Governance structures
Executive Council
Mr. Veera Raghavan: President
Veera Raghavan (President, Peninsular) is an expert in the field of Information Technology. In addition to his technical expertise, he provide us very valuable inputs regarding resource management and sustainability. He is currently the President of Peninsula Electronics, an Electronic Manufacturing Services provider, operating in the low volume high mix segment.
Dr. Vijay Chandru
Vijay Chandru (Professor, Indian Institute of Science; Founder Director, Pico Peta Simputer, Chairman & CEO, Strand Genomics) has extensive experience in Social Research, Technology for masses and Management. He offers continued support in networking and policy related advocacy.
Dr. N. Rathna: Vice President
Dr. Rathna (Former Director of the All India Institute of Speech and hearing and Founding Director of the AYJ National Institute of the Hearing Handicapped) has received several national awards for his contributions to the field of disabilities. He provides us special inputs in relation to our work with disabilities and with processes in the filed.
Lakshapathi P.
Lakshapathi P. (Executive Director, APSA) is one of the founding members of CWC and has extensive field experience in social mobilization and human rights. The Labour Department of the Government of Karnataka has honoured him for his significant contributions to children. He and his organisation work closely with CWC.
Nagaraj Kolkere – Nominated from constituency
Nagaraj Kolkere (entrepreneur and builder) is a specialist in Appropriate Construction Technology. He was the founder President of Bhima Sangha, founder President of Namma Sabha and is presently the representative of Bhima Sangha and the Namma Sabha on our Board. He is presently active in setting up an International Youth movement and also strengthening Namma Sabha in Karnataka.
Shivamurthy Bhandarkar – Executive Director
Shivamurthi has been working with CWC for over three decades. He heads the finance and administration division of CWC and is presently the Executive Director.
Kavita Ratna – Director: Advocacy and Fundraising
Kavita Ratna has been involved with information management, communications, advocacy and training at The Concerned for Working Children (CWC). As a Director of CWC, she has also been associated with the International Movement of Working Children since its formation in 1996.
Nandana Reddy – Founder and Director Development
Nandana is one of the founders of the Concerned for Working Children (CWC) and is now the Director Development, while heading the consultancy wing Dhruva.
Umesh Moolya – Working Director
Umesh has been working with CWC for over three decades. He is now the treasurer on the board.
