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Baljeet is the Founding Director of Varitra Foundation. Born in a small agrarian family, he has experienced the challenges faced by children in rural areas. Baljeet has grown with a keen interest towards improving of government school as a quality learning space, the thought of which has stemmed out of his personal experiences during childhood. He started missing classes from class VI onwards due to the inability to pay fees and to avoid the ensuing embarrassment by teachers.

Living up to her name, Prasanna has sought joy in the field of arts and performing. She is a multifaceted artist who has a keen interest in theatre and Kathak. She has pursued her Madhyama Purna in Kathak from Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya

To promote arts and culture, especially among children and young people, she leads many ventures through "Bewajah" in Lucknow and "Himalaya Study Centre & Retreat" in Kausani, Uttarakhand. These are platforms for creative expression, learning and collaboration.

Ajay is a social entrepreneur who has been working in the field of green energy, environment advocacy and climate change issues for the last seven years. Right from childhood he got lucky in life to have amazing people like friends, teachers and mentors who always supported and helped me to become a better human being. He has worked on leading different projects on solar smart grids set up and innovations during the fellowship in SBI-Youth for India and India Fellow Leadership Program.

With over 15 years of experience in the education and social space, Misbah is currently involved with leading social interventions in the area of youth development and skill based education.

An Ecologist, Author, and Educator, currently serves as the Director of WildTales, a sustainability collective operating under Spoondrift (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. Previously, he held the position of Assistant Director at the Bombay Natural History Society in Delhi for over a decade. His notable achievements include the planning and development of North India's largest butterfly park within Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, showcasing his commitment to biodiversity preservation.

My name is Amit Kumar Sinha, one of the founders of Jamghat. I was born in Siwan, Bihar, and have been living in Delhi since 1999. I am an alumnus of Delhi University, where I pursued a Bachelor's degree in Arts with Political Science, History, and Economics in 2003, excelling in my subjects. I have been an active student since my school days, participating in various extracurricular activities at both school and inter-school levels.

Mrs. Carmel Tripathi is an accomplished professional serving as the Director of Public Information at the Baha'i Office of Public Affairs, located at the Baha'i House of Worship. With a fervent dedication to her work, she has traversed numerous countries, enriching her experiences and insights.

Passionate about encouraging positive change, I'm dedicated to empowering youth and fostering environmental sustainability. With a commitment to youth engagement, I've facilitated programs encouraging leadership and skill development. Working with youth on their capacity building and understanding SELF is something that fascinates me the most. My focus on environmental initiatives involves advocacy and practical solutions for a greener world. Beyond my professional endeavours, I find joy in capturing moments through my lens, allowing me to express creativity.

Vishal Bhadri is the Associate Coordinator for the Active Citizenship vertical at ComMutiny the Youth Collective. He possesses a master's degree in International Studies with a thematic specialisation in violence, conflict and justice from SOAS, Univeristy of London. His previous professional experiences have consisted of humanitarian aid work on migration routes and refugee shelters in South America, and human rights research and protection work in Thailand among others.