Sudeep Sharma
Lead PAI
With a wealth of 16 years of expertise in Program Management, Strategic Planning, and Policy Advocacy, Sudeep brings invaluable skills to his role. Leading the Policy Advocacy Initiative at VAAGDHARA, he actively collaborates with policymakers, government officials, political leaders, civil society organizations, networks, and stakeholders. His primary focus is advocating for policy and regulatory changes tailored to meet the specific needs of indigenous communities. Additionally, Sudeep plays a pivotal role in facilitating community institutions, crafting advocacy strategies, and developing resource materials. His extensive background includes contributions to Save the Children India, IIHMR Jaipur, and the Government of Rajasthan, refining his skills in policy advocacy, research, and program management. Academically, Sudeep holds a Doctorate in Management and a Master's in Healthcare Management. Committed to continuous learning, he is currently pursuing studies in law.
Raj Kumar Khatri
Manager Media & Communication
As the Manager of Media & Communication in the organization, he plays a crucial role in supporting media engagements, creating presentations, and providing coverage and reporting for events. Additionally, he actively participates in activities related to conferences and coordinates with members of the newly formed Alliance of Community Radios of Rajasthan. With a diverse professional background, he has previously worked in various capacities such as presenter, coordinator, trainer, supervisor, marketing executive, client servicing executive, and account group head in reputed organizations. His extensive experience has equipped him with valuable skills, and he maintains strong relationships with various media houses and journalists. Holding a master's degree in Commerce with a focus on aesthetics in writing and public speaking, he brings a blend of business acumen and communication expertise to his role.
Nagendra Singh Khangarot
Lead Policy Advocacy
Serving as the Lead-Policy Advocacy in the organization, he plays a crucial role in providing support related to governance processes, policy formulation, institutional strengthening, and engaging civil society in Tribal Areas. With a rich background, he has previously worked with organizations such as BARC-Astha, GVT, AMS, and the RACP Project. His expertise spans state and state agricultural budgets, State Government agricultural schemes, State Government Tribal Budget, Farmer Producer Organizations, Panchayati Raj Institutions, and more. Proficient in data analysis, research, and editorial articles, he has established good liaisons with top bureaucrats and politicians. Holding a master's degree in agriculture with a specialization in Agriculture Economics from SKN University of Agriculture, Jobner, Jaipur, his educational background complements his expertise in policy advocacy within the agricultural domain.
Sangeeta Inda
Lead Networking
Accomplished professional career with over 10 years of rich experience in spearheading Nongovernmental Organizations across various cities and various facets by playing an integral role in project planning, coordination, decision-making and program implementation. Academically, holds a dual degree of Master in Social work and Master in Philosophy. Worked comprehensively to uplift the marginalized section of the community in context of health and Education by organizing various programs, training and mentoring workshops. Also over sees the project of women empowerment, girl child education, training for capacity building for women and girls. Experience in project planning and management, monitoring & self-evaluation of projects, conducting various trainings.
Babu lal Choudhary
Sangthan Lead & Advocacy Coordinator
Serving as the Sangthan Lead & Advocacy Coordinator in the organization, he offers vital support in governance processes, policy implementation, institutional strengthening, and engaging civil society in Tribal Areas. His extensive background includes work with government projects like IWMP, IWRM, NRLM, NULM, and TEJASWANI. Proficient in district and state-level rural and urban state government schemes, State Government Tribal Budget, Panchayati Raj Institution, he possesses valuable experience. His strong liaisons with block and district-level bureaucrats and politicians enhance his ability to navigate the complexities of advocacy work. A master in social work with a specialization in development management, he brings a comprehensive skill set to his role.
Dinesh Dindor
Knowledge & Training Coordinator
Since 2019, continuous collaboration with various programs at Vaagdhara has been maintained. Currently, working under the PAI unit, involvement spans different areas with Krishi evam Adivasi Swaraj Sangthan (KASS). Responsibilities include preparing EHVDP plans, ensuring government schemes reach marginalized eligible families, suggesting recommendations to the state government according to community demands, and strengthening organizations to improve community livelihoods and address their issues. Serving as the Knowledge and Training Coordinator for 10 KASS, facilitated by Vaagdhara in the blocks of Kushalgarh, Sajjangarh, Thandla, and Bajna in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
Holding a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree, extensive experience has been gained in the social sector. Worked with the Rural Development Trust from 2008 to 2012, and with the BIAF organization from 2012 to 2019, focusing on self-help groups and the Wadi project.
Sona Tabiyar
Knowledge & Training Coordinator
Currently serving as a Knowledge and Training Coordinator in the PAI Unit Mahi, supporting 9 Krishi evam Adivasi Swaraj Sangthan (KASS). Responsibilities include organizing monthly meetings for the organizations, developing strategies with organization members on various community issues discussed in these meetings, conveying the community’s voice at different levels, facilitating various activities at the community level to strengthen the organizations, promoting community participation in Gram Sabhas under the leadership of the KASS, and identifying and guiding new leadership.
Completed a Master of Arts in Hindi in 2020 from Haridev Joshi College, Banswara. Alongside this, worked with Educate Girls as a Team Balika, focusing on girls’ education. Since July 2020, continuous work with Vaagdhara on various projects has been maintained.
Mansingh Ninama
Knowledge & Training Coordinator
With 23 years of experience in the social sector, holding a B.A. and a B.Ed. degree, vital support is provided to the PAI unit by overseeing the implementation of various activities in Krishi evam Adivasi Swaraj Sangthan (KASS). Responsibilities include strengthening community organizations and facilitating them to lead the community voice to higher levels.
Previously, worked as an assistant teacher in the ASEFA project in the Anandpuri block of Banswara for a period of 10 years (2001-2011). Since then, associated with Vaagdhara. Currently, working towards facilitating organizations in the interest of the tribal community as the Knowledge and Training Coordinator in 8 KASS of the Mangarh Unit.