Abhishek Bhartiya is the General Secretary of Bhartiya JanUtthan Parishad (BJUP), a non-profit organization based in Bihar, India, founded in 1983. BJUP focuses on addressing various social issues, including education, health, livelihood, women empowerment, child protection, and reducing societal disparities. Abhishek Bhartiya, with a master’s degree in social work, has 21 years of experience in the development sector. His expertise encompasses monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization, and networking. Since 2004, he has been instrumental in leading BJUP and collaborating with international, national, and CSR partners. He has also been a member of various national and international networks and alliances, contributing to collaborative efforts and knowledge exchange. His involvement in these networks has enhanced BJUP’s outreach and effectiveness in addressing social issues on a broader scale.

With over 25 years in the NGO sector, Alpan Kumar Sinha excels in education, health, and gender issues. He holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD) from Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi. Currently at BJUP, he leads program quality and fundraising for last one year. Previously, he worked with Diksha Foundation, for transforming Patna into a socially inclusive city and with the Centre for Catalysing Change (C3), overseeing adolescent education and capacity building in Bihar. His experience spans diversified roles at Pathfinder International, HelpAGE India, and BVHA, focusing on project management, advocacy, fundraising, and capacity building.

With over 1.5 years of audit and finance experience, CA Manish Kumar Singh brings strong expertise in statutory auditing, taxation, and financial management. A Chartered Accountant and B.Com (Hons.) graduate from Calcutta University, he is currently serving as Finance Manager at BJUP, where he oversees budgeting, compliance, and financial planning. Previously, he worked with PwC and ICICI Bank as a Credit Manager, gaining valuable exposure in loan assessment and credit operations. He also served as a Partner at Agarwal Tibrewal & Co., leading audits and consultancy projects across sectors including construction, energy, and textiles.

Dr. Sumit Shekhar is a seasoned social worker with over 6 years of experience in supporting marginalized communities and managing complex projects. As Program Manager, he leads strategic development and networking at BJUP for last three years. With advanced degrees in social work and population studies from Banaras Hindu University and the International Institute for Population Sciences and Ph.D. at IIT (BHU), Sumit has published research papers extensively. His background includes consulting and coordinating roles at various organizations such as HCL Foundation, focusing on health, education, and rural development.

Nivedita is Passionate about making a difference in the lives of the less fortunate and this passion drives her as a seasoned Humanitarian Professional in development sector with over 8 years of work experience in Planning, developing and implementing effective communication strategies and provide technical support across all interventions of the organization. Nivedita has been proactively documenting programs, Annual Report and writing on the many facets of the organizations work. Her core expertise involves documenting various communications, training learning materials and other Resource information. Nivedita holds Master’s in sociology from Patna University. Soon after her post-graduation, she began to work in the development space because of her inclination toward building a sustainable & equitable community. Currently, she is working with BJUP as Manager, Communications and Documentation. In her spare time, she loves to engage herself in freelancing work.

Ms. Swekchha holds an MBA from Gopal Narayan Singh University (2021-2023) and is an accomplished Human Resources professional with strong expertise in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR operations. She is skilled in aligning HR strategies with organizational goals, ensuring policy compliance, and fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture that supports overall organizational growth. She brings valuable experience across diverse HR roles, having worked as an HR Executive at SUD Life Insurance (BOI & UBI), Regional Office, Patna, and as a Senior HR Executive at CBSPL India, Noida. Currently, she is associated with BJUP as Assistant Manager – HR Technology & People Operations, where she contributes to strengthening people processes and enhancing organizational efficiency.

Kishan is a dedicated professional with a Master’s degree in Social Work and over 9 years of experience across multiple sectors, including women empowerment, counseling, mobilization, team leadership, and management. With hands-on experience in microfinance, technical support, and e-governance projects, he has developed expertise in computer applications, demonstrating his proficiency in this area. Specializing in collaborations with government institutions, Kishan focuses on youth development, rural progress, and social welfare initiatives. Currently, he serves as a Project Coordinator for Holistic Rural Development, supported by HDFC Bank Parivartan. In this role, Kishan excels at designing and executing sustainable development projects, forging strategic partnerships, and advocating for marginalized communities.

Alok Kumar Sinha has over 4 years of experience in the development sector, with professional exposure to community development, education, livelihoods, agriculture, health, and women’s empowerment. He holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Management from Xavier Institute of Development Action and Studies (XIDAS), Jabalpur. Currently at BJUP, he serves as Program Manager for the LIC HFL “Hriday” Project, overseeing project implementation, monitoring, team management, community engagement, and stakeholder coordination. His professional experience also includes roles with PRADAN and Drishtee Foundation, where he contributed to FPO promotion, women farmers’ development, entrepreneurship, capacity building, and rural livelihoods.

With a professional experience of more than 12 years in the development sector, Trilok Kumar Karn has built expertise across rural development, local governance, education, livelihoods, health, gender, and skill development. He holds an M.A. in Social Work (Rural Development) from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, along with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism from Patna University. Currently at BJUP, he serves as Program Manager-cum-District Coordinator for the Lotus Empowerment Project.

Bringing more than 20 years of experience in the development and social sector, Ruby Kumari has worked extensively in women’s empowerment, livelihoods, social inclusion, child protection, and community development. She holds a Master’s in Social Work (MSW), along with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD) and a Diploma in Women Empowerment and Development. At BJUP, she currently serves as District Coordinator for the Lotus Empowerment Project, focusing on addressing child labour and bonded labour through community engagement, awareness, protection, and empowerment initiatives. Her professional journey also includes roles with Jan Jagran Sansthan, Jharkhand State Watershed Mission, CASA, and other development organisations, where she worked in project management, training, documentation, community mobilisation, and stakeholder coordination.

Indrajit Kumar is a seasoned professional in the field of community development, holding a Master’s degree in Rural Development (MARD). With over 8 years of experience, his career is marked by collaborative efforts with NGOs at various levels, spanning local, national, international, and partnership initiatives. Indrajit’s expertise lies in strategic planning, execution, and monitoring of projects aimed at fostering holistic community development across diverse sectors including child protection, health, education, social entitlements, family planning, and livelihood. His versatile skill set encompasses training and capacity building, project management, monitoring and evaluation, documentation, reporting, leadership development, and administrative management. Currently serving as a Project Facilitator at Bhartiya Jan Utthan Parishad and contributing significantly towards community empowerment through his dedicated efforts and expertise.

Anurag, an enthusiastic expert in Agriculture and Environmental studies, holds esteemed qualifications from BHU and Nalanda University. His aim is to address pressing agricultural and environmental challenges, steering human progress towards lasting sustainability. Additionally, he is committed to devising and implementing agricultural projects tailored for marginalized and underserved communities. Anurag is currently engaged with BJUP, leveraging a robust three-year background in dynamic communication, thorough documentation, and strategic implementation within the Holistic Rural Development Program (HRDP). This comprehensive initiative encompasses various facets such as livelihood enhancement, education enrichment, natural resource management, healthcare, and skill empowerment, all finely tuned to drive direct change at community, institutional, and individual levels.

Satyanarayan Kumar is a seasoned professional in Management Information Systems (MIS) with over a decade of experience in the development sector. He has collaborated with various regional and international NGOs such as Lok Prabhat and Indo Global Social Service Societies (IGSSS). Moreover, he has served as the IT coordinator at the District Education Office Nawada as part of the Saakshar Bharat Mission program. Equipped with a bachelor’s degree in history and a diploma in Computer Education, Satyanarayan excels in his role as an MIS Coordinator at BJUP within the Holistic Rural Development Program. He specializes in crafting, implementing, and overseeing customized MIS solutions tailored for rural communities, driven by a vision to leverage technology for the comprehensive development of underserved areas.

Dinesh Kumar Prabhakar is a Postgraduate from M.U. Bodh Gaya with a Diploma in Computer Application (DCA), and has over 15 years of extensive experience in project management. His expertise spans implementation, planning, budgeting, training, resource mobilization and utilization, as well as networking for advocacy, evaluation, documentation, scheduling, and tracking in various sectors including Health, Water & Environmental Sanitation, Child Sponsorship, Child Rights, Governance, Livelihood Promotion, Education, and Disaster (integrated project). He is currently serving as a Field Officer in the SBI GRAM SEVA project at Bhartiya Jan Utthan Parishad, where he plays a pivotal role in implementing rural development initiatives aimed at holistic village development.

Kanhaiya Lal holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Karnataka Open University and currently serves as a Project Counselor at Bhartiya Jan Utthan Parishad in Nawada, Bihar. With a rich background spanning 9 years in various developmental areas such as Nutrition and Health, Livelihood programs for Self Help Groups (SHGs), Education, Child Protection & Rights, Disaster Management, as well as reporting, evaluation, and monitoring, Kanhaiya Lal brings extensive expertise to his role. His professional journey includes impactful contributions to renowned international NGOs like Help a Child of India and World Vision India, where he has consistently demonstrated integrity and respect.

Rajesh Ranjan is serving as Project Coordinator at Bhartiya Jan Utthan Parishad, ensuring effective coordination and implementation of organizational projects.

Md. Asif Raja is an experienced finance and administration professional with over 20 years of experience in financial management, accounting, reporting, budgeting, compliance, and administrative operations, particularly within the development and social sector. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). His professional expertise includes financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and budget monitoring, accounting and bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, taxation and statutory compliance, internal and external audits, procurement, and team coordination. Currently serving as Senior Accountant at Bhartiya Jan Utthan Parishad, Patna (Bihar), he contributes to effective financial management and smooth administrative operations of the organisation. He brings a strong focus on financial accuracy, transparency, compliance, accountability, and efficient utilisation of organisational resources.

Bharat Kumar Mahto holds a Master’s degree in Commerce (M.Com) from Nalanda Open University. He is currently working as an Accountant with Bhartiya Jan Utthan Parishad in Bihar Sharif, Nalanda, Bihar. With over 5 years of experience in the development sector, Bharat has contributed to programs focusing on nutrition and health, SHG-based livelihood promotion, education, and financial monitoring. His professional journey spans respected organizations such as Seemanchal Jeevika Goat Producer Co. Ltd. and Gulshan Dhiraj & Associates, where he worked with integrity and dedication. Bharat is known for his positive outlook and deep commitment to supporting marginalized communities and vulnerable children. He consistently brings empathy, motivation, and accountability to his role in grassroots development.

With over 25 years of experience in government, international, social, and NGO sectors, Md. Mazharul Haque has built a solid foundation in financial management and consultancy. He is dedicated to continuous learning and evolving financial and managerial skills, ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources in alignment with organizational financial policies. Currently serving as a Finance Consultant at BJUP, he is responsible for budgetary control and financial management in project implementation. His expertise spans across diverse sectors, including NGOs, with a focus on enhancing financial governance and fostering sustainable growth.

Rashmi Ranjan is a finance and procurement professional with practical expertise in government tendering, financial operations, and administrative management. She holds a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) from J.D. Women’s College and is driven by a strong interest in finance, analytics, and strategic business operations. Looking toward the future, she aspires to pursue an MBA in Finance to further sharpen her expertise. She is proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data analysis, reporting, and performance tracking, bringing a structured and analytical approach to operational efficiency. Her experience spans the end-to-end tender lifecycle across GeM (Government e-Marketplace), CPPP, and e-Procurement platforms. Rashmi has successfully managed over 800 tenders across various product and service categories, handling tender analysis, pricing evaluation, and bid submission processes that have contributed to business generation worth multiple crores. Currently, she serves as an Accountant cum Admin Officer, where she manages financial reporting, transaction records, and administrative coordination. Her work is defined by a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency. Passionate about data-driven decision-making and continuous learning, Rashmi also enjoys reading books that support her personal and professional growth.