resource development, agriculture, animal husbandry, and women empowerment. He has always focused on identifying and promoting new technologies and successful models in rural areas to create a meaningful impact on rural lives. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from S. P. Jain Institute of Management and Research Mumbai and a B.Tech. in Agriculture Engineering.
Mitali leads the Human Resource and Admin operations at Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation. She oversees the entire function and anchors the development, improvement, deploying, and operationalizing of HR systems and processes. She is a human resource professional with 15 years of hands-on experience in the Manufacturing, Service, Education, and Development sectors. She holds expertise in Strategic Management, Compensation and Benefits, Performance & Employee Evaluation, Talent Acquisition, Conflict Resolution, Training, and Staff Development. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management specializing in Human resources.
Asif oversees the communications initiatives at the Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation (LHWRF). With over 12 years of experience in various social development sectors, he has developed a comprehensive understanding of digital media, content development, designing, public relations, and marketing. Asif has a proven track record of executing successful communication strategies for various organizations, leveraging both digital and traditional media to reach wider audiences. He has experience in managing all aspects of communications, from developing compelling content to executing and evaluating campaigns, to ensure that the messaging is consistent and effective. Asif holds a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from Aliah University in Kolkata and a Bachelor of Science degree from Don Bosco College, North-eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Tura, Meghalaya.
| S. No. | Name | Designation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammed Azharudain | Center Manager | Ankleshwar |
| 2 | Balasaheb Garje | Center Manager | Aurangabad |
| 3 | Anup Deshmukh | Center Manager | Dhar |
| 4 | Priyanka Parmar | Center Manager | Dabasha |
| 5 | Francis Fernandes | Center Manager | Goa |
| 6 | Johnson Kujur | Center Manager | Jammu |
| if | Sushil Dongshanwar | Center Manager | Mandideep/Vidisha |
| 8 | Shilpa Guradwar | Center Manager | Nagpur |
| 9 | Siddharth Poudyal | Center Manager | Sikkim |
| 10 | Najim Pathan | Center Manager | Tarapur |
| 11 | Venkata Dakkina | Center Manager | Vizag |
| 12 | Sandip Zanzane | Center Manager | Pune |