Board Of Directors

Dr. Anil Kakodkar

Director, GRF

A nuclear scientist, formerly Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India, and Secretary to the Government of India (2000-09), as well as Director of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay (1996-2000). Deeply committed to sustainable social equity, he works on sustainable development models such as ‘cillage’.

Dr. D. R. Mehta

Director, GRF

Former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and Chairman of SEBI, Mumbai; founder of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) which was awarded special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations Organization for its services.

Dr. Sudarshan Iyengar

Director, GRF

Former Vice-Chancellor of the Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad; Chair Professor, IIT-Powai (2016-18), an eminent Gandhian scholar and an expert in Environmental Economics.

Ashok B. Jain

Director, GRF

Chairman, JISL, inspires his colleagues and demonstrates business leadership with a social conscience. He is the Founding Director of the Shri Mahavir Cooperative Bank, Chairman of the Bhavarlal and Kantabai Jain Foundation, Vice-President of the Maharashtra Harijan Sevak Sangh, and member of the Autonomous Governing Body of IIT-Raipur.

Anil B. Jain

Director, GRF

Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, JISL since 1992; known for his expertise in change management and strategic planning, Mr. Jain believes in creating shared value and campaigns for water, energy and food security for the small and marginal farmers throughout the world. As an innovative agro-entrepreneur, he represents the Indian agriculture fraternity at global forums, such as G-8, G-20, IFC-World Bank, WEF, Grow Africa, FAO etc.

Tushar Gandhi

Director, GRF

Great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi; Founder President of the Mahatma Gandhi Foundation, Mumbai, and President of the Lok Seva Trust that works for textile millworkers. His book, ‘Let’s Kill Gandhi’ published in 2007, was a best seller in India. He is a well-known campaigner for social inclusiveness and plurality.

Dalichand Oswal

Director, GRF

Founder Member and Chairman, Shree Mahavir Sahakari Bank Ltd., Jalgaon; President, Mah. Jain Swadhyay Sangh, as well as of a number of social and religious institutions. He has been honoured with titles such as ‘Samaj Shiromani’, ‘Ajatshatru’, and ‘Sevadas’.

Jyoti A. Jain

Director, GRF

Trustee, Bhavarlal and Kantabai Jain Multipurpose Foundation, Jalgaon, Trustee, Bahinabai Chaudhari Memorial Trust, Jalgaon. She is an active contributor to various social fora.

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