This is the team that
has taken the initial lead… We are looking to expand..
Abhishek Waghmare wants to understand society from cover
to the core. He believes that societal reforms can be brought about only if one
understands society with respect to its needs, its economy, culture and belief.
He likes people, films, books, newspapers, loves travelling a lot, and is a
photographer. Social sciences interest him a lot. An engineer by qualification,
he has previously worked in the field of electronics.
Rupali Ghate has a Master's Degree in Environment Science from University of
Pune and a Diploma in Human Resource Management from the Institute of
Management Development & Research, Pune.
She has conducted environment impact assessment of several water resource
projects in India and also carried out monitoring and evaluation studies of
completed water resources projects. She has also handled projects related
to eco-tourism planning and development, market development strategies for organic farm produce,
conservation of natural resources, rural development as well as spread
awareness on environmental conservation, health and sanitation.
Tanmay Kanitkar is a graduate in Social Law and has done his MSc in
Communication Studies with specialization in Video Production. Founder member
and secretary of two Pune based social organizations-
"Parivartan" and "Setu". He enjoys writing.
A Compilation of his 13 stories,Wartul (वर्तुळ), was published in May
2011. Law, Politics, social-political reforms, film making, writing are
his interest areas.
Vinita Tatke : A double-masters in Statistics and
Computer Management, Vinita moved away from her academic pursuits when she
joined Oxfam GB's Central India office in Nagpur. Here, and subsequently with
GreenEarth and as founder of Maitri, she traveled across Maharashtra
and other States in the country for over 19 years, working with various social
movements, understanding the lives, lifestyles, pains and joys of people in
remote corners. Today, her goal is to find that one thing that will tilt the
balance in favor of lasting change in Maharashtra.
Harshad Abhyankar is an IITian and has worked in electronics and IT sector for
20 years in USA,Canada and India. He left his job in IT sector in 2007 and
committed himself to the cause of improving City Traffic.
He has been working with 'Save Pune Traffic Movement' since 2002 and
currently holds a position of director. Also, he's a founder of Zebra Traffic
Education and Consulting company.
Pradnya Shidore: Having a deep urge to comprehend our changing society, Pradnya finished her Master's in Political Science. She also holds a certificate on 'Life and Thoughts of Gandhi' from Indian Institute of Advanced studies,Shimla. After a few research assignments with National Grographic magazine and Wall Street Journal.
