Shri Gangaram Paikra, working as Director of the organization for about 11 years.
• More than 30 years of experience in Development sector.
• Improvement of PDS in Chhattisgarh through Advocacy, Public hearing and Awareness campaign.
• Worked for developing leadership on the Particularly Vulnerable Tribe Group especially Pahadi Korwa. Pahadi Korwas of Surguja were united. Their leadership capacity was strengthened. Finally they formed Pahadi Korwa Mahapanchayat including Pahadi korwas of Surguja, Raigarh, Jashpur and Korba.
• Worked on Forest Right Act with District administration to ensure entitlement of Individual and Community forest land.
• Worked on Social Audit and Awareness in NREGA with State Social Audit Unit, Raipur.
Members in Advisory Board:1) State level Vigilance Committee member on Public Distribution System
2) National Convener, Right to Food Campaign India
3) Pahadi Korwa Maha Panchayat, Convener
4) Member, District level committee on PMAY.
5) State level member of PESA committee.
Awards1) Shahid Vir Narayan Singh Smriti Samman 2014 and 2019 from Government of Chhattisgarh for contribution to welfare of tribals.
