Dr. V. V. KulkarniRegional Head- Kokan

Dr. Virendra V. Kulkarni  completed his Doctorate in Agricultural Extension and joined PRIDE INDIA  soon after, as a Research Associate in 1991.

He worked closely with the Founder in the initial years and his strong keenness to work with community coupled with his expertise and leadership skills helped him scale upto a senior level in the organisation . Being a Senior Programme Manager at present, he is incharge of the Integrated Rural Developmental Programme at Mahad and is involved in close monitoring of the programmes and ensuring positive and impactful change in the community.

Mr. R.B. JoshiSenior Programme Manager

Having worked with PRIDE for over 23 years, Mr. Joshi has spearheaded many projects along with our Founder Mrs. Vipula Kadri. At present he heads the Health Programmes at Sastur including the SPARSH hospital and the Outreach Programmes and has been instrumental in strengthening the programme. His passion and dedication towards the organization is undoubtedly the driving force behind the success of the one of a kind healthcare model of PRIDE India- SPARSH Rural hospital.

Achyut Adatrao

Achyut joined as a Project Officer for the Outreach Programme in 2015. Prior to joining PRIDE, Achyut worked with organizations such as PSI (Population Services International), KSWA (Kherwadi Social Welfare Association). He has 11 years of experience in the sectors of public health, social marketing, HIV/AIDS, & livelihood . His love for the work he does and the dedication is reflected through the impact the programme has created in the community.

Mr. Vasant More Senior Manager- Program Implementation

Vasant completed his Master of Social Work and soon after joined The PRIDE India in 1991. He holds rich experience as a Resource person and Trainer in the different areas of Early Childhood Care and Development, Child Rights, Education, Women Empowerment, Gram Panchayat and Disaster Risk Reduction in the geographical areas of Maharashtra and other states by GOs and NGOs. He had worked extensively on relief and Rehabilitation in the landslide affected areas of the Mahadev Block.

Gopal Ashok Jadhav Senior Manager- Program Development

With a Master’s degree in Social Work and over 7 years of dedicated experience in the social development sector, he has become a driving force in strategic project planning and research-driven program assessment, with a deep commitment to rural development.His journey began with a leading multinational company, where he lead CSR initiatives that transformed the lives of tribal communities in the rural areas of Nashik district. His work ignited a passion for social impact, leading him to a national-level NGO, where he took on the challenge of empowering women in Rajasthan’s aspirational districts. His efforts were instrumental in creating sustainable pathways for economic independence and social inclusion for countless women.Now, as the Senior Manager of Program Development at Pride India, he is at the forefront of creating visionary strategies that resonate with both national priorities and global developmental goals. His leadership and innovative approach are pivotal in driving Pride India’s mission to develop sustainable growth, empower communities, and create lasting, positive change.

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