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Rakesh Narayana

Director (Programmes and Partnerships)

Santosh Poonia

Director (Knowledge & Learning)

Rajiv Khandelwal

Chief Mentor

Divya Varma

Senior Advisor (Knowledge & Policy)

Anusha R.

Regional Coordinator (South)

Vishal Kamble

Regional Coordinator (West)

Kabita Rani Kumar

Regional Coordinator (North)

Adheena Sundar

Program Officer (Legal)

Pallavi Maurya

Program Officer (Legal)

Lokesh Pol

IT & MIS Executive

Mehvish Khan

Programme Officer (Legal)

Case Managers

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Anil Dmello

Case Manager (Kannada)

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Bhaskar Porandla

Case Manager (Telugu)

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Francis Fernandes

Case Manager (Kannada)

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Firdose Begum

Case Manager (Kannada)

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Aiswarya K

Case Manager (Malayalam)

Somashekar

Case Manager (Telugu)

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Jasla C

Case Manager (Malayalam)

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Yamini R

Case Manager (Tamil)

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Muhammed Sahil

Case Manager (incoming)

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N. Venkata Shailaja

Case Manager (incoming)

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Anita Yadav

Case Manager (Hindi)

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Babli Yadav

Case Manager (Hindi)

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Neha Jangra

Case Manager (Hindi)

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Vipul Pandey

Case Manager (Hindi)

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Savita Sonawane

Case Manager (Hindi)

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Harshada Bane

Case Manager (Marathi & Hindi)

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Anand Kale

Case Manager (Marathi & Hindi)

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Prashant Nandavadekar

Case Manager (Hindi)

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Rakesh Narayana

Director (Programmes and Partnerships)

Rakesh, Director (Programme & Partnerships) of India Labourline at Aajeevika Bureau, has over 15 years of experience in grant-making, development research, and program implementation. Previously, he was the Theme Manager for the Migrant and Informal Sector Workers portfolio at Azim Premji Foundation (Philanthropy). Rakesh has also worked as a Research Consultant on Access to Urban Land, Urban Planning History, Caste in Urban India, Informal Sector Workers, and Social Security. At the National Law School of India University, he contributed to drafting the Karnataka State Rules for the National Food Security Act, 2013. His roles in various NGOs have addressed Child Rights, Indigenous Community Rights, Labour Rights, and more. Rakesh holds a Master’s degree in International Development Studies from the Norwegian University of Life Science and a PG Diploma in Child Rights Law from NLSIU.

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Santosh Poonia

Director (Knowledge & Learning)

Santosh has over 25 years of experience and is the Director (Knowledge & Learning) of India Labourline at Aajeevika Bureau. He guides and supervises legal aid and education for migrant workers and their families. He also mentors collectives of migrant workers and liaises with government departments, corporates, and other NGOs. Previously, Santosh worked at the Indian Institute of Health Management and Research, Jaipur. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Shramjivi College (Udaipur) and a Master’s in Sociology and Political Science from the University of Rajasthan. Santosh can be reached at

[email protected].

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Rajiv Khandelwal

Chief Mentor

Over the course of his 30-year career, Rajiv has held leadership roles in a range of non-profit organizations, implementing programs, conducting research, and providing advice and guidance to NGOs, donors, and the government in Rajasthan. Rajiv worked for many years with the tribal communities of Southern Rajasthan, implementing large-scale agricultural change programs. The idea of the Aajeevika Bureau took seed at this time when Rajiv saw a significant change in livelihoods from farming to wage labor. Rajiv was named an Ashoka Fellow (2005) and India Social Entrepreneur of the Year (2010). He holds a degree in rural management from the Institute of Rural Management, Anand. Rajiv can be reached at [email protected].

Divya Varma

Senior Advisor (Knowledge & Policy)

Divya has long years of experience in policy analysis, advocacy and research, non-profit strategy, management, and fund-raising. Building on her experience in direct grassroots action in establishing and managing worker centers in high migration geographies, she has published widely on issues related to migration and informality on various academic and popular platforms. She has also made representations on the issue in several national and international fora, including at the Niti Ayog where she was a member of the sub-committee on labour migration. Divya is a recipient of many prestigious fellowships including the Fulbright- Nehru Fellowship for Leadership Development, the Joint-Japan World Bank Scholarship, and the Open Society Fellowship for Rights and Governance. She holds a degree in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and a Masters from the Institute of Rural Management, Anand. Divya can be reached at [email protected].

Anusha

Regional Coordinator (South)

Anusha R is currently working as the Regional Coordinator (South) with India Labourline. Her background is in law and anthropology. She has been engaged in research and fieldwork pertaining to different aspects of unorganized labour rights in her career so far.

Vishal

Regional Coordinator (West)

Vishal Kamble is a Regional Coordinator (West Region) at India Labour Line in Mumbai. He has previously worked with UNICEF, Jan Sahas, and other labor-centric organizations. Vishal has also been involved in advocacy work for Dalit and nomadic tribes, with specif focus on labor rights at national and international levels. He holds a Master’s degree in Gender Studies from TISS Mumbai and another Master’s in Labour Policies and Globalisation from BSE Berlin, Germany.

Kabita

Regional Coordinator (North)

:Kabita Rani Kumar has a diverse background in social work and NGO management with experience of 15 years. Her current role as Regional Coordinator for Aajeevika Bureau in the North zone (Gurgaon) involves leading a team of case managers that helps in mediating between the workers and employer’s. She has the experience of working with UNHCR for refugees and migrants rights. As a programme Coordinator in SEWA BHARAT she has worked for women empowerment, digital financial literacy and financial inclusion

Adheena

Program Officer (Legal)

Adheena is a dedicated lawyer and researcher with a passion for promoting access to justice. She has two years of experience in matters involving civil rights and criminal law.

Pallavi Maurya

Program Officer (Legal)

Pallavi Maurya holds an LLB from Amity University and is a legal professional with a robust background in research and legal writing. As a Programme Officer for the North Zone, she leverages her expertise to enhance legal awareness and access to justice in the community. Her strong analytical skills and commitment to social justice enable her to effectively address legal challenges and implement impactful programs. Pallavi is dedicated to empowering individuals through knowledge and advocacy, making a meaningful contribution to the field of law.

Lokesh Pal

Programme officer

Responsible for application programming activities and supervises the design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of computer systems that support academic and administrative functions. -Generate and distribute management reports in accurate and timely manner

Mehvsh

Programme officer

Mehvish Khan is a dedicated legal professional with experience leading initiatives like the “Women for Justice Fellowship Program” at Aajeevika Bureau and spearheading legal interventions in gender-based violence cases at Jagori. Currently, she serves as Program Officer (West) at India Labourline, specializing in providing legal aid and mediation services with a focus on labor rights and social justice