Chief Mentor
Rakesh Srivastava (IAS)
Mr. Rakesh Srivastava (IAS), a member of the 1981 Rajasthan cadre, has held distinguished positions throughout his career. He is widely esteemed for his unwavering commitment to public service and steadfast adherence to principles of integrity and honesty. Known for his compassionate outlook, he champions the cause of underprivileged communities and readily supports various social initiatives.
During his tenure within the state, Mr. Srivastava served in pivotal roles including Collector and District Magistrate in Dholpur, Tonk, and Udaipur districts. His contributions extended to leadership positions such as Secretary in the Irrigation Department and Transport Commissioner. Subsequently, he assumed significant responsibilities as Additional Chief Secretary in the General Administration Department and Cabinet Secretariat, and as ACS overseeing Tourism, Art, and Culture.
Rakesh Jinsi
Mr. Rakesh Jinsi (President), is an Electrical Engineer, having graduated from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh (Punjab University) in 1977. He has over 43 years of work experience in the Automobile, Not for Profit and Education sectors.
For over 21 years he has held leadership positions with organizations such as Eicher, Hero Motors, Chase Manhattan, Force Motors, Tatra Tucks, New Holland Fiat Tractors, SOS Children’s Villages and School of Inspired Leadership. He has been a member of National level bodies such as National Human Rights Commission and Voluntary Action Network of India (VANI), the Apex body of NGO sector and National Skill Development Corporation. His current professional engagements include management consulting (change management and SMSE’s), Independent Director on Boards of a few companies& NGOs and Executive Coaching.
Rajiv Khurana
Dr. Rajiv Khurana is a visionary leader whose 45+ year journey blends corporate excellence, social impact, and creative expression. As Founder-Trustee of Lung Care Foundation, he co-led the organization to a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD in 2017, championing public health and environmental causes. A renowned international trainer, keynote speaker, ESG strategist, and author of 14 books, he has published over 2,000 articles, produced 250+ videos, and inspired 500,000+ youth across 60+ cities through his talks. Recognized as a distinguished alumnus of DAV Institutions and SRCC, Dr. Khurana is also a poet, lyricist, award-winning photographer, and media host — embodying the rare blend of intellect, impact, and inspiration.
Senior Adviser
Sunil Kumar Bains
Sunil Kumar Bains is a seasoned professional with over 37 years of leadership experience in the oil, gas, and infrastructure sectors. Over the course of his career, he has combined strategic foresight with hands-on execution to drive innovation, sustainability, and large-scale infrastructure growth.
As Director (Commercial) at Central UP Gas Limited, Sunil played a pioneering role in India’s clean energy efforts by conceptualizing and leading one of the country’s largest Compressed Bio Gas projects from municipal solid waste in Kanpur and setting up a 5,000 kg/day CBG plant at Bareilly. Both projects have been recognized as models of urban waste-to-energy conversion and environmental responsibility.
Earlier, during his long tenure at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Sunil contributed significantly to BPCL attaining Maharatna status. He also led the development of major infrastructure projects including townships, industrial estates, and corporate facilities—bringing together engineering excellence, regulatory compliance, and community well-being.
An alumnus of the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS), Delhi University, the Delhi College of Engineering, and the Indian Law Institute, Sunil blends technical depth with management and legal understanding. His career reflects a balance between operational efficiency and social commitment.
Passionate about social service, he actively supports causes related to sustainability, waste management, education, and community empowerment. Known for his approachable leadership style and curiosity-driven outlook, Sunil is also a national-level quizzer, quizmaster, and keen photographer. A firm believer in fitness and discipline, he regularly undertakes long-distance cycling
Dr. Manoj K. Dash
Dr. Manoj K. Dash, a policy researcher and development economist, is the Founder Chairperson of India Age Care Trust (IACT) and a Founding Member of Odisha Dialogues, a think tank and thought leadership forum based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Dr Dash is also a Senior Advisor to the Centre for Environment and Development (CED), Bhubaneswar, India. The professional journey of Dr Dash spans the domains of government, corporate and NGOs over a period of more than past twenty-seven years.
Dr. Dash holds a Doctorate degree in ‘Economics of Education’ from the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. He has authored three books, eight research papers published in books and journals, apart from authoring/ guiding a number of research/ evaluation (baseline, midline and endline) reports on a range of development issues including CSR & sustainability, stakeholder engagement, education, sanitation & water management, disability, child labour and family empowerment.
Currently, Dr Dash devotes most of his time to policy research, advocacy, public narrative building and legal counselling in the field of aging and elder care.
Dr Dash earmarks some of his time to teaching as a visiting faculty to Mahindra University, Hyderabad; FORE School of Management, New Delhi; and Sustainable Advancements, Kolkata. He teaches subjects such as, social sector project management, project planning, monitoring, and evaluation; Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR); Corporate Sustainability; Corporate Ethics; Business and Society; and Corporate Governance.
Naresh Karmalker
Naresh Karmalker has spent 25 years in the social sector. He started journey as a citizen activist in Mumbai participating in and creating organisations for civic change. He had moved into the professional NGO sector with Habitat for Humanity International, serving as Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (PME) Coordinator for South Asia and later Program Adviser (PME) for Asia-Pacific.
He has been with Habitat for Humanity since the last 18 years. Currently he is serving as Senior Advisor and Consultant with a focus on Resource Development. He has consulted with several NGOs and serves on the Advisory Board of a few. Some organisations worked with include StreeMuktiSanghatana, Ashoka Foundation, Aga Khan Foundation, Dreamcatchers Foundation, Make a Wish Foundation, Juhu Together, Citizens‘ Association for Child Rights (CACR), H-West Ward Citizens’ Trust, etc.
Today, Mr Karmalkar represents Habitat for Humanity in Business Network International (BNI), the world’s largest business referral organisation with over 225,000 members. Currently holds the position of Asst. Area Director - Mumbai West for BNI India, supporting 19 BNI Chapters and over a thousand entrepreneurs and business owners. An avid trainer, he has conducted trainings on diverse topics in over 10 countries including in 3 languages in India
Seema Jairath
Executive Director, The Bridge India
With over 25 years of distinguished experience in the development sector, Seema Jairath has worked extensively with national and international NGOs as well as leading media houses, giving her a unique vantage point to understand and align the priorities of corporates, MNCs, PSUs, and the social sector.
As Executive Director of The Bridge India, a social consulting organisation founded in December 2017, Seema spearheads strategic partnerships between NGOs, corporates, and government bodies, enabling them to work in synergy to drive meaningful social transformation. Her leadership has been instrumental in positioning The Bridge India as a catalyst organisation that bridges critical gaps between development stakeholders, shaping CSR strategies linked to national priorities and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Seema’s work ensures that corporate social responsibility goes beyond compliance to become an integral business process that contributes to the social, economic, and environmental good of communities. She has led initiatives that focus on identifying credible NGOs, undertaking rigorous monitoring & evaluation, and enabling impactful CSR projects across diverse thematic areas including education, health, livelihoods, gender empowerment, and sustainability.
Drawing from her editorial experience with leading national newspapers, Seema also serves as the Managing Editor of The Bridge India E-Magazine, the collaborative voice of India’s development sector. Launched in 2018, the quarterly publication reaches over 50,000 subscribers across India and nine countries, spotlighting government programmes, CSR interventions, NGO innovations, changemakers, and social movements. Under her stewardship, the magazine has become a platform of choice for stakeholders to share insights, best practices, and transformative ideas shaping the development landscape.
Guided by a strong belief in the power of collaboration, Seema Jairath brings vision, strategy, and deep sectoral insight to bridge divides and drive transformative impact. Her leadership continues to inspire collective action for building a more inclusive and sustainable future.