Our Team
NIRMAN has a multi-disciplinary team of professionals with extensive sectoral experience in millets-based farming system, ecological farming, rural development, land tenure, rain water management, natural resources management and governance, climate change adaptation, community empowerment and issues related to food and nutrition security. NIRMAN also hires the services of consultants/subject specialists as and when required.

Mr. Prasant Mohanty
Prasant is the founding member of NIRMAN and is currently serving as Secretary-cum-Executive Director.
Mr. Prasant Mohanty

Prasant is a founding member of NIRMAN and is currently serving as Secretary-cum-Executive Director. He has more than 26 years’ experience in rural development, safe food system and natural resources governance. Apart from his expertise, he had a dynamic role in influencing rights-based concerns in areas of community forestry and ecological farming and small-scale fishery. Institutional issues in community forestry and forest governance always attracted his attention leading him to contribute significantly in these areas
His interests include tenure security, ecological farming, natural resource management and governance, sustainable energy solutions, improving market access, technologies for social development. The academic portfolio includes MA in Development Planning & Administration. He is responsible for the Programme Management, resources mobilisation, strategic planning and organisation development within the Organization and is also associated with various networks within India and abroad.

Mr. Niranjan Dalai
Niranjan has completed degree in Commerce with Honours, having more than 26 years of working experience…
Mr. Niranjan Dalai

Mr.Niranjan Dalai has completed degree in Commerce with Honours, having more than 25 years of working experience in the development sector, shouldering financial management of different CSRs, national & international donor agencies, and State- and Central Government supported development projects. He joined NIRMAN as a Finance Manager in August 2020. He is looking after preparation and submission of finance related and legal entities reports and returns i.e. TDS, Income Tax Returns, FCRA- and 12A & 80G compliances along with preparation of the balance sheet of the Organization.

Ms Arunima Swain
Program Facilitator-State Level
Ms Arunima is working with NIRMAN as Program Facilitator-state level since 2022. She is a Gold Medalist in…
Ms Arunima Swain

Mrs. Arunima Swain is working with NIRMAN as Program Facilitator- state level since 2020. She is a Gold Medalist in PG Diploma in Journalism received from Management Studies Promotion Institute, New Delhi. She has also completed her Master’s in Social Work, with more than 10 years of experience in Sustainable Agriculture. Before joining us, she has already worked with various state-level NGOs in leadership position(s) and implemented projects funded by Central & State Governments as well as International Donors. Her self-motivation, hardworking & learning spirit makes her a great personality. Her guidance to the program team & monitoring of different projects is worth appreciating.

Ms. Sigma Dang
Program Officer
Sigma is working as Program Officer with NIRMAN. Prior to this, she was working as Additional Block Coordinator at Tumudibandha Block of Kandhamal District.
Ms. Sigma Dang

Sigma is working as Program Officer with NIRMAN. Prior to this, she was working as Additional Block Coordinator at Tumudibandha Block of Kandhamal District in Special Program of Revival of Millets since1st July 2021. She has completed her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in 1st Class with (Physics Honours) from Sambalpur University. She has also done her Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA). She started her career as Assistant Teacher in Little Angel Public School for 1 year. After this, she worked as Trainer in Vocational Training Institute. Though she is new to development sector, but very passionate about her work on ecological farming and community empowerment.

Mr. Rabi Narayan Parida
Program Officer
Rabi having a social science background , is working with NIRMAN as Program Officer since last two years.
Mr. Rabi Narayan Parida

Rabi , having a Social Science background, is working with NIRMAN as Program Officer since last 2 years. He is involved in facilitating community forest management and governance . He has long years of active involvement in community forestry movement and was the founding secretary of Nayagarh Jungal Suraksha Mahasangha which played active role to upscale community forestry in Nayagarh and other districts of Odisha. Prior to Nayagarh Jungal Surakhya Mahasangha, he was associated with Brukshya O Jeebar Bandhu Parisad, a community conservation group of Kesharpur, Nayagarh.

Mr. Santosh Kumar Parida
Program Officer
Santosh has been looking after the community mobilization and is facilitating claim of customary used land and community forest resources under FRA.
Mr. Santosh Kumar Parida

Santosh has been looking after the community mobilization and is facilitating claim filing customary used land and community forest resources under FRA. He has very good experiences with forest dwelling communities on rights settlement under the Forest Right Act (FRA). Currently he is coordinating for the effective implementation of CR and CFR programs in Rayagada, Kalahandi and Nayagarh districts. Overall, he provides the guidance and direction to the field team who are engaged in the facilitation of FRA activities.

Mr. Jalandhar Parida
Project Facilitator
Jalandhar is working as “Project Facilitator” under THF project since January 2023.
Mr. Jalandhar Parida

Mr. Jalandhar Parida has completed his Master’s degree in Sociology. He has 32 years of experience in Agricultural researches, Democratic Governance(PRIs), Livelihood Promotion and Natural Resource Management in different regions of Odisha. He is working as “Project Facilitator” under THF project since January 2023.

Mr. Dhirendra Kumar Sahoo
District Facilitator
Dhirendra is working NIRMAN as “District Facilitator” in Tumudibandha Block of Kandhamal District.
Mr. Dhirendra Kumar Sahoo

Mr. Dhirendra is working as District Facilitator under THF project in Tumudibandha Block of Kandhamal District. He completed his Master’s in Social Work from Vinayak Mission University, Tamilnadu. He has more than 18 years of experience in Water Aid India, Oxfam India, IPE Global, OCTMP, MLIPI etc. He also has 7 years of experience in community mobilization and facilitation on claim for IFR in Landesa International Organization for tribal dwellers under 2006 FRA.

Ms. Monalisha Patra
District Facilitator
Monalisha is working as “District Facilitator” in Dasapalla Block of Nayagarh District since January 2023.
Ms. Monalisha Patra

Ms. Monalisha is working with NIRMAN as “District Facilitator” in Dasapalla Block of Nayagarh District since January 2023. She is a Gold Medalist in MSc.(Agronomy). She has completed her Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University. She started her career as Chief Executive Officer in a FPO named Remal Farmers Producer Company Limited supported by ORMAS, Bhubaneswar.

Ms. Shradhanjali Mohapatra
Project Coordinator
Shradhanajali is working with NIRMAN as Project Coordinator of Pulses Promotion program since 2020.
Ms. Sradhanjali Mohapatra
Shradhanajali is working with NIRMAN as Project Coordinator of Pulses promotion program since 2020. She has completed her Post Graduation in Social Work (MSW) from NISWASS, Bhubaneswar; and also Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application from IGNOU, New Delhi. She started her social worker journey with OASIS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER. She is very passionate about her work.

Mr. Siddharth Rout
Program Facilitator-District Level
Siddharth is a Gold Medalist in MSc Horticulture and completed his Master’s from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, Bhubaneswar.
Mr. Siddharth Rout

Siddharth is a Gold Medalist in M.Sc (Horticulture), and completed his Master’s from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan(Deemed University), Bhubaneswar. Before joining with NIRMAN, he was working with ‘PRADAN’ as the ‘Livelihood Coordinator’ in the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand. Now he is working with NIRMAN as a Program Facilitator- District Level in the Nayagarh district of Odisha since 2022.

Mr. Malaya Mohanty
District Program Officer
Malaya is working with NIRMAN since 2022 as District Program Officer in Keonjhar District.
Mr. Malaya Mohanty
Malaya is working with NIRMAN since 2022 as District Program Officer in Keonjhar district of Odisha. He possess his Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Siksha O’ Anusandhan (Deemed University), Bhubaneswar. Before joining us, he was working with Gram Vikas as an Agronomist. He has different skills on Mushroom Production & Storage, Landscape architecture and Soil sampling & Collection etc.

Mr. Gyan Ranjan Barik
District Coordinator
Gyana is working with NIRMAN as District Coordinator.
Mr. Gyan Ranjan Barik
Gyan Ranjan completed his Masters in Social Work having more than 12 years of experience in social sector such as pulses farming, seed system, FPO promotion and livelihoods enhancement in Odisha.

Mr. Manoj Pradhan
Program Officer
Manoj is working with NIRMAN as Program Officer in Rayagada District.
Mr. Manoj Pradhan
Before continuation with NIRMAN, Manoj started his journey as Field Officer in PARIVARTAN NGO of Bhawanipatna. He also worked with Gram Vikash and ORRISSA organization in various projects based on livelihood and watershed etc. He has completed his Post Graduation in Social Work from Utkal University. He has also done his Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application. Presently he is working as Program Officer WDC Capacity Building in Rayagada District of Odisha.

Mr. Bijaya Kumar Giri
District Coordinator
Bijaya is working with NIRMAN as District Coordinator in Deogarh District.
Mr. Bijaya Kumar Giri
Bijay has completed his Diploma in Agriculture from OUAT having a basic knowledge of computers. His capability of working on own initiative makes him a good inter-personality. Presently he is working as District Coordinator in Deogarh District since 2022. He has 4 years of experience in Livelihood projects including Wadi/Archard Management with the Saunta Gaunta Foundation as Technical Expert.

Mr. Ratan Kumar Jena
Accounts Officer
Ratan is working as an Accounts Officer with NIRMAN. He has completed his Graduate degree from North Orissa University.
Mr. Ratan Kumar Jena

Ratan is currently working as an Accounts Officer with NIRMAN. He has completed his Graduate degree in commerce from North Orissa University and also completed M.B.A. He has over 8 years of working experience in the development sector.

Mr. Prabhakar Sahoo
Accountant
Prabhakar is working as an Accountant with NIRMAN in Tumudibandha Block of Kandhamal District.
Mr. Prabhakar Sahoo
Prabhakar is a graduate in commerce from Utkal University. He has over 10 years of experience in accounts and logistics management. Currently he is working as an Accountant in Tumudibandha Block of Kandhamal District.

Mr. Soubhagya Ranjan Mohanty
Accountant
Saubhagya is working as an Accountant with NIRMAN since 2022.
Mr. Soubhagya Ranjan Mohanty
Soubhagya completed his Bachelor’s degree in commerce. He is working as an Accountant in NIRMAN from August 2022. He has more than 4 years of experience in accounts in various leading NGOs in Odisha and outside the state.

Mr. Samir Kumar Gouda
Accountant
Samir is working with NIRMAN as an Accountant in Kotagarh Block of Kandhamal District.
Mr. Samir Kumar Gouda

Samir completed his Bachelor’s degree from Berhampur University. Before joining NIRMAN he worked in various NGOs as Accountant. Presently he is working as an Accountant in Kotagarh Block of Kandhamal District under Odisha Millet Mission project.

Mr. Jayakrushna Pradhan
Block Coordinator
Jayakrushna is working as Block Coordinator in Tumudibandha Block of Kandhamal District.
Jayakrushna Pradhan
Jayakrushna is working as Block Coordinator in Tumudibandha Block of Kandhamal District since 2022 under Special Program for Promotion of Integrated Farming. He completed his Bachelor’s degree from Utkal University. He has 23 years of experience in Sustainable Agriculture. Before joining NIRMAN, he was involved in many other social activities.

Mr. Jayadev Dalai
Block Coordinator
Jayadev is working with NIRMAN as Block Coordinator in Jajpur District.
Mr. Jayadev Dalai
Jayadev has completed his Master’s in Social Science from Utkal University as well as Diploma in Rural Development from Odisha State Open University. He has 5 years of experience in the development sector. Presently he is working as Block Coordinator in Nagada of Jajpur District.

Mr. David Priyadarshi Pradhan
Block Coordinator
David is working with NIRMAN as Block Coordinator in Tumudibandha Block of Kandhamal District.
Mr. David Priyadarshi Pradhan
David completed his Bachelor’s degree from Berhampur University before he opted to study Social Science & Technology from Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. He has also done his Post Graduate in Computer Application, and has been skilled under the Employability Enhancement Skills Program. Before joining NIRMAN, he worked with various organizations in various positions such as Field Supervisor, HR Manager, Block Coordinator as well as MIS-cum-Outreach Worker. Presently he is working as Block Coordinator under Odisha Millets Mission project in Tumudibandha block of Kandhamal District. His way of handling various kinds of situations makes him a unique personality.

Mr. Subhransu Sekhar Brahma
Block Coordinator
Subhransu is working with NIRMAN as Block Coordinator in Tumudibandha Block of Kandhamal District.
Mr. Subhransu Sekhar Brahma
Subhransu has completed his Bachelor’s degree of Science in Agriculture from Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University. After completing his study he joined NIRMAN as Block Coordinator under Special Program for Promotion of Integrated Farming in Tumudibandha Block of Kandhamal District since 2022.

Mr. Sitansu Kumar Sahoo
Block Coordinator
Sitansu has completed his Bachelor’s degree in Arts from Utkal University. He started his career as Chief Executive Officer in an FPO.
Mr. Sitansu Kumar Sahoo
Sitansu has completed his Bachelor’s degree in Arts from Utkal University. He started his career as a Chief Executive Officer in an FPO named Baulakani Farmer Producer Company under I-Concept Initiative, Bhubaneswar supported by NABARD. He is presently working with NIRMAN as Block Coordinator in the K.Singhpur Block of Rayagada District since 2022.

Mr. Trilochan Muduli
Block Coordinator
Trilochan is working with NIRMAN as Block Coordinator under Odisha Millet Mission.
Mr. Trilochan Muduli

Mr. Trilochan has been working as Block coordinator under Odisha Millet Mission in Daspalla block of Nayagarh district. He has a 8 years’ experience in community mobilization, formation and strengthening of different community-based organization such as WSHGs, farmers group etc. He has done Masters degree in sociology from DDCE, Uttkal university, Bhubaneswar. He has joined NIRMAN since July 2022.

Mr. Satyashree Pahi
Block Coordinator
Satyashree is working with NIRMAN as Block Coordinator in Keonjhar District.
Mr. Satyashree Pahi
Satyashree completed his B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering from Centurion University of Technology and Management in the year 2021. Before joining us, he worked as Block Coordinator in Odisha Millet Mission, Hemgir, Sundargarh. Besides this he has a good knowledge of programing languages. Presently he is working as Field Coordinator in Keonjhar district of Odisha.

Mr. Rajkumar Mandal
Supervisor
Rajkumar is working with NIRMAN as a Supervisor in Nayagarh District since 2022.
Mr. Rajkumar Mandal
Rajkumar is working with NIRMAN as Supervisor in Dasapalla Block of Nayagarh District since 2022. He has 4 years of experience in the agricultural sector. He also has a great experience in Farmer Producer Companies as Chief Executive Officer as well as Agriculture Expert.

Mr. Soumya Ranjan Panigrahi
Additional Block Coordinator
Soumya has completed his Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics hons from Sambalpur University.
Mr. Soumya Ranjan Panigrahi
Soumya has completed his Bachelor’s degree in Science with Physics Hons. from Sambalpur University. After completing his graduation, he started his social career with NIRMAN as Additional Block Coordinator under Odisha Millet Mission project in Tumudibandha Block of Kandhamal district since 2022. Though he is new to this sector, but his learning spirit, active involvement and strong communication skill help him work very smoothly with the tribal communities.

Mr. Omkar Das
Additional Block Coordinator
Omkar is working as “Additional Block Coordinator” under Odisha Millet Mission in K.Singhpur Block of Rayagada District.
Mr. Omkar Das
Omkar is working as Additional Block Coordinator under Odisha Millet Mission in K.Singhpur Block of Rayagada District. He completed his Master in Social Science from Utkal University. Before joining NIRMAN he was working as Social Worker for 3 years in Bridge of Hope at Khurda, focused on Education & Health aspects for the Community Development project.

Mr. Santosh Kumar Samal
Additional Block Coordinator
Santosh is working as Additional Block Coordinator in Dasapalla Block of Nayagarh District.
Mr. Santosh Kumar Samal

Santosh is graduate in Social Science and has one year experience in the development sector. Currently he is working as Additional Project Coordinator in Odisha Millets Mission Project in the Dasapalla block of Nayagarh district.

Mr. Rabindra Karkaria
Additional Block Coordinator
Rabindra is working as Additional Block Coordinator in Kotagarh Block of Kandhamal District.
Mr. Rabindra Karkaria

Rabindra completed his Bachelor’s degree from Berhampur University. He has 13 years of experience in social sector working with various community institutions like SHGs, Block level federations, Producer Groups and Producer company in different livelihood activities. Before joining NIRMAN he worked with Pradan as Professional Assistance for Development Action. Presently he is working as Additional Block Coordinator under Odisha Millet Mission Project in Kotagarh Block of Kandhamal District.

Mr. Manasha Maharana
Cluster Coordinator
Manasha is working as Cluster Coordinator with NIRMAN from July 2022. Prior to this, he was coordinating the CR and CFR program in the Thuamul Rampur Block.
Mr. Manasha Maharana

Manasha is working as Cluster Coordinator with NIRMAN from July 2022. Prior to this, he was coordinating the CR & CFR program in Thuamul Rampur Block of Kalahandi District. He has a social science background with around 25 years of experience in the development sector. He has got working experience in various development activities including sustainable livelihood securities program. During his period of services, he has also gained knowledge in the field of water conservation & development, drought proofing, non-formal education, rehabilitation and resettlement, adult literacy and handicraft sector etc.

Ms. Anita Jena
Cluster Coordinator
Mrs. Anita hails from a farming community and has a strong belief in the approach of the Organization. Anita is a self- motivated person…
Ms. Anita Jena

Ms. Anita hails from a farming community and has a strong belief in the approach of the Organization. Anita is a self- motivated person who is engaged in promotion of organic ways of SRI, home garden, crop improvement and conservation of agro-biodiversity particularly with school children, teachers, women groups and farmers. She is working as Program Associate and facilitating the Pulses Promotion project in Nayagarh district. Her academic portfolio includes a B.A. in Humanities.

Mr. Lingaraj Kalata
Cluster Coordinator
Lingaraj is working as Cluster Coordinator in Dasapalla Block of Nayagarh District.
Mr. Lingaraj Kalata
Lingaraj has completed his Bachelor’s degree from Sambalpur University, as well as Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application. Before joining NIRMAN, he was working as Associate Program Manager in different domain areas such as FRA, Organic farming, Livelihood, NTFP, MGNREGA, Youth Development and Local Governance etc. in Patang. Presently he is working as Cluster Coordinator in Dasapalla block of Nayagarh District in Odisha since February 2022.

Mr. Chittajit Prusty
Cluster Coordinator
Chittajit is working as Cluster Coordinator in Dasapalla Block of Nayagarh District.
Mr. Chittajit Prusty
After completing Bachelor’s degree with Sociology Hons., Chittajit started working with BANDHAN, Konnagar (West Bengal) as Community Organizer. Training in Enterprises Development, confidence Building and Office management etc. makes him able to work hard in every situation with a positive attitude. Now he is working with NIRMAN as Cluster Coordinator in Dasapalla Block of Nayagarh District since March 2022.

Mr. Gopi Krushna Dey
Cluster Coordinator
Gopi is working as Cluster Coordinator in Jajpur District since 2022.
Mr. Gopi Krushna Dey
Gopi started his social career with NIRMAN since 2017 as Field Facilitator. He has completed his Bachelor’s in Arts and is currently working as Field Coordinator in Nutrition project in Nagada area of Jajpur District. He has good communication skill.

Mr. Sudarsan Samal
Cluster Coordinator
Sudarsan is working as Cluster Coordinator in Dasapalla Block of Nayagarh District.
Mr. Sudarsan Samal
Sudarsan has more than 5 years of experience in the Livelihood sector, having a good liaison and presentation skill. He has a good knowledge in MS Word, Excel and Power Point. he has been working with NIRMAN since March 2022 as Cluster Coordinator in Dasapalla Block of Nayagarh District.

Ms. Kumarika Kandi
Cluster Coordinator
Kumarika has been working with NIRMAN as Cluster Coordinator in Nayagarh District.
Ms. Kumarika Kandi
Kumarika has been working with NIRMAN as Cluster Coordinator for implementation of the program “Enhancing Livelihood and Food Security of Forest dwelling communities in Nayagarh District. She completed her Diploma in Agriculture. She has a good communication skills & also has knowledge in mushroom cultivation, agriculture & horticulture. Overall, she provides the guidance and direction to the organizer for smooth implementation of the program. She has expertise in organic farming and capacity building of the forest based communities.

Mr. Kailash Chandra Kadraka
Cluster Facilitator
Kailash is working as “Cluster Facilitator” in K.Singhpur Block of Rayagada District.
Mr. Kailash Chandra Kadraka

Kailash is working with NIRMAN as “Cluster Facilitator” under THF project in K.Singhpur Block of Rayagada District. He is a graduate in Social Studies from Berhampur University. He has 10 years of experience in community mobilization and facilitation of claim filing of tribal and other forest dwellers under the 2006 Forest Right Act. He belongs to the Adivasi community and has rich experience in facilitation of secure tenures for the tribal community under the Forest Right Act.

Mr. Rajesh Kumar Kasalya
Cluster Facilitator
Rajesh is working with NIRMAN as “Cluster Facilitator” in K.Singhpur Block of Rayagada District since January 2023.
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Kasalya

Mr. Rajesh Kumar Kasalya has joined NIRMAN as “Cluster Facilitator” under THF project in K.Singhpur Block of Rayagada District since January 2023. He is a Graduate in Social Studies from Berhampur University. He has 3 years of experience in micro finance with SHGs as well as 1 year in covid-19 vaccination program in community mobilization in Rural areas.

Mr. Pramod Juanga
Cluster Coordinator
Pramod is working as Cluster Coordinator in Jajpur District since 2022.
Mr. Pramod Juanga
Pramod comes from the vulnerable Juang Adivasi community of Keonjhar District. He is working with NIRMAN as Field Coordinator in Nagada area of Jajpur District since 2022. He has completed his Bachelor’s degree in commerce from KIIT University, Bhubaneswar. He also completed his Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application.

Mr. Deepak Kumar Dey
Program Assistant
Deepak is working with NIRMAN as Program Assistant since last four years.
Mr. Deepak Kumar Dey

Deepak has been working as Office Assistance with NIRMAN since last 4 years. He is very active and meticulous. He is also assisting in logistic works of the organization.

Mr. Satyajit SWain
Cluster Facilitator
Satyajit is working NIRMAN as “Cluster Facilitator” in Tumudibandha Block of Kandhamal District.
Mr. Satyajit Swain

Mr. Satyajit is working with NIRMAN as Cluster Facilitator under THF project in Tumudibandha Block of Kandhamal District. He completed his graduation from Utkal University. He has 5 years of experience in community mobilization & organic farming.

Mr. Mutu Mandal
Cluster Facilitator
Mutu is working with NIRMAN as “Cluster Facilitator” in Tumudibandha Block of Kandhamal District.
Mr. Mutu Mandal

Mr. Mutu is working with NIRMAN as Cluster Facilitator under THF project in Tumudibandha Block of Kandhamal District. He has one year of experience in ASHA NGO, Balangir. He has worked with NIRMAN in Integrated Farming System. He always enjoys his work with the tribal communities, which helps him to complete his activities very smoothly.