| Dr.
Rajesh Tandon |
An internationally
acclaimed architect of Civil Society renowned pioneer in the
field of participatory research, promotion of local self governance
and voluntary sector in our country, President of PRIA and
VANI – New Delhi. |
|
Mr. Ashok
Singh |
A well
known champion for the cause of institution – building
in the domain of Civil Society at national and regional level,
engaged in providing momentum to civil society movement in
Uttar Pradesh, Founder Member of UPVAN – Lucknow. |
|
Mr. Gopal
Bhai |
A popular
leader engaged with the unpopular causes like development
of Patha Kol tribe and the marginalized of Bundel Khand
Founder of Akhil Bhartiya Samaj Sewa Sansthan Chitrakoot. |
|
Dr.Kanchan Lata Sabbarwal |
An
octogenarian freedom fighter social activist, past-chairperson
of UP State Women & Child Welfare Board, and renowned
educationist and Gandhian thinker. |
|
Dr. Balraj
Chauhan |
He is presently
VC of Dr.Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow.
Recently he is honored by The Indian Society of Criminology,
Paris, The prestigious Kumarappa-reckless award
in recognition of his significant contribution to Research,
Teaching and Administration in the field of Criminal Justice
Administration during the inaugural session of 32nd All India
Criminology conference held on 25th Feb.'2009. |
|
Mr. Arvind
Kumar |
A renowned
social activist, committed to mobilizing tribal communities
towards their own development through engagement with governance;
an ardent activist during Jai Prakash Narain’s movement,
who took to social service in its aftermath: Founder Secretary
Lok Jagriti Kendra, Madhupur, Jharkhand. |
|
Dr. (Mrs.)
Indu Sinha |
A well
known practitioner of participatory techniques in rural development
and women’s empowerment, a social activist who pioneered
literacy movement and Kishori Panchayat – a forum of
adolescent girls in Bihar; Director, CENCORED – Patna
|
|
Dr. Yogesh
Kumar |
A well
known development economist and activist for making civil
society watch the manners of governance – partner in
National Social Watch movement, Director Samarthan –
Bhopal |
|
Dr. (Mrs.)
Neelam Singh |
A gynecologist
of repute with a deep-seated concern for eradicating female
foeticide, through Vatsalya – a state level resource
center for women’s causes – Ex-Chairperson of
UPVAN – Lucknow. |
| Dr.
Ajay Kumar |
A
reputed Agriculture Scientist and popular exponent of PRA
techniques for understanding the rural society and its culture
through the vantage point of agriculture. Presently senior
scientist in Agriculture Research Center, Patna. |
|
Dr. S.P.
Jain |
The Director,
Center for Panchayati Raj of National Institute of Rural Development
(Retired). A long experience in Teaching & Research in
Panchayati Raj and has served as expert in various government
committees on Panchayati Raj. |