Director (Knowledge & Learning)
Chief Mentor
Senior Advisor (Knowledge & Policy)
Regional Coordinator (South)
Regional Coordinator (North)
Regional Coordinator (West)
Program Officer (Legal)
Case Manager (Kannada)
Case Manager (Telugu)
Case Manager (Kannada)
Case Manager (Kannada)
Case Manager (Malayalam)
Case Manager (Telugu)
Case Manager (Malayalam)
Case Manager (Tamil)
Case Manager (incoming)
Case Manager (Hindi)
Case Manager (Hindi)
Case Manager (Hindi)
Case Manager (Hindi)
Case Manager (Hindi)
Case Manager (Hindi)
Case Manager (Marathi & Hindi)
Case Manager (Marathi & Hindi)
Case Manager (Hindi)
Case Manager (Incoming)
Case Manager (Hindi)
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
santosh.poonia@aajeevika.org.
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 rajiv@aajeevika.org.
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 divya.varma@aajeevika.org.
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.
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.
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
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
