Founding Members & Team
Where Knowledge Spreads a Wing
Shri Sundip P Bhatia, President
Education: M.Sc. (Stats)
Ex-Lecturer Bhavan’s College, Dept of Maths, Andheri; Secretary, Ramakrishna Vivekananda Centre, Dadar, Mumbai, for past decade. Conducted exhibitions and speeches for students, in Mumbai schools on the subject – Life and Teachings of Swami Vivekananda. Conducting on line classes in Vedic Chanting & Gita Chanting for students, Presently, in business of supply of Accessories to Garment Industry.
Shri Vinit Waghe, Co- founder and Secretary
Education: Civil Engineering
PG diploma in Natural Resource Management
Self-employed in Gis-mapping ang Ecology. Worked in corporate previously. But left job in Mumbai to focus on watershed management in the tribal areas of Yavatmal, driven by passion for environmental and social work. Currently settled in village Ketaki near Chiplun and working in various dimensions in the field of education and environment.
Smt. Leena Nangi, Co- founder and Treasurer
Education: Electrical Engineer (Electrical power system)
PG diploma in Natural Resource Management
Working experience in GIS, owned a business in Organic food. She believes that society and environments are intertwined entities. As we are part of both we can uplift them only by working together.
Shri Nagesh Nangi, Co- founder and trustee
Education: Mechanical Engineer.
PG diploma in Natural Resource Management, Certified Yoga Teacher
By Profession, Software Project Manager, over 25 years of experience. Yoga, Meditation is his passion and believes it helps people to be a better version of themselves. In Sevasadhana workshops, conducts yoga and co-ordinates with students and stakeholders for workshop activities.
Smt. Prachi Mahajan, Trustee
Education: M.A. (English literature)
PG diploma in Natural Resource Management
A Chiplun native, now an entrepreneur working in the field of construction for 18 years. Her profound connection to Kokan consistently draws her back to native. She adeptly balances traditional village values with progressive urban ideals.
Smt. Sunanda Kalve, Trustee
Education: B.Sc. (Home Science)
Worked with after sales services in financial institutions. Worked with CRS (Computerised reservation system), Travelport as an database management analyst. Currently working with a school as a handwork teacher, sharing sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery skills among the students.
Smt. Neelima Nagarkar, Trustee
Education: B.Sc. (Physics)
PG diploma in Natural Resource Management
A housewife with immense interest in reading, quilting. Also involved in many environmental sustainability related activities in Mumbai and outskirts.
Shri Balkrishna Chavan, Adviser
Education: Mechanical Engineer
Leaving his government job, he started his own travel agency, which organizes tours both within the country and abroad. He is active in the social field and has served as the Taluka head of a human rights organization. Additionally, he was the chairman of Ambedkar Vachanalay in Chiplun. He is the founder of Amarjeet Chavhan Smruti Pratishthan, an NGO working in the educational field.
Shri Sanjay Chavhan, Adviser
Education: MA, MED, DSM, DJ
He has been in the teaching profession since 1995 and is currently serving as the Principal of Adarsh Vidyamandir, Chiveli, Taluka Chiplun. Over the years, he has held several notable positions, including that of a Master Trainer for English Language under the State Education Department and the British Council. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to education, he was honoured with the prestigious Rajya Adarsh Shikshak Puraskar (2016–17) by the Government of Maharashtra.
Shri Mangesh Govekar, Volunteer
Education: B.Sc. (Physics)
PG in Marketing Management, PG diploma in Natural Resource Management
Right to Information activist. He is engaged in the professional management of nature tourism at Dongarmatha Eco Care Home in Parshuram.
Kum. Shubham Libe , Project assistant
Education: 12th (Arts)
Freelance artist and craftsman
He is a native of village Ketki, and has participated in the first residential camp organized by Sevasadhana. He crafts various artifacts made from coconut shells and bamboo. He is actively engaged in the workshops and various activities of Sevasadhana Pratishthan.