Kolkata

Abha grew up in Kolkata, where she attended Modern High School for Girls, serving as Head Girl and leading organizations focused on social causes such as the Nature Club and Guides. Later, she moved to the US to study at Carleton College, majoring in Computer Science and International Relations and served as Vice President of the Student Association. Currently, Abha works at Sama, an AI company with a mission to create a positive impact in the developing world and is certified as a B-Corp. She resides in Kolkata with her husband, Dhruv Bajoria.

Abhijit Banerjee is a Metallurgical Engineering graduate from IIT Kharagpur with over four decades in operations and project management in technology-driven industries. Abhijit now heads his own company operating in hydrocarbon gas applications and steel heat treatment. Abhijit is not new to philanthropy. Inspired by his father, he has involved himself in educating underprivileged children since his school days. He supports “Jagriti,” a school for tribal children of the Hijli area of Kharagpur. His wife, Sanchaita, a member of the Inner Wheel Club of Rotary International, is also involved in different philanthropic projects taken up by her club from time to time.

Mr. Abhishek Rungta, Founder and CEO of Indus Net Technologies is an Entrepreneur, Strategist, Software Architect, Marketing Geek, Angel Investor and a Visionary. After doing his Bachelors in Commerce (Accountancy) from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, he went on to do his MS in Multimedia Technology from the University of Bath, UK in 1999-2000. A technology guy, turned entrepreneur in his teens, Abhishek Rungta founded Indus Net Technologies in the year 1997.

Abhyuday graduated from La Martiniere Kolkata and Kelley School of Business, Indiana University Bloomington, with a specialisation in Operations and Analytics. He is passionate about animals and their welfare. He has been a part of various engagements through Nature & Interact Clubs while a student at La Martiniere. Abhyuday has joined his family business of manufacturing tableware, before which he co-founded a startup FluffPup that worked with various NGOs across India to get their dogs adopted. On the philanthropy side, Abhyuday is keen on creating an impact in the fields of empowering women & children and animal welfare initiatives through SVP.

Adarsh is the Operational Head and a Director in Kolkata-based Celica Group of companies, having interests in real estate, automobiles and finance. He is a performance automobile enthusiast and prime mover behind the Celica automobiles business, which currently handles a bouquet of marquee brands like Harley-Davidson, Jeep, Fiat, Kia and Citroen. Adarsh is committed to giving back to the less privileged in society and is very involved in initiatives to improve healthcare facilities for the elderly and education for the underprivileged. A keen sportsman, Adarsh is married to Mansi, an NYU-qualified professional holistic psychotherapist and Journey Practitioner. They are parents to Ahaan and Mishka.

Aditi Bhutoria is an economist focusing on topics of education, technology, and public policy. She is an Assistant Professor with the Public Policy and Management Group at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta where she teaches subjects like Indian Economic and Political History, Public Policy Evaluation, and Rethinking Education Policy. She has completed her DPhil Education from the University of Cambridge (UK) and M.Sc. Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science (UK). Prior to joining IIM-C, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School (USA). She has worked as a research consultant for the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge (UK), the Government Office for Science (UK), and the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), amongst others. Prof. Bhutoria’s private sector experience includes working with Swiss Re Services Ltd. (London, Zurich) with their Financial Audit team; and PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd. (India) with their Social Sector Advisory, mainly engaging with state governments across India and neighboring countries. Prof. Bhutoria has been a Research Fellow at the Asian Century Foundation. She is currently a Research Advisor with the Global EdTech Hub (UK), research affiliate for the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia), and an associate at the Research for Equitable Access and Learning (REAL) Centre at the University of Cambridge (UK), Open Development and Education Ltd. (UK), and the Social Informatics Group (IIM-C, India). She has published in peer-reviewed international journals like Computers and Education, International Journal of Educational Research, Journal for Research on Educational Effectiveness, amongst others. She is also the coordinator for the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) and Programme Director for the Education Leaders Programme (EdLEAP) at IIMC.

Ajay Gaggar is a lawyer by profession. He practices in the Supreme Court, High Court, various Tribunals and other Legal Forums. He has offices in both Kolkata and Delhi. Mr. Gaggar and his wife Rajshree have been married for more than 35 years.

Alok Bachhawat is a Director at JB Group, where he leads the Real Estate division and has played a key role in building its Business Centre vertical into one of the leading players in Eastern India. He also supports the Group across its Legal, Accounts, and Finance functions. Alok believes strongly in the values of collaboration and collective action, and is keen to contribute his skills and time through SVP, with a particular interest in Education, Rural Development, and Sports Development. Shradha Bachhawat is an entrepreneur and the founder of XLove, a hand-embroidery venture that creates skill-based livelihood opportunities for women from rural communities. She also runs a Mia by Tanishq jewellery store in Kolkata. A software engineer by education, Shradha is passionate about opportunities for financial independence. entrepreneurship, women's empowerment, skill development, and creating opportunities for financial independence

Alok completed his graduation from St. Xavier’s College and simultaneously qualified as a CA in 1986. After that, he joined his family business under “Pan Seeds, “ engaged in Agri seeds production and Marketing Agri seeds. The company supports rural schools by providing infrastructure support, blood donation camps, water recharging initiatives, etc. He enjoys playing golf and traveling.

Amita, is the Director at Pan Seeds Private Limited. Additionally, she, along with her husband, have been partners at SVP since 2022. Focusing on Future Hope’s initiatives, she has been constantly guiding and mentoring the organisation towards their goal to strengthen the organisation's fundraising capacity, along with providing various opportunities for the students to have enriching exposures. Amita's purpose in life is multifaceted, involving both her professional responsibilities and her philanthropic endeavours. While her primary role lies within the corporate sphere, her association with SVP reflects a commitment to giving back to society and supporting initiatives aimed at social welfare and development.

Anil is currently the Founder and Managing Director at Regaal Resources Private Limited, a leading ag-tech company in India. Father of two incredible sons and his spouse is a housewife. Anil has been involved with various social impact initiatives like adopting a school in Kalighat for the children of sex workers. They have been specifically involved with enabling and refurbishing the school with best quality equipment for children to get all facilities that they are entitled to.

Anushree has been a homemaker for the past 18 years, focusing on her family and nurturing her children as they grew. As they’ve become more independent, she felt the need to engage herself in meaningful work. What better way to channel her time and energy than by contributing to NGOs and making a difference in the community? Anushree completed her Master’s in Marketing Management and is eager to apply her skills and experience in new ways while continuing to grow and learn. Outside of her professional interests, Anushree has a deep passion for music and musical instruments, even though she never had the opportunity to pursue formal training.

Chairman - B.P. Poddar Group

Arun, a Director at JR Laddha Financial Services, has over three decades of experience in the financial industry. He continues his family’s legacy of philanthropy through various initiatives, including supporting education in his village, Tabiji, Rajasthan. Arun is also a trustee at several trusts and contributes to public projects in Badrinath. He lives in Kolkata with his wife and three children.

Ashish is a commerce graduate from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata (B.Com. Hons., 1990) with over 35 years of business experience. He has deep expertise in financial management and has successfully led diverse business operations. He oversees a manufacturing facility in Nashik, Maharashtra, and is actively involved with various industry bodies and the Rotary Club of Calcutta. A keen sportsman, he enjoys cricket and golf.

Ashwini runs a Performance Marketing business where they manage all e-commerce activities for their clients, including branding products & services, marketing their Apps (iOS & Android) to selling their products on various marketplaces. He is a Chartered Accountant & an MBA (Finance).

Avanti has completed her BBA Hons. and a patisserie course at Le Cordon Bleu, London. She is Managing Director, Crown Flakes Pvt Ltd manufacturing potato flakes/powder (Brands-Potatoking, Tiger Bites) etc. Avanti is passionate about supporting underprivileged children fighting cancer and has been working in this area for a decade. She has recently founded the Live Strong Foundation to take this work ahead in a structured manner.

Director - B.P. Poddar Group

Darshana grew up in Kolkata, surrounded by people who valued giving and helping others. Photography has always been her passion, but she also assists in managing their 70-year-old family saree business. A year ago, she married into a family committed to philanthropy, which shifted her perspective on life. In college, she worked as a storyteller for the Seagull Foundation for the Arts and later co-founded Little Learners, teaching 100 girls online during Covid. Recently, she mentored IMI students at SVP, helping them support NGOs, inspired by how SVP impacts communities beyond just financial support. On the philanthropic front, Darshana wants to work working with children in education, nutrition, and livelihood opportunities. She also believes photography and social media are powerful tools to help NGOs share their impact with a wider audience.

Deepa is a Modern High School alumna and Commerce graduate from Calcutta University. For over 21 years, she has been dedicated to Ek Prayaas Educational Society, an NGO school. A sports and arts enthusiast, she is an active golfer and enjoys singing and dancing.

Devang is a creative storyteller with a background in advertising, having graduated from the Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune. His early career took him through exciting roles as a Copywriter at Law and Kenneth, Dentsu Communications, and Idyabooster in Mumbai, where he honed his craft in words. Life’s twists inspired Devang to pick up a camera, and today he uses his lens to create visuals that go beyond ordinary narratives—capturing stories that resonate deeply. A passionate sports enthusiast and player, Devang is always ready to hit the courts. He’s a die-hard fan of the G.O.A.T Roger Federer, with a love for films, food, Manchester United, travel, and reading. His photography portfolio spans a diverse range of brands including Esha Sethi Thirani, Basically Sui, Megha Garg, Mahi Calcutta, Poonam Kasera, Deepak and Madhu, The Tea Shelf, Biskfarm, Pranvya, MallCom, and The India Story. Rooted in a family tradition of kindness and giving, Devang’s journey of mentorship and social impact began early and grew through experiences with The Greenbatti Project, an internship with the Support Foundation in Mumbai, and continues today with SVP.

Mr. Devendra Surana, a Kolkatan has done his schooling from Don Bosco & MBA from Bond University (Aus). He is currently pursuing the OPM Program at Harvard Business School. He gradually started building his PET packaging business and today 'Magpet' is among the top 5 PET converters in India. It is the largest in Eastern India and they have strong growth plans and is being completely managed by professionals. His current and past engagements with philanthropy have been towards contributing to NGO's via CSR and also in a personal capacity to beneficiaries directly.

Devina is the founder and creative director of the sustainable clothing brand, StudioModa India - a part of the Salarpuria group of companies. Born and educated in Chennai, she moved to Kolkata after her marriage. A design enthusiast and nature lover, she strives to be responsible and conscious in all her endeavours . Devina is mother to twins Vidhika and Avyaan, 6 years old. She would like to inculcate the habit of giving in them from the very beginning. Devina grew up with the belief that “the more you give, the more you get."" She briefly taught at an underprivileged school in Kolkata, which was very humbling - she realised that we can never “give"" too much, that there are way too many people who need our help.

Neepa is an author and social development specialist with over two decades of experience. She is the Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at CESC Limited, where she has developed a diverse CSR portfolio encompassing health, education, child protection, environment, women's empowerment, and water. Neepa has built business synergy, formed partnerships, and created robust systems for measuring results. She holds a PhD in Public Administration, an MBA in Human Resources Management, a Gold Medal in MA Archaeology and Heritage Management from GGS Indraprastha University, Delhi, and First Class First in BA History (Honours) from Presidency College, Kolkata. Neepa has been actively engaging with the SVP team and NGOs, guiding them through the onboarding process of NGOs with the best potential.

Mr. Harsh Hada has traversed a journey of immense growth from being the co-founder of Web Development Company (WDC) to the Managing Director of Experis, ManpowerGroup for the Asia Pacific region. An alumnus of Don Bosco, Kolkata, later went to Australia to pursue Business Administration from Bond University. Initiated in 1998 as a modest training institute, WDC became a leading e-business and IT workforce solutions provider with offices across India. Harsh has several investments in various land banks / real estate projects across India through his investment vehicles. He is a very active member of the Indian Angel Network (IAN) and has funded over 35 startup ventures through the IAN framework. Harsh and his wife Payal founded the Harsh & Payal Hada Foundation in 2010. Today, the foundation funds higher education for over 800 aspiring & underprivileged students. Many of the students have already completed their education and are now working in leading corporate houses in India.

Isha was born and raised in Kolkata, where she also got married. She completed her schooling at Modern High School and graduated from St. Xavier's. Driven by her love for children, she pursued a Montessori course at MMI in London and taught for a few years. In recent years, Isha has focused on raising her three children and is actively involved in her family business. She looks forward to leading the CSR initiatives in the future. Her family has been dedicated to various charitable causes, including MCKS (Food for the Hungry), and they also run a boarding school in Assam. On the philanthropic front, Isha focuses on women's empowerment through skilling, dignity, and improving urban and rural livelihoods. She is also dedicated to working with children, focusing on education, nutrition, and livelihood opportunities.

An alumnus of King’s College, London, and Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, Ishita has always been passionate about philanthropy. She is always excited to champion social causes and is trying to amplify her family business’s CSR activities. She is the founder of Lagom life, a snack discovery platform now pivoting into an all-things honey brand. During her teenage years, Ishita set up a food truck to pick up leftover food from restaurants and deliver it to underprivileged schools. She was also involved with a London-based NGO, Husti.

Karan is currently the Executive Director at Regal Resources, a leading ag-tech company in India. He is an active angel investor with the Mumbai Angel Network, Angellist India, LetsVenture, and Inflection Point Ventures. He is the youngest Steering Committee Member at the Intentional Endowments Network. Professionally he is an Entrepreneur and Investor. But he is also known as a Public Speaker, Athlete, Creator, Reader, Writer, Changemaker, and Learner. He has studied in three continents: Asia, Europe, and America studying at La Martiniere for Boys (high school), London School of Economics (summer abroad), and Northeastern University (college) - where he studied Finance and Nutrition. He enjoys reading, traveling, living holistically, and working on his passion projects in his free time. Karan's family is passionate about change, and it is thanks to his parents, the value of service being a privilege has been ingrained in him. He aims to build his own NGO/Social enterprise sometime soon.

Madhav is 27 years old and is the youngest brother to three elder sisters. Madhav has been with the family business since the last 8 years and has been involved in manufacturing, sales & marketing, and supply chain management. His current and past engagements with philanthropy have been limited to donations in the form of money, clothes and food. With SVP he looks forward to his journey as an engaged philanthropist.

Manoj has completed his schooling from Don Bosco School, Kolkata. He is the Director of Holoflex Limited. His business involves the manufacturing of security holograms and all kinds of authentication and labelling solutions. Several highly visible and used identity and payment cards carry holograms made by Holoflex. Manoj is married to Vandana, and they have two children: Siddhartha and Vasundhara. He is very passionate about education for children and their holistic development. Manoj wants to make an impact on the vertical working with children and other projects of the Kolkata Chapter through SVP.

Meghdut is a serial entrepreneur, community builder and social change maker. He started his first company at the age of 19, a music recording studio by the name of BlooperHouse Studios, which has till date produced more than 3000 albums and artists from across the world. Meghdut has a Masters’ in Management with a specialisation in International Business from HEC Paris, Stanford University and Tel Aviv University. He is currently the Chief Innovation Officer at Techno India Group, one of the largest educational conglomerates in India and has been driving a new wave of experiential inter-disciplinary learning for adults through the recently established Offbeat CCU, a school of the future. He also runs a co-working space/startup incubator called 'Technopreneurs Surrogate Ventures' in Kolkata. He has recently co-founded Bengal Business Council to promote Entrepeneurship and change the narrative around doing business in the East and currently advises HNIs and Family Offices on global cross-border transactions.

Nandita, retired after a distinguished 34-year career in the Hospitality sector at ITC, leads a purposeful life dedicated to giving back to society. Her experiences and passion for social causes drive her involvement with various voluntary organizations, including CANSupport, eye hospitals, and schools. On the philanthropic front, Nandita aims to empower women through skill development and promote dignity in urban and rural livelihoods. She advocates for an inclusive workforce, particularly supporting individuals with disabilities. Nandita's commitment to children encompasses education, nutrition, skill development and livelihood opportunities, as well as initiatives in organic farming and the promotion of indigenous food items through innovative technology solutions.

Neha, is a Chartered Accountant and Company Secretary professionally. She brings expertise and diligence to her role in the family business. She has been associated with NGOs working towards children’s welfare and healthcare. She is keen to create an impact on the lives of children through education, nutrition, and livelihood opportunities. Neha is keen to contribute in the area of child healthcare for the underserved.

Nikita studied at the New York University, majoring in Economics with a minor in Math and Finance. She is Executive Director and a part of the promoter CSR committee at Century Plyboards India Ltd. The committee supports many causes, including healthcare, education, the environment, etc. Nikita has been married for 10 years now. She enjoys cooking, swimming, and watching TV shows in her spare time. She is very passionate about education. She supports a few children in pursuit of higher education who were a part of the TFI (Teach For India) program earlier. Together with her cousins, Nikita has supported CINI and the food drives during the pandemic. Nikita wants to make an impact on the education, nutrition, and livelihood opportunities of the children of Kolkata through SVP.

Padmanabh is the Director at Fortune Realty, a Kolkata-based real estate development group founded in 1985. Representing the second generation of leadership, he has played an important role in strengthening the group’s presence in Kolkata and Siliguri’s residential and commercial real estate sectors. An alumnus of La Martiniere and St. Xavier’s College, Mr. Bhartia joined the family business in 1995 and has since diversified the group’s portfolio into the tea industry. His son, Vibhav, joined the family business in 2021 and is actively involved in carrying forward and expanding the family legacy. On the philanthropy side, Mr. Bhartia actively supports several NGOs in Kolkata and Rajasthan. He strongly believes that collaborative efforts between individuals and institutions can create meaningful and lasting impact for communities.

Pauline Laravoire comes from Paris and has lived in Kolkata for the past four years. She holds a master’s degree in Sustainability and Social Innovation from HEC Paris and developed expertise in strategy consulting, social entrepreneurship, impact assessment, and community building over the years. She is associated with Techno India Group as Sustainability Director and co-founded Eastern India-focused, SDG-focused, network-based venture Y-East after moving to India. Overall, she has developed a passion for building communities of organizations towards sustainability through community-based ventures Y-East, Youth for Sustainability India Alliance, and #LearningPlanet. She loves walking, singing, and yoga-ing and is currently trying to learn Bangla.

A proud dog parent and animal lover, Payal alongside her husband, Harsh Hada, founded the Harsh & Payal Hada Foundation in 2010. Their foundation supports the higher education of over 800 underprivileged students, many of whom have completed their studies and now work for prominent Indian corporate firms. Payal's life purpose seems rooted in empowering disadvantaged individuals through education, exemplifying a commitment to social upliftment and equity. Regarding philanthropy, her actions reflect a deep dedication to providing educational opportunities for those in need and contributing to positive societal change through impactful initiatives.

Dr. M. Prabhakar Rao is the Chairman of the NSL Group, whose flagship company, Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd. (NSL), is one of the largest seed company in India. He has been a pioneer in making new agricultural technologies accessible to farmers at affordable prices, effectively bridging the gap between technology developers and seed companies. Beyond the seed industry, Dr. Rao has contributed significantly to India’s industrial growth through investments in power, textiles, integrated sugar factories, and IT infrastructure, including IT Parks and IT SEZs. Dr. Rao served as the President of the Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA), currently the President of the National Seed Association of India (NSAI), and Chairman of FICCI – Andhra Pradesh State Council. He has also served on several national and international bodies, including the Cotton Advisory Board (Ministry of Textiles), International Seed Federation (ISF), PPVFR Authority, and the Central Seed Committee, Government of India. A strong proponent of Corporate Social Responsibility, Dr. Rao established the Mandava Foundation, a charitable trust dedicated to the development of rural India through initiatives in education, healthcare, and agricultural productivity. He is also the President of the Swarna Bharat Trust (SBT), Vijayawada Chapter, which undertakes skill development programs for unemployed youth, vocational training for rural women, computer education for rural students, and agricultural training for farmers, with a special focus on natural farming. In addition, he supports several other NGOs, including Sevabharathi Trust and Ekalavya Foundation. Under the prestigious P4 scheme of the honorable CM of AP he adopted about 200 families in Thukkuluru and AGIRIPALLI villages in Eluru district to mentor and support to them come out of poverty and lead a better life.

Pradeep Khaitan is the Chairman and Managing Director of Rahee Infratech Limited, the flagship company of the Rahee Group, a leader in infrastructure development with a strong presence in railway construction and engineering solutions. He is also the Managing Director of Pandrol Rahee Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture specializing in state-of-the-art rail fastening systems, bringing global technology to India's rail infrastructure. His wife is Mrs. Nandini Khaitan, and they have two daughters, both of whom are married and well-settled at Hyderabad. On the philanthropy side, Pradeep and his team are directly serving the community and have partnered with two NGOs to oversee and monitor their activities. Pradeep is keen to support women empowerment, skilling, dignity, urban & rural livelihoods, working with children - education, nutrition, livelihood opportunities and disability & inclusion.

Prakash did his schooling at St. Xavier’s Collegiate School and his under grad in BBA from Jadavpur University. He is currently involved with the real estate sector and was a part of the project Urbana, which is the largest real estate project in Kolkata. Prakash has been involved with the Jain Community services. They have made a hospital in Rajasthan for patients with eye issues, a school for a village in Rajasthan and Prakash is also a a part of a tribal girl school being made in JOKA.

Priti Gupta grew up in Bokaro Steel City and completed her graduation from Delhi University. She later pursued an MBA in Marketing from Symbiosis, Pune, followed by a course in Interior Designing in Kolkata. For the past 20 years, she has been actively involved in her family’s steel manufacturing business, where she also leads the company’s CSR initiatives in Kolkata. Her journey with social impact deepened in 2017 when she became actively involved with Help Us Help Them (HUHT), an organization working towards the education of rural children. Through HUHT’s learning centre, Adhigam Bhoomi in Joka, Kolkata, Priti has been closely engaged in initiatives focused on education, nutrition, and livelihood opportunities for children and families. It was during a HUHT presentation to SVP that she first learned about the organization and felt inspired to be part of a larger community of changemakers. Married to Basant Gupta for over 21 years, they have an 11-year-old daughter studying at RPGIS in Grade 6. As a family, they actively participate in philanthropic initiatives, instilling in their daughter the values of empathy, responsibility, and giving back to society. Together, Priti and Basant believe in creating meaningful impact through sustained engagement in education and community development.

Puja born and raised in Shillong, holds a B.Com (Hons) degree. Before marriage, she was actively involved in the family business. Now a happy homemaker, she balances the many roles life offers while continuing her journey toward self-realization and happiness. Inspired by her family’s philanthropic values where her father a Rotary member and her mother an Inner Wheel member, Puja was involved in LTS during school, visiting orphanages and old age homes. Since 2021, she has been a member of Rotary Mahanagar Calcutta, contributing to various programs. Puja believes philanthropy begins at home and extends to those around us, especially those who work for us. She strives to help whenever she sees someone in need, knowing that even a small gesture can create a significant impact. Sachin, Managing Director at H.P. Cotton Casuals Pvt. Ltd., and Puja have two children, Aarshia and Varang. The company manufactures kids’ garments under the brand name Cucumber, a creation of Sachin that has grown into one of India’s leading kids' wear brands. Sachin has also established a dyeing plant under H.P. Cotton Pvt. Ltd.

Radha traces her journey from Berhampur, Murshidabad, to Loreto Darjeeling, where she spent some beautiful years of her life, and then to Loreto House, Kolkata, where she pursued political science. Her family nurtured her entrepreneurial inclinations. From dabbling in colours and designs to co-founding the successful boutique Kalakriti, Radha's dedication to her craft and family never wavered. Taking a sabbatical in 2016, she prioritised travel and family time as her children entered adulthood. Engaged in multiple activities, Radha finds happiness and devotes her time to philanthropy, embodying a life enriched by social responsibility.

Rajani has graduated in textile design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC. She has worked with multiple brands throughout her career and currently serves as the Director of CSR at mPokket. Rajani is deeply passionate about art and is an accomplished artist in her own right. Travel is what keeps her sane. Gaurav is the Founder and CEO of mPokket, an app-based lending platform. He holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School. Gaurav’s passions and specialities include Fintech, Lending, Payments, Value Investing, as well as various sectors such as Telecom, Utilities, Industrials, Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Chemicals, and Aviation. Both Rajani and Gaurav are devoted parents to two beautiful daughters. On the philanthropy side, they are committed to making an impact in empowering women and supporting children in need through various initiatives with SVP.

Rajshree, an SVP partner since 2023, identifies as a homemaker, married to Ajay Gaggar, with three sons, two of whom are married, and two beloved pets. Hailing from Chennai and now residing in Kolkata, she also finds joy in her pursuits as a theater actor, painter, and singer. Her purpose in life revolves around family, creativity, and artistic expression. While her primary role is that of a homemaker, her involvement with SVP suggests a desire to extend her impact beyond the home and contribute to philanthropic causes, potentially leveraging her interests and talents for the betterment of society.

Armed with invaluable life experiences and a passion for enterprise, Ravindra Chamaria excels at creating winning collaborations. Under his captaincy, Infinity has delivered pioneering projects such as Infinity Think Tank, Infinity Benchmark, Godrej Waterside, Infinity Heights, Infinity IT Lagoon, Adventz Infinity@5, Signature Estates, Infinity Heights & Krishna Bhumi. He also dons the hat of the Vice Chairman on the advisory board of Akshaya Patra and serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees in Akshaya Patra UK, the world’s largest NGO-run school meal program. Another pet project, Anant Education Initiative, is a scholarship program that extends merit scholarships to students who are constrained financially but are aspiring for higher education. He is also attached to several other social and philanthropic organizations and initiatives such as Institute of Neurosciences - Kolkata, Jaipur Foot, Udayan Care, India Autism Centre, Round Table India and continuously gives back to society.

Reena, is recognized for her talent in selecting top talent and building a cohesive team, which has contributed to the establishment of a robust asset base for future development. She views her colleagues at Regent as family, fostering unity and collaboration within the organization. Reena's purpose appears to revolve around fostering growth and teamwork in her professional endeavors. As an SVP Partner, her stance regarding philanthropy seems to emphasise the importance of leveraging collective strengths to make a positive impact, indicating a belief in the power of collaboration and community support.

Ria was raised in a family where the values of independence and self-empowerment were deeply ingrained and reflected in every aspect of daily life. Born in Mumbai and later relocating to Kolkata, she completed her high school education at Calcutta International School. Ria then pursued a BSc in Economics at University of London, followed by a Master’s degree in Strategic Marketing from Imperial College, London. These academic experiences provided her with a strong foundation in both analytical thinking and creative strategy. Professionally, Ria began her career in social media marketing, working with several agencies and also gaining experience in the financial sector. Over time, she chose to join her family business, which specializes in the manufacturing of leather products. The company caters to international markets, primarily in Europe, the UK, and the USA.

A young Indian entrepreneur, Rishi is the Executive Director at Fogla Corp. He joined the company in 2009 after completing his Master’s degree from London Metropolitan University. Since then, he has been in the process of transforming the family business to a business enterprise run by professionals. Parent to Reyansh, age 6 and Rihaan age 3, Rishi is also a Managing Trustee in Fogla Foundation that promotes the girl child's right to education. Under his supervision, Fogla Foundation started the “Voice of Change: Children as Change Agents” Project, introducing the Child Parliament System in 26 schools of West Bengal. An avid reader of fiction, non-fiction and management literature, he actively promotes a culture of reading in his organisation. Mr Fogla is an enthusiastic golfer, and the captain of the Fogla Corp Cricket team.

Saket has dedicated a decade to Round Table India, raising funds to build classrooms for underprivileged children on the outskirts of Kolkata. Currently, he seeks new opportunities in philanthropy. He balances his professional life in the shipping and logistics sector with his family - his wife Anushree, and their two children, Avishi and Advay. Passionate about making a difference, Saket is committed to creating a positive change in his community. On the philanthropic front, Saket aims to support children through education, nutrition, skill development, and livelihood opportunities, as well as initiatives in organic farming and the promotion of indigenous food items through innovative technology solutions.

Sashrika Agarwal is the Founder of Buzz Buzz Baby, a premium multi-brand baby and maternity concept store in Kolkata. An entrepreneur at heart, she has built the brand with a vision of offering thoughtfully curated products for mothers and babies. Beyond her entrepreneurial journey, Sashrika is an avid traveller, fitness enthusiast, and creative enthusiast. Passionate about giving back to society, she looks forward to contributing her time and ideas as part of the SVP India community. Rashmi Goel, a homemaker known for her warmth and empathy. She enjoys cooking, staying active through the gym and pilates, and shares a deep commitment to giving back to society.

Shalini manages equity investments and is a homemaker. She and Vivek have a daughter, Samriddhi, and a son, Sambbhav. On the philanthropy side, she is committed to making an impact in empowering women, livelihoods, and supporting children in need through various initiatives with SVP.

Mr. Himatsingka currently serves as the CEO & Wholetime Director for India Carbon Limited. Furthermore, he has established a Venture Builder focused on emerging technology and undertaking Real Estate development projects. He has a Master's in Business Administration from The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 2005 and received his Bachelors in Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University and Carnegie Mellon's Senior Leadership Award and the prestigious Virginia Bloom Scholarship Award. Passionate about making the world a better place, Shaurya Veer has served as the National Chairman for CII–Young Indians. He has also been honored by the World Economic Forum as one of only four Indians to be a part of its Young Global Leaders, Class of 2016.

Sheetal is an entrepreneur with a 25 years successful career in Business Development in Water and Energy. She is passionate about Pranic Healing and is a full-time Certified Pranic Healer and Instructor with the Institute of Inner Studies, Manila (IIS) & World Pranic Healing. She actively mentors people to become good healers with her center PranicTransformers. She is very passionate about physical & mental health and growth of Businesses using Spiritual Management Principles. She has been involved in various philanthropic works. Sheetal is keen to make an impact on souls born with disabilities in Kolkata through SVP.

Shradha studied at the Calcutta University, majoring in English. She is leading Indus Net Foundation, the CSR unit of Indus Net Technologies. The Foundation supports social causes like education and self-employment for the under-privileged. Married for 20 years now, she enjoys music and traveling. Shradha is overseeing school infrastructure projects, as well as INT Digital Labs initiative where she has been instrumental in setting up digital education centers across locations in West Bengal. She believes SVP India is a collaborative forum to bring positive changes to society, and the engagement of people from different sectors of life can make a huge difference in the lives of many people who need this support.

Shruti is a homemaker, married to Anil Kishorepuria. She is also a proud mother of two children Karan and Krishnav Kishorepuria. She did her schooling from Modern High School, Kolkata and her graduation from Loreto House. She is most passionate about working with women and children. She hasn't done anything substantial yet other than contributing financially but through SVP, she hopes to contribute not just financially but with my time and energy as well. She is a practioner of Nicherin Buddhism and loves traveling, music and reading.

Sidharth has pursued his graduation degree from St. Xavier’s College in Kolkata and MBA from The London School of Economics and Political Science. He is the Director of Payal Dealers Pvt Ltd., a consumer products manufacturing company. Sidharth and his wife Neha have two wonderful kids, who are the center of their world. They keep them busy and happily occupied. Sidharth has been associated with NGOs working towards children’s welfare and healthcare. He is keen to create an impact on the lives of children through education, nutrition, and livelihood opportunities. He is keen to contribute in the area of child healthcare for the underserved through SVP.

An alumnus of the Harvard Business School, Sidharth is a visionary young leader and a seasoned entrepreneur. In a career spanning over 25 years, Sidharth is the youngest President in the history of Credai Bengal. Starting his career in 1998 Sidharth rose quickly through the ranks, founding the Crossword Bookstore franchise in West Bengal in 2003. As a passionate angel investor, he supports startups producing new opportunities and generating employment. Through philanthropic initiatives, he aims to drive women’s empowerment, enhance urban and rural livelihoods, support an inclusive workforce, and improve education and nutrition for children, including those with disabilities.

Aakash, Executive Director of NIPHA Group and Co-Founder of NowPurchase, has over 20 years of experience spanning engineering, sales, and strategic marketing. An MBA from ISB, he leads NIPHA’s Mechanised Farm Solutions business, driving innovation across manufacturing and market expansion. He also serves as National Vice Chairman of EEPC India and is the former President of MCCI, championing sustainable industrial growth and community-focused progress. Snigdha began her career with Zensar, working on investor relations and M&A transactions before transitioning into skill development and public-private initiatives with Dell-Perot and NSDC. A postgraduate university topper in Finance, she has been a member of the CSR Committee of BCCI and former Chairperson of the Ladies Forum of MCCI. She founded and served as CEO of the SVP India Kolkata Chapter, turning an initial six-month commitment into eight years of meaningful social impact — driven by her belief that transforming even a single life creates ripple effects for lasting community change. They have a 13 year old daughter, Anika and a 9 year old son, Kaveer.

Subir is leading HR, admin, CSR, and medical teams for the CESC and power business of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group’s generation plants, distribution companies, mines, and renewable businesses. With over two decades of experience, Subir’s expertise ranges from career development coaching and change management to leadership development and training.

Sudhir is an experienced and successful founder & CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the IT and services industry for 35 years, Sudhir built a successful company, Embee Software Pvt Ltd around the philosophy of intraprenuership so that the organization forever remains agile to change, and client oriented. Sudhir is a highly decisive, action oriented and a hands off person who believes in “always on” business transformation to achieve continuous success. With a B.Com. degree from St Xaviers College Calcutta, he is currently focused on Digital Transformation of the business. Sudhir is married to Radha and they have two children - Vedika and Utsav. Together with his team, their philanthropic work includes supporting Friends of Tribal Society, Akshay Patra and technology for Rural schools in a number of Bengal villages.

Sunil is a Chartered Accountant working as Executive Director, Corporate at RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group and his wife Tanuja is also an active SVP Participant. Their son Devang is a professional photographer. Sunil is a poet with two published books and a successful podcast called Uncut Poetry.

Tanuja is a homemaker an an avid learner. She is a bookworm and a traveller by heart. Her motto in life is to be kind and compassionate to people in the journey of life.

Tanvi Khaitan is a fashion designer, working with Anamika Khanna. Philanthropy has always been a part of her life as her maternal grandmother started a philanthropic venture called Karmayog more than a decade ago. Tanvi is passionate about Women Empowerment - skilling, dignity, urban and rural livelihoods, inclusive workforce and much more. Through SVP, Tanvi would like to give back to society in her own little way.

Vasuprada grew up in a family that values education and self-empowerment as key to adapting to life’s changes. This belief inspired her to join SVP, driven by a passion to use education to foster self-sufficiency and contribute to society. She studied at Modern High School for Girls and St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata and then she did her Master’s in Publishing from the UK. With nearly 8 years of experience in magazine publishing, she gained expertise across various roles, shaping a well-rounded understanding of the industry. Married to Pradyumna Dalmia, a financial investor managing a private equity fund, Pradyumna comes from a family committed to giving back in fields like medicine, culture, and religion. After taking a hiatus from work to focus on raising her children, Vasuprada is now exploring ideas for her own venture. Together with her husband, she teaches their two daughters the importance of kindness, humility, and giving back to others.

Born in Kanpur and raised in boarding schools from the age of nine, Vedika’s early exposure to diverse environments shaped her worldview, curiosity, and compassion. She studied at The International School Bangalore and earned a BSc in Business Administration (Accounting and Finance) from Northeastern University. After returning to India in 2020, she joined her family jewellery business and completed a diamond grading course from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). In December last year, she married Viraaj, after which her journey took a purposeful turn toward the world of tea. She is now launching Istora, an organic tea brand bringing tea from her family’s nineteenth-century Darjeeling estate directly to consumers. In her free time, Vedika enjoys playing squash, watching thrillers, and backgammon.

Viraaj completed his graduation from the University of Washington, Seattle, in Economics, Informatics, and Sales. He has previously worked at the Office of Jyotiraditya Scindia (Parliament of India), EY, and Morgan Stanley in the United States. Currently, he is leading the business development front of the Innxt Group, which is into manufacturing iron and steel. Viraaj is passionate about building vocational and skill development initiatives for empowering the youth. He has previously been associated with an NGO as a mentor to help foster new learning programs for young adults.

Vivek is an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus and CEO of B G Distributors Pvt Ltd. With a background in Corporate Law and an MBA in strategy & marketing, he began his career in brand management at Nestle India. Transitioning to entrepreneurship, Vivek excelled in sales & regional marketing, and his strategic acumen elevated market shares to unprecedented heights for various companies in West Bengal. His vision is to establish his company as India’s premier FMCG services provider. On the philanthropy side, he is committed to making an impact in empowering women, and livelihoods, and supporting children in need through various initiatives with SVP.

Yagnesh's family has been associated with an NGO which works with people with disabilities. Since his childhood, he has grown up seeing and doing service or 'Seva' in the NGO. He has been someone who liked to give more time than money. However, now he wants to use the combination together and do as much service as possible which aligns perfectly with SVP India. Yagnesh is passionate about creating an inclusive workforce and working with less privileged young adults and empowering them through technology.