People’s Science Institute

Executive Board

Executive board

Seven members from agriculture engineering, sociology, disaster management, paediatrics, hydrology, hydrogeology and limnology.

Chairperson

Dr. C. Shambu Prasad

On the board since 2018

Dr. C. Shambu Prasad holds a Ph.D. in Sociology of Science & Technology and has been associated with the Organisation's Board since 2018. He brings expertise in General Management - Strategy and Policy from IRMA, Anand.

Treasurer

Prof. Janki Andharia

On the board since 2018

Prof. Janki Andharia has a Ph.D. in Sociology of Science & Technology and has served on the Organisation's Board since 2018. Her relevant work experience lies in Disaster Management at TISS, Mumbai.

Member

Dr. Kshama Metre

On the board since 2016

Dr. Kshama Metre is an MD in Paediatrics and has been a Board member since 2016. She brings experience in Development Peripheral work and as a Paediatrician with CORD, H.P.

Member

Dr. Sumit Sen

On the board since 2023

Dr. Sumit Sen holds a Ph.D. in Hydrology and has served on the Board since 2023. He is a Professor of Hydrology at IIT-Roorkee.

Member

Dr. Himanshu Chandrakant Kulkarni

On the board since 2023

Dr. Himanshu Chandrakant Kulkarni is a Ph.D. in Hydrogeology and has been a Board member since 2023. He brings relevant work experience as a Hydrogeologist.

Member

Dr. Malavika Chauhan

On the board since 2023

Dr. Malavika Chauhan has a Ph.D. in Limnology and has served on the Board since 2023. She works as an Independent Consultant.

Director (Ex-officio)

Dr. Debashish Sen

On the board since 2016

Dr. Debashish Sen holds a Ph.D. in Agriculture Engineering and has been on the Board since 2016. He works as a Scientist at PSI.

Our partners and supporters

  • Sir Ratan Tata Trust
  • WWF-India
  • ICIMOD
  • GIZ
  • ACWADAM
  • IIT Roorkee
  • University of Birmingham
  • University of Arizona
  • University of Delhi
  • IWMI
  • CGIAR
  • Hero MotoCorp
  • NIUA
  • MoHUA
  • USAID
  • CAPART
  • Department of Science and Technology
  • Planning Commission
  • BIOME Environmental Trust
  • CEDA
  • IIT Kanpur
  • ICAR-NBFGR
  • Gwalior Municipal Corporation
  • Government of Uttarakhand
  • MoRD