People Behind PROW - Our Leadership
The PROW has a multi-disciplinary team of young, efficient and energetic research professionals. The professionals are primarily Masters in Social Welfare or Business Administration and doctorates from leading Business schools & universities along with degrees in engineering, Sociology, Psychology, Computers statistics, Economics and other basic social sciences in addition to work experience in socio-economic and marketing research & management.
Kanhaiya Singh
President
- As the founder and President of Progressive Research Organization for Welfare (PROW) he has been instrumental in conceiving and executing a range of sustainable agriculture and livelihood projects. These initiatives have encompassed everything from modern farming and organic farming to capacity building for rural communities.
- He is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in rural and community development, specializing in the formation and management of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Over the years, he has been actively involved in empowering both farmers and women to improve their livelihoods and foster sustainable development in rural areas.
- Established and nurtured Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to enhance the economic well-being of smallholder farmers. Facilitated the formation of Women's Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to empower women through financial inclusion and skill development.
- Collaborated with local agricultural cooperatives and government agencies to create FPOs focused on crop diversification, market access, and value addition. Spearheaded the formation of SHGs to promote gender equality, financial literacy, and women's entrepreneurship.
Vinod Giri
General Secretary
- His Journey in this field began with co founding of Progressive Research Organization for Welfare (PROW) in 2003, and since served as the General Secretary. Through these twenty years, have been instrumental in conceiving and executing a range of social research studies and action work pan India impacting over 2 lakhs across most of the states in India giving the organisation the capability to operate Pan India. Vinod mentions “My commitment to driving positive change within our society has been unwavering. At PROW, our mission has always been to tackle pressing social issues head-on through rigorous research, strategic action plans, and community engagement. We have successfully executed numerous projects and initiatives that have had a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals and communities.
- Throughout my career, I have remained deeply committed to the principles of social justice, equality, and inclusivity. My dedication to improving the lives of those who need it most continues to drive me every day.
- I would welcome the opportunity to connect with the government, corporate and international organizations and explore potential collaborations or ways in which our organization can contribute to creating a more just and equitable society.
Rajat Khawas
Chief Strategy Advisor
- His Journey in this field began with co founding of Progressive Research Organization for Welfare (PROW) in 2003, and since served as the General Secretary. Through these twenty years, have been instrumental in conceiving and executing a range of social research studies and action work pan India impacting over 2 lakhs across most of the states in India giving the organisation the capability to operate Pan India. Vinod mentions “My commitment to driving positive change within our society has been unwavering. At PROW, our mission has always been to tackle pressing social issues head-on through rigorous research, strategic action plans, and community engagement. We have successfully executed numerous projects and initiatives that have had a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals and communities.
- Throughout my career, I have remained deeply committed to the principles of social justice, equality, and inclusivity. My dedication to improving the lives of those who need it most continues to drive me every day.
- I would welcome the opportunity to connect with the government, corporate and international organizations and explore potential collaborations or ways in which our organization can contribute to creating a more just and equitable society.
Vivek Sankrit
Head of Programs
- His Journey in this field began with co founding of Progressive Research Organization for Welfare (PROW) in 2003, and since served as the General Secretary. Through these twenty years, have been instrumental in conceiving and executing a range of social research studies and action work pan India impacting over 2 lakhs across most of the states in India giving the organisation the capability to operate Pan India. Vinod mentions “My commitment to driving positive change within our society has been unwavering. At PROW, our mission has always been to tackle pressing social issues head-on through rigorous research, strategic action plans, and community engagement. We have successfully executed numerous projects and initiatives that have had a meaningful impact on the lives of countless individuals and communities.
- Throughout my career, I have remained deeply committed to the principles of social justice, equality, and inclusivity. My dedication to improving the lives of those who need it most continues to drive me every day.
- I would welcome the opportunity to connect with the government, corporate and international organizations and explore potential collaborations or ways in which our organization can contribute to creating a more just and equitable society.
Governing Board -
| SL No | Name | Portfolio |
| 1 | Mr Kanhaiya Singh | President |
| 2 | Mr Vinod Kumar Giri | General Secretary |
| 3 | Mr Janardan Singh | Treasurer |
| 4 | Mr Jagdish Singh | Member |
| 5 | Mr. Ramchandra | Member |
| 6 | Mr. Vijay Kumar Thakur | Member |
| 7 | Mr. Vivek Sankrit | Member |
| 8 | Dr Rajesh Kumar Pandey | Member |
| 9 | Smt Smita Singh | Member |
| 10 | Dr Manoj Kumar Rajput | Member |
Technical Advisory Board -
The PROW has a seven-member Technical Advisory Board with professionally qualified and specialized in various thematic areas; this board provides technical support at the policy and project implementation level of The PROW. The members of Technical Advisory board are given below -
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Rajat Khawas -
- Masters from IIM-Kozhikode, Chief Strategy head in PROW
- Specializes in Policy & Advocacy, Strategic Planning, Consulting and Research, Stakeholder and Program management
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Dr M N Singh -
- Retired Professor BHU, Scientist Agriculture specialized in pulses.
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Mr. Uma Shankar Vatsa -
- MPA Fellow(SIPA-Columbia University) and MS-Finance(State University of New York-Buffalo)
- Expertise in Advance Analytics, Financial Engineering
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Mr Pankaj Pandey Sheryeskar -
- Indian Statistical Services posted in NITI AAYOG
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Dr Pradip Srivastava -
- Doctorate in Economics and having more than 15 years of experience in Research and Development sectors
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Dr Dipti Singh -
- Doctorate in Social Science and having more than 15 yrs experience in Research Sectors and entrepreneur development
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Dr Dipti Singh -
- M.Phil in Sociology and having two yrs experience in Development sectors
PROW Personnels -
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Project Director -
- Vinod Kumar Giri, (MSW) - He has 15 years’ experience in the field of social and market research.
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Project Manager -
- Kanhaiya Singh, (MSW) - He has 15 years’ experience in the field of social and market research.
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Project Coordinators -
- Kuldeep Kumar. MA. L.L.B. - He has 10 years’ experience in the field of social and market research.
- Janardan Singh (MSW) - He has 15 years of experience in research and action-oriented projects related to Women Health and Livelihood, Rural Development and Agriculture sector.
- Vivek Sankrit (MSW) - He has 08 years’ experience in intervention and research projects with specialization in Adolescent Girls and Women Health & Livelihood, Farmers and Rural collectives, holistic community development.
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Regional Project Coordinators -
- Dr. Manoj Rajput, PhD. - He has 15 years of experience in Data analysis & Report writing.
- Gyan Deep Gogoi (Guwahati-Assam) - He has 15 years of experience in conducting survey.
- Rahul Kumar, (Nagpur-Maharashtra) - He has 15 years of experience in conducting survey, (specialization in Agriculture & Rural development).
- Molay Sen, (Kolkata- West Bengal) - He has 10 years of experience in conducting survey, (specialization in Agriculture & Rural development).
- Karthik Ramaswamy (Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala) - He has 10 years of experience in conducting survey, (specialization in Agriculture & Rural development).
- Sarman Kathad (Rajkot-Gujarat) - He has 15 years of experience in conducting survey.
- Henry (Aizwal-Mizoram) - He has 8 years of experience in conducting survey in North-East states.
- Surenthug (Dimapur, Nagaland) - He has 10 years of experience in conducting survey in North-East states.
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Data Processing Unit -
- Nandan Bisht (MCA) - He has more than 8 years’ experience in data- analysis.
- Ashutosh Kr Singh (M.A) - He has8 years’ experience in data-entry and data management.