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ABOUT US
ORGANIZATION PROFILE
Kalinga Kusum Foundation is a non-profit initiative that addresses challenges tied to education and legal empowerment in communities, in the state of Odisha. It started its operations in 2011, and its mission is “socio-economic and legal empowerment of those living on the edges of the society, with a special focus on children, youth, women and tribal”.
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
Shri Dibya Chand Shukla
Shri Shukla brings experiences ranging from non-profit management, development consultancy, corporate career to entrepreneurial ventures. Shri Shukla has been playing a monumental role in streamlining the operations and developing various initiatives and programs at Kalinga Kusum. He holds a B.Tech. degree in Agricultural Engineering from OUAT Odisha, an MBA from IBCS, Bhubaneswar, and an LLB from >>>>
Shri Sanjit Kumar Behera
Sanjit Kumar Behera is currently working as an honorary Director, Practical Action Foundation, India & Director, Practical Action Consulting India Pvt. Ltd., an international NGO. He is also a member of the CSR Council, Govt. of Odisha. Mr. Behera started his career as a project engineer for a community-based program in rural Odisha, working with different programs of United Nation >>>>
Smt. Bijayalaxmi Mohanty
Smt. Mohanty brings experiences ranging from non-profit management, academic consultancy to operations.
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A/Prof. Kamala Kanta Dash
A/Prof. Kamala Kanta Dash is a distinguished pracademic with 23 years of combined and multifaceted experience in media, higher education, public policy, management, sustainability, and emerging technologies.
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Shri Sunil C. Majhi
Shri Majhi commenced his career as an advertising executive, managing national and international FMCG brands for five years. Following a volunteering stint in Mumbai, he transitioned to the Development Sector, dedicating the past six years to various roles and executing multiple village development projects. He is currently playing a vital role in managing and executing multiple initiatives and >>>>
Shri Jyoti Prakash Sahu
Shri Sahu has a rich experience of nearly 14 years in non-profit organizations. He has extensively worked in the education sector, developing student learning outcome through teacher training on techno-pedagogy, coaching and mentoring, continuous assessment and evaluation. An amateur documentary film maker, he has done many documentary films on social themes. Jyoti holds Computer Operator and >>>>
Shri Shiba Prasad Samal
Shri Samal took the bold decision of joining the development sector to start his career and help make this world a better place. He has taken part and led of a number of students-driven organisations working in the field of primary education, child labour, blood donation drives, etc. He has a wide experience of working in the field of rural education, digital literacy & women empowerment as a >>>>
Shri Sumant Prusty
Shri Prusty, a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) graduate, has devoted the past few years to engaging in multiple rural development projects. In his current role as a Project Associate at Kalinga Kusum, he actively contributes to various initiatives aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of rural communities. His professional journey underscores a commitment to creating positive impact and >>>>
Padmashri Prof. Anil K. Gupta
Professor Anil K. Gupta is a Professor at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmadabad and is also the Executive Vice-Chair, National Innovation Foundation Chaired by Adviser to Prime Minister.
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Shri Sujeet Kumar
Shri Kumar is our Founder & Mentor and he is serving the nation, and the state of Odisha, as a Parliamentarian (Member of Rajya Sabha/ Upper House).
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