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Trusted CommitteesGoverning Board & Committees

Institutional Governance

Responsible Governance. Measurable Accountability.

Our Governing Board and eight specialised committees provide defined oversight, ethical safeguards and accountable decision-making across the Foundation.

9Governing & Committee Bodies
8Active Bodies
1Under Constitution / Review
01

Governing Board

Active

Apex collective governance, ethical policy and statutory oversight. The Board of Directors retains its legal authority.

Members (2)
MemberDesignation / ProfileCommittee RoleExperience
Mrs. Sharda Dubey
Director & CEOChairperson
15+ years of experience in family planning, women-focused services, informed choice, tuberculosis patient support, disability inclusion and community engagement. Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work, with extensive experience working with national and international NGOs and strong grassroots expertise in community mobilisation and social development.
Dr. Pankaj Dubey
Director & COOMember
22+ years of experience in public health, epidemiology, programme planning and development, project management, community development and organisational leadership, with extensive experience working with national and international development organisations. His expertise includes Public-Private Partnerships, mapping and spatial services, data management, research, monitoring and evaluation, and evidence-based programme development, along with experience in healthcare services, education, livelihoods and environmental science. He holds MSW, MPH and PhD in Vedic Jyotish, with a strong interest and knowledge in spiritual traditions and celestial sciences, including comparative studies of their concepts and principles in relation to modern science.
02

Communications & Institutional Partnerships Committee (CIPC)

Report a Concern Active

Communications, public affairs, CSR, institutional partnerships, MoUs and liaison with government and police agencies.

Members (3)
MemberDesignation / ProfileCommittee RoleExperience
Dr. Pankaj Dubey
Director & COOChairperson
22+ years of experience in public health, epidemiology, programme planning and development, project management, community development and organisational leadership.
Mr. Amit Lohana
CSR / Corporate Partnerships ExpertMember
10+ years of experience in corporate social responsibility, ESG, corporate partnerships and resource mobilisation.
Mr. Sanjay Dua
Institutional Partnerships ExpertMember
10+ years of experience in institutional collaboration, donor relations, proposal development and grant management.
CSR & Technical Partners
PartnerCollaboration Scope
Dabur India Ltd.CSR Partner for Health, Hygiene and Nutrition Support
Dashmudra Vedic Research FoundationResearch & Knowledge Partner
Jabalpur Institute of Health SciencesInstitutional & Health Research Collaboration
Cricket Association for the Blind, Madhya PradeshProgramme & Technical Knowledge Collaboration
03

POSH Internal Committee (IC)

Report a Concern Active

Statutory POSH mechanism with independent inquiry, confidentiality and procedures prescribed under applicable law.

Members (4)
MemberDesignation / ProfileCommittee RoleExperience
Mrs. Sharda Dubey
Director & CEOPresiding Officer
15+ years of experience in counselling, women-focused services, family support, NTEP and tuberculosis-related work, disability inclusion and community engagement.
Ms. Rekha Suryawanshi
Senior Staff / ManagerInternal Members
5+ years of experience in staff coordination, social work, community engagement and workplace support.
Ms. Poonam Jharia
Staff / Programme RepresentativeInternal Members
3+ years of experience in programme implementation, community work and workplace support.
Adv. Sapna Mishra
External POSH / Women's Rights ExpertExternal Member
8+ years of experience in women's rights, POSH, social work, legal support and prevention of workplace harassment.
04

Child Safeguarding & Protection Committee

Report a Concern Active

Child protection, safeguarding, safe participation and mandatory referral or reporting when required.

Members (5)
MemberDesignation / ProfileCommittee RoleExperience
Mrs. Sharda Dubey
Director & CEOChairperson
15+ years of experience in counselling, women and family support, disability inclusion and engagement with children and communities.
Mrs. Indrani Ghosh
Child / Adolescent Development ExpertMember
10+ years of experience in child development, adolescent care, education and child-focused programmes.
Mr. Santosh Thakur
Social Work / Community Development ExpertMember
10+ years of experience in community development, family support, child protection and social inclusion.
Mr. Jairam Mishra
Legal / Child Protection ExpertMember
10+ years of experience in child protection, safeguarding, legal support and related services.
Ms. Sheetal Badgaiyan
External Safeguarding ExpertExternal Member
10+ years of experience in child safeguarding, protection systems, psychosocial support and child rights.
05

Institutional Research Ethics Committee (IEC)

Planned

Research ethics, informed consent, scientific integrity and protection of research participants. Constitution is underway; ICMR application is planned.

Members
IEC constitution is in progress. Member details will be published after formal confirmation. Research ethics review is not presented as an operational committee at this stage.
06

Quality Management, Monitoring & Impact Committee

Active

Independent quality, monitoring and impact review; RELE provides research expertise when required.

Members (5)
MemberDesignation / ProfileCommittee RoleExperience
Mr. Sharad Kumar Uikey
Public Health / Programme Quality ExpertChairperson
10+ years of experience in programme planning, implementation, quality management and public health or social development.
Mr. Kailash Khare
Monitoring & Evaluation ExpertMember
10+ years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, indicators and impact assessment.
Ms. Shashi Malhotra
Research & Data Science ExpertMember
10+ years of experience in research, data analysis, MIS and evidence generation.
Mrs. Kapila Namdeo
Community Development ExpertMember
10+ years of experience in community-based programmes and participatory development.
Ms Shruti Khandekar
Independent Quality Management ExpertMember
10+ years of experience in quality management, evaluation, systems strengthening or development-sector practice.
Institutional Research & Technical Partners
PartnerCollaboration Scope
Dashmudra Vedic Research FoundationResearch & Knowledge Partner
Jabalpur Institute of Health SciencesInstitutional & Health Research Collaboration
Cricket Association for the Blind, Madhya PradeshProgramme & Knowledge Collaboration
07

Central Complaints & Grievance Redressal Committee (CCGRC)

Active

General grievances, confidentiality, recusal and safeguards against retaliation. Specialist complaints are referred to the appropriate mechanism.

Members
Member details will be published after verification in the institutional records.
08

Finance, Audit & Procurement Committee (FAPC)

Active

Financial oversight, budgets, procurement, asset controls, internal controls, audit review and Crowdfunding governance, transparency and accountability.

Members
Member details will be published after verification in the institutional records.
09

Technology, Information Management & Evaluation Committee (TIME)

Active

Information governance, security, access permissions, privacy, MIS integrity and incident oversight.

Members
Member details will be published after verification in the institutional records.

Membership, constitution dates and supporting documents are maintained in the Foundation's institutional records. The Board of Directors retains all legally assigned powers. Specialist complaints must follow the applicable independent or statutory procedure.