Our Governing Body
Meet the dedicated individuals who provide the strategic vision and governance that guides our organization.
Dr. Jacob Thundyil
President and Founder of PREM
Dr. Jacob Thundyil is the President and Founder of PREM, He is the Governing Board Member of International Network of Alternative Financial Institutions (INAFI). He was the Board Member of Council for Advancement of People's Action &Rural Technology (CAPART) and one of the founder members of Vaoluntary Action Network of India(VANI). He is also the convener of National Advocacy Council for Development of Indegenious Communities (NACDIP).
Mr. M. Nageswara Rao
Joint Secretary of PREM
Mr. M. Nageswara Rao, Joint Secretary of PREM. Mr.Rao,an Advocate by profession, has been providing legal aid to the poor and marginalized communities for asserting their constitutional rights. He has rich experience in dealing with cases relating to human rights, especially the tribals. He is also associated with several organizations as legal Advisor
Dr. Chacko Paruvanany,
Secretary-cum-Treasurer & Co-founder of PREM
Dr. Chacko Paruvanany, Secretary-cum-Treasurer & Co-founder of PREM, Dr. Chacko worked in Germany and experienced in mass communication and community health.
Ms. V Satyabati
Member
Ms. V Satyabati, Member, Ms, Satyabati, a social worker specialized in addressing the health related issues of the women and children and now engaged in providing eye care service for the people, She heads an organization namely Jana Jagarana
Ms. Minoti Padhi
Member
Ms. Minoti Padhi, Member : She is involved in organiz'ng tnibal communities, mobilizing women to fom Self Help Groups and leadership building on gender discnimination, income generation through value addition of local product. Presently Ms Padhi is working as Secretarry of Institute for Women's Development (IWD)
Ms.Geeta Devi
Member
Ms.Geeta Devi, Member: Being a human right defender and legal practicener, Ms Geeta is involved in providing legal support to the victims of atrocities, discrimination, human right violation, domestic violence, child abuse. She also works for the promotion and protction of children and women righfs.
Ms. A. Padma Raju
Member
Ms. A. Padma Raju, Member:A social worker engaged in the empowerment of tribals in southern districts of Odisha.She is currently working as Secretary of Centre for Community Development (CCD), Paralakhemundi, Gajapati