Board Members
Dr. Babu G. Sajjan
Founder and CEO
Dr. Babu G Sajjan holds LLB, MSW, Ph D and has 27 years of experience in the development sector, on vulnerable groups, including women and children. His focused areas are water, sanitation and waste management. He has worked as a project officer with Samaj Parivartan Samuday (SPS) Dharwad on watershed development projects. He has also worked for the DANIDA assisted Rural Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation project in Chitradurga District. Later he has worked with the Zilla Panchayat Gulbarga (Now Kalaburgi) as a District coordinator for the Total Sanitation Campaign and coordinated the activities with the NGOs and community based organizations. He has been resource person on solid waste management, rain water harvesting, water quality testing and total sanitation campaigns in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Biodiversity and Bioenergy programs in Karnataka.
Dr. Ravindra M Maddariki
President
health camps have been conducted with collaboration from the Yashoda Trust and Yashoda Hospital where he is working. He has association with the organization since more than 15 years.Dr Ravindra M Maddariki holds MBBS MD DM (Nepro) and has been president of the organization since 15 years. His deep commitment to treat the poor patients in the district has been his great strength. He has commitment for the rural development and the environment protection. He has supported the several organizations and youths who have been working towards rural development. Several health camps have been conducted with collaboration from the Yashoda Trust and Yashoda Hospital where he is working. He has association with the organization since more than 15 years.
Shri. Shivanand N Kelur
Vice President
Mr. Shivanand N Kelur hold B Sc, B Ed and having experience of three decades in the education sector in Vijaypur and Dharwad district.He has been working with several committees as advisor and member to contribute for the development sector in the district. He holds the position of vice president in the organization. He supports the poor students for their upliftment in the field of education and employment. He has association with the organization since more than 15 years.
Shri. Basavaraj G. Sajjan
Secretary
Basavaraj G Sajjan has been secretary of the organization since 2007. He has expertise in the field of training and accounting. He has experience in conducting the various training programs in the field. He has been in charge of the accounting section of the organization. His field of expertise includes skill development, vocation training for women and children, income generation activities. He has association with the organization since more than 15 years.
Shri. Irayya S Hiremath
Treasurer
Irayya S Hiremath has experience in legal matters. He has been treasurer of the organization since 14 years and has association with the organization since more than 15 years
Smt. Saishree N Utagi
Member
Saishree N Utagi completed a B.Com LLM and has expertise in the legal field. As a youngster, she has been actively participating in the organization's programs. She has been given an opportunity to join the board as she is very keen towards social welfare.
Smt. Vimala S Handigola
Joint Secretary
Vimala S Handigola holds a B.Sc M Ed. She started her career as a teacher in a private school at Hubballi and later joined as a science teacher at the government high school Vijaypur. Her honest work has reached her up to science subject inspector in the education department. She is well-versed in speeches on science-related subjects with reference to its application in the field. She has been associated with the organization for the past 3 years with reference to groundwater development and renewable energy programs.
Chetan N Devangov
Member
He has completed a BA, and LLB and has been practicing as an advocate in District Court Vijaypur.
Advisory Members
Mr. N.D.Patil
Advisor
Shri N.D. Patil, a retired Deputy Tahsildar and recipient of the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, is a remarkable individual dedicated to environmental conservation. He has planted around 15,000+ trees and continues to maintain them with great care and commitment. Shri Patil’s efforts demonstrate his deep passion for protecting nature and creating a greener, healthier environment for future generations. His tireless work in afforestation not only enhances biodiversity but also serves as an inspiration for others to contribute towards environmental sustainability. His dedication to this noble cause highlights his exemplary role as a true custodian of nature.
Team Members
Shubham Kshirasagar
Program Assistant
Rashmi Kulkarni
Office Assistant
Praveen Sajjan
Compliance and Finance Manager