Dr.(Mrs.) Smita Puniyani
(Chapter Coordinator)

         As there was always a deep-rooted desire in my heart to do something to change the way society is, I was a keen observer and was pained to see that there was injustice in the society on grounds of caste, gender, religious discrimination and denial of constitutional rights to the weaker sections of the society.  I pondered and arrived at the conclusion that the only way of bringing about a change in the society was by being an agent to effect the required change. I tried different ways but didn’t yield positive result. I started tutoring in my clinic. At this point I was suggested by one of my known persons to approach Asha and then I tried to meet their volunteers in Mumbai. I started tutoring  with just 15 students which increased to 150.

      We hired qualified teachers to teach higher classes from 8th- 10th. At present, we are teaching kids from 1st- 12th with a student strength of about 250. We offer scholarships too and are inching towards a well- established, independent tuition center. Our long term goal is to bridge the gap between the have and have – nots of the society. It’s our endeavour to bring about an all round, holistic development in an individual by providing information regarding environment, healthcare and making them aware about their constitutional rights who will play a decisive role in nation building.

 

 Dr. Sangeeta M. Chandrashekaran
(Treasurer)

Passionate educator and scholar Dr. Sangeetha Madhavan Chandrasekaran brings academic excellence and compassion to Asha Mumbai NGO. As Treasurer, she oversees finances with transparency and responsibility while contributing to academic programs and mentoring students. With a Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering and a heart for children’s education, Dr. Sangeetha dedicates herself to uplifting underprivileged children, inspiring countless lives through her work.


Mr. Satish Rajbhar

(Administrative and Operational Coordinator)

 

Satish Rajbhar, has been an Asha student since 6th grade, which means he has been with us for 12 years. Despite his initial naughtiness and lack of interest in academics, he managed to complete his Graduation. He has always been actively involved in Asha’s activities with full enthusiasm.

Over time, he took on more responsibilities at Asha and now he is at the center of all our activities. We depend on him for so many of our operations, and we can even refer to him as our Chief Operating Officer (COO) in corporate terms.