Prof. Dr. N. Sridharan
Prof. Dr. N. Sridharan is a noted scholar in urban governance, land markets, and spatial planning, with publications in leading global journals. Formerly Director of all three SPAs, he currently advises national ministries, NITI Aayog, and international agencies on sustainable and equitable urban development.
Dr. Sonal Mansingh
Dr. Sonal Mansingh is one of India’s most celebrated cultural icons and internationally acclaimed dancer, scholar, author, and artistic visionary. For over six decades, she has brought Indian mythology, philosophy, and social themes to life through her pioneering choreographies and her revival of the Natya-Katha tradition. As Founder-President of the Centre for Indian Classical Dances, she has mentored generations of artists and represented India in over 90 countries. She has served as Chairperson of the Sangeet Natak Akademi and is currently Trustee at IGNCA and Visiting Professor at IIT Kharagpur. The first classical dancer nominated to the Rajya Sabha, she is a Padma Vibhushan awardee whose work continues to shape India’s cultural identity and inspire social transformation.
Mr. Sujit Gulati, IAS (Retd.)
Former Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat · Former Joint Secretary (Textile), Government of India. A senior civil servant with over 35 years of experience in administration and public policy, Shri Gulati has led critical reforms in the power and energy sector, industry promotion, and infrastructure development. He brings a deep understanding of institutional reform, public finance, and sustainability-driven growth strategies.
Mr. Anand Mohan Tiwari, IAS (Retd.)
Mr. Anand Mohan Tiwari, IAS (Retd.), is a senior public policy leader with 34 years of experience across rural development, tribal empowerment, education, and CSR. He has led major state enterprises, pioneered high-impact livelihood programmes, and continues to guide several academic and development institutions.
Smt. Charu Malhotra
Education and Development Impact Expert
A leading educationist and learning & development professional with over 25 years of experience in public education, digital transformation and policy. She has worked with over 15 State Governments and Central Ministries on projects in education, technology, and gender-based development programmes. Formerly with KPMG and IL&FS Education, she is the Co-Founder and Managing Director at Primus Partners where she leads the Education, Employability and Entrepreneurship Practice, and advises government bodies and private sector on large scale transformational reform and CSR strategies.
Smt. Shveta Kalyanwala
Gender Parity and Social Development Specialist · Independent Consultant. An advocate for gender inclusion and women’s economic empowerment, Smt Kalyanwala has worked extensively in the areas of gender policy, social equity, and inclusive governance. Her experience spans research projects and policy advisory roles with national and international development organisations. She brings a strong interdisciplinary perspective to the Board on gender mainstreaming and equitable growth.