Sarika Minda is the Chairperson and Director of Spark Minda Foundation. With her socialist views and philanthropic values, she has dedicated herself for the upliftment of lesser privileged section of society. Her work for the empowerment of the persons with disabilities has helped a lot of divyangs to live their life with dignity. She believes in equity and inclusion of each individual of the society.

M.K. Pajan truly believes that by empowering communities in need and working towards their development can bring sustainable change in lives. He has about five decades of work experience in capital goods and auto component industry. He has also worked at top management level for over three decades. He has been with Spark Minda Foundation since it’s inception and has played a key role in formulating it’s vision, mission, direction and areas of intervention. He always desired to give back to society and help in mitigate the unfulfilled needs of the deprived section of society.

Praveen Karn has a cumulative experience of more than 15 years in the field of Community Development and Corporate Social Responsibility. Mr. Karn, a Post Graduate in Rural Development from XISS aspires to serve as a catalyst for development of the lesser privileged section of the society. He was chosen among the 25 CSR professionals of India by the CSR Times; declared among the 50 most influential leaders in CSR by World CSR Congress and 25 Impactful CSR Leaders by India CSR.

Devanshu has an overall experience of more than 6 years in development sector. He is a post graduate in Environmental Sciences and an MBA in Sustainable Development Practices. He is passionate about preserving environment and developing self-sustaining communities. He has worked extensively in the field of education and skill development in rural communities. At Spark Minda, he monitors and manages day to day affairs of various projects and has taken charge of the environment sustainability projects.

Shobhika has a Master’s degree in social work and specialises in women centered practices. She has always been passionate about driving social change through empowerment and upskilling. Prior to joining Spark Minda, she had worked extensively with communities on issues of gender, health and capacity building. At Spark Minda Foundation, she monitors and manages the day to day functions of projects and spearheads women’s health care programme.

Deepak has 4 years of experience in Finance, Accounts & Auditing. He is a CA-Intermediate G1, a B. Com graduate and is currently pursuing his MBA in Finance. He believes in the systematic funding for the resources. He is taking care of finance & accounts of Spark Minda Foundation and makes sure that the allocated resources are utilised well and helps the community for upliftment.

With the passion to work for the upliftment of the lesser privileged part of the society, Dr. Sana Damania embarked on her choices from the very start. With a Post Graduate Diploma in CSR and a graduate degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics, she is all set to bring to life that passion of hers. Sana has previously worked for the empowerment and inclusivity of the Divyangjan with the Foundation itself. She is now working for the people of Uttar Pradesh with the hope that she will be able to bring a difference to the lives of these people. She aims at making them more aware and inculcating a sense of independence in them. She is keen on developing the place further by organising programmes for women empowerment, community development, awareness drives; among others.

Shreya is a post graduate diploma in Rural Management from Xavier Institute of Social service, Ranchi. She is a young professional with experience in communication for development, project planning and implementation along with fundraising. She has worked as District Project coordinator with XISS-UNUCEF Project SAMPARK. An enthusiastic development professional with a passion for community development and currently deputed as Executive Project Coordinator in the Spark Minda Foundation and facilitating spoken English classes while coordinating for different development and killing projects.

Aas Mohammad has an overall experience of more than 3.5 years in the development sector. He is a graduate in Computer Applications, and is passionate about conserving the environment and developing self-sustaining communities. Aas has worked in the field of education and skill development in primary and upper primary government school. He is a hard worker and a social catalyst with best community rapport skills. Currently, Aas Mohammad is appointed as the Computer and Tally faculty for Uttar Pradesh. He is also responsible for the community mobilization as well as to maintain strong relationships with the stakeholders.

Rupali Tomar is the Beauty Wellness trainer at Spark Minda foundation. She has completed her B.COM from Delhi University. She also has a diploma in the field of Cosmetology, as that had always been an area of interest for her. She has an experience of 2 years in the field of beauty and wellness. She is now focused to bring about a change in the society, as she belives empowering women is the key to alter the mindset of the society.

Nilesh has been working since 2011, with about 6 years of experience in Corporate Social Responsibility. He is a hard worker and a social catalyst with best community rapport skills. He has great experience of dealing with the stakeholders and the community. He takes care of different programmes at PAN India level which include Tally Programme, Infrastructural Projects Maintenance, replicating good practices among them. He is a B.A, a Diploma holder in Mechanical Engineering and has a certification in Computer and Tally.

Kirti has in total 4years of work experience. She has worked as an Import and Export Administrator and is currently working as a Beautician. She was once an Aakarshan student, it was her interest and will power which made her successful. She has not only helped herself to overcome difficulties but also to become an independent and self- motivated woman. She is always enthusiastic to try new things and to learn more. She has a Diploma in Export and Import Services, Diploma in Beauty and wellness and is currently pursuing ABTC.

Mohini Honawale has an experience of 5years in Fashion Designing and Tailoring. She is a B. A graduate and has completed her Master’s in Fashion Management and Designing. She is confident and dedicated to the work she is doing for the community. She is a hard worker and loves to do her work passionately and wants to dedicate her life to the community.

Sumedh is a Doctor of Prosthesis and Orthosis and is thus involved in the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. With involvement in the community, he has developed a rapport with quite a few organisations working for the same cause. With the cooperation of other like-minded organisations, Dr. Sumedh wishes to soon have a society with no barriers and inequality.

Dr. Yogeeta has completed her Master's in Prosthetics and Orthotics. Nurturing a desire to help empower people with disability, she has always expressed a deep passion and interest in helping them live an independent life with dignity and respect. Being a programme coordinator at the Saksham Centre for the Empowerment of Person's with Disability, she is dedicatedly working for the community in need. Also, since a very young age she has been actively involved in Mallakhamb and has had representations at both national and international levels.

Gaurav is working as an experienced CSR professional with demonstrated history of working in managing and evaluating social programmes at Spark Minda Foundation. He has a Diploma in Software Engineering and is currently pursuing his Master’s in Social Work. He has a cumulative experience of 10 years in software engineering and in CSR. He is currently working across different verticals in social development, skill development and education sector. He encourages his students and brings out the best in them.

Raju Kumar has been working in Spark Minda Foundation since 2014 at Project Office, Uttarakhand. He has completed his B.A, Diploma in Computer Application and Tally. He is the training coordinator of computer, tally and accountancy. He coordinates the community infrastructure projects and is actively involved in all the activities which are provided to the society. He is associated with the organisation from it’s initiation. Raju is a compassionate man who believes that the life of a man is not in seeing visions and in dreaming dreams, but in active charity and in willing service.

Kopal is the programme coordinator for Project Office, Uttarakhand. She works in different areas of social development for empowering people, developing their skill sets and helping them to create a positive change in the society. She likes to coordinate and volunteer for programmes. As a post graduate in the field of food science and nutrition she believes that, by providing health care services to the society we can help and encourage people to live a Healthy Lifestyle.

Savita Dhiman has her Diploma in Fashion Technology and is currently pursuing her B.A. She has an overall experience of 19 years in her relevant field. She has a rich experience in dealing with stakeholders, audience and community ranging from rural to semi-urban population, with an expertise to understand and communicate with them at all levels. She believes that her greatest victory is in bringing about a positive change in the lives of underprivileged children and women.

Harshita Sharma is the project coordinator for the Uttarakhand team. She works in the area of enhancing personality and basic skills like spoken English. She has cleared Company Secretary Foundation programme and has a master's degree in Finance. She strongly believes in the role of personality and communication skills as the major pillar for the smooth workforce proceedings and works for the same for the organisation and the community.

Shagun is a B.Com graduate and has an advance cum professional course in cosmetology from VLCC institute. She has completed her advance course in chemical peels and she is always passionate about learning new things. After working as a freelancer for around 1.5 years as a makeup artist, she has now joined as a faculty for the Beauty and Wellness programme in Uttarakhand. With the mindset of empowering women, she wishes to bolster career growth for women in the community by upgrading them with advanced skill sets.

Balakrishnan has been working with Spark Minda Foundation since 2014. He has completed his Diploma in Information Technology (DIT). He is the Training Coordinator for Basic Computer & Tally PRO course in Aakarshan Center. He works for the development of the community in and around Vengadu village. Also, he has a good rapport with the community.

Elantharaga is the programme coordinator and training faculty for spoken english. She is a passionate individual, who enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. She has completed her M.B.A in Human Resouce. She is a good motivator and her work creates a positive impact on the community.

Pallabi is a social work post graduate, specialized in women empowerment. With an experience of 4.5 years in the development sector. She has previously worked with students overseas & women empowerment projects in Jharkhand & Assam. Pallabi believes that one person can bring about change, and everyone should keep trying. Keeping this thought in mind, her passion for working in the community has grown. She is now working for the Aakarshan & HP WoW projects which are located in Haryana. Apart from a being a development professional, Pallabi is avid photographer and loves to connect with people through photographs.

Pratibha is the Beauty and Wellness programme trainer for Haryana and has been working with Spark Minda Foundation since 2019. She has an experience of 5.6 year in her field. She also handles community management and encourages them for upgrading themselves according to new technology. Pratibha also believes that every individual must be given a fair chance in the community irrespective of any tags. She works with full enthusiasm to train every person that she can. She has completed her B.A., apart from this she also has done her Diploma in Jawed Habib’s advance hair course and advance makeup course with a Jijabai ITI Diploma in Cosmetology.

Lalit is the computer and tally faculty of Aakarshan, Gurugram, in the organization. He is also responsible for the community mobilization as well as to maintain strong relationships with the stakeholders. He is a keen and hardworking person who believes that there is neither a greater joy nor a greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone’s life.

We, at Spark Minda Foundation, believe in the virtue of giving. Imparting knowledge, providing accessibility, facilitating employment, empowering the lesser privileged; are all met by our various initiatives leady by the team. Our team is of utmost importance and is in power to accomplish the goals set by the committee. It is through them that we are able to bring in change and have an impact on the lives of the people.

At Spark Minda, we have been practicing community service far before the legislation came into action. Development of the community has always been an integral part of the work ethic. Bauji has been a strong pillar of support and inspiration in doing work for the lesser privileged part of the society. It is because of him that we stand where we do.

The CSR wing of Spark Minda Group, has been utilizing the allocated amounts of funding through its various initiatives aimed at the upliftment of the society. With a mission to provide access of education to less privileged section of society; empower the youth through providing skill set and make them employable, facilitate healthcare services to people; protect environment and resources for sustainable future and uplift the persons with disability to sustain in life with dignity, we are committed to bring a better tomorrow. Spark Minda Foundation is always in the prospect to build the community we are in. Uplifting them by making skills and learnings accessible to them, facilitating employment by the presence of our state offices and ensuring their overall development. Sustenance is what we like to aim at with all our programmes.

CSR at this Group has never been about Compliance only. It has more to do with having a connect with the community, ensuring the development of the society we live in, having an equal platform for all; irrespective of their background. We have placed more importance in getting the job done rather than by whom it gets done. Skilling is an important aspect, which forms the basis of sustenance for any given individual. Hence, skilling is an area of utmost concern and has to be dealt with maximum attention.

At Spark Minda, the act of responsible business was being implemented even before the introduction of CSR to the country. Thus, being a socially responsible company comes naturally to the members of the group. It isn’t something that had to be learnt about, rather it just needed some structuring of its own and hence the Spark Minda Foundation. The objective of our programmes is to involve the corporate in discharging their social responsibility with their innovative ideas and management skills with greater efficiency and better outcomes.

CSR helps an organization to create an appealing image for its parent business. It not only aids to have a good rapport with the community within which it is located but also creates great representation with the businesses that it works with. With the wide spectrum of the CSR activities undertaken by the Spark Minda Foundation, the business units are always working to increase the revenue so as to indirectly benefit the communities at large with its programmes. The initiatives thus also act as an inspiration for the employees to put in hard work.

Spark Minda Group has always been setting benchmarks for itself, be it with its community development programmes or with its business integrated projects. The group has remarkably achieved great heights and made sure that the programmes are not only beneficial for the community but also are able to sustain the community. The initiatives taken up are carefully designed around the SDGs and the programmes taken up by the Indian Government. Achieving the necessary outcomes for various programmes are ensured by the team working at the ground level and also by the support and cooperation of our various stakeholders and partners. Implementation and Scalability is what makes a project stand out and we are fortunate enough to have members striving for perfection.

The Group has always been a part, like a family that’s always there around. The programmes and projects taken up by the foundation are always an upscale. They are holistic and cater to majority of the aspects concerning the global world. Every initiative taken up by the foundation has a set target and the achievement of the same ensures a positive influence in the community.

CSR at Spark Minda, gives every member of the group an opportunity to create a difference, to bring about a smile, to educate an ever-learning mind in the society. The members of the group are extremely eager and enthusiastic to be a part of it’s community activities that take place across the country. Volunteerism, is a part where the group doesn’t fall short on and we hope it always keeps on increasing.