Sachin Gurung is a Thematic Coordinator for Water Resources Technology Group, based out of Mohuda, Ganjam. He is responsible for implementation of activities under Comprehensive Sourceshed Development in Ganjam & Gajapati district, and Rudhapadar FCO in Ghumusur district. He trains field staff and community members on soil and water conservation structures, including trench construction. Before […]
Sabitri Ojha is a Thematic Coordinator for Water based in Mohana FCO, Gajapati. She supports Gram Vikas’ water programme in the area, working with communities on water access and management. She joined Gram Vikas in 2005. Her over two decades of experience in the field ground her work in deep community knowledge. She holds a […]
Rushi Mallick is a Thematic Coordinator for Water in Gumma FCO, Gajapati. He supervises construction of water and sanitation infrastructure, mobilises communities, facilitates training, and builds awareness. He joined Gram Vikas in 2017, having previously worked at a call centre in Kolkata — a different world that sharpened his communication skills. He completed his Matriculation […]
Rajani Karjee is a Field Expert for Sanitation & Health thematic in Baliguda FCO, Kandhamal. She runs community sessions on menstrual health, nutrition, and waste management, and helps communities set up backyard grey water gardens. She joined Gram Vikas in 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in SCS Autonomous College, Puri.
Puspanjali Bhuyan is a Thematic Coordinator for WATSAN Infrastructure in Koinpur FCO, Gajapati. She joined Gram Vikas in 2020. She supports the construction of piped water supply systems, including water tanks, toilet and bathing rooms, and pipe connections, and trains communities to maintain the infrastructure. She completed Intermediate in Arts from Sanskrit College, Khariaguda.
Prasanta Kumar Sahu is a Junior Manager for the Water thematic, based at Mohuda with the Water Resources Technology Group. He trains field staff and community volunteers, known as Jala Bandhus, on aquifer mapping and water level monitoring of sources. He joined Gram Vikas in 2019. He holds a Master in Rural Management from SNU, […]
Prasanta Kumar Nayak is a Field Expert for Livelihoods thematic in Rudhapadar FCO, Ghumusur. He works with producer groups on good farming practices, organic fertiliser, and crop planning based on water availability. He joined Gram Vikas in 2020. Before that, he contributed to RCDC and Pratham Odisha projects. He completed Intermediate in Arts from Anchalika […]
Pinyas Gamango is a permanent member of the Spearhead Team in Berhampur FCO, Ganjam. He has been at Gram Vikas since 2019. He facilitates community introductions to the Gram Swabhimaan initiative, leads demand collection, and supports the formation of village Action Committees. He holds a BEd degree from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam.
Parsuram Palli is a Field Expert for Water thematic in Rudhapadar FCO, Ghumusur. Since joining in 2008, he has supported the construction of piped water supply systems, including water tanks, toilet and bathing rooms, and pipe connections, and trains communities to maintain infrastructure. He completed his Matriculation from Nandapur High School.
Paramananda Sethi is a Thematic Coordinator for WATSAN Infrastructure in the HRDP project in Keonjhar. He supervises the construction of household toilets, bathing rooms, and community water tanks. He joined Gram Vikas in 2001 and has spent over two decades working with rural communities in Odisha. He holds certificates in Training of Masons and Barefoot […]
