Mr. Kalyan Kumar Banerjee: Chairman & Director
Prof. Haribandhu Panda: Director
Mr. Brahmananda Swain: Director
Brahmanand Swain, B. Tech (NIT, Rourkela) and former General Manager of BHEL, is mentor, Science Education at Klorofeel School, Brahmapur. He has 30 years of experience in Science Education through simple experiments, building primary school pedagogy. His teaching philosophy of करके देखो inspires students to do, observe, reflect, and learn – creating a culture of exploration and discovery.
Ms. Kabita Swain: Director
With M.Sc. (Physics) from Ravenshaw University and B.Ed. from Government Teachers’ Training College, Angul; Ms. Swain has more than three decades of experience in teaching science and mathematics in various reputed schools in Surat, Bharuch and Nagpur. She is closely linked with Association for Research and Training in Basic Science Education, Nagpur that organises annual Apoorva Bigyan Mela since 1998. In collaboration with Pratham, she is instrumental in preparation of more than 800 educational videos for Science and Mathematics in Odia. She is also an accomplished painter.
Mr. Gautam Kumar Pradhan: Director
Mr. Pradhan, with education in Agriculture from the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), has worked for nearly two decades in Harsha Trust, including leading the organization as its Executive Director for five years. He has a rich experience in enhancing sustainable livelihood security of poor and vulnerable tribes in Odisha, through community based, technology driven and market-oriented approach. He is currently working as Eastern Region Head of Selco Foundation. He has deep interest in promoting quality school education for transformational change in the lives and livelihoods of socio-economically underprivileged individuals and families.
Dr. Adarsh Rath : CEO
Dr. Adarsh Rath is an educator, corporate trainer, and social impact leader with experience in blue-chip organizations such as Tata Motors, Vedanta, and Mahindra. After working across Jamshedpur, Jharsuguda, and Mumbai, he returned to Odisha with a strong commitment to contribute to society through education, skill development, and meaningful community engagement.
He is the co-founder of Klorofeel School, Brahmapur which is dedicated to creating joyful, inclusive, and relevant learning ecosystems. In addition, as the Co-Founder of Pattashree, he actively promotes Odisha’s rich art, handicrafts, and handloom traditions by empowering artisans and weavers through sustainable livelihood opportunities. He is also associated with a manufacturing unit that produces animal feed, adding a practical entrepreneurship dimension to his diverse professional journey. His work reflects a rare blend of grassroots involvement and strategic thinking.
As a speaker, moderator, and mentor, Adarsh regularly engages with students, entrepreneurs, corporates, and policymakers on themes such as CSR, sustainability, education reform, social entrepreneurship and ethical leadership. Through institution-building and cultural advocacy, he continues to work towards strengthening communities, preserving heritage, and inspiring responsible growth rooted in purpose and values.
