Ms. Daya Korihas over 25 years of experience in the Corporate Technology world. She has held various leadership positions across large corporations like Motorola and Accenture, as well as technology start-ups like Customer Asset and Zyme. She is currently the Managing Director of Evive Health LLC’s, India software R&D centre. She has a master degree in Mathematics from Delhi University and a Management certificate from Oxford.
Mr. Ashish Shrivastava is the co-founder of Shiksharth - a not-for-profit education initiative which works on designing and implementing contextual education solutions for tribal and rural areas. Ashish has been working with conflict-affected tribal children in the Bastar region for over 15+ years and is currently based out of Sukma, Chhattisgarh. He has been volunteering for DaanUtsav, India’s largest festival of giving and is a believer in giving as a way of life.
Mr. Sudarshan Chhotoray is a Bhubaneswar-based Development Analyst and Critic on Sociology, Economy and Current trends. He has a long stint in Journalism, has worked in all spheres of Media for the last 20 years. He is also the Vice President of the Mumbai-based People’s Media Platform. Since 2006, he has been working on Climate Change and Migration issues. He has made 15 Documentary Films on social Issues. He is currently the director of FOCUS ODISHA FOUNDATION, an organisation on Action Research, Advocacy and Development Planning.
Pratap is dedicated to enhancing education and development in rural and tribal communities. He holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the prestigious Karve Institute of Social Service, Pune, which equipped him with a strong foundation in social service and development work.
With 10 years of experience in the development sector, Pratap has worked extensively in areas such as education, skill development, and community empowerment. His work reflects a deep passion for transforming education in tribal and rural areas, driven by his commitment to bridging gaps in access and quality. His leadership focuses on holistic education strategies, empowering underserved communities, and fostering self-reliance through education and skill-building initiatives.
